Best wishes to James. Thank you for going to UConn. As with many decisions, the person who makes it, has the power through their actions of having it result in a good one. Good luck and stay in touch.
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James Bouknight Declares for NBA Draft
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Best wishes to James. Thank you for going to UConn. As with many decisions, the person who makes it, has the power through their actions of having it result in a good one. Good luck and stay in touch.
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Which one? LOL......All good. Super happy for him
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Good luck to James. The Athletic has him going Number 9 to OKC in their latest mock draft.
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Salute to you BOUK! Appreciate everything you have done to get this program going in the right direction! Now go kick ass in the League
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i was wondering this myself the other day. i think jackson has a decent chance to make the league as an athlete/defender alone -- think matisse thybulle -- but based on the clips i have seen hawkins has the most pro-like body, pedigree, and skillset on next year's team.
and, of course, congrats to bouk!! anyone who thought it was in his best interest to stay was fooling themselves. can't wait to have another husky in the league.
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Sanogo after next season, Jackson and Hawkins the year after is my guess
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Sorry, for me that honor rests with Kemba Walker...there's just no comparison.
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That seems pretty optimistic, at least for Adama and Jackson.
Anyway, congrats to James. It'll be nice to see a UConn guy on stage again. Wild that it's been so long.
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I’m going to be depressed for a few days but I’ll get over it. I’m going to miss him...
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Glad he decided fast
UConn guard Bouknight will enter NBA draft
UConn standout guard James Bouknight told ESPN he is entering the 2021 NBA draft and will hire an agent.www.espn.com
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Sanogo is a 4 year player - likely will never play in the NBA. I think Andre Jackson is a two year fix. Hawkins and Johnson ooze NBA potential. At their absolute best, I think they can be prospects similar to allay Thompson and Serge Ibaka. I think we have a Final Four team in 22-23 and Hawkins, Jackson and Johnson are first round picks that year. Too early to tell if Akok can get back on the NBA radar.
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I think it's a little pessimistic on Jackson honestly, the talk was always 2 years but I think the injury will push that all back a year.
For Sanogo I know I'm on an island with the thought process but I don't think his time in college is going to improve his NBA prospects. So I'm going with the mindset of him taking the money early, I hope he stays and dominates though
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Good for him. I think he'll take a couple years before he really shines but he does have the talent to get there. Hopefully he gets drafted in the 10-15 range and gets on a half decent team
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Thanks for everything, James!
Remember that I'll always be here as a shoulder to cry on when you're lonely after NBA practices.
Remember that I'll always be here as a shoulder to cry on when you're lonely after NBA practices.
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Agree with this on Sanogo. I think he’ll go pro early even if he’s not a projected first rounder.
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Oh no. Did James litter?
I wish him all the best and I really look forward to seeing him at the next level. He's an exciting player and so much fun to watch. Let's hope he can avoid the Knicks.
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Agree that Jackson would need to make massive strides to be an NBA pick next year. It's possible, but doesn't seem likely.
Sanogo flashed some ball handling and attacking from the wing late this season. Hurley is talking about face up 12-15 footers. So his time in college seems to be helping so far. Bigs need that more than guards. If he shows that plus improved defense, he becomes appealing to NBA teams.
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Adama Sanogo does not have the skill set to leave for the NBA after next year. He's a 6'9" power forward. Even though he has a soft touch and good footwork those type of players do not exist in today's NBA. He is a great college player but needs to dramatically develop his game facing the basket including a jump shot. Jackson is TBD for reasons we have covered in nauseam on this board and no comment on Hawkins because I haven't seen him play but it sounds like he has all tools. Bouk leaving after 2 years is only going to help the program recruit high level talent. Great day for him and UConn!
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