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Karaban declares, retains NCAA eligibility

Mazhude said:
Karaban was projected to be selected with the No. 39 pick in the upcoming draft, according to The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie.
"Karaban is a guy most NBA coaches would be comfortable including in their rotation because of his ability to fit a low-usage role. He’s played in a system where most of his buckets were shots off the catch — 3s in transition, spotting up or off screens — or from cutting. He’s an elite cutter. The one thing NBA teams might want to see is can his shot become more consistent. He shot 40.2 percent from 3 in his redshirt freshman season and then 37.9 percent this season. If he was 40-plus this year, it feels like he’d be a no-brainer. The one reason I could see him returning is just to show he can shoot it even better and at a higher volume..."
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I can’t envision a scenario where he’d be worse than the 39th pick in the 2025 NBA draft if he came back. And he’d have his degree at that point and possibly another championship. Plus UConn would be his team for a year. But I support AK whatever he ends up deciding.
 
Tristen Newton came back after last year. Tristen got all the accolades perhaps other than BE PoY.

He’s still projected 2nd round or not at all.

Another year (with a draft projected to have more talent) doesn’t move the needle much.

AK is taking the right shot, will always be able to play overseas or at worst be able to use the his intelligence to finish his degree and do an endless amount of other careers.
 
He has zero chance to go 1st round under any circumstances. He impresses in workouts his ceiling is an Andre type deal, and that is a fantastic deal. Is a 2 way contract going to be a guarantee?

Uconn viewers know he shot 3s closer to 25% than 35% later in the year. His 37.9% is what people see, and that isn't a bad number. And if you take into account he took some Curry type bombs you get an even higher number. Like you said, low 40%+ would be a no brainer.
 
It's odd. Based upon the type of players the NBA drafts, a guy like Karaban may never make the first round. But when you talk to actual basketball people, they love Karaban's game. Reliable, can hit big shots, just a high bb IQ. I would think his NIL stock is pretty high and he would be the definite leader of the team. So the lur of 3 titles may help get him back to Storrs for one more season.
 
Why do people continue to argue somebody can't improve their draft stock by coming back? When it happens each and every year?

This draft alone, based on projections

Two Huskies Newton and Spencer

Edey
Knecht

And that's off the top of my head. There are probably others, I can't pretend to know where everyone was standing last year
 
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willie99 said:
Why do people continue to argue somebody can't improve their draft stock by coming back? When it happens each and every year?

This draft alone, based on projections

Two Huskies Newton and Spencer

Edey
Knecht

And that's off the top of my head. There are probably others, I can't pretend to know where everyone was standing last year
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I don't think Shannon Jr and McCullar were also lock 1st round picks last year either, but they are now after another season (assuming Shannon's legal troubles are resolved).
 
How Sway?! said:
Some pertinent info from Storrs Central a couple of days ago (you should subscribe if you aren't already):

"Alex is absolutely exploring the draft process. ...his agency has a really strong reputation for telling kids when they're not ready and sending them back to school. His agency is probably common knowledge, so look them up. They sent Marcus Sasser back for another year when he wasn't ready. They sent Zach Edey back for another year when he wasn't ready. If Alex absolutely kills it at the combine and throughout the draft process, or if Alex gets critical feedback from teams that are very interested, then expect him to leave. If that does not happen, Alex will likely decide to come back with the full support of his agency. Kid has an amazing head on his shoulders and good advisors in his corner. Whatever decision they make will be the right one, and (again) because of BBFG/Storrs Central, this is unlikely to become a money decision unless he breaks into the first round anyway."
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Those guys were going to be at back end of rd two or not drafted at all. From what I’ve been seeing online karaban is going mid 2nd to possibly early 2nd so I think he stays in the draft like Andre did last yr. I also believe Hurley probably pushed for this announcement now before the McNeeley visit. Looking at a forward tandem of Stewart at the 4 and McNeeley at the 3.
 
UCan3 said:
This is Newton 2.0 and see what coming back did for him. If Alex ends up in a similar situation, I can see this same scenario. At the same time, can’t help but root for him in NBA workouts.
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Newton was told he wouldn’t be drafted. All the mocks have Alex being drafted mid to early 2nd. Next yrs draft is deeper. I think he stays in the draft.
 
willie99 said:
Why do people continue to argue somebody can't improve their draft stock by coming back? When it happens each and every year?

This draft alone, based on projections

Two Huskies Newton and Spencer

Edey
Knecht

And that's off the top of my head. There are probably others, I can't pretend to know where everyone was standing last year
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Who argues that? There’s a difference between not being able to improve their draft stock and not being worth the risk to come back. The guys you mentioned were either not going to be drafted or would have been drafted later in the second round before this year.

A guy like Karaban could absolutely improve his draft stock by coming back, but if it looks like he’s going to get guaranteed money and a team willing to invest in him, it may not be worth he risk.
 
Had AK shot it lights out during the NCAA tournament - he's a 1st rounder.
He still might catch a team in the late 1st round (Celtics or Knicks) but overall, I feel he will be coming back for 1 more year.
I wish him the best but quite obviously he is not convinced himself which way to go so the open options are best for him.
He'll get the feedback he needs after the 1st few interviews/discussions he has with NBA reps, as TN did last year at this time, and there lies the decision.
Best of luck AK.
 
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JungleLobo said:
Tristen Newton came back after last year. Tristen got all the accolades perhaps other than BE PoY.

He’s still projected 2nd round or not at all.

Another year (with a draft projected to have more talent) doesn’t move the needle much.

AK is taking the right shot, will always be able to play overseas or at worst be able to use the his intelligence to finish his degree and do an endless amount of other careers.
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I agree with this take. AK will be a year older and competing with a more talented draft pool next year. This year, coming off back-to-back championships, he's probably about as hot a commodity in college bball as he's going to be going forward.
 
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