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Karaban declares, retains NCAA eligibility

BugsyCT said:
Best wishes to AK. Selfishly was hoping he'd stay, but if he's ready for the next step, then he's ready.

We're gonna have 5 new starters next season. How quickly things change.
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Like mentioned before he could be coming back like Newton did when he tested the waters. This still isn't clear cut he is gone as he isn't a definite 1st round pick.
 
He wouldn't let the program hang by holding his scholarship and NIL. He won't screw Hurley and UConn.

I believe he'll make a full decision sooner rather than later.
 
UCONNRPh said:
He wouldn't let the program hang by holding his scholarship and NIL. He won't screw Hurley and UConn.

I believe he'll make a full decision sooner rather than later.
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He’s gonna go through the process, which does take some time. Nobody within the program would consider that screwing over Hurley or UConn and nobody else should either
 
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husky99 said:
Ok with this. Predict he comes back. No signed agent
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They all have agents now arriving at school - How can having an agent have anything to do with it now?
 
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.
 
I know it's a long goodbye, but you know that there are many on this board and out in the college basketball community who would rip this kid if he assured us he was coming back and then really impressed at the tryouts and got a promise of a mid 1st round selection and decided to leave. He's also incredibly smart and thoughtful so I just see class in the statement.
I think its 50/50 that he goes, but it his decision and he's earned to do what he wants.
I'm a big Karaban fan and just want great things for him.
The selfish UConn fan in me wants him to return to help Hurley and Co. teach that office to all the newcomers and have them be a possible contender next year.
It's tough as a fan. I can't imagine how hard it is for a kid in his early 20's to make this decision.
 
Does anyone have any actual idea of what feedback these kids get?

Will a Nuggets scout say “if he’s there in the late 1st we’ll take him” or is it a lot more vague? I’d feel differently knowing I was probably early 2nd rd but headed to a contender vs a Sacramento or Wizards.
 
Chief00 said:
They all have agents now arriving at school - How can having an agent have anything to do with it now?
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Yeah they all have agents due to NIL contracts.
 
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Spaceman213J said:
… then really impressed at the tryouts and got a promise of a mid 1st round selection…
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Even if it’s just a first round promise, not even mid first, he’ll have to make a tough call. And that’s what makes it hard to speculate too much. Because I feel like this could very well happen.
 
Alex does a lot of things pretty good.

He has improved to become a good defender. He's a good cutter, he is an okay finisher at the rim, he's a good passer and an okay rebounder.

He isn't athletic enough, and will need to defend in the NBA to see the court. He isn't an NBA level defender. For Alex to see the floor he needs to hit 3s like he did first half of the year. 2nd half shooting Alex doesn't get drafted. 1st half Alex does get drafted. I hope he gets a 2 way if he decides to stay in the draft. Great kid, great winner, great teammate. All class and character.

That awkward release is causing problems, he needs to fix it. The more moving parts in a shot, the more potential problems.
 
Woodson said:
Even if it’s just a first round promise, not even mid first, he’ll have to make a tough call. And that’s what makes it hard to speculate too much. Because I feel like this could very well happen.
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1st round promise and he is gone with the wind. 30-40 often get 2 way deals.
 
Alex isn't ready, it is as simple as that. His ticket to the show is mainly his 3 point shooting. And that hasn't been falling, so he goes mid to late 2nd or undrafted.
 
Woodson said:
Even if it’s just a first round promise, not even mid first, he’ll have to make a tough call. And that’s what makes it hard to speculate too much. Because I feel like this could very well happen.
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There's no such thing as a first round promise. I'm sure Alex and his agent know that.
 
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I think he's a late second rounder which probably translates to the G League. I'd love to see him get a more consistent shot in college and become a first rounder next year, but there's no guarantee his shot wouldn't be streaky next year if he stayed. Having four starters in the NBA after getting three to the NBA last year is great for recruiting. We went years without producing any NBA players, now we're crushing it.
 
As far as the long goodbye, Hurley talked about last year with Andre and tristen that you need to go into the process with the mindset you are going to the nba. So I’m not reading much into that.

I think he’ll be back and I think he has room to improve his stock. But you never know, we don’t know what the feedback will be or how good he wants it to be for him to stay in the draft
 
There is nothing to evaluate, he shot 3s near 30% 2nd half of last year. And his only NBA plus skill set is his 3 point shooting.
 
He's just a year away from graduation I believe. That can also be an important factor, which is why I think he will return.
 
Marat said:
He's just a year away from graduation I believe. That can also be an important factor, which is why I think he will return.
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He can graduate any time.
 
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McLovin said:
Are the agents players use for NIL different than who they will use in the NBA?
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Yes. Theres agencies you can have as an amateur but a different type of contract needed to sign as a pro. Once that ones signed theres no turning back. He hasnt signed that one yet
 
Bomber36 said:
He can graduate any time.
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It's not the same. His mom stressed academics in his recruitment as a priority, and he's a smart guy taking computer science and stats classes. He is not the person that would put it on the side for a few years or more. I don't see it. He will be back for this, and to improve his play.
 
Marat said:
It's not the same. His mom stressed academics in his recruitment as a priority, and he's a smart guy taking computer science and stats classes. He is not the person that would put it on the side for a few years or more. I don't see it. He will be back for this, and to improve his play.
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He’s prob 85% to graduate. He’s got 5 semester plus 2 full summers.
 
willie99 said:
I 100% expected this. At worst, he understands what he needs to improve

Like Newton last year, I expect him to return unless he moves into the first round
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Me too. Otherwise start planning on playing oversea. AK needs to improve all facets of his game. He can be NBA ready, just not this year.
 
I think it’s 80% he comes back unless he really tears it up in pre draft workouts.
 
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