Karaban still weighing decision whether to return or go pro

[HooperScooper]

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I wanted to ask Hunt for 7 if he's retired because he writes a lot of very long posts. But I figured he might be offended by the question even though I'm just curious. very long

 

[Hunt for 7]

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You can read ….must be a typo or your phone misunderstood what you were saying.

 

[Leebo]

You can read ….must be a typo or your phone misunderstood what you were saying.

Sure, he can, but he ain't.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Sure, he can, but he ain't.

Thanks for reading this post I appreciate your time. You must be retired.

 

[Scottzer]

A second round NBA draft choice can earn 6 million on a 3 year deal that doesn’t affect cap if they prove worthy… or get close to nothing. Is that correct?
How much does Alex get on NIL?
What opportunity would he get in the NBA to prove himself?
What are Cam and Newt currently getting?
Anyone know?

I haven’t heard anything confirmed on any of our players, but - if he had portaled and courted offers, I think Alex would be somewhere around $2 million. Darius Adams was rumored to be $1.5 million, but that feels high.

 

[Scrutineer]

lol, Karaban’s legacy isn’t tarnished because some think he blocked UConn from getting some top tier replacement. If he decides not to come back, I’m sure he will be devastated that the 175 people who don’t know how to use social media think he’s a rat and are prepared to tell him so if he ever steps into their retirement village.

Sounds like you resent "mature" people. Two things you might want to do:
Offer examples of the alleged inept use of social media and why they're relevant; and
Take a break from maximizing your social media credentials and focus on just how wrong your assumptions might be.

 

[Chief00]

If Alex doesn't come back then we will need a more impactful 4 who could play 5 but be a backup. I'm not sure who is out there besides the ones mentioned before Baba, Ohio St. Forward and the PItt F/C. Too bad the Quinnipiac guy isn't out there anymore. He would be a great backup 4 thought a little too small for a backup 5. He was more a 3/4 than a 4/5.

The Quinnipiac guy would have been a great pickup, with or without Alex.

 

[Marat]

Alex is on the clock ?

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Technically today may not even be the day a final-final decision/result is reached as he could submit his name today and then has until June 15th to withdraw.

Yes, I realize he has said he wants to make a go/no-go decision and rip the bandaid off or not but you don't know until you know.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Alex is on the clock ?

Alex will be drafted ahead of Shedeur today

 

[Fatroony5]

Technically today may not even be the day a final-final decision/result is reached as he could submit his name today and then has until June 15th to withdraw.

Yes, I realize he has said he wants to make a go/no-go decision and rip the bandaid off or not but you don't know until you know.

Today should be the deadline regardless. There’s not really any need for him to test the waters again, we know exactly what he is. A mid to late second round pick, somewhere between 35-50. There’s nothing that changes that at this point. The staff should move forward accordingly after today, there’s no: let’s wait and see how it all shakes out again, they can’t wait until June to make the most essential roster decision here. Whatever the decision is today, that should be treated as final & move accordingly.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Today should be the deadline regardless. There’s not really any need for him to test the waters again, we know exactly what he is. A mid to late second round pick, somewhere between 35-50. There’s nothing that changes that at this point. The staff should move forward accordingly after today, there’s no: let’s wait and see how it all shakes out again, they can’t wait until June to make the most essential roster decision here. Whatever the decision is today, that should be treated as final & move accordingly.

Yeah, I get all that. But there's obviously likely multiple factors at play such as specific conversations with multiple NBA teams, UConn's likely sweetening of his NIL bag, etc. That said, he's still obviously on the fence.

 

[ec33]

Technically today may not even be the day a final-final decision/result is reached as he could submit his name today and then has until June 15th to withdraw.

Yes, I realize he has said he wants to make a go/no-go decision and rip the bandaid off or not but you don't know until you know.

You are correct. If AK honestly doesn't know the answer, he can extend the clock.

 

[UCFan1513]

This is getting a little absurd at this point. Have to imagine something got screwed up behind the scenes - not on UConn’s part but on the part of the Agent / desired answer of the NBA

 

[jibsey]

Karaban doesn’t decide today…if? Hurley has to sign someone right?

 

[3rdbass]

Karaban doesn’t decide today…if? Hurley has to sign someone right?

If Karaban doesn't decide today then he isn't going into the NBA draft. Then we don't need a replacement for Alex. Tecnically he only needs to declare for the draft today. He doesn't even need to tweet he is staying at UConn since the Transfer Portal is closed too so he would have no other options. It is looking more and more likely he won't say anything. I mean it is almost 4 PM on deadline day.

 

[HiNEtEnc]

If Karaban doesn't decide today then he isn't going into the NBA draft. Then we don't need a replacement for Alex. Tecnically he only needs to declare for the draft today. He doesn't even need to tweet he is staying at UConn since the Transfer Portal is closed too so he would have no other options. It is looking more and more likely he won't say anything. I mean it is almost 4 PM on deadline day.

AK can also transfer, and the transfer portal deadline rules don’t apply to him, as he would be a graduate transfer.

 

[navery12]

AK can also transfer, and the transfer portal deadline rules don’t apply to him, as he would be a graduate transfer.

That is not a thing anymore, same deadline for everyone

 

[3rdbass]

AK can also transfer, and the transfer portal deadline rules don’t apply to him, as he would be a graduate transfer.

It does look like Navery is right when he said the rule changed. They still have to entered in by the last day of the transfer window but they can enter the portal at anytime during the academic year.

"Graduate transfers can enter the portal at any time during the academic year, but must be entered by the final day of the transfer window, according to the NCAA [1, 2, 15]."

Either way Alex isn't transferring to another school as he bleeds Husky Blue and White.

 

[NJHusky]

Alex should go out and get hammered now. Pass out until 12:01

 

[jibsey]

AK can also transfer, and the transfer portal deadline rules don’t apply to him, as he would be a graduate transfer.

Alex, who was crying on Senior Day about possibly his career coming to a close with UConn is going to transfer? Yes! Of course. He’s going to play for Rick Pitino.

 

[Dove]

Damn. Was hoping Alex announced his decision before Shedeur Sanders was drafted.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I was told that Alex made his decision a couple days ago but the coaching staff asked him to remain quiet until Saturday evening because they're having too much fun watching a few Boneyarders lose their minds over this.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

This is getting a little absurd at this point. Have to imagine something got screwed up behind the scenes - not on UConn’s part but on the part of the Agent / desired answer of the NBA

Or maybe we are rigging up some more NIL to tip the scales.

 

[VanDunk]

Ok I’ll say it. As a fan of Uconn Basketball since 1971 I really want AK to return. As a two time national champion I think he’s earned this period of indecision and quiet. I think with him we’re so close to the next amazing season.