Mullins questions

[Waquoit]

4. His measures of athleticism, vertical, speed, etc

Court vision. He's a beat ahead of everyone else.

 

[RuffRuff]

What does next year’s draft class look like compared to this year? This year is obviously one of the better years talent wise. Mullins is a definitely a lottery level talent, but breaking the top 5 is pretty unlikely with the other freshman stars right now. Maybe a pick around 10ish if he plays well? On top of the difference in guaranteed money, the “deadline” to prove yourself sticking in the NBA is also pushed back a year. That’s something big to consider. Don’t want to waste a year developing. It’s not fully like in the MLB, where players want to reach free agency as fast possible.

Obviously I want Mullins to stay for as long as possible, but am always for the kids to pursue their NBA dream. Like I couldn’t imagine Castle playing another year of college ball, it just wouldn’t be right. Hurley has a pretty good track record of helping his players to decide when to make the jump, so trust fully Mullins will make the right decision in the end.

Next years draft class is really weak. We are going from a loaded class historically to a very weak class, yet no one here registers that part. It's a significant variable. If you can go top 5 versus potentially getting pushed back into the 20's, there is reason to stick. A second contract is not a guarantee.

 

[BGesus4]

Next years draft class is really weak. We are going from a loaded class historically to a very weak class, yet no one here registers that part. It's a significant variable. If you can go top 5 versus potentially getting pushed back into the 20's, there is reason to stick. A second contract is not a guarantee.

Happy to take your action if you want to place money on him staying next year

 

[RuffRuff]

Happy to take your action if you want to place money on him staying next year

I'm saying there is a 5% chance. It could be really valid depending on how it falls. If his stock drops into the 20's, whereas he has the opportunity to be a top 5 pick next year, plenty of reasons to come back.

 

[BGesus4]

I'm saying there is a 5% chance. It could be really valid depending on how it falls. If his stock drops into the 20's, whereas he has the opportunity to be a top 5 pick next year, plenty of reasons to come back.

You think the people here who are saying he’s gone aren’t fully registering the fact there’s only a 95% chance he’s gone?

 

[RuffRuff]

You think the people here who are saying he’s gone aren’t fully registering the fact there’s only a 95% chance he’s gone?

No idea - I'm not sure the large majority of posters here register a thought without quickly jumping on a topic in defense of all things UConn being the best.

If he stays flat to what we've seen, and other players play up (Kingston Flemming for instance already), and he projects into the 20's (can happen), then there is plenty of reason to return for a really bad draft.