Mullins questions

[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]

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.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

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.

For what it’s worth, the guard position isn’t as loaded this year. Peterson, Mikel Brown and maybe Fleming are probably the three ahead of Mullins right now. And I could definitely see teams valuing Mullins higher than Brown and Fleming if things play out right.

 

[SubbaBub]

He's never faced this level of competition. He'll be fine. You can see the talent. The only way he fails is if he thinks he's good enough now.

 

[husky429]

I haven't read the thread. I think the chances of him going pro would normally be 100%. Based on how deep this draft class is, I think that gives us a little more chance than usual of a return.

 

[Leebo]

He was washing your hunk of junk!

That's concerning, seeing as I don't own a car.

 

[TBHreal]

In terms of talent/potential, I’d say only Castle has a higher ceiling than Mullins of our recent draft picks. McNeeley had some physical limitations, Hawkins is a tad undersized, etc.

Mullins has the athleticism and tools to be a perfect SG in the NBA and that’s why he’s gone.

 

[Slick]

That's concerning, seeing as I don't own a car.

How about your wheelchair?

 

[HW611]

For what it’s worth, the guard position isn’t as loaded this year. Peterson, Mikel Brown and maybe Fleming are probably the three ahead of Mullins right now. And I could definitely see teams valuing Mullins higher than Brown and Fleming if things play out right.

He will also be fighting with Cam (currently projected higher), Wagner, and Tounde for a spot.

Acuff and Labaron are also guards who are killing it and in the top 10. Not sure where you’re getting the guards aren’t loaded from.

Most are putting up 50/40/85 seasons with 20PPG. Which is why we keep saying we don’t think people understand how great this draft class is.

 

[KingAG]

He will also be fighting with Cam (currently projected higher), Wagner, and Tounde for a spot.

Acuff and Labaron are also guards who are killing it and in the top 10. Not sure where you’re getting the guards aren’t loaded from.

Most are putting up 50/40/85 seasons with 20PPG. Which is why we keep saying we don’t think people understand how great this draft class is.

Everyone understands how good the draft class is

 

[3rdbass]

Mullins answers. 10 lbs of muscle and more game experience.

We said the same about Richard Hamiton's built and how did that impact his NBA game? He is fine at this weight. Definitely more muscle definition but he doesn't have to increase his size alot to be effective in the NBA with his skillset.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

He will also be fighting with Cam (currently projected higher), Wagner, and Tounde for a spot.

Acuff and Labaron are also guards who are killing it and in the top 10. Not sure where you’re getting the guards aren’t loaded from.

Most are putting up 50/40/85 seasons with 20PPG. Which is why we keep saying we don’t think people understand how great this draft class is.

Cam who? Boozer?

If Acuff, Labaron, or Wagler get drafted before Mullins, then that would mean Mullins would have had to have a horrible season. I just don’t see it.

 

[HW611]

Cam who? Boozer?

If Acuff, Labaron, or Wagler get drafted before Mullins, then that would mean Mullins would have had to have a horrible season. I just don’t see it.

Yeah you don’t know how good these guys are playing.

Labaron is averaging 22 points and 5.6 assists on 55% FG shooting and 42% from 3. He’s also the same age as Mullins.

This is what we mean when we say some of you are clueless to how great these other guys are.

Cameron Carr is a 20 year old averaging 21.7 on 55% FG and 41% from 3. And he’s mocked as 15.

Mullins is not sleepwalking into the lottery based on potential.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

Yeah you don’t know how good these guys are playing.

Labaron is averaging 22 points and 5.6 assists on 55% FG shooting and 42% from 3. He’s also the same age as Mullins.

This is what we mean when we say some of you are clueless to how great these other guys are.

lol ok Mr NBA scout who thinks Boozer’s a guard…

 

[HW611]

lol ok Mr NBA scout who thinks Boozer’s a guard…

@KingAG this is why you can’t speak for other people lol

 

[aceboon]

lol ok Mr NBA scout who thinks Boozer’s a guard…

He literally just told you who the "Cam" is

 

[Leebo]

How about your wheelchair?

lol wtf did I do something to you?

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

He literally just told you who the "Cam" is

He edited his post after mine…

People need to get off their high horse. I “literally” just said in my prior post that this was a good draft class. Just offering up an opinion that looking strictly at guards, Mullins probably slots in 3 or 4, and that could potentially move him up the board a bit.

 

[Lafayette]

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.

exactly - find the breakeven on rookie deal and NIL for one more year and that draft spot needs to be higher to leave this year.

 

[Icehawk]

With zero NBA/draft expertise I have to trust the groupthink that this is a tough draft for Mullins, combined with preseason talk of him willing to be a bench player, a supposed grandpa saying he is a 2yr guy… I think there is a higher than normal chance he stays. Probably depends on how much he/we show out. Of course if he’s highly likely in the first round it’ll be adios time.

I didn’t think we would see two seasons of Clingan so I don’t think it’s totally off the board. Either way he’s going to be fun to watch and a key piece to the squad.

 

[Waquoit]

He edited his post after mine…

If so, that is a blatant breach of Boneyard etiquette.

 

[Rico444]

If he drops in the draft can't he just come back to school? The cat's out of the bag with the kid from Baylor, not sure why all kids wouldn't enter the draft and come back if they don't get what they expected.

 

[Lafayette]

If he drops in the draft can't he just come back to school? The cat's out of the bag with the kid from Baylor, not sure why all kids wouldn't enter the draft and come back if they don't get what they expected.

Yes as if he does not sign with an agent he can but apparently also if he g-leagues.

Correct me if this has changed.

 

[RuffRuff]

We said the same about Richard Hamiton's built and how did that impact his NBA game? He is fine at this weight. Definitely more muscle definition but he doesn't have to increase his size alot to be effective in the NBA with his skillset.

Rip played 3 years, won a NC and was an AA. Proven guy. Poor example.