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Message: [QUOTE="Dogdeacon, post: 3860459, member: 1026"] I agree with you that Bouk is probably 6-10ish this year and will likely go because of that. The contrarian point viewpoint isn't injury (that would be MORE likely to happen in NBA given his build and have more of a detrimental impact on his future earnings & career). Sure he'd make more money than most see in a lifetime as a top-10 pick even with an injury derailed career, but I think all UConn fans agree his upside is much higher and Bouk should be aiming for multiple NBA all-star type career. So the counter-argument is that given his skill level (which many on this board tout) Bouknight is capable of totally dominating the college game when he adds more strength and savvy. I'd say Bouk is a top 3 pick if he were to come back and a possible #1. Can't worry about competition because if the competition is better, than he was never gonna earn the $ or have the NBA success. This is purely a hypothetical debate though, his coach has said he should declare. And with sound guidance like that after the season Bouk will likely hire a trainer and prepare his body for the NBA. And Hurley is actually thinking that putting Bouk in the league after his sophomore year will generate a talent influx that is more valuable than 1 year of Bouknight. I think he's right for the program, Bouk and himself in the long-term. [/QUOTE]