Steph Castle declares

[CardiacAndre7]

Figured I'd park this here rather than start a new thread

Tremendous read as always from these guys.

 

[August_West]

Let's have fun and do a modern era (1990-pres) Freshman starting five. I got:

PG Doron
SG Ray
SF Castle
PF Caron
C Emeka

Love me some Doron. Doron ended his Freshman season as a 22 year old.

Caron ended his frosh season as a 21 year old.

Ray ended his frosh season as an 18 year old!

Emeka ended frosh season as a 19 year old

Steph ended frosh season as a 19 year old.

None of this matters, just made me think about "freshmen". Find it interesting.

 

[boog204]

Let's have fun and do a modern era (1990-pres) Freshman starting five. I got:

PG Doron
SG Ray
SF Castle
PF Caron
C Emeka

Freshmen A - 12.6/3/3 on 44/41/73
Freshmen B - 12.6/4/1 on 51/40/79

Who are you taking? Both 2Gs

 

[NJHusky]

Figured I'd park this here rather than start a new thread

Thx for the post...this link was in one of the posts...great read

Another read...click me

 

[Lefty2one]

Freshmen A - 12.6/3/3 on 44/41/73
Freshmen B - 12.6/4/1 on 51/40/79

Who are you taking? Both 2Gs

Ben Gordon and Ray Allen IIRC.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

 

[nomar]

I find that to be strange.

First, he could hurt his draft position. Which means $$$.

Second, he could have gone to college somewhere he could play PG but instead played off ball at UConn because he wanted to win and be challenged.

I get that he sees himself as a PG and that players want to go to teams that will put them in a position to succeed, but so what if he goes somewhere with a PG? He can play off-ball and take over at PG when the other guy's on the bench. Plus, injuries happen.

 

[donyell34]

Smart move putting these teams on notice, none of those teams excite me but if they draft him he wouldn't have much choice. He'll adapt with any team and position.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I find that to be strange.

First, he could hurt his draft position. Which means $$$.

Second, he could have gone to college somewhere he could play PG but instead played off ball at UConn because he wanted to win and be challenged.

I get that he sees himself as a PG and that players want to go to teams that will put them in a position to succeed, but so what if he goes somewhere with a PG? He can play off-ball and take over at PG when the other guy's on the bench. Plus, injuries happen.

When he committed to UConn and signed, Newton was suppose to be a senior at the time.

I don’t think he thought he was coming back for his COVID year.

Do agree he wanted to win and be challenged, but he probably wanted to do it at his position.

Also, going to the right place probably matter mores than the 1st round money. If he goes to a team that doesn’t utilize him the right way it can affect his second contract.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I find that to be strange.

First, he could hurt his draft position. Which means $$$.

Second, he could have gone to college somewhere he could play PG but instead played off ball at UConn because he wanted to win and be challenged.

I get that he sees himself as a PG and that players want to go to teams that will put them in a position to succeed, but so what if he goes somewhere with a PG? He can play off-ball and take over at PG when the other guy's on the bench. Plus, injuries happen.

I wonder if he has a silent guarantee from the Spurs. Isoloating himself from these top-10 picks wouldn’t make any sense if that wasn’t the case.

 

[August_West]

I like it. Kid has been working for this and believes in what he is. I believe it too and cannot bet against him.

And btw he IS an NBA PG. and a handful of one.

 

[superjohn]

I wonder if he has a silent guarantee from the Spurs. Isoloating himself from these top-10 picks wouldn’t make any sense if that wasn’t the case.

I love that he's betting on himself but I don't believe in guarantees in the NBA, it really means nothing.

As long as he's okay possibly dropping and getting with the right fit it's a great move.

 

[Drame]

He saw what happened to Hawkins. His team using him as an asset only and not developing him. Steph has more leverage and its good that he is using it.

 

[bigknight3]

He angling to make now money on his second contract (and third), than hell lose on his first contract.

He's betting on himself, his talent and his work ethic in the long run.

 

[Incursio007]

He’s going to be an animal at the next level. Whether as a one, a two, a three, or a mix of each. His jumper is going to come & he has a strong feel for the game. If this decision keeps him out of CHA then I fully support it.

 

[JMick]

It's funny seeing people online, who have no idea who the kid is, calling him a "diva"

He's gotta be one of the most unselfish freshman superstars I've ever seen.

 

[Mister P]

NBA rumors: The UConn star moving up Spurs' 2024 NBA Draft board

A report indicates the Spurs could be targeting UConn star Stephon Castle with one of their two top-10 picks in the NBA Draft.

clutchpoints.com

 

[MexicoHusky]

Good.. that means hes less likely to get drafted by Charlotte

 

[jayteeman]

Steph was exactly what we needed for a NC and he will eventually be exactly what an NBA team needs for one

 

[CL82]

It's funny seeing people online, who have no idea who the kid is, calling him a "diva"

He's gotta be one of the most unselfish freshman superstars I've ever seen.

This.

On top of his obvious athleticism, talent, and upside (because we definitely haven't seen his best basketball yet), you've got his character. I suspect that may be what moves him up in the draft.

Uber talented, unselfish, lottery pick? Why wouldn't you snap that up if you have the opportunity?

 

[UconnU]

As I said in the other thread, this is a mistake, there are way too many teams at the top that have PGs. I see no reason why he can’t play the 2 or the 3 at 6’7 in shoes. Street ball PG, all-star 2/3 If he can develop a consistent shot.

 

[pj]

As I said in the other thread, this is a mistake, there are way too many teams at the top that have PGs. I see no reason why he can’t play the 2 or the 3 at 6’7 in shoes. Street ball PG, all-star 2/3 If he can develop a consistent shot.

The odds are he's got a deal with San Antonio, he's discouraging other teams from drafting him, there may be an arrangement where San Antonio which has picks 4 and 8 wants him to fall to 8 so that they can get a second top player at 4, and will make up the salary difference with endorsements or other side arrangements. With this kind of deal San Antonio can get two top five players with its two top 8 picks.

Agreeing to that is not a mistake if you want to end up at San Antonio and have a stronger team around you.

 

[Huskyforlife]

If San Antonio wanted him so bad, they'd draft him at 4.

 

[Samoo]

I find that to be strange.

First, he could hurt his draft position. Which means $$$.

Second, he could have gone to college somewhere he could play PG but instead played off ball at UConn because he wanted to win and be challenged.

People learn from experience, even good ones. Maybe he feels like he's been there, done that, and doesn't want to do it again.

 

[Umami Zen]

Steph will be a Top 5 pick. As will Donovan