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[Fan1978]

Gimmie

He is a stud

 

[ToolzieFan]

 

[BGesus4]

This looks like a make a wish picture

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Clayton replacement at UF?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Clayton replacement at UF?

Xavien Lee

 

[Chin Diesel]

Yes please

 

[milards]

This looks like a make a wish picture

Coach looks like a meth head who cooks in a lab in the woods in Kentucky.

 

[FearThePups]

I’m really torn with him. I mean he’s a scumbag dating back years but…

On one hand, he’s been paying players forever so I’m glad the playing field is somewhat leveled. Although he’s also making a mockery of the NCAA and basically showing everyone that all you need is one big donor willing to bankroll your team and you have free reign to do whatever you want since there seem to be no rules about anything anymore.

On the ‘udder hand’ (shoutout @ClifSpliffy), as we Gen-Xers say, “don't hate the player, hate the game”. Until someone slaps him on the wrist, he’s not stopping and I can’t hate it.

There needs to be a yearly NIL cap.

 

[Deleted at users request]

How many techs did Hurley get this year? Overblown stat

He's been thrown out of 1 game in 8 years. For as much as his tantrums get promoted, he hardly gets T’d for them.

 

[87Xfer]

Coach looks like a meth head who cooks in a lab in the woods in Kentucky.

Or Indiana

 

[FearThePups]

Didn't UConn recruit him? I think they offered but not sure if he ever visited. Would he come east? The 3 isn't a need but would love to have him in Storrs. If Karaban leaves he plays the 3 and Stewart the 4. The 3 freshmen wings and Ross would not be happy.

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/california-wing-andrej-stojakovic-to-enter-the-transfer-portal-2025-transfer-portal-son-of-peja-stojakovic-248902649/

We need a PF and a backup center.

 

[HooperScooper]

We need a PF and a backup center.

True. But if Karaban doesn't come back they're only at 9 scholarships. You'd have plenty of scholarships to give out. Someone (think it was Dave Borges) said UConn wants a PF who could also slide over to the 5 as a back up. So they're looking to fill the needs you pointed out with 1 guy.

 

[SoCalCanine]

Or Indiana

Indiana IS Kentucky, just with a better press agent.

 

[3rdbass]

True. But if Karaban doesn't come back they're only at 9 scholarships. You'd have plenty of scholarships to give out. Someone (think it was Dave Borges) said UConn wants a PF who could also slide over to the 5 as a back up. So they're looking to fill the needs you pointed out with 1 guy.

If Karban doesn't come back we will be at 10 scholarships.

 

[HooperScooper]

If Karban doesn't come back we will be at 10 scholarships.

You're right. Forgot to add in Smith.

 

[3rdbass]

 

[caw]

Wow, that is shocking. Not sure why he would do that. Duke pays better than almost anyone and they have Kon's starting spot open, no?

 

[navery12]

Wow, that is shocking. Not sure why he would do that. Duke pays better than almost anyone and they have Kon's starting spot open, no?

Khamenia probably would have started over him at the 3, but still weird. Sounds like he's going to Miami though so he should still get paid very well

 

[caw]

Khamenia probably would have started over him at the 3, but still weird. Sounds like he's going to Miami though so he should still get paid very well

I forgot about him. Fair point.

Reading a bit on Duke boards, apparently Lucas was his main recruiter and he is off to Miami, so yeah, that tracks.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Being a 26 year old in the portal after a Final Four run is everything that is wrong with CBB today.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Khamenia probably would have started over him at the 3, but still weird. Sounds like he's going to Miami though so he should still get paid very well

Miami vs dook. Two southern private schools filled with rich northeast kids who couldn't get in to better schools.

You gotta think anyone kid with a choice between those two picks Miami. Sure, dook is more highly rated but the U is still a damn good degree.

 

[Stinger92860]

I truly believe there will be no eligibility requirements in the future. Players will sue that their civil liberties and ability to earn a living are being violated by the NCAA. NCAA will also be caput eventually

I agree the trend is towards fewer restrictions. The endgame might be only attending some minimum level of classes to be able to play. I envision something over the lines of a "Doctorate in Basketball" program allowing extended eligibility, maybe 10+ years. Colleges could also offer specialized athletic academics, keeping players engaged a long time. Legal challenges will push for this player model and the lawsuits will likely work in favor of the players.

 

[HuskyHawk]

How is this happening at a solid program that won a Championship recently? There must be something going on in Waco.

 

[ToolzieFan]

 

[Chuck]

Miami vs dook. Two southern private schools filled with rich northeast kids who couldn't get in to better schools.

You gotta think anyone kid with a choice between those two picks Miami. Sure, dook is more highly rated but the U is still a damn good degree.

Academically the two are not even close. Miami is a fine school, but your impression of Duke is dated. It is a significantly better school than Miami. The institution and the students that attend. Miami has a low acceptance rate, but not particularly impressive credentials for the students. Duke really is harder to get into than the lower Ivies.

BUT, if you were referring to a basketball player hoping to go pro? I completely agree with you that Miami is the call (and you still get a good degree if you go that far).