I'd be surprised if he came back. I think he came back this year for the thrill of chasing a threepeat. He's graduated, he's probably ready to move on with his life, give the NBA a shot and then pivot to Europe if he needs to.
Have seen a few articles over the season that Spurs are intrigued by Liam's potential-- unless they can trade up and shuffle some draft capital around for Liam's HS teammate.
Because the word on Reibe is that he is uberly skilled, but not very thick/strong.
I think you are right in what you say, and right in busting my chops for what I said. However, and I admit that you see more of this in the NFL than the NBA, but there is a world where Flagg refuses to go to the Washington Generals of the NBA (which describes several teams all vying for the top prize in the draft- Washington, Charlotte, NO, Utah, Toronto). That said, I will admit that you are probably right. HOWEVER, and I am well aware that we overate our own, but Liam is not at the Flagg level yet. He is really good. He will be a stud at the next level. But he is not there yet. Last night showed that the kid can be stopped by athletic wings. And defense is not his forte, particularly if he is marking a faster wing. I can make an argument that Liam could benefit from a second year in college. And by the way, I would rather play at UConn and collect rings and my NIL bag than to play in front of 500 people at the G league. Even Hawk spent time in the G league his first year, and I have to wonder if he regretted not coming back for a third year. I realize that is a very subjective take, but that's just my own view.
This wouldn’t surprise me. End of the day he’ll still have to go if he’s in the 10-20 range, but I don’t think he’s getting a guarantee in the lottery as it stands right now.
Well like this year we will have Reed Think/strong and Reibe thin/skilled. Reibe is going to be part of 2 man Ceter. No way he will be 3rd string behind a transfer. We are done up front unless Karban doesn't come back and Hurley isn't satisfied with Stewart/Abraham playing the 4.
The draft is all about potential, so they'll take his best moments over his worst. Jerermy Fears has skyrocketed up boards as a guard and shooting 44% from field and 27% from three.
Would he lose it in the NBA? Or would local businesses still be interested in using him for promotions?
Guys getting “real” nil money probably have a decent shot at sticking or making decent money overseas. There is more to it than just nil. A big thing to for marginals players is pension qualification. It serves every player good enough to start the clock asap.
And he may not get drafted. Good nil money is nothing to sneeze at.
Alex is a classic example of a guy who might come back for NIL. I’m assuming he’s middle second round as I can’t see a scenario in this draft he’s a first rounder. I wonder how clinical he’ll be about it financially, given he’s graduated. The sooner you go try the NBA route the sooner you’ll know whether you have it or not and simply move on with life. The odds on any NC next year is low.
Odds against the field are pretty low for everyone but we'll have as good a chance as anyone.
My point - the field always has the edge. I get the 3peat chance with the magic in the air. Next year would have to be 100% a financial decision.
Just my opinion, but I think the chance for a three peat strongly swayed his decision this year. There is little upside for him coming back unless the nil package is extreme. A mil nil vs 500k+ two way deal for a 3rd year graduate aren’t all that different in the long run. He would more than make up the difference in a healthy pro career vs the risk of seeing his stock drop further.
35% isn’t elite.
Will that role change next year? And if so how?
Ideally, yes. With a big lead guard transfer, a dominant big in Tarris, and multiple lethal shooters in Solo and Mullins, Alex won’t be required to create his own shot. He will be able to revert back to playing within the offense which suits him more.
This isn’t 1995 anymore
