Early Entrants into the NBA draft

[soccer10k]

There's no going back for Afflalo this time. He's gotta stay in the draft this time.

[Mark_R]

Would I have been more impressed with Afflalo if I watched him play all the time?

 

I get the feeling his first round chances are 50/50 right now.

 

Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a high profile underclassman.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Would I have been more impressed with Afflalo if I watched him play all the time?

 

I get the feeling his first round chances are 50/50 right now.

 

Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a high profile underclassman.

 

From what I've heard, it's pretty likely he goes in the 20s.

 

And the answer to your question, yes. Think Raja Bell (except Arron's not an meanie).

Edited April 11, 2007 by CaliforniaRaisin

[TruffleShuffle]

Would I have been more impressed with Afflalo if I watched him play all the time?

 

I get the feeling his first round chances are 50/50 right now.

 

Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a high profile underclassman.

 

From what I've heard, it's pretty likely he goes in the 20s.

 

And the answer to your question, yes. Think Raja Bell (except Arron's not an meanie).

 

[-X someone call a mod!!! [-X

[rawaction]

If Afflalo is there when the Bulls pick (their actual pick, not the pick from the Knicks), I'd love them to draft Afflalo.

 

Raja Bell is a great comparison too.

[CubColtPacer]

If Afflalo is there when the Bulls pick (their actual pick, not the pick from the Knicks), I'd love them to draft Afflalo.

 

Raja Bell is a great comparison too.

 

Do the Bulls have another pick? As far as I know, when they trade picks they will only have the Knicks pick and their own late 2nd round pick. They wouldn't have a pick in the late 1st/early 2nd in order to take Afflalo.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

If Afflalo is there when the Bulls pick (their actual pick, not the pick from the Knicks), I'd love them to draft Afflalo.

 

Raja Bell is a great comparison too.

 

Do the Bulls have another pick? As far as I know, when they trade picks they will only have the Knicks pick and their own late 2nd round pick. They wouldn't have a pick in the late 1st/early 2nd in order to take Afflalo.

 

Yeah, you're right. The Bulls are actually swapping picks with the Knicks.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Would I have been more impressed with Afflalo if I watched him play all the time?

 

I get the feeling his first round chances are 50/50 right now.

 

Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a high profile underclassman.

 

From what I've heard, it's pretty likely he goes in the 20s.

 

And the answer to your question, yes. Think Raja Bell (except Arron's not an meanie).

 

[-X someone call a mod!!! [-X

 

Happy? :P

[1908]

Breaking News on ESPNEWS, Oden is declaring for the draft. Haven't found confirmation online yet. Kinda late for web updates, I imagine.

[Flames24Rulz]

If Afflalo is there when the Bulls pick (their actual pick, not the pick from the Knicks), I'd love them to draft Afflalo.

 

Raja Bell is a great comparison too.

 

Do the Bulls have another pick? As far as I know, when they trade picks they will only have the Knicks pick and their own late 2nd round pick. They wouldn't have a pick in the late 1st/early 2nd in order to take Afflalo.

 

Yeah, you're right. The Bulls are actually swapping picks with the Knicks.

 

We do have two second rounders though.

[Post Count Padder]

according to his dad

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Gee, there's a shocker. Yay for the rest of the Big Ten!

[soccer10k]

I bet Conley Jr. goes also.

[Jon]

But how will Ohio State be able to maintain that 10% graduation rate?

 

Speaking of which, 3 of the violations against Ohio State are being dropped by the NCAA because they submitted the paperwork two days late back in 2005...

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I bet Conley Jr. goes also.

 

I certainly hope so. I'd like to see a much different tOSU roster next year.

[Derwood]

Don't think it's been posted yet, but Wilson Chandler (DePaul) as well as Hibbert and another guy (Georgetown) throw their names in the ring

[RynoRules]

Don't think it's been posted yet, but Wilson Chandler (DePaul) as well as Hibbert and another guy (Georgetown) throw their names in the ring

 

That would be Hibbert and Green, but neither have signed with agents.

 

I believe Chandler did hire an agent - dumb move.

[Derwood]

Don't think it's been posted yet, but Wilson Chandler (DePaul) as well as Hibbert and another guy (Georgetown) throw their names in the ring

 

That would be Hibbert and Green, but neither have signed with agents.

 

I believe Chandler did hire an agent - dumb move.

 

I agree. Just because you're the best player on your team doesn't make you a lottery pick. Chandler will be lucky to go in the 2nd round. I'd hate to see him give up on DePaul and not get drafted at all

[rawaction]

YES! If Oden is truly going pro, and with the news Green and Hibbert have declared, that pushes the chances of Hibbert being there for the Bulls up.

[illiniguy]

All three Ohio State Frosh went. Cook, Oden, and Conley. Oden and Conley had to. Cook is crazy.

[Derwood]

All three Ohio State Frosh went. Cook, Oden, and Conley. Oden and Conley had to. Cook is crazy.

 

yeah, he is, but O$U set themselves up to be a "one-and-done" NBA launching pad program, so they better hope they have a dominant freshman class every year

[Sweep The Leg Johnny]

All three Ohio State Frosh went. Cook, Oden, and Conley. Oden and Conley had to. Cook is crazy.

 

yeah, he is, but O$U set themselves up to be a "one-and-done" NBA launching pad program, so they better hope they have a dominant freshman class every year

 

OSU will certainly reload, but I can't see them topping the talent level of Oden, Conley Jr. and Cook. I'm certainly liking them all leaving, Oden and Cook will certainly push a good talent to the Bulls selection.

[apete6]

Wilson Chandler from DePaul has officially abandoned the rebuilding project, sending my beloved Blue Demons from a likely NCAA berth to a possible losing record.

 

Thanks pal, have fun playing in Europe. Paul McPherson says hello.

[illiniguy]

All three Ohio State Frosh went. Cook, Oden, and Conley. Oden and Conley had to. Cook is crazy.

 

yeah, he is, but O$U set themselves up to be a "one-and-done" NBA launching pad program, so they better hope they have a dominant freshman class every year

Which with the new graduation rules present should get them in trouble. Although at that school I wouldn't be suprised if the NCAA just brushes the penalties away.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Cook should probably stay for at least 1 more, and he's really not going to make much more in the NBA than he would at tOSU. Oh well, can't say as though I'll miss any of them.