Cal: Humphries signs with Sidney Kings

[Smashcat]

John Calipari‏Verified account@UKCoachCalipari 3m3 minutes ago
So happy for @IsaacHumphries7, who has signed with the Sydney Kings. Isaac is just 19 years old! Can't wait to see him continue to grow.

 

[Wall2Wall]

Could have really used his size in the middle this year. A guy who can bring some offense (inconsistent, yes) and clog up the middle. Also 5 more fouls and the ability to give some of our other bigs a breather. Wish him well but damn I was hoping he'd stick around.

 

[Smashcat]

Wish him well but damn I was hoping he'd stick around

Me too but believe SKJ can step up.

 

[Cardsstink]

Must have been homesick or would have been solid to stay here, graduate and have a great shot at the NBA. I don't think the path through Sydney will get him there, but hope it does. 50/50 IMO.

 

[FrankUnderwood]

Good for him. I like him.

Anyone know (roughly ) the salary he'll or others make in the league he's in?

Just curious .

I think he should have maybe stayed- feel like
He could have really stepped up and had a good year to possibly get him late first round or 2nd round.

Either way; I'm assuming he's making 6 figures right now and while it's not millions like the NBA - he's sitting pretty nice to be 19 and making low- mid 6 figures.

 

[martinsm30]

Congratulations to him. Pretty obvious he wanted to move home.

 

[westerncat]

Good for him. Hope he is happy and wish him the best.

 

[WilsonPiCAT]

Best of luck, Isaac!

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

Good for him. I like him.

Anyone know (roughly ) the salary he'll or others make in the league he's in?

Just curious .

I think he should have maybe stayed- feel like
He could have really stepped up and had a good year to possibly get him late first round or 2nd round.

Either way; I'm assuming he's making 6 figures right now and while it's not millions like the NBA - he's sitting pretty nice to be 19 and making low- mid 6 figures.

The NBL doesn't pay much. The stars hit the salary cap for 150000 and the cap is only 1.1M for 11 guys (I think). Isaac is most likely in the 70K range.

 

[TIE543]

The NBL doesn't pay much. The stars hit the salary cap for 150000 and the cap is only 1.1M for 11 guys (I think). Isaac is most likely in the 70K range.

I wish I was 19 and making 70k...

 

[JoeBeeHall]

I wish I was 19 and making 70k...

I wish I was 50 .

 

[UKWildcatT]

Good for him. I like him.

Anyone know (roughly ) the salary he'll or others make in the league he's in?

Just curious .

I think he should have maybe stayed- feel like
He could have really stepped up and had a good year to possibly get him late first round or 2nd round.

Either way; I'm assuming he's making 6 figures right now and while it's not millions like the NBA - he's sitting pretty nice to be 19 and making low- mid 6 figures.

Just hope he makes wise choices with his money while he's young

 

[Wall Knight Teague]

The NBL doesn't pay much. The stars hit the salary cap for 150000 and the cap is only 1.1M for 11 guys (I think). Isaac is most likely in the 70K range.

A UK basketball scholly is prolly worth 3-4x that (over 1 year)...

 

[StubbornPenny]

A UK basketball scholly is prolly worth 3-4x that (over 1 year)...

You can't spend a UK scholarship.

EDIT: actually, technically I did as I was offered scholarship credit to help out the music program, but instead of having that be credit hours, I was refunded and had extra money hanging around.

But my point still stands.

 

[KyCatFan]

Our guys just can't seem to get away from being drafted by the Kings. At least this isn't the Sacramento version.

 

[kentucky_wildcat_#1]

A UK basketball scholly is prolly worth 3-4x that (over 1 year)...

I understand and agree with you, but we never know as fans about these kids family situation. Being paid an actual salary to play the game you love while being in your home country doesn't sound too bad to some. I do believe if the dude would have stuck around Kentucky playing for Cal, after four years he would have had a decent chance of playing in the NBA. The big guy would have become a really good post player for Kentucky this coming season. Too bad!

 

[OldEvilleCat]

Sydney King...wasn't that the dude (Wesley Snipes) in White Men Can't Jump?