This freshman class is weak. Outside of Simmons and Ingram, I don't see any players who have made an argument that they are ready to be one and done. Add to that the Euros who will be in this draft and upperclassmen who aren't currently projected in the mock drafts, but are having great seasons, and I suspect that those freshman who declare after this season are going to be very disappointed playing in the D-league.
Cal just hinted that Skal leaving ain't a done deal
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No, I don't magically think Skal will become a lottery pick next year. What I said was that you don't have to be a 1-and-done to make it in the NBA. I'm not really sure what you don't understand about that. If you're not a 1-and-done, that doesn't mean you can't improve and make it in the NBA. You can compare Skal to D. Miller, A. Poythress, or whoever. That doesn't change anything.
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So cal is hiding him. Exactly what cal says he can't do here.
Ahhhhh... Coach speak exist after all. Must be connected in some way to all of those pro Mitch articles ......hmm....
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No disrespect to you but if you slid in that it would leave a mark too. I have stated many times on this site, if you aren't stating the truth don't state it here as you will be called out on it with fact(s). This site is not a site for BS or half-truths/ facts. Oh, you can do it but if you are not 100% sure I'd defer to someone else. This time you lost and lost royally....ouch
But it's not always a smart decision financially to leave as soon as you can. People confuse this. Leaving early can cost you big time in the end. It's happened many times people just ignore it.
Yeah, elite freshmen and a couple of them super elite. How about this, Skal is a super skilled big, with feathery touch from 18 feet in. Not every big is Demarcus, KAT, Nerlens Noel, etc. Skal is a "normal" freshman. He will get drafted lottery based on his skill set alone. That is it. Mental toughness, strength, and the other stuff can be taught / added. Skal's touch and the skill set he possesses is rare, very rare. NBA gm's love that and know most 6'11 guys cant shoot away from the basket. They also know they can send him to the D-League and he can work on his weaknesses 24-7 instead of a few hours a week while trying to juggle classes, life as a teen ager from a foreign country, and basketball player. His mid range game is exactly what NBA gm's want in the new era hybrid stretch big who can shoot and pass.
Lets see, go back to school, listen to very uninformed, unforgiving, fans bash him because he is not Demarcus Cousins and is not scoring, rebounding, playing like THEY want him to for free.
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Enter the draft, get drafted in the top 15, get paid guaranteed money for a rookie 3 year contract and get his family out of poverty. Be able to absolutely train non stop for his job (this at the end of the day, is his job / career) and not worry about school and all the other stuff that takes time from him being able to sharpen his skills all day every day. All while there will be little to no pressure on him, because the GM drafting him knows he will not contribute right away and will show patience.
Uh, give me what is behind curtain number 2 Johnny.
Matt and Oscar get along just fine! Oscar said 80 percent that he would be back! That is a little high I would think. Dave Baker is the one who doesn't respect Oscar or the fans!
If he doesn't have the mental toughness yet to compete then what makes you think he would have the mental toughness to be able to handle the day to day life as a pro athlete without John Calipari there to coddle him? I think he will be gone for the reasons you gave of getting his family out of poverty, but in my opinion, barring injury next year, he would develop better under Cal at UK being brought along at his own pace versus the owner of a team rushing him so they can try and get the most out of their 3 year investment.
You're wasting your time. Every player that can go, should go. That's the board line here.
Of course, it's not true at all, and some players arent mentally ready to compete for a contract against MEN fighting for the same thing.
Every player is different. Every situation is different.
Yeah I still don't see him returning. If he does, I'll be happy as a fly on a turd. Let Bolden go to Kansas and enjoy a much improved sophomore Skal. I just don't see him slipping that much. He got 9 points in 14 minutes the other night. That's like 26 per 40. He's going to improve enough to solidify a lottery pick before the season's over.
Again, does not matter what Cal does or says...100% up to Skal on what he feels is best for him and his family. The biggest issue for Skal right now is he cannot even stay on the floor due to his terrible D...fouling out in 10-15mins per game against Power 5 teams makes one wonder how he'll do against NBA guys next season even as a bench warmer type...probably not good. He needs to improve his D a lot to set himself up for success in college and the pro game. His offense is a work in progress as well, but I think that is less an issue than the D.
I feel a off season of getting stronger and maybe working with Hakeem Olajuwon would benefit him.Skal at the 4 and Bam down on the block would be a good duo.
I'm glad the OP knows what is best for Skal with almost 3 months left in Skal's season to improve. Personally I think I'll leave this decision up to Skal and his family with Cal's input (although players are gonna do what they do regardless of his input most of the time).
If the young man can be drafted high in the first round and get all that money it seems to me it would be foolish to return to school.
How's he connected to the Dream? But I do agree if Skal would come back he'd be a monster. He'd have a year of experience. He'd e bigger, stronger, more physical, and WAY more confident. And he'd have an alpha male next to him in the frontcourt too. BAM.
What if the kid comes out and averages 15 and 7 the rest of the way while demonstrating increased toughness and his current offensive skill set? A team would be salivating to take him in the top 10... It's just too early to predict what the second half of the season holds for him. But, the fact is the kid has so much skill and unequaled potential...
I don't even know what the hell you are talking about! I heard Matt laugh at him. When I laugh at someone that way it is saying, boy you are an idiot. Hope that burn doesn't eat your senses up, what's ;left of them. I lol at this site is not a site for half truths, it is a d$#m message board. It is full of opinions and my opinion was that it was disrespectful. You don't have to like it, but deal with it
As stated no disrespect to you but I think Matt explained quite thoroughly what was involved after your statement. You take it however you want. I was just messing with you. You stepped in it not knowing what went on or bothering to find out. I have done that time and time again but you do what you want to do. be Good
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