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Dakari Johnson headed to the draft.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:17 pm
Nfm
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:19 pm to WildcatMike
Why? He makes more money at Kentucky?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:20 pm to WildcatMike
Seems like a questionable decision
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:21 pm to WildcatMike
Must have gotten some good feedback. Good luck big fella!
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:21 pm to Crowknowsbest
How is he going to help his draft stock by returning? I think he has reached his ceiling. Wished he would stay, but it's the game today.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:22 pm to UKWildcats
Daniel Orton advising him?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:23 pm to WildcatMike
Read this earlier, not a smart decision on his part given the PT that would've opened up next season. He has some real issues finishing around the rim. Good luck to him either way though.
This post was edited on 4/8/15 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:35 pm to WildcatMike
No way d league pays more than uk.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:39 pm to 1999
Its not about whether he's ready, its about guaranteed money. He must be hearing some good things. I'm with Belle, I think he has a lot of room for improvement and isn't at all ready. It is what it is. Time for Marcus to step it up.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:39 pm to 1999
I don't get these comments regarding "he reached his ceiling he is better off leaving". I'm no KY fan, and trust me, I'm delighted they will have a massive exodus, but I honestly feel these kids need college time and guidance from a coach who cares.
I'm glad Walker is staying in Florida. The kid never had a father, he needs education, or he will most likely end up broke in no time like most of these players if he misses an opportunity of growth, hard work and guidance.
The NCAA sucks. They need to start playing these players and make scholarships a commitment to educate these kids, and not just use them.
I'm glad Walker is staying in Florida. The kid never had a father, he needs education, or he will most likely end up broke in no time like most of these players if he misses an opportunity of growth, hard work and guidance.
The NCAA sucks. They need to start playing these players and make scholarships a commitment to educate these kids, and not just use them.
This post was edited on 4/8/15 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:40 pm to austingator
You can't stop an engineering student from taking a job at NASA for big bucks so they shouldn't stop basketball players.
I don't like it either and understand what you are saying though.
ETA:
Belle in 3...2...1...
I don't like it either and understand what you are saying though.
ETA:
Belle in 3...2...1...
This post was edited on 4/8/15 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:43 pm to roadGator
I'm not saying prevent them from leaving. I'm saying not kick them out if they fail to meet expectations like often times happen. Scholarships are not guaranteed.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:43 pm to roadGator
Is there some reason I have a countdown?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:45 pm to austingator
Kick them off the team but let the stay in school...how about that compromise?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:45 pm to BluegrassBelle
Umm, you were right on time...
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:46 pm to roadGator
I posted in this earlier. So, the countdown was for....?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:48 pm to BluegrassBelle
Anyone that thinks a guy can improve more in college than with an NBA team, D league or not, is crazy. If you are going in the first round, or are comfortable with a non-guaranteed contract then go on big fella. I mean I always hear people say "so and so" isn't that good and should stay. I say collect that money and take a shot.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:48 pm to WildcatMike
I'll miss this expression.
Posted on 4/8/15 at 5:49 pm to WildcatMike
Dakari has great size but he's never looked particularly skilled at basketball to me. I think his weight loss from last season actually made him regress a bit as a player this year because he couldn't bully his way to the rim like last year.
I feel like the longer he stayed in college, the more his weaknesses as a basketball player would be exposed. Kind of like what happened to Patric Young.
While I wish a kid like him would stay and help their school, I don't think this is a bad decision if some team is going to take a chance on him in the draft based on his size.
I feel like the longer he stayed in college, the more his weaknesses as a basketball player would be exposed. Kind of like what happened to Patric Young.
While I wish a kid like him would stay and help their school, I don't think this is a bad decision if some team is going to take a chance on him in the draft based on his size.
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