Scholarship table
Thats just incorrect.Hearing from Blue bloods and being the focal point on them all is much different.
Did Garcia think he was not going to even average 10 points a game at NC? Sure he thought he was going to be the man, did not happen
That's a bit of a mischaracterization. He was averaging 10.8 pts & 5.3 rebounds before he went down with a concussion early in their game against BC on 1/2. Sat out two, played 3 more with significantly worse stats, and then left the team for the remainder of the year.He may not have been "the man", but up to that point he was certainly more than a role player as he averaged ~22 min per game.
That's a bit of a mischaracterization. He was averaging 10.8 pts & 5.3 rebounds before he went down with a concussion early in their game against BC on 1/2. Sat out two, played 3 more with significantly worse stats, and then left the team for the remainder of the year.Probably the best situation for the team was Garcia leaving, Black is much quicker and better defender then Garcia.He may not have been "the man", but up to that point he was certainly more than a role player as he averaged ~22 min per game.
He not ready for primetime yet.
Go have a burger
One thing that’s not a mischaracterization - UNC is a much better team with his 22 minutes going elsewhere.
I’m sure this has been posted but what does everyone think about Justin and his probability of returning next year? I think there are serious holes in his game but maybe it’s the state of going to the NBA now where guys have serious holes in their game and will be first round picks.I think we need him to get back to the big dance next year, maybe thats stating the obvious. I think he got into a little bit of hero ball mode, along with Morsell, which didn’t help anything. And that’s more than just yesterdays game. Our ball movement went down the past month. I like KamTylerStevieJustin OsoOmaxPlus any new additions as an OK core going in the next year. I’m just overthinking yesterday at work just curious on what you guys think the team will look like next year
Easy...recruit better talent. Not only will MU reach the Tourney, but they'll actually win games, hey?
The fact that this has gone on for 2 pages without any consideration of NIL is pretty surprising. I am not saying Justin is going to make a ton of $$ off of possible NIL deals but he could make some $$$ while continuing to work on his game. Thats definitely a new wrinkle in this. Those suggesting hes going to transfer after he stuck out a coaching change I think are delusional. Those saying all top 40 picks should leave....how many guys outside of the first round even outside of the lottery actually stick in the NBA?? I would guess a small percentage. It comes down to Justin and no one has any idea-Were gonna go through the usual BS of trying to interpret a 20 year olds IG posts...Most logical thing is to declare, get feedback, and then make a decision from there. We are no where close to an answer on this barring Justin really loving MU and Shaka and letting us all know hes staying (which I highly doubt happens)
The fact that this has gone on for 2 pages without any consideration of NIL is pretty surprising. I am not saying Justin is going to make a ton of $$ off of possible NIL deals but he could make some $$$ while continuing to work on his game. Thats definitely a new wrinkle in this.
It really comes down to donors. I'm sure selling duck nachos puts a few bucks in his pockets, but not enough that it offsets what he'd make on even a G-League deal. I think the real question is if some donor would throw $50-100k his way to stay for an extra year. While the money might not be as good, if it's a year of getting enough money to get by while increasing your exposure because you play on FS1 every game while putting in an All-American campaign, being drafted in the 20s next year could be a legitimate argument as opposed to the 40s this year.I'm not advocating for this. If I'm advising Justin, I think he should at the minimum test the waters and see if anyone will guarantee him a 3-year deal which would make further pursuing college a waste of time. But if that guarantee isn't there, NIL and better exposure than the G-League isn't the worst thing.
I think NIL is going to keep the Vander’s of the world in college. Where they are late second rounders or border-line draft picks. You still get to make some cash and not have to go overseas.I don’t think NIL is going to do much for the first rounders as far as keeping them in school.
Could you imagine not having to pay for school and getting paid $50k-$100k to be a College Kid?
Being a high-level D-1 athlete in a revenue generating sport is nothing like being a "college kid."
True. It should read "as a College Kid" or "to live the College Experience."The NBA and other professional leagues last forever and will always be there. You only get a certain amount of years to play basketball in front of good crowds with student sections and the college atmosphere.If you can get paid to do it knowing you'll still get drafted next year it may impact a decision.Regardless of what Justin decides to do, it'll be the right choice.
You only get a certain number of years to play basketball period - even less if you get injured - so the NBA and other professional leagues will not "always be there" a viable alternative.