Diamond Stone

[rocket surgeon]

First why would a true center (Stone) wait to see what a SF (Nigel) and PF (Dekker) decide to do?  He doesn't play their positions, Kaminsky does and Frank is a senior.

Second all college underclassman will probably not make their decision to stay in school /go pro until April.  Lots of schools will not hold a spot open that long.  I know it's Stone but if he picks another school, those losing schools will be screwed out of a spot/recruit as they probably turned away someone that would have come (and by April will have committed to another school).  Waiting to April risks Stone losing some (but not all) desired landing spots.  

If I recall something similar happened with Jamil Wilson.  I seem to remember he wanted to wait until his late Mother's birthday in late March to commit and lost some possible landing spots as they would not risk losing out (Michigan State?).  So Wilson went to Oregon one year and then transferred to MU.

i agree with both of your points.  however, the only reason i would suspect he'd try to wait and see what n. hayes and s. dekker were going to do is b/c he wants to play with them?  still waiting that long(april) would not be real smart due to reasons you mention

[4everwarriors]

He SAT on the sidelines, so as not to ACT out his displeasure with the process, aina?

[brandx]

If he doesn't qualify, then want?  Europe or the NBDL?

What is this fascination with HS kids going to Europe? They (European teams) don't want them.

[MuMark]

Some of the real good ones go to Europe so they can paid for a year while the wait to be drafted.

For those that can't quailify or don't like school it is an option.

Brandon Jennings did it....and so did Mudiay this year.

[JakeBarnes]

Some of the real good ones go to Europe so they can paid for a year while the wait to be drafted.

For those that can't quailify or don't like school it is an option.

Brandon Jennings did it....and so did Mudiay this year.

Isn't Muiday in China?

[Jay Bee]

Isn't Muiday in China?

Yeah, MuMark must not have gotten that globe he wanted for xmas.

Mudiay (or as you call him, Muiday) plays for some team called longdong I think. Played 10 games before hurting his ankle. Has been rehabbing there, not yet on the court.. team added Will Bynum and has been rollin nicely.

Mudiay's issue was academix

[4everwarriors]

Longdong is coached by Won Hung Lo, aina?

[hairy worthen]

Longdong is coached by Won Hung Lo, aina?

In depth coverage by mike hunt maybe.

[PGsHeroes32]

First why would a true center (Stone) wait to see what a SF (Nigel) and PF (Dekker) decide to do?  He doesn't play their positions, Kaminsky does and Frank is a senior.

Second all college underclassman will probably not make their decision to stay in school /go pro until April.  Lots of schools will not hold a spot open that long.  I know it's Stone but if he picks another school, those losing schools will be screwed out of a spot/recruit as they probably turned away someone that would have come (and by April will have committed to another school).  Waiting to April risks Stone losing some (but not all) desired landing spots.  

If I recall something similar happened with Jamil Wilson.  I seem to remember he wanted to wait until his late Mother's birthday in late March to commit and lost some possible landing spots as they would not risk losing out (Michigan State?).  So Wilson went to Oregon one year and then transferred to MU.

He could wait and see for the opposite of what you are speculating. He isn't worried about PT with those guys...he may choose Wisconsin if they stay because that would make the Badgers very formidable again.

Personally, I really don't see why he hasn't already signed with us or much less considered us. Him and Henry would be unstoppable.

[MuMark]

Yeah, MuMark must not have gotten that globe he wanted for xmas.

Mudiay (or as you call him, Muiday) plays for some team called longdong I think. Played 10 games before hurting his ankle. Has been rehabbing there, not yet on the court.. team added Will Bynum and has been rollin nicely.

Mudiay's issue was academix

OK China..I stand corrrected but I think the point still stands......some of the elite kids will play in Europe or China or ? to get paid while they wait a year for the NBA draft.

[GGGG]

Technically every kid that commits in November has not qualified academically.  That only happens in June when they graduate and achieve a final GPA and ACT that meets the NCAA minimum standards.

Man you can be such a pedant sometimes. 

By November, most players have a good understanding of where they are academically even though they haven't officially qualified.  They likely have taken their standardized test at least once.  They then know what their target GPA needs to be in core courses.

[jakeec]

The same score required by every other school would be required to get him into UW. If he qualifies by NCAA rules, UW would accept him, no doubt about it. They are not the Ivy League, they are not Stanford, no matter what their fan base would like you to believe.

Not all of this is true.  Look at why Gary Anderson left to back the Badger's stance on grades.   

[jakeec]

It's pretty cool that after four months in this thread not one person has a unnatural carnal knowledgeing clue as to where Stone is going to play basketball in November. But we do know he sucks at the ACT.

He will be a Badger.

[GGGG]

Yeah and I don't think jake is talking out of his a** here.  I think once both side feel comfortable with his qualification, that he will end up at UW.

[Tugg Speedman]

He will be a Badger.

Crystal Ball says Uconn

http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Diamond-Stone-at-Dominican-32128/CurrentExpertPredictions

[brandx]

Some of the real good ones go to Europe so they can paid for a year while the wait to be drafted.

For those that can't quailify or don't like school it is an option.

Brandon Jennings did it....and so did Mudiay this year.

No Euro team wanted Mudiay. They learned their lesson 6 years ago with Jennings.

They are not willing anymore to invest money in an American who they know is only going to play one year. They make major investments in young European players and sitting them on the bench for a one year commitment from an American is not worth the time and money.

[We R Final Four]

Crystal Ball says Uconn

http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Diamond-Stone-at-Dominican-32128/CurrentExpertPredictions

When Mark Miller changes his prediction from UW, let us know.

[jakeec]

When Mark Miller changes his prediction from UW, let us know.

He did months ago.  Did you miss that?  Everyone close to the situation knows he is going to be a Badger. 

[GGGG]

He did months ago.  Did you miss that?  Everyone close to the situation knows he is going to be a Badger. 

He changed it to UConn...then back to UW.

[PGsHeroes32]

He did months ago.  Did you miss that?  Everyone close to the situation knows he is going to be a Badger. 

you may want to learn how to read

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

He did months ago.  Did you miss that?  Everyone close to the situation knows he is going to be a Badger. 

He was agreeing with you, lol.

But nothing is decided for Diamond. Anyone saying they know he's going somewhere is lying. Diamond himself doesn't know. Buckle up sports fans, it will be a long ride until Diamond's decision. I expect some twists and turns.

[The Process]

He did months ago.  Did you miss that?  Everyone close to the situation knows he is going to be a Badger. 

Protip: "From" is not the same as "To."

[We R Final Four]

He did months ago.  Did you miss that?  Everyone close to the situation knows he is going to be a Badger. 

Nope, I didn't miss it.

[Hards Alumni]

Not all of this is true.  Look at why Gary Anderson left to back the Badger's stance on grades.   

Hello, I have a bridge to sell you.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

He was agreeing with you, lol.

But nothing is decided for Diamond. Anyone saying they know he's going somewhere is lying. Diamond himself doesn't know. Buckle up sports fans, it will be a long ride until Diamond's decision. I expect some twists and turns.

Still? At this point? If it is grade related, that makes some sense. Otherwise, what's the point?