Hausers' NBA Draft stock

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Connaughton is an elite athlete. I would bet his vertical is double what Sam's is.

Connaughton is stacked, extremely well-built. I don't think Sam will ever touch that type of body.

[PGsHeroes32]

After thinking it over it's pretty clear, Sam has a much better chance of getting drafted by transferring. As great of a team we're supposed to be next year, it's the Markus show and Sam's stats suffer because of it. If Sam transfers to a team like Virginia or Michigan State, he has a good chance to be the leading scorer on an elite team. Looking back at previous drafts, that situation almost always gets you drafted.

Even though we're a projected a top 10 team for next season, going through the end of season collapse has to affect your confidence that this team can really make a final four run or even a sweet 16. By going and playing at Michigan St or Virginia, teams that routinely finish near the top of their conferences and make sweet 16 runs almost every year, he has that confidence that he'll be showcased to scouts. It's what I would do in his situation and likely what most of you would do if you were in his shoes and not behind your MU goggles.

Joey is a different story, but most likely feels similarly to Sam about the program and playing with Markus.

UVA and MSU wont be having an "elite" year if Sam is the leading scorer.

[Jockey]

UVA and MSU wont be having an "elite" year if Sam is the leading scorer.

+100

[Jockey]

He had the 2nd highest max vertical jump in combine history (44 inches).

An interesting side stat, he had a lower usage rate at ND his final year (16%) than Hauser (20%).

Did he transfer?

Oops.... he transferred to the NBA.


Incidentally, one more exhibit that numbers and school don't matter. He averaged 10/6 at a mid-major.

[4everwarriors]

If Pat Connaughton can get significant minutes with the Bucks, anything can happen.

Cat has hops for a honky, hey?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Connaughton is stacked, extremely well-built. I don't think Sam will ever touch that type of body.

If he pulls a Davison he can touch any type of body he wants