Here's the second side of that story...
To play devil’s advocate to your devil’s advocate, he could potentially be a 1st rounder next draft if he stays. 1st round gets paid exponentially more than a late 2nd rounder. He would be compensated well here with NIL and would be playing for a potentially much better team this year than last. It’s a tough choice, but at least he’s making money either way.
....fairly large hair!
Here’s the thing - if a scout/team thinks there’s even a small chance returning to school might yield that kind of leap for him, they’d take him in the second round and manage the growth themselves. And they’ll make that clear in the next week. So in that case, the decision is more stark. Do you come back for what people are essentially telling you is a low % chance of growth…or go get paid and start working your way up the ladder in the pros.
I think in Judah’s case it’s a win win. I do not see how he could be drafted lower next year barring an injury. Either way he ends up in the league. I think he makes more money in the short term (rookie contract) if he returns. This is just my opinion of course, but I believe he has more to gain from returning vs being buried in the G league.
1st rounders also get a ton more leeway by the team to make the roster
There's one scholarship spot left presumably for him if he wants to return.
Oh, they will find room.
Is it 13 scholarships?
Math is difficult!
Spill the beans bees!
Odds? Anyone
