50/50.Great for us if he Stays, but if he isnt getting drafted does he really go? Having his degree is there a value in getting more free schooling? He isnt even in top 100 on many boards which is somewhat surprising.
50/50.Great for us if he Stays, but if he isnt getting drafted does he really go? Having his degree is there a value in getting more free schooling? He isnt even in top 100 on many boards which is somewhat surprising.
If he improves as much again as this year he’s a first rounder next yesrwhat is another year of college gonna do? Honestly? He led the acc in scoring. He has nothing left to show. This draft is weakest in ages. There is zero benefit to him staying. Even if he averaged 26 a game it’s not gonna do anything... Hughes is such a better prospect than Battle and it’s not even close
If he improves as much again as this year he’s a first rounder next yesr
Correct it was a down year in the ACC because the freshmen class was relatively weak, which equals a weaker draft class...- lose a year of earnings
- stronger draft next year
- Chance for a serious injury
He averaged like 19/5/4 and led the ACC in scoring. in your mind what are his stats if he “improves that much again”.If he improves as much again as this year he’s a first rounder next yesr
You are totally missing my point. The point is the virus screws up eval process...nothing to do with his talent. Also you bolded the point but I said before all this stuff happened. Meaning nobody knows given there is no combine or draft process to speak of right now.I bolded the flaw in your line of thinking. And, if hes likelt in the same spot next year, thats all the more reason he should still go.
You are totally missing my point. The point is the virus screws up eval process...nothing to do with his talent. Also you bolded the point but I said before all this stuff happened. Meaning nobody knows given there is no combine or draft process to speak of right now.
You are totally missing my point. The point is the virus screws up eval process...nothing to do with his talent. Also you bolded the point but I said before all this stuff happened. Meaning nobody knows given there is no combine or draft process to speak of right now.
please explain to me how lack of combine impacts elijah negatively. It could, i suppose, but please explain why. Im not challenging, while more curious to know.
I believe an insider said (forgot what thread it was), that no combine could help Eli. Maybe they thought he wouldn’t test out too well in certain drills?
Totally agree. Not sure what those people who say he could benefit from coming back a year are thinking.I was told that the lack of combine is going to help him from SU themselves. He would probably test out fine, but without it, you’re forced to go strictly off gametape and in person games that execs saw.To be completely honest, the NBA combine is not nearly as important as NFL. NBA cares about scoring and potential. In this case, he has one of these pretty well set with scoring. So the fact the execs are FORCED to go off game tape, what’s not to like in the nba game from his tape ... lets not overthink this people...
I was told that the lack of combine is going to help him from SU themselves. He would probably test out fine, but without it, you’re forced to go strictly off gametape and in person games that execs saw.To be completely honest, the NBA combine is not nearly as important as NFL. NBA cares about scoring and potential. In this case, he has one of these pretty well set with scoring. So the fact the execs are FORCED to go off game tape, what’s not to like in the nba game from his tape ... lets not overthink this people...
No combine to impress teams or in person workouts for teams hurt all these kids. No virus he's 99.9 pct gone and this might be shocking coming from me but he should leave. He might be forced to come back.please explain to me how lack of combine impacts elijah negatively. It could, i suppose, but please explain why. Im not challenging, while more curious to know.
It is my personal opinion more then fact. I could very well be wrong as the other poster commented. I would say that a fringe 2nd round guy would benefit more then it would hurt to have more exposure and ability to speak with evaluators in person. Even if he doesn’t catch on with a team maybe somebody picks him up after meeting him for g league. Does a G league even happen though.please explain to me how lack of combine impacts elijah negatively. It could, i suppose, but please explain why. Im not challenging, while more curious to know.
Elijah is v well spoken. Technology these days will be sufficient. Hes not going into a hole for 3 months.It is my personal opinion more then fact. I could very well be wrong as the other poster commented. I would say that a fringe 2nd round guy would benefit more then it would hurt to have more exposure and ability to speak with evaluators in person. Even if he doesn’t catch on with a team maybe somebody picks him up after meeting him for g league. Does a G league even happen though.
Also he showed an ability to bring the ball up the floor at times and we play zone...could give him the chance to play defense.
Nobody really has any idea what is going to happen as it is all new stuff...to me it would be safer to stay in cuse given the option but obviously I’m not him.
Agree to disagree thenElijah is v well spoken. Technology these days will be sufficient. Hes not going into a hole for 3 months.
i guess if hes some lock down defender that we dont know about then i suppose he could be missinghis chance to display that.
otherwise, your points seem rather weak and you even struggle to articulate why you think it would be “safer.” I have a feeling these guys will be working out at some point before the draft. You could do it virtually.
Probably lost money, by missing a year. He seems okay with it though.and wallace lives on foreever because of coming back. didnt change his pro career one bit probably
He could play into the 1st rd by staying or he could just be another marginal 2nd rd guy next yr too.
If he stays and takes it up another notch then staying pays off.. anything else happens he should probably go now.
only if you think his career last 1 more yr leaving early and thats a complete unknown.. But there is some value in that magical ride that is probably as priceless..