Nate Kingz in the portal

[jdubs30]

We discussed this in the other Nate Kingz thread. If he doesn’t enter the portal by the 22nd, he’s out of eligibility.

If his waiver gets approved next month, the only way he can continue to play is to enter the portal now.

He can still come back here

The problem is how long do a hold a spot/NIL and risk losing other targets?

 

[tptcuse]

Wait, seriously?

This was hinted at and confirmed in another thread. Definitely an interesting bit of info.

 

[Hopkins16]

Who knew that his agent was Adrian Autry Jr. There probably was no way in hell he would stay even if he got the waiver.

Does Virginia need a shooting guard/small forward?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So, given I always thought Autry Jr. was kind of goofy, and I don't have a very high opinion of the NIL agent profession in general, I gotta say... this kinda lines up.

 

[LAorange44]

dude is jester-maxxing. not a kingly move

 

[Blanko97]

Who knew that his agent was Adrian Autry Jr. There probably was no way in hell he would stay even if he got the waiver.

It would be dumb for Kingz to listen to any agent who would allow their father’s employment conflict impact where he ends up playing

 

[Hopkins16]

It would be dumb for Kingz to listen to any agent who would allow their father’s employment conflict impact where he ends up playing

Perhaps it could be that he enjoyed playing for Red, and even with the bad season, Kingz may have been satisfied with his play under Red. Essentially, life revolves around connections/personal relationships.

 

[ImperialOrange]

Don't think the waiver gets approved. SU doesn't.

Ole Miss would just get the state to approve it...

 

[Blanko97]

Perhaps it could be that he enjoyed playing for Red, and even with the bad season, Kingz may have been satisfied with his play under Red. Essentially, life revolves around connections/personal relationships.

It definitely does, but that’s different then listening to your agent

 

[atlanticuse]

If his waiver gets approved, Kingz will be instantly a top 25 portal prospect. Someone is getting a MAJOR pickup. I don't think he fits in the plans with Tobiason and Doty in the fold, as well as Anthony returning, so by the chance it does, I wouldn't expect him to be back.

Cool

 

[atlanticuse]

Looksmaxxing.
Someone hold his jaw when I swing a hammer.

 

[DomeHolmes]

Like him but in my opinion the fan base fondness for him is due more to effort than play. He was a good player for a bad team.

Over the last 15 games, Kingz was our best player, but prior to that he disappeared constantly. Had opportunities to take the ball to the hoop, but opted not to, and often when he got there would stop and double clutch rather than finish or get fouled. He was really a hard guy to figure out because he had great games and games he disappeared.

Also had one of the weirdest jump shots I’ve seen. Never squared up. Often shot somewhat sideways with strange rotation. Was quite quite effective despite the poor mechanics. Like most of our team last year, I should be more upset about him not being back next year, but I’m really not.

 

[phsyra]

who cares...its nate kingz...if he was good he would have been good

 

[Sherman20]

Wow

All these posters on here have been saying that he didn’t get his waiver. How would we not want Kingz back if he can get an extra year.

 

[rrlbees]

All these posters on here have been saying that he didn’t get his waiver. How would we not want Kingz back if he can get an extra year.

someone above explained why he had to go in the portal regardless of where he might want to go.