Oshae Staying in the 2019 NBA Draft

[Sudano]

I hope I stay.

 

[dan7800]

Early in the season, it seemed apparent to me that Tyus and OB were both "preparing" for the pros. Both took a ton of jump shots.

If he leaves, best of luck to the young man, but I'm hoping he sticks around for 2 more seasons.

 

[Cuse12]

Questionable decision but if so “NEXT MAN UP”

 

[Marty McFly]

Are we the only team that has marginal guys leave? I mean he didn't even have a breakout tourny game, at least Mal gave us something.

And the hits just keep on comin' (I may need to put that phrase in my signature, lol)

 

[Jake]

My understanding is that he will not be sending JB any xmas cards.

 

[JeremyCuse]

My understanding is that he will not be sending JB any xmas cards.

Heard the same.

 

[Zepharus]

Let the speculation begin...

Peace... i'm totally fine with this.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Are we the only team that has marginal guys leave? I mean he didn't even have a breakout tourny game, at least Mal gave us something.

And the hits just keep on comin' (I may need to put that phrase in my signature, lol)

So, in the past, we had guys leave but they left to get drafted.

We may be entering an era where we have guys leave and they don't get drafted.

It's more common than you'd think. It's not a club of programs we want to be a part of.

 

[Zepharus]

Yep. He's been letting it be known this week. Declaring without intending to come back; on the fence about preserving the academic ability to return, as I understand it.

Declaring for what? Peace Corps?

 

[Henny & Coke]

My understanding is that he will not be sending JB any xmas cards.

He doesn’t celebrate Christmas? Ok, he can leave

 

[cuse10]

I don't care. Let him go. His game especially early in the season was that of one trying to go to the next level much to the team's detriment.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Questionable decision but if so “NEXT MAN UP”

I believe Braswell is the biggest beneficiary if this is the end of the Thick Brisket era.

I'm going to bang the drum one more time:

Starting guards - Carey and Boeheim
3rd guard - one of Goodine/Girard

Starting forwards - Hughes and Guerrier
3rd forward - Braswell

Starting center - Marek
Backup center - one of Sidibe/Bol Ajak

That's what you'll get as the 7.5 man rotation.

 

[Chip]

It's weird. Last year at this time, I was panicked about this possibility.

Now, I just don't seem to care. At all.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

He doesn’t celebrate Christmas? Ok, he can leave

War on Rakeem Christmas.

 

[manleyzoo]

The old man and his dino ball zone and stalled out offense just have to go. Have to. Unwatchable and unplayable.

 

[Sudano]

I believe Braswell is the biggest beneficiary if this is the end of the Thick Brisket era.

I'm going to bang the drum one more time:

Starting guards - Carey and Boeheim
3rd guard - one of Goodine/Girard

Starting forwards - Hughes and Guerrier
3rd forward - Braswell

Starting center - Marek
Backup center - one of Sidibe/Bol Ajak

That's what you'll get as the 7.5 man rotation.

I am so sorry to say this being a fan for decades. But that team sucks.

 

[PauliePeppas]

BIG BAD BOB BRASWELL TIME

 

[Zepharus]

My understanding is that he will not be sending JB any xmas cards.

really? I heard he basically hates JB

 

[Marty McFly]

Well it seems we need a "good cop" to Boeheim's "bad cop" if we are starting to lose guys that aren't even getting drafted. Hop was key in this regard, and if we don't get that dynamic on the bench, team chemistry and player turnover will continue to be a problem imho.

 

[Marty McFly]

really? I heard he basically hates JB

So did Roberson, he stuck it out 4 years...

 

[manleyzoo]

really? I heard he basically hates JB

Isn't that what drove Lydon out, too?

 

[Zepharus]

kids today are too soft and self absorbed to ride it out. Honestly I'm glad, dude went to the rim like a middle schooler 80% of the time.

 

[Zepharus]

Isn't that what drove Lydon out, too?

Yes. JB rubs these kids the way wrong way these days. Todays Utes aren't dealing with curmudgeonly old men

Its why Carolinas guys stay and our leave. Very plain to see...

 

[manleyzoo]

Yes. JB rubs these kids the way wrong way these days. Todays Utes aren't dealing with curmudgeonly old men

Would that be the "two Utes" by any chance who met up at the sack of suds?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I am so sorry to say this being a fan for decades. But that team sucks.

It could turn out that way.

It could also be a team that's good because it puts different threats on the floor and have some balance. I could see every starter averaging ten points a game. I think there's a lot of potential upside on that roster, guys would just need to emerge.

I think Braswell looked interesting in limited minutes. If he can add some strength he could make a good jump.

Marek doesn't necessarily need a huge improvement to his game to make a statistical jump.

It's not just orange tinted glasses saying this, but Carey feels like a guy that could have a few big early season games and get some buzz nationally as a "where has this guy been" kind of player.

Buddy's Buddy, and that's not bad.

We need one of the freshman guards to emerge ( or Washington) and Guerrier to be ready to play starter minutes.

Hughes, fingers crossed, improves but has already shown he's a guy that can score.

None of this seems crazy. It is a lot to happen at once and break our way, but we're not looking for any insane developments.

And, JB always does pretty good when expectations are low. This is the kind of stealth team he can make dangerous.

I'm optimistic.