Per Donna about Tyus

[007]

It's easier for me to think Tyus might realistically come back than it is to think that necessarily guarantees us a Final Four.

And much more rational

 

[Briancuse]

There is a big difference between positioning on random mock drafts and an evaluation from NBA scouts and executives. A less than favorable eval from the NBA could definitely impact him, as iommi pointed out. The NBA doesn't care what the mock draft people think.

Of course not but with this loaded draft do you think anyone is guaranteeing him a first round pick?

 

[HOFCeluck]

Of course not but with this loaded draft do you think anyone is guaranteeing him a first round pick?

All it takes is one.

If you listen to some people Flynn was a top five pick after the 6OT game, Ennis a first round pick after a half court shot, and Mali a first rounder after one half of one half of a game. Why wouldn't a GM be dumb enough to use a first round pick on Battle?

 

[Briancuse]

All it takes is one.

If you listen to some people Flynn was a top five pick after the 6OT game, Ennis a first round pick after a half court shot, and Mali a first rounder after one half of one half of a game. Why wouldn't a GM be dumb enough to use a first round pick on Battle?

Sure but the same could be said about all these borderline guys.

 

[007]

Of course not but with this loaded draft do you think anyone is guaranteeing him a first round pick?

I'm having a little trouble following your "logic" stream. iommi said it would be jaw dropping if Tyus returned and you responded with it wouldn't be at all because he is only listed in the 1st round in one mock.

Considering he's only listed as a first round pick in one mock it wouldn't be jaw dropping at all . we are just so shell shocked about guys leaving.

 

[gilardino]

At this point it's 50/50. People in high places think he could come back.

 

[orangenirvana]

No. The plan before the season was for him to leave after this year. It would be very surprising to deviate from that plan.

That was Pump Fake Lydon's plan also. Maybe Battle has been watching how Lydon's situation is turning out like...

 

[Consigliere]

Why all or none. Logically he should go to combine without an agent and get evaluated. Only way to get an idea on true draft position

Well, if he tests the waters how much class time would he miss between combine and workouts? If Plan B is a degree in three years could this be part of the rationale?

 

[Cusefan0307]

That was Pump Fake Lydon's plan also. Maybe Battle has been watching how Lydon's situation is turning out like...

Your blaming Lydon’s knee injury on the fact he left early? Wow.

 

[jdubs30]

Anyone else thinking Tyus coming back almost makes up for the Ennis/Mali/Lydon departures?

We have a sweet 16 team coming back adding a top 35 combo guard, a 6’6 transfer that the staff is high on, 2 healthy centers, and 2 freshman turning sophomores who improved dramatically from January-March

 

[stuckinbig11]

One thing I would bet right now, Battle doesn't know for sure what he is going to do at this moment.

He is likely waiting to see how many dozen other kids will declare and perusing the foreign talent pool.

 

[gilardino]

*Ennis had to leave due to probation.
*Lydon should have left after his freshman year.
*Mal also made right decision.
*If battle came back I compare it to when CJ came back. Only bad thing is CJ lost to Dayton and we had one of the biggest collapses to end the season in program history.

 

[orangenirvana]

Your blaming Lydon’s knee injury on the fact he left early? Wow.

Battle looking at Lydon's NBA playing time.

 

[Briancuse]

I'm having a little trouble following your "logic" stream. iommi said it would be jaw dropping if Tyus returned and you responded with it wouldn't be at all because he is only listed in the 1st round in one mock.

That and the fact many people in the know seem to think he is having trouble deciding and are calling it a 50 50 deal. If it's that close how would any decision be jaw dropping? Marvin Bagley coming back would have been jaw dropping.

 

[DaCuse]

Would Tyus coming back and no Bazley be a better situation than him leaving and getting Bazley?

 

[Consigliere]

Would Tyus coming back and no Bazley be a better situation than him leaving and getting Bazley?

Throw in Golden and it's a no-brainer!

 

[rrlbees]

Battle looking at Lydon's NBA playing time.

not bad for $2.9m - $7.7m.

 

[rrlbees]

Would Tyus coming back and no Bazley be a better situation than him leaving and getting Bazley?

only because of the current make up of the team, I think we'd be better with bazley.

 

[20Plus]

Would Tyus coming back and no Bazley be a better situation than him leaving and getting Bazley?

Depends on Golden

 

[GooseMutt]

The X factor beyond The Battle family that values education is.....Does Tyus have an on campus girlfriend?

 

[Jake]

Donna's info makes sense when you think about it. I'm not sure testing the waters helps him. As was posted above, getting your game picked apart isn't fun, or profitable.

He is a serious student...and getting a degree in theee years is more appealing for him than most athletes.

 

[dasher]

The X factor beyond The Battle family that values education is...Does Tyus have an on campus girlfriend?

As long as it isn't a blonde cheerleader that is also going with Marek.

 

[Jeremy L.]

The X factor beyond The Battle family that values education is...Does Tyus have an on campus girlfriend?

Yes he does

 

[690West]

 

[cuse309]

Would Tyus coming back and no Bazley be a better situation than him leaving and getting Bazley?

We have no clue what Bazley would bring to the court. We already know what we have with Tyus. Suppose Bazley sucks on defense...like Taurean Thompson or Dante Green.
Those guys were responsible for nearly as many points for the other team, as they scored for their own team,