Per Donna about Tyus

[pearl31]

I think that’s the smartest thing for him to do right now

 

[Ryand877]

Agree. Seems like he is torn. This lets him get evaluated and buys him more time.

 

[syrBossHogg]

So now we wait til May 31st? I still feel he’ll stay in the draft but that’s the date to keep an eye on now?

 

[jdubs30]

Wing? Interesting

 

[Chip]

See you all on May 30.

I'll be drinking heavily and watching the NHL playoffs & MLB until then.

 

[cuse10]

See what he has to work on, but I don't think he's for certain a late lock. Haven't gotten that vibe from a potential pro since Dion who I would have helped pack.

 

[PauliePeppas]

So now we wait til May 31st? I still feel he’ll stay in the draft but that’s the date to keep an eye on now?

Yup lol...long way away. Just assume hes gone

 

[Orangefan1]

I think it was kind of funny to assume he was coming back in the first place. This seemed to always be the trajectory Battle was on. Now everyone can sleep at night.

 

[Alsacs]

I think even if he comes back he should declare and atleast meet with the NBA scouts/front office staff and get a sense of what they view as his strengths and what he has to work on.

 

[shandeezy7]

Wing? Interesting

Yeah that has to be a mistake. He has to project as a PG/combo guard in the league, right?

 

[HOFCeluck]

The worst thing about this is now we do it all again next month.

 

[PauliePeppas]

I think it was kind of funny to assume he was coming back in the first place. This seemed to always be the trajectory Battle was on. Now everyone can sleep at night.

For sure, even with Boeheim and Jake’s comments I didnt expect him back

 

[phil77]

If he gets a first round promise he will leave like he should. Be interesting what he does if he doesn't get that promise. Wish him all the best

 

[Bayside44]

If he gets a first round promise he will leave like he should. Be interesting what he does if he doesn't get that promise. Wish him all the best

How to you promise a kid you'll take him at 25 or whatever? I think he's mature and wish him well either way but hope it's more than that, considering how non-binding those are.

 

[Lucid]

#surprisednotsurprised

 

[OrangeYaGladi]

It likely means she's really plugged in but things change.

It's amazing how hard it is for some to grasp this sumple concept.

my sincere apologies to you and yours, i will work harder at grasping simple concepts

 

[shandeezy7]

The worst thing about this is now we do it all again next month.

Idk, I kinda expect him to sign with an agent before then, putting us out of our misery (or whatever you call this).

 

[jdubs30]

One thing I will say about Tyus, he’s a smart kid surrounded by a great family. I think too many times kids fool themselves into thinking they’ll get drafted higher than actually do because of what the people around them say. This won’t happen with Tyus I don’t think.

 

[HOFCeluck]

my sincere apologies to you and yours, i will work harder at grasping simple concepts

I mean...

 

[cliftonparksufan]

One thing I will say about Tyus, he’s a smart kid surrounded by a great family. I think too many times kids fool themselves into thinking they’ll get drafted higher than actually do because of what the people around them say. This won’t happen with Tyus I don’t think.

Kevin Huerter just declared without an agent as well. Similar situation.

 

[Orangezoo]

Good move by Tyus. Gets a good read and can either get good marks and stay in it or have a great read on where he needs to improve the most.

 

[orangedave]

Per Donna today - Tyus will test the waters - declare/no agent
Tyus Battle declares for NBA Draft, won't hire an agent

 

[orange79]

The worst thing about this is now we do it all again next month.

 

[HoustonCuse]

Have to assume he will wow them at the workouts. As has been true really since day one: he isn't coming back. Hope for the best for him! Would love to see him get a good payday.

 

[SWC75]

When was the last time one of our guys tested the waters and didn't go? Derrick Coleman?