DAVE’s future

RC

I didn't vote as I'm the least qualified identifier of NBA potential in North America.

It's 1000% a money decision. If he can get a guaranteed deal for 7 figures, he's crazy not to take it. Why risk decreasing your draft value if you have a problematic year if you return? He could increase his value. He could also decrease his value. If the money is on the table, take it.

Now, if the feedback is that he might not get drafted, or won't secure a deal, then by all means come back. Nevertheless, the WORST thing would be for him to declare and then go undrafted.

He's already got his degree(s), and I would personally LOVE for him to come back. I also think he has more upside to show. But if he can lock up a deal right now, do it.

I'm the outlier here. I don't think Dave can play in the pros. I think his future lies in calling games or doing color. He's smart and quick and can be very, very funny. Plus I think he is getting his masters in Journalism if I remember correctly .

It had not occurred to me that he would seriously consider playing year five. To my mind that makes sense if , due to being banged up, he never reached more than 80-85% this March/April.

If there's upside that could be realized by getting healthy he could well bump his way into the late 1st round; On the other hand based on what we have seen he is a very good college player who probably won't get drafted this year. There are places to make 6 figures playing hoops and Dave is smart enough to pick up the local language very quickly.

He is also a high quality person who will not cause problems at what ever level he plays. That is, he will not come with a lot of baggage. One thing I noticed this year is that he has gotten stronger as his body matured. I think our newer weight coach has done a good job with the whole team.

hoshi wrote: One thing I noticed this year is that he has gotten stronger as his body matured. I think our newer weight coach has done a good job with the whole team.

Hey Hoshi! How come when my body matured I got bald and fat!?


RCJHFL

I think the game Dave has shown so far does not translate into the NBA game very well. I think it could because he does have a nice shot but he needs to be able to make the NBA 3 to play in the league. That is what it looks like to me and I can honestly say I could be and probably am way off.

Ha Ha!

Just got a notice from CBS sports. Dave's going to the draft. Can't blame him at all. Special player and a great all around guy. Best of luck at the next level, big fella.