Augustin's Stock Still High After Disappointing Finale
by Peter Bean on Apr 4, 2008 10:38 PM CDT
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DJ Augustin didn't fare well in what may have been his final game in burnt orange and white, but it hasn't hurt his draft stock in the eyes of the experts. Writes ESPN.com's Chad Ford (In$ider):
Look for him to fall somewhere between Nos. 8 and 15 if he declares for the draft. He seems like a perfect fit on a team like the Pacers, who are desperately in need of a floor general who can lead on and off the court.
Though there's some chance DJ may return to improve his strength, conditioning, and overall game - not to mention a possible Final Four/Championship run - he appears to have earned a top selection in the 2008 Draft. If he leaves, we certainly can't blame him.
Stay tuned.
--PB--
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Along the same lines...
Found this blurb from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer via TrueHoop:
Kevin Durant is still bothered by the perception -- primarily by former Texas Tech coach Bob Knight -- that he attended school one semester at Texas while merely waiting to enter the NBA draft following last season. Prospects such as Michael Beasley and Eric Gordon, similar to Durant, are pondering their professional futures after one year of college.
Durant is a proponent of the mandatory one-year rule and said his season with the Longhorns was a tremendous help as opposed to entering the draft straight out of Montrose Christian High School.
"I miss Texas, the whole group of guys, the schools, and I didn't want to rush into anything," he said. "When (Knight) made that comment I was a little upset because a lot of people think I don't always go to class and people do my work for me and I got paid to go to school. And that upset me coming from a coach. I thought he would understand more where the players are coming from in terms of getting an education."
Gotta love #35.
by whoopspat on Apr 4, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suns?
by Caradoc on Apr 4, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Plus
his lack of defense wouldn't be a liability in Phoenix as long as they play fast. We know he can play a fast tempo game as well.
But as far as competition, he'd be much better off in the East with a team like the Pacers as far as making the playoffs.
by goingforthecorner on Apr 5, 2008 4:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Timetable?
What are the deadlines for DJ to declare? When do you expect to get a decision from him?
by goingforthecorner on Apr 5, 2008 4:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Draft deadlines
April 27 is the deadline to declare for early entry. But as long as a player doesn't hire an agent, he can still remove himself from the draft up to June 16.
by bassale47 on Apr 5, 2008 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say something like this
and its nothing against Kinne, but thank God these rumors were substantiated towards Harris.
by UTrumbo on Apr 5, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really wanna see
What Sherrod brings to the table. He's never gotten a legit chance!
by owenh on Apr 5, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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