Tyler Cook not invited to NBA combine
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So, is it a foregone conclusion for most Iowa fans that Tyler won't return? Has he stated it, or is it just the common assumption at this point in time?
He had a graphic on twitter...with a good-bye letter...
that makes it official.
Once you ask the graphics guys to make you a graphic, it's over. It's an NCAA rule.
You being serious?
There is a guy that posts on the pay board who has a son that designs Twitter graphics and has done a few for HS kids when they are ready to commit to Iowa.
DEAR LORD
It seems as if he's made it clear he wants to play pro ball now.
I thought the NBA was a long shot for him, still do.
While I don't expect to see him in the NBA, I think he'll be paid to play somewhere in the world within the next year. I suspect whatever the NBA minor league is called now as he probably won't give up on making it to the big show yet and it seems more likely he could do it from there than Europe.
I thought the NBA was a long shot for him, still do.
While I don't expect to see him in the NBA, I think he'll be paid to play somewhere in the world within the next year. I suspect whatever the NBA minor league is called now as he probably won't give up on making it to the big show yet and it seems more likely he could do it from there than Europe.
He signed with an agent, he is gone, that ship has sailed.
The agent part doesn't matter anymore.
If only some of us had predicted this! I'm shocked!
What still bothers me is Tyler either doesn't listen to his coaches/advisers or his coaches/advisers are equally clueless.
What still bothers me is Tyler either doesn't listen to his coaches/advisers or his coaches/advisers are equally clueless.
Sounds like Tyler just wanted to get paid to play ball, regardless of what country it's in. He would have to be an imbecile to think he was a lock for the nba draft.
What a shock.
Following your dreams often doesn't pay off in the long run.
Following your dreams often doesn't pay off in the long run.
Tyler can still play (and workout) his way into the NBA combine.
Odds are against it, but that window is still open.
Odds are against it, but that window is still open.
Well if Iowa’s staff has a clue and shared it with him, he’d be coming back to Iowa City and working in a realistic game plan his senior year.
Weak side rebounder, garbage points, better FT shooting, and ONLY handle the ball when deep in the post. I could see him being a Reggie Evans double-double type (14-11-3) and maybe with some better D getting a chance.
This. He should of focused on being a Reggie Evans type player - rebound on both end of the floor and be the defensive specialist every team needs down low.
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Do you think the staff encouraged him to leave?
He should have patterned his game around Taj Gibson. Very similar size and athleticism.. limited offensive skills that progressed over time but a non-stop defender, rebounder and shot blocker. Taj stayed 4 years, got drafted late first round, and has been in the league 10 years. If tyler would have focused on the other side of the ball, he would have carved out an nba career. I hope he still does though, that's for sure!
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My guess is he will end up with the Shanghai Dragons in Chinese League. Ball out in an exhibition game against the NBA all stars. Gets picked up by the Lakers. G league at first, the South Bay Lakers.
After this stunt, traded to Fort Wayne, Indiana for the Mad Ants. After a few mishaps and state fairs. He finds himself on a popular YouTube video of a monster dunk. This leads to him playing in the final game of the LA Lakers season.
He balls out, gets interest from teams and signs with an NBA team.
After this stunt, traded to Fort Wayne, Indiana for the Mad Ants. After a few mishaps and state fairs. He finds himself on a popular YouTube video of a monster dunk. This leads to him playing in the final game of the LA Lakers season.
He balls out, gets interest from teams and signs with an NBA team.
I feel bad for the kid. Dreams are a hard thing to give up. Wherever he lands, best wishes to him.
Mostly because he got shitty coaching at the college level
Plenty of leagues beyond the NBA. Paid to live in another country? How many here would’ve passed that up as a junior?
Shit, I had plenty of friends leave college to live in the midwest for less pay than he will likely see.
Shit, I had plenty of friends leave college to live in the midwest for less pay than he will likely see.
You sound like one of those guys who likes to pass the buck. Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own development and future. “Mostly”? I don’t think so.
