Posts like this make no sense. He’s a projected instant multi-millionaire who can have the best strength and training he can buy, immediately. Plus he’ll be sharpening his skills against far superior players.
Its no one's fault but Frans that he didn't utilize them to the fullest potential he could have.
Keegan and his Dad are way to smart to even consider coming back to IOWA,
maybe not @IllQChawk. Lol.
Thank you. I thought maybe it was just me wondering why in the hell someone would post something like that.....
You've missed my point. I don't have any problem with Keegan jumping to the NBA, especially given the positive feedback he's been given. My issue is with those on here hoping Kris enters the portal and jumps to another team based on their hatred of McCaffery. I have to question anyone that advocates hurting the program just to try and damage a coach that's not going anywhere no matter how much they hold their breath and beat their little fists on the floor.
Hell yeah!! Hayes Classic was the best! Last time I played in it, I do believe we won it!! Good ole Muscatine!! Thanks for the words. We will always be Hawkeyes.Kenyon, I am one of the lucky Hawk fans who have gotten the chance to meet, talk to and as crazy as it sounds...actually play ball with you! Of course, this was before the boys came into your life. I can absolutely tell what incredible parents you and the Mrs. are. And, I can't think of anyone I know who would ever think that either one of your boys should turn their backs on their dreams. I can't wait to hear their names called on draft day!!! I just want to see them both in the starting lineup yet this year. Hopefully that is VERY soon!
BTW, does this ring a bell? "The Hayes Classic Basketball Tournament - Muscatine"?
GREAT memories buddy!! Yes, we did win it...and you lead the way! Blessing my friend!!!
Just a take off on how stupid some people are on this board about age. Saying a guy needs to go right now because he is too old for the draft is bizarre. The average age in the NBA is between 26-27. With Keegan's skill he could play for many years, even if he comes back. It's like he is going to lose all his talent at 23 if he comes back. I'd say stop, jees to that.
This opinion that guys need another year of college development is always laughable. Like staying in college and playing for Fran is better for your game than focusing on ball 24/7 and learning from the best coaches in the world.
Not saying he can't be, just that you are overstating how sure a thing it is when so few players achieve that status. I would say possible but not only not a sure thing but not even likely.
Agreed, playing against a squad consisting of 1 other NBA prospect every day is somehow going to improve your skills vs playing against an entire squad of NBA prospects. Fantastic logic there.
Why? Keegan is a projected lottery pick according to everybody. Is Kris the same player? No. But he does have the same frame, similar athleticism, and his stats on a per-40 minute basis are incredibly similar to Keegan’s. So why would it be unlikely that he falls out of the first round? It’s possible that he would slip, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say probable. The Murray’s are two of the most prototypical NBA players currently competing at the college level and both are playing in front of NBA scouts regularly
Can you help with recruiting, defense, and rebounding?
Your argument that the AVERAGE age is 26-27 has NOTHING to do with the drafting age. How many years have those players on average already been in the league? They want to draft these guys off their potential as early as possible so that they have them longer. Nobody here is saying that at 23 yrs old he's too old to be drafted. The fact is, (and you can look this up) most of the lottery picks are 19-21 years old. The main issue though is IF he's going to get drafted in the top 10 picks THIS year, then WHY would he come back? Another year only means one year less he can earn$, and he opens himself up to a possible injury before getting paid, and its possible he doesn't go as high next year.
Agreed. Lots of delusional people around here. Last year 2 seniors were drafted in the first round - Corey Kispert and Chris Duarte. Neither was projected as first rounders as juniors. Both made big leaps from their junior to senior years. The NBA likes to develop talent. They prefer to get younger guys who can be molded before they've picked up habits in college that need to be unlearned.
I don’t think there’s a single poster on this board that agrees with your NBA draft and age argument, because it’s just plain wrong. The average age in the NBA has nothing to do with what’s being discussed.
If he's a talent he'll be drafted next year too. His talent doesn't go away or am I just plain wrong? If he stays it won't be counted against him unless he is seriously injured. That is plain absurd and you are wrong!
I never said if he is a top ten draft pick that he should come back. I said he could benefit from another year playing 35 minutes a game instead of sitting on the bench. They play 82 games a year and it's hard to improve watching. What I have said is that Kris is no where near that category and should come back.
We both like him and his game. I am just saying in my opinion you are way under estimating how hard it is to get taken in the 1st round. We will just have to agree to disagree on this one and wait to see what happens.
Thank you for the words on KnK! They makes us proud on their character (basketball aside)!!
