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Honestly every player we have should test the waters. See how outside sources see how they can improve to get to the caliber of an nba player.
No hate, your response is well thought out and I think your assessment is correct. It’s unfortunate we don’t have that 5 which would allow him to focus on the work he needs to do at the 4. Like the rest of the world, our program is in the midst of a material upheaval and it may take us a few years to get back to where we were. Is mike the guy who gets us there? I hope so. If not the journey will just take us that much longer. But I do have faith we will get there and surpass our old standard of what is and isn’t an acceptable outcome.I don't think it's that difficult to discern what's happening here. MSS isn't going to the NBA next year. However, by throwing his name in the mix like this he'll get valuable feedback about what he has to do to take the next step. Unfortunately for us, next year we're going to be very young and inexperienced, we don't have a true 4 that would allow MSS to work on his jump shot, and our coaching staff is...let's just say...unproven.
I hate to say it, but since MSS graduates in June, I fully expect him to transfer to a program that will best help him develop those skills necessary to succeed at the next level. It's a shame that this is where we are a program.
/prepares to duck from the hateful responses
It seems some are missing the purpose of getting feedback. Most non-elite, sure thing prospects do this to get feed back. Then they come back to college and work on that stuff for next year
Honestly every player we have should test the waters. See how outside sources see how they can improve to get to the caliber of an nba player.
His dream is the NBA, it's right there in his post.
When VCU gets to a point where they are recruiting a team of NBA caliber players, I will then agree with you. That is not the case today, and never has been at VCU. VCU is not Duke, Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, Villanova or any other blue blood program out there. VCU has a whopping two players currently in the NBA. Historically, you can count the number of VCU players that have made it to the NBA on two hands. Now VCU has a player testing the NBA waters that didn't even make First, Second or Third Team in the A-10 this year. It's time for both players and fans to get a reality check when it comes to VCU and the NBA.
And regarding "outside sources" evaluating VCU players to see if they are the "caliber of an NBA player", I would expect the VCU coaching staff to be doing that. If they aren't, then they aren't doing their job.
I agree, I just dont see a long NBA career in his future.
My guess is "outside sources" have gotten in his ear and his family's ears big time. And that's sad. Hardly any 6'7" centers in the NBA. And for good reason.
I dont doubt that he has dreamed it for much of his life. And if you are declaring fir the NBA then you mention it.His dream is the NBA, it's right there in his post.
The only thing I could figure was he could catch on to a developmental league as a forward. VCU was not helping his goals having him play Center. At least he would get paid, and play forward. Other than that, he needs to make sure his US Passport is up to date.
My main point is why not. There is nothing that it can hurt. Personally I think SS has a long wait to go to the nba and it definitely isn’t this year. But “declaring” with the chance to come back allows you to work out with people who can tell you about areas where you can elevate your game, allows you to work out with good players and gives you the opportunity to travel.When VCU gets to a point where they are recruiting a team of NBA caliber players, I will then agree with you. That is not the case today, and never has been at VCU. VCU is not Duke, Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, Villanova or any other blue blood program out there. VCU has a whopping two players currently in the NBA. Historically, you can count the number of VCU players that have made it to the NBA on two hands. Now VCU has a player testing the NBA waters that didn't even make First, Second or Third Team in the A-10 this year. It's time for both players and fans to get a reality check when it comes to VCU and the NBA.
And regarding "outside sources" evaluating VCU players to see if they are the "caliber of an NBA player", I would expect the VCU coaching staff to be doing that. If they aren't, then they aren't doing their job.
My main point is why not. There is nothing that it can hurt. Personally I think SS has a long wait to go to the nba and it definitely isn’t this year. But “declaring” with the chance to come back allows you to work out with people who can tell you about areas where you can elevate your game, allows you to work out with good players and gives you the opportunity to travel.
An NBA level forward would not would not have a bunch of seasons where his team struggles in our conference. Bones can get him the ball. I mean how many alley oops did we see Ward throw down in his very limited minutes?Yeah, a lot of players declare at come back. In Silva’s case it doesn’t take Jerry West to notice he doesn’t have a jump shot, or something resembling one.
I would think going through the experience, familiarizing yourself with the process, access to people would positively impact him as a player, and be a cool experience.
That said, is there anything for him here? A young team and young guards that may struggle getting him the ball, opponents focused on stopping him etc. 2 of his 3 seasons here have been pretty poor compared to what he signed up for.