Official will Larry Stay or Go Thread

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Ok we have talked about this in almost 1/2 the threads and it is a conversation that will be top on everyone's list for the next few months and probably gain momentum as soon as the season ends sometime in April, ;)

Will Larry stay or go? As of right now the scouts are saying the same thing we are, he needs to improve on most facets of his game, but his size and wing span make him unique/elite and probably a lottery pick due to his upside.

Here's an article from one of the NBA scouts that comes to VCU games to watch Larry play. So his opinion counts and his article is dead on, IMO.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Larry-Sanders-5148/

While Sanders has improved remarkably during his time at Virginia Commonwealth, he still has a long way to go before achieving his considerable potential. In the NBA, his lack of strength and fundamentals will certainly hold him back, and scouts will be monitoring his ability to improve in these areas. That said, 6’10 players with his length, athleticism, shot blocking abilities, and developing offensive skill sets are extremely rare, and usually get strong looks in the lottery. Sanders must assert himself in the CAA as the season moves on, and in the process show NBA scouts that he has what it takes to contribute sooner than later in the NBA.
 
I think the article is dead on. Unfortunately for VCU when Larry "asserts himself" and tries to prove that he can do some of the things that are his weaknesses, it usually means launching ugly 3's and playing out of position. Simply what helps his draft status, hurts the team in my opinion. I think he will go after this season, its hard for a kid to turn down NBA money. I would like him to have a HUGE payday that only the top 5 or so picks get, and that would require the patience of another year here polishing his game.
 
I think he will sit on the bench a long time if he goes to the NBA after his junior year. He's just not ready. That article was spot on. I encourage anyone interested in Larry's progress to read it. He's got a ton of raw talent and his physical gifts are impressive, but he has not shown an NBA game in his junior season. Given the leaps and bounds he's improved since he came here, one more off-season of development would do wonders for him. That said his strength level and the refinement of his skills will take more years than he has left at VCU. He'll likely be a work-in-progress in the NBA regardless of when he leaves. In the NBA, people aren't going to wait on him to develop too long, he'll be better served getting a ton of touches and being the focal point at VCU one more year where he can develop as opposed to sitting on a bench in the NBA.
 
with no disrespect intended towards any of you, the only person's opinion about this I really care about is Larry's
 
artRAMinMN said:
with no disrespect intended towards any of you, the only person's opinion about this I really care about is Larry's

Ain't that the truth. That's all that matters.
 
artRAMinMN said:
with no disrespect intended towards any of you, the only person's opinion about this I really care about is Larry's

Yeah, it doesn't really matter if he should or he shouldn't. It only matters if he will or he won't. It he does leave I hope he gets drafted. Sometimes players leave early expecting to go in the first round and end up not being drafted and unable to go back to school. That would be a heart breaker.
 
latest nbadraft.net mock has him at 14. if he is projected to be a lotto to mid first i think he will and probably should leave not speaking on ready or not ready.
 
Once Larry explodes into the second half of conference play, leads us to a tournament championship, and into the sweet sixteen he can go wherever he likes. :D
 
Let's enjoy the time we have left with Larry be it a half or one and a half seasons. He is a special kid that has given our program a lot to talk about during his tenure. I'd like to start by enjoying watching him bust a big game on the Tribe tommorrow night. Go RAMS!
 
GFY! Is it just me, or are more idiots coming over to post on these boards. A lot of new LAME threads in the last couple of days. I'm not saying, I'M JUST SAYING!
 
vcubanana said:
GFY! Is it just me, or are more idiots coming over to post on these boards. A lot of new LAME threads in the last couple of days. I'm not saying, I'M JUST SAYING!

Takes one to know one :)
 
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