Basketball from a
fan’s perspective
They have no clue
I’m sure Jayhawk Nation feels vindicated and pleased; Silvio De Sousa being declared ineligible by the NCAA has now been given clearance to play in the fall. Has anything changed other than the appeal process for this young man? I’ve read four accounts from various websites and none of the journalists have provided us a clear explanation why the verdict was overturned. In addition, the reports failed to mention the $2,500 De Sousa’s guardian was reported to have received.
While the appeal by Kansas was in the works De Sousa
submitted his name for the NBA draft, that’s likely to change now. It would sure be wonderful if someone from the
NCAA would clue us earthlings in on their decision process. Issuing a statement allowing him to play says
nothing other than he can now play. Does
this scenario play out with the next “Silvio
De Sousa?” There are privacy issues
involved and it's realized we cannot be provided all the answers we might desire. The NCAA suspended De Sousa for two years,
why such a lengthy period for a virtual slap on the wrist?
Go figure
After the lottery I read someone stated NBA teams will continue to find methods to tank, i.e. lose to improve their draft position. As you are aware the bottom three finishers all have a 14% chance at the top pick. This confuses me, he’s claiming a team would lose on purpose with only a 1 in 3 chance of acquiring the top pick in the draft. I’m no gambler (other than small wagers) I can’t figure this one out, is there something here I’m missing?
After the lottery I read someone stated NBA teams will continue to find methods to tank, i.e. lose to improve their draft position. As you are aware the bottom three finishers all have a 14% chance at the top pick. This confuses me, he’s claiming a team would lose on purpose with only a 1 in 3 chance of acquiring the top pick in the draft. I’m no gambler (other than small wagers) I can’t figure this one out, is there something here I’m missing?
Reliable sources
The term above is often used at the time a journalist uncovers a story. The source cannot be revealed however the account is supposed to be accurate. I’m unsure if the term applies to this story but here goes. As you are aware NBA teams have been charged large sums of cash for contacting players other than their own.
The term above is often used at the time a journalist uncovers a story. The source cannot be revealed however the account is supposed to be accurate. I’m unsure if the term applies to this story but here goes. As you are aware NBA teams have been charged large sums of cash for contacting players other than their own.
This occurred more than once to the Lakers while Magic
Johnson was president. ESPN’s Brian
Windhorst (the reliable source) claims LeBron James is not waiting to the
conclusion of the NBA championship.
Windhorst claims LeBron has contacted a few NBA players already. I have no direct knowledge; this is guessing
on my part players cannot be fined in the same manner as an NBA team.
Surprise
The trade of Kristaps Porzingis last January caught most of us off-guard. Most of us in other time zones were unaware of any issues between Porzingis and Knicks management. Possibly a few Knick fans might have had a hint something was going on besides the injury to Porzingis, most of us didn’t. This latest news is almost shocking to believe but it must be true.
The trade of Kristaps Porzingis last January caught most of us off-guard. Most of us in other time zones were unaware of any issues between Porzingis and Knicks management. Possibly a few Knick fans might have had a hint something was going on besides the injury to Porzingis, most of us didn’t. This latest news is almost shocking to believe but it must be true.
Wednesday Knicks president Steve Mills claimed; “He (Porzingis) came into our office and demanded
a trade, or he was headed back to Europe.”
We have only the Knicks side of the account, we await comment from Porzingis. On the surface it appears the trade to Dallas
met with his approval, the photos we saw last January showed a smiling jovial
Porzingis.
Blue Blood programs
Jaden McDaniel is one of the last in the Class of 2019 to declare. The 6-7 5-star and number 7 Rivals prospect had his choice of “Blue Blood programs.” Kentucky, Duke and Kansas all had offers plus there were several others trying to lure him to their program. This youngster from the Seattle metro decided to remain in the state, he chose the University of Washington to begin his collegiate path. In Little Elm Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth metro) the Rivals number 6 point guard in the nation R.J. Hampton reduced his list to four schools. Those making his final cut are Kentucky, Texas Tech, Kansas and Memphis.
Jaden McDaniel is one of the last in the Class of 2019 to declare. The 6-7 5-star and number 7 Rivals prospect had his choice of “Blue Blood programs.” Kentucky, Duke and Kansas all had offers plus there were several others trying to lure him to their program. This youngster from the Seattle metro decided to remain in the state, he chose the University of Washington to begin his collegiate path. In Little Elm Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth metro) the Rivals number 6 point guard in the nation R.J. Hampton reduced his list to four schools. Those making his final cut are Kentucky, Texas Tech, Kansas and Memphis.
