Derrick Rose an Illini?

[tornado]

Seems these guys think so,
as the folks at nbadraft.net have Rose listed as an Illinois freshman and going #2 in the 2008 NBA Draft behind OJ Mayo.

http://nbadraft.net/index.asp?content=mock2008

This mock draft is quite interesting in that it gives virtually NO respect to the players presently in college.
They only have one player in their top 18 picks of 2008 who has presently even played one collegiate game.

[Fetz86]

as much as it is a reasonable possibility that Rose will sign with the Illini, I dont see where it says he is going to on that site. If you click on his name it says undecided about school. The IL is just because thats where he is from, as it lists OJ as OH, and I dont think anyone believes he is going to be a bobcat.

[flipper]

what is he only going to play one year of college ball? what good is that gonna do unless you have a national caliber team which illinois will not next season.

[Fetz86]

well its not this year coming up, its 07-08, and with Rose and Gordon, if they can get Rose, the Illini could be a contender.

[MacabreMob]

Just me needing to get my 'Daily Jab' in on the Illini....

But I am not convinced the Illini will be a contender for a national title.

BW has a 'system' players need to learn and grown in. A one-year player won't fit in that system (especially if he wants to increase his value for the NBA draft).

Doubt the Illini will get a 'Silver Platter' of places to play in the NCAA so close to home to create a home floor environment like the 2005 run.

Sorry - I think the Illini might have missed their chance on winning the NCAA (for a while anyway).

If you meant they could be a good team in the Top 25 - then I apologize for my misunderstanding.

BTW - thanks for bringing it up.

Whew - now I can sleep tonight.

[Braves4Life]

No, now I can sleep

Just me needing to get my 'Daily Jab' in on the Illini....

But I am not convinced the Illini will be a contender for a national title.

BW has a 'system' players need to learn and grown in. A one-year player won't fit in that system (especially if he wants to increase his value for the NBA draft).

Doubt the Illini will get a 'Silver Platter' of places to play in the NCAA so close to home to create a home floor environment like the 2005 run.

Sorry - I think the Illini might have missed their chance on winning the NCAA (for a while anyway).

If you meant they could be a good team in the Top 25 - then I apologize for my misunderstanding.

BTW - thanks for bringing it up.

Whew - now I can sleep tonight.

Always love the Illini rip (or is it R.I.P.? ). Whew--Now I can sleep