Why so many players are declaring for the draft this year..

[tornado]

and why many will stay in the draft even if they are late 1st or even 2nd round possibilities..

it is because of a real serious possibility that within a year, an entire NEW salary scale will be put into place because of huge financial losses by most NBA teams...
Once the new scale is in place (as soon as the 2011 NBA draft) then salaries could be reduced as much as half for the incoming draftees, meaning way more than a million or two less for anyone who gets drafted next year compared to this year!

"If Stern gets even part of what he wants, it could dramatically affect the
rookie pay scale. Even a 20 percent reduction in salaries (depending on
where he is drafted) could cost (Matt) Hayward $1.5 million to $3 million over
four years. Though the Haywards are a long way from dirt poor, that??™s still a
lot of money to leave on the table.

Because first-round selections are locked into two-year deals with team
options for two more years, Hayward is looking at a four-year pay day of
between $8.3 million and $4.6 million (if we can believe early draft
projections)."

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[Majik45]

(Matt) Hayward

I think you meant Gordon Hayward, not Matt Howard.

[tornado]

yeah -- I added the wrong first name... sorry

[LittleBrave]

Good thing Sammy didn't get 1st team All-MVC or maybe he'd go out for the NBA draft. I'm glad he decided not to go out early. 1 more year will do him some good, and when we return to the Sweet 16 next year, he'll be more well-known to the scouts.
Don't take this seriously people! (except for the Sweet 16 part)

[houstontxbrave]

Good thing Sammy didn't get 1st team All-MVC or maybe he'd go out for the NBA draft. I'm glad he decided not to go out early. 1 more year will do him some good, and when we return to the Sweet 16 next year, he'll be more well-known to the scouts.
Don't take this seriously people! (except for the Sweet 16 part)

Its to bad SM doesnt have more laterial movement and cant jump, because there isnt a more "basketball player" in the NCAA. The guy is exactly what any coach at any level would want... minus some god given skill.

[lake Camelot]

Mike Davis ? Mike Davis ? Alright I admit it is not bad to see what the scouts think of you. I just have a hard time keeping from laughing. I will admit after his Sophmore year I thought he might have NBA potential if he developed the same rate his next year. I just think he took a huge step backwards this year. I thought he was one of the biggest underachievers on Illinois. I see CBA/Europe in his future.

[Future Walk-On]

Mike Davis ? Mike Davis ? Alright I admit it is not bad to see what the scouts think of you. I just have a hard time keeping from laughing. I will admit after his Sophmore year I thought he might have NBA potential if he developed the same rate his next year. I just think he took a huge step backwards this year. I thought he was one of the biggest underachievers on Illinois. I see CBA/Europe in his future.

some days he makes everything.....but then he goes into 2 months droughts and can't hit anything....

I really think if scouts can stand his weird shot technique and he stays fairly consistent...he has a chance after next year.

he is also way too soft.....

[Braves4Life]

I think you meant Gordon Hayward, not Matt Howard.

Has Hayward declared? I would not expect him to.

[Future Walk-On]

Has Hayward declared? I would not expect him to.

yeah he did

[lake Camelot]

Yes he declared.

[SFP]

Yes he declared.

but did not hire an agent! I do expect him to be a lottery selection and in terms of dollars he's as good as gone. I'd probably predict that he will be picked between the 4-7 picks. He could use another year of college game to bulk up but when the difference in pay could be millions, I bet he will remain in the draft.

[Future Walk-On]

but did not hire an agent! I do expect him to be a lottery selection and in terms of dollars he's as good as gone. I'd probably predict that he will be picked between the 4-7 picks. He could use another year of college game to bulk up but when the difference in pay could be millions, I bet he will remain in the draft.

you really think so?

I think GH would get manhandled in the league.

[lake Camelot]

I also think he will go in the late stages of lottery picks. I don't think he will be a star, but a good NBA player.

[SFP]

you really think so?

I think GH would get manhandled in the league.

Really! The kid has more drive and heart then 99.9% of the guys out there. Durant was even skinnier then GH coming out of Texas. Sorry, GH will be a good pro-player and I have to believe with his drive he could be really good. Will he be a 3 or 4 is the question and with his shooting ability and the ability to get to the rim who really cares on the offensive end. Defensively is where he will have problems but again with all the different match-ups in the NBA who isn't a mis-match? Give him 2-3 years to bulk up and watch out!

The kid showed a ton of desire to be out there and play hard! You can't teach that nor his skills for his height.

[Future Walk-On]

Really! The kid has more drive and heart then 99.9% of the guys out there. Durant was even skinnier then GH coming out of Texas. Sorry, GH will be a good pro-player and I have to believe with his drive he could be really good. Will he be a 3 or 4 is the question and with his shooting ability and the ability to get to the rim who really cares on the offensive end. Defensively is where he will have problems but again with all the different match-ups in the NBA who isn't a mis-match? Give him 2-3 years to bulk up and watch out!

The kid showed a ton of desire to be out there and play hard! You can't teach that nor his skills for his height.

I just hope that he stays atleast one more year....