Chasson Randle to Stanford

[amckillip]

So I did, I named another school with similar academic excellence, and even MORE Nobel Prize Winners...
that's all....I personally believe that Stanford gets hyped over and above Illinois for reasons that are more subjective than objective, but I doubt all employers who are looking at two equal candidates are gonna say -- well but this one is from Stanford so he gets the nod..

I completely disagree and provided facts to support it. Mid-career, Stanford grads make OVER 50% more! How can you argue that they are not more desirable? You give me a U of I MBA on a resume or a Stanford all things equal, I'm taking the Stanford candidate, and its not even close.

[amckillip]

Fixed... and I think Deron Williams being good has less to do with Illinois and more to do with him just being good...

I'm with FWO on this one, I think Deron is better than Chris Paul, fairly easily actually.

[Future Walk-On]

Don't you think it's more about how good the individual is? If he has NBA skills, he will be in the NBA, regardless of what school he goes to. A FREE Stanford education is a bonus.

"It's too bad those Lopez twins chose Stanford... now they'll NEVER be in the NBA!"




Fixed... and I think Deron Williams being good has less to do with Illinois and more to do with him just being good...

Well yeah about the NBA if they are good they are good. I guess I am thinking about his quote saying he wanted to play on a winning team and go to the tournament. On paper it is hands down Illinois that will be the stud team the next 4 years. Although it could very well end up being Stanford.

Illinois has all the national TV exposure, the big time conference, the better competition, and the better players to play with....that is all.

He will be a great player, on a mediocre team, with limited hype.

[Future Walk-On]

I'm with FWO on this one, I think Deron is better than Chris Paul, fairly easily actually.

yeah.

[Braves4Life]

I completely disagree and provided facts to support it. Mid-career, Stanford grads make OVER 50% more! How can you argue that they are not more desirable? You give me a U of I MBA on a resume or a Stanford all things equal, and its not even close.

Agreed.

In addition, I'm sure the fact that Dawkins is a former NBA PG played just as big of a role as the Stanford name. If I were a PG I'd certainly want to learn from the likes of a former NBA PG.

[Future Walk-On]

Agreed.

In addition, I'm sure the fact that Dawkins is a former NBA PG played just as big of a role as the Stanford name. If I were a PG I'd certainly want to learn from the likes of a former NBA PG.

I knew someone would get me on this one! ...he actually said in his interview dawkins was a plus plus

[Braves4Life]

I knew someone would get me on this one! ...he actually said in his interview dawkins was a plus plus

Yep! I'm more than just a pretty face.

"I chose Stanford because the program is growing, and it's a great fit both academically and athletically," said Randle, who is an honors student carrying a 4.0 GPA. "I wanted the chance to learn the point guard position from one of the greats in Coach Dawkins [Duke's second all-time leading scorer]."

[Fetz86]

Rumor now is that Bruce Weber was confident enough he'd land Randle that he doesn't have a legitimate backup. Watch for him to turn his attention to Ryan Boatright, who just decommitted from West Virginia.

I know its only been a day, but has there been any report that this is the case? Boat was a great player this year, and is sure to be a ton as a senior. He liked Huggins, but when another PG verballed he dropped. He wants to be the only PG in his class where he lands. Providence and UConn were said to be who he was most interested in now, along with UNLV and Oklahoma.

http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/2089437-419/boatright-choice-tanesha-virginia-west.html

[Future Walk-On]

I know its only been a day, but has there been any report that this is the case? Boat was a great player this year, and is sure to be a ton as a senior. He liked Huggins, but when another PG verballed he dropped. He wants to be the only PG in his class where he lands. Providence and UConn were said to be who he was most interested in now, along with UNLV and Oklahoma.

http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/sport...inia-west.html

Only rumors......

Devin Langford from Alabama is visiting Friday through Sunday and they think the staff will offer and he will commit. He can play the point.

Tracy Abrams who is set as the PG coming in doesn't really play point apparently though....dunno Langford is 6" 7' so it would be pretty cool to have him at the point.

[SFP]

FWO you need to get out of Illinois! I'm not saying Illinois is a bad school but a kid choosing Stanford over them is to me is not a shock at all. Have you ever been to Stanford and checked out Silicon Valley and the bay area? If you did perhaps you would agree. I've traveled around and I can say the the SF Bay area is 2nd to none. This is not my original home town. The only thing that sucks is the cost of living but there is a reason it costs so much. Also Stanford has the 3rd largest endowment with notable young alumnus from Google. Sorry Illinois can't compare.

[AZ BU Fan]

SFP
Slam dunk, + 1

Recent Stanford Players Drafted

First Round
Brevin Knight, Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA, 1997, 16th player picked overall)
Mark Madsen, Los Angeles Lakers (NBA, 2000, 29th player picked overall)
Jason Collins, Houston Rockets (NBA, 2001, 18th player picked overall)
Curtis Borchardt, Orlando Magic (NBA, 2002, 18th player picked overall)
Casey Jacobsen, Phoenix Suns (NBA, 2002, 22nd player picked overall)
Josh Childress, Atlanta Hawks (NBA, 2004, 6th player picked overall)
Brook Lopez, New Jersey Nets (NBA, 2008, 10th player picked overall)
Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns (NBA, 2008, 15th player picked overall)

Second Round
Tim Young, Golden State Warriors (NBA, 1999)
Jarron Collins, Utah Jazz (NBA, 2001)
Landry Fields, New York Knicks (NBA, 2010)

Seems like a pretty good program!

[Future Walk-On]

FWO you need to get out of Illinois! I'm not saying Illinois is a bad school but a kid choosing Stanford over them is to me is not a shock at all. Have you ever been to Stanford and checked out Silicon Valley and the bay area? If you did perhaps you would agree. I've traveled around and I can say the the SF Bay area is 2nd to none. This is not my original home town. The only thing that sucks is the cost of living but there is a reason it costs so much. Also Stanford has the 3rd largest endowment with notable young alumnus from Google. Sorry Illinois can't compare.

I am not arguing cornfields vs. awesome weather....

I am arguing the current blueprints of each teams basketball program.............................!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He will have to sit and watch all the fun he could have had....when he flips to ESPN/CBS.