I know some hate the "What if" game but ...

[Chico]

Bradley Brave, you obviously are closer to the program than I am, but I find it hard to believe that if POB was still here, we wouldn't be able to have a decent schedule.

[MacabreMob]

Bradley Brave, you obviously are closer to the program than I am, but I find it hard to believe that if POB was still here, we wouldn't be able to have a decent schedule.

We might have been able to have a decent schedule... but with less bargaining power for a home game with someone like Michigan State. Just my opinion.

[amckillip]

I have heard that a lot about players leaving early and how great a decision it was because of the 3 millions they got. They then end up crappin out because they were not ready. So they take their 3 millions and end up in a third (or at least second) world country making "great money" when staying 1 more year they could have actually had a career in the NBA, making 6 millions or more.

I have to disagree. Why would POB develop here at BU, but notwhen he's learning from the top talent in the world? Which while I love BU, we don't have here.

[bert notorius]

I have to disagree. Why would POB develop here at BU, but notwhen he's learning from the top talent in the world? Which while I love BU, we don't have here.

It's debatable. But at that age 1 year of life experience, not necessarily basketball experience, can go a long way. Work ethic, desire, time management, maturity, and lots of other intangible things go along with talent. Future earning potential w/an associates degree vs. a BS degree would be an example of what I mean- just a little more time invested up front to pay dividends later.

[SFP]

How does Gonzaga have a great non-conference schedule year in and year out?

[MacabreMob]

It's debatable. But at that age 1 year of life experience, not necessarily basketball experience, can go a long way. Work ethic, desire, time management, maturity, and lots of other intangible things go along with talent. Future earning potential w/an associates degree vs. a BS degree would be an example of what I mean- just a little more time invested up front to pay dividends later.

The NBA, IMO, doesn't work like that... and the NBA draft doesn't heavily base analysis and select on things like that.

IMO - the NBA is about making money. What makes money in their minds? Franchise players. Bring fans in to spend money and see so-n-so. Winning helps and doing well in the playoffs helps. But it is all about the individual and individual play that draws fans to their dying sport.

IMO

[BUBraves06]

How does Gonzaga have a great non-conference schedule year in and year out?

Because they've had mutiple deep runs in the NCAA Tourney. They've built the program up into a national player. I hope that someday soon BU is at the level of Gonzaga, but we're not there yet.

[MacabreMob]

How does Gonzaga have a great non-conference schedule year in and year out?

I think the argument might twist into BU's ability to get Iowa St and Mich St to Carver. BU could get buy games every year at Duke, UNC, Kansas, Kentucky, UCLA (or any other legendary elite program without a return game).

Gonzaga has scheduled up by getting many road and NEUTRAL COURT games.

But, let's see... hmmmm... Gonzaga has a great non-con schedule every year....

Their HOME "great" games:

07-08
H vs Wash St
H vs Utah
H vs Georgia

06-07
H vs Wash (19-13, rpi 82)
H vs Memphis (30-3, rpi 8 )

05-06
H vs Wash St (11-17, rpi 166)
H vs Virginia (15-14, rpi 79)
H vs St Joe's (18-13, rpi 43)
H vs Stanford (15-13, rpi 86)

04-05
H vs Wash (26-5, rpi 3)
H vs St Louis (9-21, rpi 181)

03-04
H vs Georgia (16-13, rpi 48 )
H vs Wash St (12-16, rpi 149)

02-03
H vs Wash (10-17, rpi 161)

01-02
H vs Wash St (6-21, rpi 234)

00-01
H vs Wash (9-20, rpi 158 )
H vs New Mexico (18-12, rpi 52)

99-00
-none-

98-99
H vs Wash St (9-18, rpi 138 )
H vs Wash (16-11, rpi 27)

97-98
-none-

96-97
-none-

95-96
H vs Wash St (16-11, rpi 68 )

94-95
H vs Nevada (18-11, rpi 85)

93-94
-none-

[bert notorius]

The NBA, IMO, doesn't work like that... and the NBA draft doesn't heavily base analysis and select on things like that.

IMO - the NBA is about making money. What makes money in their minds? Franchise players. Bring fans in to spend money and see so-n-so. Winning helps and doing well in the playoffs helps. But it is all about the individual and individual play that draws fans to their dying sport.

IMO

You're probably right. POB peaked in his sophomore season in college and should be thankful for every dime he makes, regardless if he deserves it...

For the sake of college ball we had better hope the NBA survives.

[georgethedog]

BU wins the national championship with POB both last year and this year! No doubt...

[Chico]

Amc, the answer is simple. If he was still at Bradley, or at least would have been here last season, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN PLAYING. Not riding the log behind a center who couldn't carry POB's you know what, if he had more experience.