Tyler Hansbrough

[mike radigan]

stays put.

[ser_solace]

Probably staying to develop other parts of his game like that mid-range jumper he displayed during the NCAAs. I think he'd get drafted this year, but maybe he can prove he can do other things and move up his position.

[tornado]

I would not have guessed it, because he just had a National POY year....how can he do anything any better next year that would in any way improve his NBA-stock?
He runs a risk of dropping his stock as did Frank Williams, Aaron Gray, even Anthony Parker.
Maybe he just enjoys college and wants to return, so good for him, but I would think his best time is now,

[real fan]

He is going to get his big pay day whenever he decides to turn pro so it is nice to see a player stay in college and try to help the university of N.Carolina win another NCAA championship; I wish more of these players would realize that you do not have to leave school early as if you are as good a player as they say you are then the money will bee waiting for you when you finish school. Please don"t tell me about the risk of injury as it just doesn"t happen enough to even consider it .

[Braves4Life]

I would not have guessed it, because he just had a National POY year....how can he do anything any better next year that would in any way improve his NBA-stock?
He runs a risk of dropping his stock as did Frank Williams, Aaron Gray, even Anthony Parker.
Maybe he just enjoys college and wants to return, so good for him, but I would think his best time is now,

I really think this was the right move for him as it has been pointed out by "those in the know" that Hansbrough still has parts of his game that need to be refined to better fit the pro game. I think you'll see a much different Hansbrough next year at Carolina as I expect Roy to utilize him much more on the perimeter and showcase Ty's outside shooting and slashing to the basket. I suspect he'll be working to improve on these areas this summer and, hopefully, be able to show off a much more "pro-friendly" game.

Plus, I expect next year's draft to be MUCH weaker than this year's, especially if the NBA adopts their new rule regarding two years of college before pro eligibility.

[tornado]

Yes, but as hard and physical as TH plays, if he suffers a Shaun Livingston-like injury while still in college then he will not see an NBA payday.

[Braves4Life]

Yes, but as hard and physical as TH plays, if he suffers a Shaun Livingston-like injury while still in college then he will not see an NBA payday.

I guarantee he's insured

[VeveJones007]

Probably staying to develop other parts of his game like that mid-range jumper he displayed during the NCAAs. I think he'd get drafted this year, but maybe he can prove he can do other things and move up his position.

Exactly. He's going back to college to get taller and more athletic! Wait a sec...

He wouldn't be a lottery pick this year. He won't be one next year. So why make the jump as a junior?

[tornado]

I guarantee he's insured

seriously? Sure, I suspect he has health and life insurance, but you think the family has him insured FOR THE POTENTIAL OF COMPLETE LOSS on a possible 40-50 million dollar career?
Even if such insurance existed it would cost millions.

So why make the jump as a junior?

why not, 80% of the draftees do.....you just essentially admitted that his stock won't get any higher, but there are lots of reasons (injury, poor play, rumors/scandals, illness, unforseen issues) that his stock might drop. POB went when the time was right, and if TH's stock drops big time for whatever reason (and you can't possible see the future) it could cost him millions.
Maybe that doesn't matter to him, fine....but in the time it takes him to finish his senior year, he could already be as much as $2+ million richer.

If someone had offered me a dream job doing what I wanted to do when I was a college junior, and I could still come back and finish later, but in the meantime be earning millions, it would have been a no-brainer.

[mportsch]

I've gotta admit I'm surprised by this decision, but the points already made by others do make sense. Hansbrough seems to be regarded by NBA people as a guy that gets by in college with all-out effort, but won't be able to translate his abilities to the NBA. I'm not sure if I agree with that or not, and if I were Tyler I'd probably make the leap this year. As others have said, he doesn't have a lot left to prove at the college level.

[Braves4Life]

seriously? Sure, I suspect he has health and life insurance, but you think the family has him insured FOR THE POTENTIAL OF COMPLETE LOSS on a possible 40-50 million dollar career?
Even if such insurance existed it would cost millions.

Are you not aware that this kind of "disability" insurance exists tornado? Both college and pro players have been insuring their potential income and actual income (for pros). Sure, Hansbrough can't insure "the potential for complete loss - $40-50 M - but he most certainly will spend $10-20K per year to insure at least $5-10 M (or what ever the max is) through specialty companies like Lloyds of London, etc.

No one (not even you) can insure and protect 100% of their income. Most plans only protect up to 60% of income (if it's structured right it can be tax-free, and Business Overhead policies and policies to fund your retirement contributions can increase this amount further). In fact, even certain professions (like doctors) can purchase options in advance to protect future income and expected higher income down the road.

I suspect that Hansbrough either took out a loan (as many college players with certain pro potential do) or his parents paid for it. Once he goes pro next year the $10-20K premium is repaid (it's certainly a "drop-in-the-bucket" when you're making guaranteed Millions). These insurance companies simply "tailor" individual policies for these athletes based on their odds and potential for earning a specified wage. I suspect the insurance company simply gambles that he'll be a lottery pick making $xMillion dollars and has their actuaries derive a premium. A smart athlete will make 2-3 specialty companies compete and simply purchase the most competitive policy.

[VeveJones007]

seriously? Sure, I suspect he has health and life insurance, but you think the family has him insured FOR THE POTENTIAL OF COMPLETE LOSS on a possible 40-50 million dollar career?
Even if such insurance existed it would cost millions.





why not, 80% of the draftees do.....you just essentially admitted that his stock won't get any higher, but there are lots of reasons (injury, poor play, rumors/scandals, illness, unforseen issues) that his stock might drop. POB went when the time was right, and if TH's stock drops big time for whatever reason (and you can't possible see the future) it could cost him millions.
Maybe that doesn't matter to him, fine....but in the time it takes him to finish his senior year, he could already be as much as $2+ million richer.

If someone had offered me a dream job doing what I wanted to do when I was a college junior, and I could still come back and finish later, but in the meantime be earning millions, it would have been a no-brainer.

He's a limited player, so he'll always be one step from out of the league. So I say he needs to further his education just in case he turns an ankle and loses the comparatively small amount of athleticism he has. It's not the most common thing in the world for underclassmen to declare when they don't think they can be a lottery pick. A lot of times guys will slip into the teens and the 20's, but they thought they could squeeze into the lottery.

[d dub]

missing the most distressing point

One more year of Billy Packer getting noticeably aroused every time he does a UNC game.

[tornado]

Here are some good arguments both ways on Tyler Hansbrough and the draft

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=801766

[Chico]

Good for Tyler. IMO, after the Final Four game he realized he wasn't ready for the jump to the NBA. I hope he has a great next season.