He announced today he is declaring for the OTE draft. Will post the pictures in here momentarily!

Had a feeling this was coming. The 9th just opened up really wide! 

Just now, GoBucks97 said:

I hinted at it multiple times over the summer, I'm pretty close to the situation and from the cov/newport area. I'm hearing over 500k total package, will finish high school out down there and then can go either route. Continue OTE for a year making salary or go to College for that single year before NBA draft. They want to be able to focus solely on making the league as he clearly is in that group of kids.

9th is clearly lopsided towards two schools now. And they both are no strangers to being in that spot.

43 minutes ago, GoBucks97 said:

9th is clearly lopsided towards two schools now. And they both are no strangers to being in that spot.

What two schools?  I'd say Newport is still at the top of the list with Cooper and CCH, but curious if you had someone else in mind.

8 minutes ago, Hoopoop said:

What two schools?  I'd say Newport is still at the top of the list with Cooper and CCH, but curious if you had someone else in mind.

I don't think the rest of the squad is gonna stay at Newport. Starks already had rumors of leaving and I think that'll come to fruition. Even if he doesn't, can Starks and Turner really lead this team? I'd put CCH and Cooper both over them in rankings simply cause guard play. 

Can't forget Newport has Rondon from Cooper now as well.

Never heard of OTE. Just looked it up. Interesting. Looks like players choose getting paid now or money set aside for college. A good number of recognizable names as alumni.

3 minutes ago, ACfan4 said:

Can't forget Newport has Rondon from Cooper now as well.

I'll be honest I totally did forget that. They definitely will still be a top team actually but I just don't know who that go to guy is gonna be now. But Yamil will feed those big guys no doubt. Just hope Starks stays, there camp is kind of all over the place. 

My guess is they are still a top 15-20 type team in state just not a state title contender now. They will be playing in the KOB in December so should be good test for them.

3 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Never heard of OTE. Just looked it up. Interesting. Looks like players choose getting paid now or money set aside for college. A good number of recognizable names as alumni.

Yes said 7 players have made an NBA roster. Overtime started as an online media outlet for basketball news and highlights. Then went on to start their own league. So I take it a little differently, he is gonna get paid regardless if he takes the college route or not. 100k salary minimum and then signing bonuses etc. There are multiple states that allow you to benefit off NIL without forgoing college eligibility. Once high school is over he will then have the decision to make with 1 year. Forgo salary that year and go to college or continue as an OTE player making salary and go to draft after. That's what the Thompson brothers did. Dillingham on the other hand did his senior year at OTE and then went to Kentucky. He still made money his year at OTE.

4 minutes ago, GoBucks97 said:

I'll be honest I totally did forget that. They definitely will still be a top team actually but I just don't know who that go to guy is gonna be now. But Yamil will feed those big guys no doubt. Just hope Starks stays, there camp is kind of all over the place. 

Rondon has talent but he also tends to lose control.  I honestly believe Lowe will be the key to running the offense. 

I was high on the Jags getting back to the 9th championship game for the 3rd time in a row and now I’m liking their chances to win it. With Andy Johnson most likely the top or 2nd best player in the 9th along with the Combs brothers and Isaiah Johnson and Isaac Brown they are more  than solid. Only question marks is how fast those last players get their basketball legs under them if they make a deep run in the playoffs and who plays point guard. 
 

Should be interesting for this region. 

I believe this could be a blessing in disguise. Snapp and Co will adapt this change. All great coaches do. 
 

Lowe, Starks, Turner, and Yamil will be play makers. I foresee Starks and Turner being a problem for teams. Yamil’s shooting and Lowe’s IQ will prove to be Huge for the Wildcats. 

let’s not forget Anderson. He is tough and can make his way to the basket. 
 

KOB will be a huge test for them. 
 

Newport did lose Noah Silverton as well. 
 

look forward to the tricks Snapp has in his pocket!