I think that P. Diddy is changing back to Puff Daddy, I believe (because of an impending lawsuit)?

 

I don't blame this dude one bit. I understand why the NBA does it, and its good for the game, but I hate the rule. If you can play in the NBA (or if you want to) you should be able to

 

I believe I agree with you cch...but do you hate the rule in football too? Because I kind of think it is more necessary for football.

I believe I agree with you cch...but do you hate the rule in football too? Because I kind of think it is more necessary for football.

 

More so than basketball, because of the enhanced physical risks. I haven't given much thought to either topic though.

I don't have a problem with him making some money overseas for one year, but it appears to be centered around his eligibility.

Several reasons:

1. Euro and NBA styles are vastly different.

2. D1 provides more national exposure.

3. What euro team will want him for just one year?

4. An 18 year old isn't prepared for the culture shock of living in russia.

5. It's darn near un-American.

 

1. Many Euro players succeed in the NBA bc of their different styles. This could be a good way for a player to add to his game.

2. Arizona may not get quite as much national exposure as some think next year (may not be very good)

3. Plenty of Euro teams want a high prospect American talent for 1 year

4. Maybe living over seas could help mature the player into the culture shock of the NBA

5. Your right it is un-American..... but any time Arizona loses a recruit that UK offered I won't complain

If a kid who's expecting to be one-and-done doesn't qualify for college, playing professionally in Europe for a year would be far better than not playing at all.

If he does not qualify I don't blame him for going overseas. If he does qualify, he should go to school.

Several reasons:

1. Euro and NBA styles are vastly different.

2. D1 provides more national exposure.

3. What euro team will want him for just one year?

4. An 18 year old isn't prepared for the culture shock of living in russia.

5. It's darn near un-American.

 

The European style has worked well in the NBA. For proof, take a look at the roster of the San Antonio Spurs & Los Angeles Lakers.

 

Brandon Jennings has already had plenty of national exposure as a Mickey D's AA. In addition, there are plenty of International Scouts who get international players drafted every year.

 

I have no clue what Euro team would want him for a year, but he'll be able to pick which team, country & league he'll want to play for. In addition, he'll be the star for his team as the majority of them have a limit on the number of American players they can have on each team.

 

Who's to say he isn't ready for "culture shock"? He's from LA....

Arizona recruit Jennings waits for test scores

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3462438

Brandon Jennings remains in a holding pattern regarding his basketball future.

 

On June 20, Jennings told ESPN.com he's considering a professional career in Europe if he falls short of the necessary SAT score. He had said he expected to receive the test score Thursday.

 

Jennings, who signed a national letter-of-intent with the University of Arizona, won't learn his fate until July 5 when his SAT score is released. Jennings, a 6-foot-2 point gaurd and top-ranked player in the ESPN 150, graduated last month from national powerhouse Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va.

 

His mother, Alice Knox, confirmed Thursday the release date of the SAT score.

 

"We're weighing all the options," Knox said. "We're not bluffing about playing in Europe and even if Brandon gets the SAT score doesn't mean he's going to college."

Just saw on ESPN news that he did not make it and will play in europe.

Does anyone know if he would be able, by rule, to play in the D-League? Europe is better competition and pay, but at least the D-League is here in the US.