I'm just going to venture a guess that the answer is no.
You think like that. I think like that. But I'd bet 90+% of one-and-doners don't think like that.
There is a point in finishing something you started.
I agree, but how motivated could you be to study and take finals when you know you'll be a millionaire in a few months?
...and he's got a lot of "getting ready" to do; I sense a P.J. Dozier end to this story. And, yes, I am smarter than the NBA scouts, GMs and coaches.
I've also got to wonder if taking a one and done as a first or second year coach actually helps you build a program or does it slow the process down. Not sure it did Paris any favors.
Only thing it helps is on recruiting that he landed a big name local recruit. I don't think it helped the program in the short term.
Probably received a WP in his classes. ( Withdrew Passing ) I doubt he attended many serious classes. But, he is not wasting his time going to school now. IMHO.
An established program with a solid lineup can benefit from a one and doner, but I don't see how anyone could believe a 17 year old kid was going to come in here with our patchwork team and be successful. It was a no-win for Paris. He has no choice but to go after him. Then, you get him and you have no choice but to play him. 17 years old or not. How can you not play an NBA first round draft pick? Even though he brought little continuity to the team, and we knew he was gone. In a way, the first year is almost a scratch because we are right back where we were a year ago.......starting over.
One and done insofar as the length of stay may be comparable to a JUCO transfer.
I agree with all that. He cant pass on getting him. And he has to play him. Thats why I ask if it helps when building a program. I'm guessing you think no since you say we are right back where we started and year one is already in the books.
No way does a freshman out of high school who is here for one year benefit a team trying to rebuild from ground zero. Especially when he leaves a year early and comes in here at age 17. If we had 4 returning starters, I have no problem plugging a 1andDone as the 5th man. We are a little better off than where we were a year ago. We have Wright, Meechie, and Gray all returning putting us in a position where we only need to find 2 other starters. I also like Zachary Davis a lot. He has tremendous energy. If he can get himself under control, I think he will be solid. I'd feel better this year with a 1andDone, but we need players that will be here for the next 3 years more than anything.
Yeah, we got zippo for benefit from GG. Not even recruiting-wise in my opinion. IF he'd blown up and had a monster type year, that would've had helped, but that didn't happen.
There's little incentive for the NBA and NFL to push minor leagues like MLB has been doing for decades. I would like to see the XFL thrive and be that minor league and that those folks who have no interest in getting an education can bypass school and not make a mockery of college. Would like to see the NBA's minor leagues grow and thrive too.
