"The most important thing for him is to get in the league so he can start getting better," said Daye. "If he's in the NBA, he'll have 24 hours to work on his strength as opposed to trying to do school and basketball. It's difficult.
"He'd be more advanced by making the leap than he would be going back to school. People have the other argument. I think it's shown over time that the guys that have gone out early haven't been hurt by it."
"He's letting me be a man and make a sound decision on what I want to do," said Austin. "He has always been a help for me on what I want to do in basketball."
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Is Austin’s dad being serious when he says guys who have gone early have not been hurt by it at all. Granted some make a great transition to the pro’s, some struggle right away and are never the same. I think if Austin comes back, bulks up, and matures he will for sure be a lottery pick next year
by zagsfan4life on Jun 14, 2009 12:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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There are two schools of thoughts here. Austin would be practicing and competing against the best BB players in the world daily. He won’t get that type of training against Robert, Andy and throw in the rest. He will get better strength training, better “Big” training and finally, he will get paid to do it! Option 2…………Be a Zag for 1 more year, hang around with the Guy’s, risk a career ending injury, possibly get to the elite 8 and not have the full time to develope into what “HE” want’s to be. Selfish, Nope, just a smarter decision to take the first option if it becomes available to him! I sure hope he stays. I’ll admit it, I’m selfish!
by mikesequim on Jun 14, 2009 9:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's put on zero bulk since he got here.
It’s because he’s not serious about it. He thinks his skillset can carry him so he doesn’t want to put in the tough work. Until that attitude changes it doesn’t matter what level he’s at, he won’t succeed.
by SethGrandpa on Jun 14, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure
I’m not sure about the not willingness to work. I am sure about the money! If he’s drafted, gets the money, blows his career, he’s set for life despite the attitude scenerio you suggest. If he comes back, somehow puts on some weight, doesn’t change the attitude scenerio you suggest, he will still be a very good player in College for the Zags and still get drafted next year, barring injuries. Looks to me like a less risky situation to take the money and run, if he gets the opportunity. Most of us can only “Dream” of a life situation like this. Give him a break. He’s still a Zag! Are we mad at him because of his arrogance, or because of our selfishness to wish he wasn’t even considering leaving until after his “Senior Night”? Student athletes do more for their Universities in most cases than other students. Yet, they are perceived to be owing to the University rather than being thanked for bringing in the funds that help generate the opportunity for other non student athletes at their University. I guess thats another debate. I already believe Austin is a success and has helped his University. Might be a generational thing, can’t say for sure. I’ll just finish with this; He’s earned the right to interview for a job. If they they wish to hire him, I hope he climbs the ladder. Welcome to the real world, Austin. Time to pay your way.
by mikesequim on Jun 14, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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