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Is Greg Monroe Coming Back To Georgetown?

As the April 25th deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NBA Draft draws closer with easing passing day, we can't help but wonder whether Greg Monroe is actually considering sticking around for one more year on the Hilltop.  While nearly all of the underclassmen rumored to be bouncing early to start getting paid more than they did in college have given some indication whether or not they are doing so, Monroe has been strangely quiet.  Almost too quiet. 

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Tell Us Already!
 

In a heroic act of actual journalism, we here at THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON contacted an anonymous source close to the 6'11" sophomore to try to get a sense of which way he's leaning.  Our source has seen Monroe play hoops since Greg was 14 years old, and while our conversation didn't provide a definite answer to the question we're all wondering, it did reveal some interesting information that could provide credence to those championing the belief that Monroe will indeed be back at Georgetown for his junior year.

Continued after The Jump:

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Here are some takeaways from our exclusive conversation with our exclusive anonymous source:

 - The source was pleased with Monroe's development in his sophomore year, as he was more aggressive on both ends of the court and as a vocal leader.  While the source says he has told Greg to dunk the ball more often, Monroe maintains that he's 6'11' and doesn't always need to.  The source equates his demeanor to Tim Duncan's, since he doesn't like to show people up on the court.

- The passing ability Monroe possesses is natural and he's had it since our source first set eyes on him when Greg was a youngster.   Put simply, Monroe likes to pass.

 - Greg chose to attend Georgetown primarily due to JT3, as he was comfortable with him as both a role model and mentor.  Monroe is actively involved in the church in his hometown, and Georgetown's reputation as a religious school that happens to have some success developing big men weighed heavily in his decision.  (I note here that the prevailing wisdom in Louisiana is that if LSU had an African-American head coach at the time Greg was being recruited, Monroe would have worn the purple and gold and been a one and done in Baton Rouge.)
 
 - After Monroe's freshman year at Georgetown he felt he was in no way ready to perform at the next level, enjoyed his teammates and the coaching staff, and was excited to return for his sophomore season. 
 
 - While our source doesn't know whether Monroe will go pro, he did add that Greg is a very competitive and thoughtful person, who will make his own decision - a decision that will be supported by his primary mentors, his mother and uncle.  Greg feels that ultimately players are judged by their success in the playoffs, and the disastrous loss to Ohio coming on the heels of last year's NIT appearance have stung him.  In his junior year in high school, Monroe's squad lost early in the State playoffs, and Greg was determined to come back in his senior year and win it all - and that's what he did.  He said to Greg, legacy is important.  He said that Greg feels he has things left to accomplish at Georgetown and that success both at the college level and in the NBA would mean a lot to him personally and for his supporters back home. 

Now the last thing I want to do is to start getting your hopes up that Monroe will be back, because I still can't fathom a scenario in which it makes sense for him to not at minimum declare for the Draft and not hire an agent.  Hoyas fans have been down this road with Jeff Green just 3 years ago, and we were painfully tormented as the Draft declaration date approached and Jeff wavered between between going pro or returning to Georgetown, a choice that would have virtually guaranteed Georgetown a National Championship but ultimately resulted in the burgeoning legend of this guy.  BUT...as the list of impressive underclassmen in the Draft grows larger and draft experts continue to slot Monroe towards the bottom part of the top 12, could Monroe be considering that should he return for his junior year the Hoyas will be a top 5 team, favorites to win the Big East, and he would be a likely top 5 pick in 2011?  Will a sure-fire lottery pick turn down an instant payday and risk injury for a chance at collegiate postseason redemption? 

I guess we'll find out soon enough.

Casually. 

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"While our source doesn't know whether Monroe will go pro"

Could have started and ended it there. It’s all just hopeless speculation until the deadline passes.

by Hoya Annoya on Apr 12, 2010 9:09 AM EDT reply actions  

He’s only got 2 more weeks to decide whether or not he’s even testing the waters and only 2 weeks to test after that, So we’ll know soon enough.

I will remain delusional until then. He’s clearly strongly considering returning at this point.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 9:20 AM EDT reply actions  

"Can't fathom a scenario"?

Then why post this, particularly the last point? Seems like there is clearly some material support for “fathoming”.

by WarmupEwing on Apr 12, 2010 9:26 AM EDT reply actions  

agree

there is definitely a scenario where he comes back, and it involves passing through healy gates on a unicorn.

this is going to be the longest two weeks ever

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

YAY for off-season filler articles!

College football season (no, not Georgetown’s) can’t get here fast enough.

I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.

by HoyaGoon on Apr 12, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take this for what it's worth (but I'm not lying)

I talked to a team assistant over the weekend, and he said he honestly believes Greg Monroe hasn’t made a decision yet.

He really seems to be giving the decision the careful analysis it deserves. And I applaud him for it — it’s a tough decision, and as much as I want him to stay, I won’t fault him either way.

by tjm62 on Apr 12, 2010 9:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Dear Greg,

The fact that you’re having such a hard time making this decision is very telling. Most people on the outside would assume it’s a no brainer to take the money and run. You clearly are struggling to do that. You clearly want to stay. Go with your heart. Return to Georgetown. Create a Legacy! Become a part of that Great College Team you’ve said you wanted to be a part of.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 9:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Any decision Monroe makes, I'll be happy for him

he doesn’t owe us anything, not even an early decision. If he does choose to stay, I will probably run around my office screaming in excitement though

It's not me, It's you

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Apr 12, 2010 10:20 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

+1

My sentiments exactly. Well said.

I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.

by HoyaGoon on Apr 12, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reasons for declaring without an agent

I’m not sure I understand why Greg would declare and not hire an agent. The reasons for doing so are usually to get your name out into the open and put yourself on the radar and/or get a sense of where you might go before pulling the trigger. Greg doesn’t need his name out there to be on the radar of NBA GMs and he basically knows that he’s a lottery pick in the 8-12 range if he comes out. All the decisions about agents (most likely Falk), shoe deals (most likely Nike) and everything else that comes after declaring are more than likely decided anyway. Add in the shorter timeframe to remove your name from the pool (thereby removing much of the side benefit of extra time to make the decision) and I just don’t see him declaring without hiring an agent. My bet is, the decision will be made 100% when he announces one way or another.

Obviously, I really want him to come back, but I’m with SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak in that I won’t fault him in anyway for declaring or waiting as long as possible to make that decision.

"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
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by Chris Haines on Apr 12, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

Some people won't like what I have to say, but...

I’ll be honest if greg doesn’t come back I will be pissed. I’ll try my best to be happy for him and I’ll definitely support him in the NBA, but if he leaves the college game having accomplished nothing I’ll be pretty upset. Everyone bemoans the fact that if jeff had come back we would’ve won the title. But he gave us a BE regular season and tournament title and a Final Four. Greg has given us nothing to prove he was ever here. I know in reality he doesn’t owe us anything, but as a fan mentality he does. From our perspective College is an end in an of itself. It’s not a stepping stone or training ground for the NBA. The current mentality of one and done and jumping as soon as possible is ruining both the college game and the NBA because players are jumping before they’re able to contribute. Greg is not ready for the NBA yet. I pray to god he comes back and brings home some hardware and has a legacy he can be proud of.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 10:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Is there anyway to delete my post? After reading greg’s latest tweet I don’t want to piss him off.

I didn’t mean it greg, please disregard.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

that may be true from a fan perspective

but Monroe comes from a financially poor background. His mother has had to work incredibly hard to raise him in a single parent household. Putting myself in his shoes, I can absolutely understand him declaring for the draft, making his millions and not risk getting DeSean Butlered.

It's not me, It's you

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Apr 12, 2010 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Site admins

can delete comments. Please direct complaints to Hire Esherick and Casual Hoya.

"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
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by Chris Haines on Apr 12, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

under advisement

although the comment and subsequent apology is probably better.

we should all be able to edit comments though, thoughts mr. tech guy?

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Editable comments

Are a majorly divisive topic and we are unlikely to change the way it works. We don’t want conversational comments edited (changes the context for all the conversation that follows) and the preview function is designed to eliminate typos (when used properly).

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by Chris Haines on Apr 12, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

I think its good that you can’t delete. When someone writes something as stupid, essentially bashing a really good kid who has represented Gtown extremely well, he should have to sit in his mess.

Hopefully, one of these posts won’t be the one that causes Greg to say “F—- this, these guys are a bunch of malcontent tools, I’m going to do something to allow my mom to quit one of her jobs” or some recruit to say, “wow Hoyas fans are a bunch of dicks, I’m taking them off the list”

Andy Rautins has AIDS

by BoatsNHoes on Apr 12, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah Definitely, in his shoes not a single person in the world would blame him. Greg in reality doesn’t owe anyone anything. He should only worry about himself and not what stupid fans like me think. I was just frustrated. Greg should do what’s best for him and in the end I and everyone else will support him no matter what.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Can we directly blame hoyasincebirth if Monroe declares?

G_Monroe10 I guess it was all for nothin. Cuz obviously nothin was accomplished…

That’s past tense.

georgetownfrontlawn.com

by JGD on Apr 12, 2010 11:27 AM EDT reply actions  

it seems really weird that its the same exact words

but the time post on the tweet seems to be earlier than hoyasincebirth’s post by a couple of minutes (I hope)

It's not me, It's you

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Apr 12, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

haha love your new sig

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 12, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

wtf

“This is the real deal. What an awesome idea. "
Jeff Green’s Dad, Casual Hoya

by MerlinWilson'sSister on Apr 12, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm a big fan

It’s a perfect picture to add to your office that shows school spirit and loyalty to Georgetown.

But what do I know? I’m just a doctor.

georgetownfrontlawn.com

by JGD on Apr 12, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

REALITY

Regardless of how Greg feels about your post this is the reality of his legacy at G’town. No one will remember Greg’s time at G’town if he leaves after this year. Does that mean its the wrong choice? No. However, if he is truly concerned with his G’town legacy then yes he would have to return and reach at least the Final Four. Of course Greg put blood, sweat and tears into his years already and accomplished great things as an individual, but the fact remains the team as a whole has accomplished nothing. Jeff and Roy will forever be remembered for reviving G’town ball. He may go on to be regarded as a great NBA player, but as of now why would Greg be considered an all-time great? Because he put up a good line in an embarassing loss to a joke of a team in the 1st round? I support Greg either way, but I think he should come back, lead G’town to a title, which would probabaly put him behind only Ewing in G’town lore and then be a top 5 pick next year.

by PhillyPeetzWitRanch on Apr 12, 2010 12:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Partially Agree

However, I don’t think Greg needs to lead us to a Final Four to cement his legacy. Zo and Dikembe left behind pretty damn good legacies, and yet together they did not lead us past the second round of NCAA’s.

If Greg bolts, I won’t be that pissed, because I really couldn’t blame the guy for taking the money now – he’s already projected as a lottery pick, he won’t risk getting injured, and there is the pending NBA lockout in 2011. But yes, his legacy at Georgetown would be mixed – one NIT first round exit, one NCAA first round exit. I’d have to put him behind Jeff, Roy, Zo, Mourning, and AI (2 seasons = Sweet 16 and Elite Eight), based on what he accomplished here at Georgetown.

However, if Greg stays, there would be a great opportunity, for him and the team. He would receive increased exposure, as Georgetown would likely be ranked in the top five pre-season. I can see him improving his game as he did last year – he has not reached his college ceiling. The team should be successful, with everybody coming back, and primed for a media grabbing run in the NCAA’s. His stock can only go up – I can see him being a top 5 pick.

It’s a tough call both ways. I wish him luck with the decision, and at the same time anxiously await it. However, I think we’ll be fine either way – I’m pretty confident with Austin and Chris as seniors, everybody coming back (no transfers, knock on wood), and our incoming recruiting class.

by CAHoya07 on Apr 12, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

He should go pro...

from what I’ve seen he looks ready for the NBA. He should be a matchup nightmare at the next level.

Never mistake effort for achievement.

Ah, beer, my one weakness. My Achille's heel, if you will. - HJS

by Esteban d' Amur on Apr 12, 2010 12:11 PM EDT reply actions  

no ulterior motives here, I'm sure.

;)

Nova fans would know about him being a matchup nightmare.

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 12, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not really...

I think he is NBA ready. I guess it “helps” Nova, but it isn’t like G’Town is going to suck next year without him.

He also seems like the kind of guy who would work on his degree in the offseason. He’s not like a lot of these knuckleheads who can only play basketball.

Never mistake effort for achievement.

Ah, beer, my one weakness. My Achille's heel, if you will. - HJS

by Esteban d' Amur on Apr 12, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

just some friendly teasing

My sister is currently attending Villanova, so it’s a tough habit to break.

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 12, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

my sister goes to nova too

havent talked to her in 3 years.

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

My sister...

went to ’Cuse.

Never mistake effort for achievement.

Ah, beer, my one weakness. My Achille's heel, if you will. - HJS

by Esteban d' Amur on Apr 12, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

disown her

that is unforgivable, even for a nova fan

You deserve a Roy Hibbert elbow to the face.

by GeorgetownHoyette on Apr 14, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

sad.

my sister actually likes Gtown a decent amount – she came to visit me before she went to Nova, and said hello to Jeff Green, Jonathan Wallace, and Roy Hibbert. She loved those guys.

So i still speak to her.

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 12, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

No worries.

Never mistake effort for achievement.

Ah, beer, my one weakness. My Achille's heel, if you will. - HJS

by Esteban d' Amur on Apr 12, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?

With or without an agent?

I mean, I want Greg to stay so he can be truly ready and be a top 5 pick, but with these Big East cats that are less ready (Stephenson, Ebanks) declaring, it definitely makes me more nervous…

by CAHoya07 on Apr 12, 2010 12:40 PM EDT reply actions  

dont think he hired one but he certainly sounds like he is gone
"I have decided to enter my name into the 2010 NBA draft," Ebanks said in a statement. "I spoke to my mother and the coaching staff, and we have decided that I should explore my options to pursue a dream that I have had since I was a little kid. I want to thank West Virginia University, my coaches, my teammates and all the great fans."

West Virginia’s Ebanks Headed to NBA Draft

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

The article on ESPN now says he will hire an agent soon.

Come on Greg if you return the big east is ours for the taking.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

wes johnson is a goner too

Big East is very different next year.

every First Team All Big East player is gone, except Monroe, for now…

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes Dikembe and Alonzo left great legacies at G’town, but they put up monster stats and stayed all four years. Also, I would argue Dikembe is better known as a great NBA player than college as well as his well documented charitable contributions. Only the twin towers moniker is really remembered (he didn’t even play alot his freshman and sophomore years) Monroe has played great in our system, but it limits his stats. He is also not such an overwhelming athlete ala John Wall that his limited time would be remembered. In order to be truly remembered as a great collegiate athlete he will need to reach the Final Four.

by PhillyPeetzWitRanch on Apr 12, 2010 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't forget

Dikembe is also known for his love of the ladies

by who will sex dikembe tonight on Apr 13, 2010 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm having trouble thinking of Big East stars who are returning

maybe Kemba Walker? Corey Fisher? Ashton Gibbs? no one else is coming to mind. ..

It's not me, It's you

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Apr 12, 2010 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Austin Freeman

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 12, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Henry Sims

georgetownfrontlawn.com

by JGD on Apr 12, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

right, I meant non-hoyas

but definitely would take Freeman and Wright over any other returning big easters i can think of

It's not me, It's you

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Apr 12, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

i didn't really think you had forgotten him

but yeah, lots of people gone.

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 12, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Top Returning Players

ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM
Greg Monroe, Georgetown
Luke Harangody, Notre Dame
Dominique Jones, USF
Wes Johnson, Syracuse
Scottie Reynolds, Villanova
Da’Sean Butler, West Virginia

ALL-BIG EAST SECOND TEAM
Austin Freeman, Georgetown
Lazar Hayward, Marquette
Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh
Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall
Andy Rautins, Syracuse

ALL-BIG EAST THIRD TEAM
Jerome Dyson, Connecticut
Kemba Walker, Connecticut
Samardo Samuels, Louisville
Corey Fisher, Villanova
Devin Ebanks, West Virginia

BIG EAST HONORABLE MENTION
Jimmy Butler, Marquette
Tim Abromaitis, Notre Dame
Jamine Peterson, Providence

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

next year's All-Big East team:

Greg Monroe, Georgetown
Austin Freeman, Georgetown
Julian Vaughn, Georgetown
Jason Clark, Georgetown
Chris Wright, Georgetown

It's not me, It's you

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Apr 12, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sixth Man of the Year

Hollis Thompson, averaging 18 pts / game off the bench

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 12, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Timing...

I guess next season could be that “down year” for the BE that everyone was forecasting for the last campaign.

by WarmupEwing on Apr 12, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ummmm

I think while the regular season might have quieted the pundits, the tournament showing was bad enough that I wouldn’t put “down year” in quotes.

Why so Syracuse?

by HoyaJoker07 on Apr 12, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch

Either he paid too much for those courtside seats at Syracuse home games, or he didn’t pay for them at all (probably the latter).

Be smart with your money, people.

by CAHoya07 on Apr 12, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

delusional

if you dont think two chinchilla fur jackets is being smart with money than you might as well get off this site

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

People in glass houses......

Um….doesn’t our boy Iverson have similar issues right now?

by brandonbowmansfootistoobig on Apr 12, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

he is the only one though

rest of our pro’s have been extremely prudent with financial issues, mainly because falk forces them to be

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see your DC...

and raise you one A.I.

Never mistake effort for achievement.

Ah, beer, my one weakness. My Achille's heel, if you will. - HJS

by Esteban d' Amur on Apr 12, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

hits keep coming

purdue’s jajuan johnson declares but doesnt hire an agent.

e’twaun moore considering it.

purdue take a huge hit if they both leave.

gary parrish

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Ed Davis too

That one pretty surprising.

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by Chris Haines on Apr 12, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

that is very surprising

what bigs would go before monroe this year?

cousins
favors
johnson
davis
aminu (more of a 3)
aldrich
patterson
??

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 12, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

What big would go ahead of him in 2011?

georgetownfrontlawn.com

by JGD on Apr 12, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

And there is even depth at project bigs

like – Garcia, Whiteside, Motiejunas and Udoh. Would not be surprised if a gm fell in love with one of them over Greg.

Although Garcia is a bit of a stretch.

by bunk moreland on Apr 12, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

think only three would be locks

cousins, favors and johnson all look to be near-consensus top-5 picks.

monroe seems to be in that second tier of big men, with the rest of the guys you have listed. at that point, i think it boils down to team need… but it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see the pistons take him sixth.

but he could realistically also fall to the 10, 11, 12 range, if GMs go nutty on draft night.

swoosh? nahhhh...

by Vernon Macklin's Free Throw Stroke on Apr 12, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

NBA GMs are easily stupid enough...

to let greg slip out of the lottery. They still question his motor and athleticism.
and frankly his game is not NBA ready yet outside of his passing. He is not ready to score at an NBA level yet. Needs a jump shot, strength, and a right hand. Until then he’s not going to get a lot of minutes at the next level.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 5:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I haven’t seen it reported anywhere else. Maybe they were confused by the chris wright from dayton and just said both of them declared?

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

come on folks

read carefully:

“Underclassmen who’ve declared/expected to declare (unofficial)”

Chris Wright Georgetown Jr. G 6-1 200 No
Chris Wright Dayton Jr. F 6-8 226 No

So neither Wright has declared as of yet.

by onceahoya on Apr 12, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

No that just says they haven’t hired agents. There’s still a chance it’s a mistake, but it’s not the end of the world if he declares as long as he doesn’t hire an agent.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 12, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

This doesn't sound like someone who has declared

Cwright_4 Sittin in Leo’s tryna figure out wat homework I have tonite #siiiikkkkee

by hoya ghost on Apr 12, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris Wright of Dayton has declared I believe

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2010/news/story?id=5064700

I think there including Chris Wright georgetown was a mistake, b/c I havent heard anything to suggest that

It's not me, It's you

by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Apr 12, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess he loves to learn

“This is college and I love it lol” – Chris Wright
10:39 PM Apr 10th via twidroid

Why have Villanofun when you can have Georgetown?

by ChrisWright'sSleeve on Apr 13, 2010 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice handle

georgetownfrontlawn.com

by JGD on Apr 13, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

That was great

this absolutely killed me

Greg Hillman says “Deush bag. Ur gonna b terrible”

Greg, I’m pretty sure you spelled that wrong. It’s “You’re.”

"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
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by Chris Haines on Apr 13, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah i liked that one a lot too

I can have oodles of charm when I want to.

by aja32 on Apr 13, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Very Good Stuff

It is true that in today’s college bball, when you get a player like Johnson (or maybe Monroe) who decides to go pro when he can, knowing that he will almost certainly succeed on that level, fans should generally tend to be well-wishers because it’s that individual’s decision. College fans who fly into a rage over a top player going pro just don’t really understand the way top-tier college athletics work.

On the other hand, I get the sense that some people will say “so-and-so’s a moron for not going pro” in many situations. I think you have to respect the individual’s decision equally in the other direction. It’s usually far too much speculation and, later, hindsight statements to say that someone should go or should have gone pro in one year or the next. I’m not saying that any frequent poster on this blog is of that bent, but it’s worth noting. The fact that this seems (from our very, very, removed view) to actually be a fairly difficult decision for Monroe isn’t something to smirk at.

by WarmupEwing on Apr 13, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

so what you're saying is...

… we shouldnt be saying anything.

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 13, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Like that would stop you...

Just trying to justify my own visions of Monroe returning.

by WarmupEwing on Apr 13, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

i agree

win-win scenario

if he stays, we are awesome next year

if he goes pro, it means we are one year closer to his BILLION dollar donation to georgetown

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 13, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Reports from campus

Greg is staying partly to improve his game, partly because of his girlfriend, partly because of his love for Casual Hoya.

georgetownfrontlawn.com

by JGD on Apr 13, 2010 10:40 AM EDT reply actions  

“8% of SU fans really think Wes should have stayed one more year to become the best overall player and win a title for SU before going pro but also get why he didn’t. It’s understandable that these folks would feel like this but it’s the mindset of a college basketball fan stuck in 1994. That world doesn’t exist anymore.”

This is how I really feel. And that world may not exist anymore, but i wish it did. Just cause the world is a certain way doesn’t mean I have to like it. Both college and NBA basketball would be much better if kids didn’t go to the NBA till the were actually ready to contribute. The quality of both would greatly improve. Need to move towards NFL rules no one goes before their 3rd year. You’re much more likely to get injured in that sport. I don’t see why we can’t do that.

And that report from campus was believable till that last part.

by hoyasincebirth on Apr 13, 2010 10:53 AM EDT reply actions  

The last part was a joke

The first two were actually legitimate. The email I received was:

“word is greg is staying with his gf at gtown”

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by JGD on Apr 13, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

CLOUD NINE

I’m ecstatic Gregory has decided to stay with me for another year. I will document our growing love for each other on this very blog.

by iheartgregmonroe on Apr 13, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

cut the rookie minimum

make players earn that bloated contracts.

that will certainly make a lot of players stay in school until they are ready to contribute

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 13, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

After the NFL is destroyed by a self-created implosion...

…it’ll probably do something like that with its rookie contract system. Alex Smith still earns $7m a year.

by WarmupEwing on Apr 13, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed, but at least Smith still starts

Little known fact Utah is only school to have the number #1 pick in football and basketball in the same year. Utah ,who would have thunk it.

I actually think the NBA rookie scale is one of the few things the NBA does exactly right. They just need to figure out how to manage career ending injuries mid-contract, that is the killer right now. I am fine if a team overvalues Zach Randolph and sign him for $16M a year to do exactly what he does 20 and 10 on too many shots with no defense. That team should live with the deal. But paying a guy who is a top 20 player a max deal and that player get hurt and is never the same, that absolutely destorys your team’s cap for years and creates Raef LaFrentz Expiring Contract. E.g. Knee-Mac.

by bunk moreland on Apr 13, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Read into this as you'd like

Cwright_4 Wasup wit errybody puttn there name n the draft…I kno errybody don’t think they gettin in smh #trippin

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by JGD on Apr 13, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

was just about to post that

looks like CW4 will be back in the heezy fo’ sheezy next year . . .

by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Apr 13, 2010 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

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