Gonzaga’s Filip Petrusev submits name for NBA Draft, but plans on returning to school

[Radbooks]

Saw this before work this morning and was surprised it never made it to the board here!

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/apr/22/gonzagas-filip-petrusev-submits-name-for-nba-draft/

[sylean]

Gonzaga seems to get top recruits and if they have a chance to make a lot of money thru a narrow window of opportunity, its all good...

however I do miss the guys who perhaps were not flashy but stayed the 4 yrs.....it seems it would be difficult to run a program with players popping in and popping out......

are we becoming Kentucky?

[jazzdelmar]

Just wondering if any of these guys actually watch NBA games and be able to see where they are as players in comparison.

[willandi]

Just wondering if any of these guys actually watch NBA games and be able to see where they are as players in comparison.

I doubt it. I am sure they don't even LIKE basketball.

[White lightning]

I doubt it. I am sure they don't even LIKE basketball.

Awsome response!!!

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[Zagsker]

What exactly happens in a predraft process? If it involves getting a SWAT analysis from an NBA scout on your game you gotta imagine some scouts are put off a little by having to provide to anyone who asks for the coming draft

Just give em a DVD of NBA highlights and say "can you do this consistently." With an ending credit that reads "no."

[willandi]

What exactly happens in a predraft process? If it involves getting a SWAT analysis from an NBA scout on your game you gotta imagine some scouts are put off a little by having to provide to anyone who asks for the coming draft

Just give em a DVD of NBA highlights and say "can you do this consistently." With an ending credit that reads "no."

I don't know, but I think there is a finite number invited to the combine. Other than that, probably have scrimmages and try to show off a little, but that is a total guess.

[willandi]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Draft_Combine

Athletes attend by invitation only

[willandi]

https://www.si.com/nba/2018/05/15/nba-draft-combine-2018-player-agent-guide

[willandi]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffeld/2019/02/28/elite-camp-offers-new-opportunities-at-the-nba-combine-but-who-does-it-benefit/#13ad76396dfe

[MDABE80]

Change of rules will likely cause every kid and his dog showing up. I wonder how many will get A good look due to the sheer volume of players!

[TexasZagFan]

Change of rules will likely cause every kid and his dog showing up. I wonder how many will get A good look due to the sheer volume of players!

Big D's dog is ready! lol

[MDABE80]

Pretty dog. I had one like this one.Half Rott and half Dobbie. Among the best dog I've had.

[jake]

Change of rules will likely cause every kid and his dog showing up. I wonder how many will get A good look due to the sheer volume of players!

I agree. At some point the "benefit" of an evaluation is going to go away as there is a finite number of players teams can evaluate, and as much as I like Petrusev's potential, why would a scout/team spend much time looking at him now? While not intending to be critical, even under the new rules, I don't really see the point of Petrusev declaring. On the other hand, there's really no drawback, so maybe that's the point.

[Zagceo]

It Petrusev is as good in practice as advertised by some on this board (never misses).....my bold prediction for this years draft.....Petrusev gets drafted. kills it at the combine

Teams draft for potential and offense. GM's watching Collins in playoffs might get enticed. just a WAG

watch those Duke highlights again