Updated NBA Mock Draft Heading into 2014 Final Four

[CajunEXPRESS]

Ok. He's got 2 more weeks to declare so if he hasn't done it yet, he's obviously staying. Got it.

Edit: Would be great to watch next year if he stays, but I just don't see how he doesn't go when he has this much momentum right now. His stock won't be higher next year unless his numbers are definitively better. And if he comes back and the jump shot still isn't fixed, teams will move from 'We can fix his jumper' to 'I don't know if this kid will be able to be a consistent shooter.'

And the wave he's riding from Team USA last summer will be a distant memory.

No, it means it has not been firmly determined. He is doing his due diligence to make sure he makes the right decision. Pretty confident Marlin knows his leanings, no need to announce until he is certain.

[Boomer]

The LSU guy declared today---does anybody know where his selection would be???

[CrazyCajun]

Ok. He's got 2 more weeks to declare so if he hasn't done it yet, he's obviously staying. Got it.

Edit: Would be great to watch next year if he stays, but I just don't see how he doesn't go when he has this much momentum right now. His stock won't be higher next year unless his numbers are definitively better. And if he comes back and the jump shot still isn't fixed, teams will move from 'We can fix his jumper' to 'I don't know if this kid will be able to be a consistent shooter.'

And the wave he's riding from Team USA last summer will be a distant memory.

No, I said it's obviously not a done deal

[CajunRed]

I think he will heed Billy Donovan's advice and stay.

[Boomer]

I think he will heed Billy Donovan's advice and stay.

----And if he does, we will not be the killers we could be with an average 5!!!!!

[moorecajun]

Ok. He's got 2 more weeks to declare so if he hasn't done it yet, he's obviously staying. Got it.

Edit: Would be great to watch next year if he stays, but I just don't see how he doesn't go when he has this much momentum right now. His stock won't be higher next year unless his numbers are definitively better. And if he comes back and the jump shot still isn't fixed, teams will move from 'We can fix his jumper' to 'I don't know if this kid will be able to be a consistent shooter.'

And the wave he's riding from Team USA last summer will be a distant memory.

I'm pretty sure, from reading postings made by our own RichmondCajun, that he has up until the draft to declare, which is in June. The April 15th deadline is to remove his name from the draft before the spring signing starts.

He can declare after that which could affect us by not signing someone in the early signing period we may have, but that is not to say we can't sign that person later.

[zephyr]

The main idea is that if Elfrid wants to put his name in the mix and gauge what will happen he can do so but has to take his name out of the draft by April 15th if he wants to continue his college eligibility. I think the overall draft deadline is around April 27th

[CajunEXPRESS]

Here is a thought about a young man who has done nothing except be a perfect model for our university. Maybe he tells Marlin I am probably going to accept a shot at the NBA, still not sure, you go ahead and give that LOI to someone, if I stay it will be on my dollar thanks for all your help coach.

Probably would not happen, but if it did I would not be in least bit surprised with him doing it.

[moorecajun]

Here is a thought about a young man who has done nothing except be a perfect model for our university. Maybe he tells Marlin I am probably going to accept a shot at the NBA, still not sure, you go ahead and give that LOI to someone, if I stay it will be on my dollar thanks for all your help coach.

Probably would not happen, but if it did I would not be in least bit surprised with him doing it.

That wouldn't surprise me either; he has been a terrific ambassador for our university.

[HoustonCajun]

First round is a must go, what I'm saying is he obviously is still considering it or he would have declared, seeing who else declares etc. it's obviously not a done deal. I know it's not his job to worry about scholly's but if he knew already he would have declared.

There are 30 teams in the NBA. He is "projected" at #22. There is a chance he doesn't get picked in the first round. Also, there are other players who haven't yet declared, and that could also impact where he gets drafted. Getting picked in the first round is not a given. What happens if he declares and gets selected in the 2nd round? It is a tough decision for him to make.

[Duggie35]

There are 30 teams in the NBA. He is "projected" at #22. There is a chance he doesn't get picked in the first round. Also, there are other players who haven't yet declared, and that could also impact where he gets drafted. Getting picked in the first round is not a given. What happens if he declares and gets selected in the 2nd round? It is a tough decision for him to make.

It would really suck if he got drafted #31.

[CrazyCajun]

There are 30 teams in the NBA. He is "projected" at #22. There is a chance he doesn't get picked in the first round. Also, there are other players who haven't yet declared, and that could also impact where he gets drafted. Getting picked in the first round is not a given. What happens if he declares and gets selected in the 2nd round? It is a tough decision for him to make.

Are you trying to make a point in there? Or just repeating what I said? I don't get it