Tracking the Draft Stock of Louisiana's Elfrid Payton

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A cursory glance at the roster indicates the Cajuns seemed primed for another good run next season. The top two players - point guard Elfrid Payton, a John Ehret graduate, and forward Shawn Long - are underclassmen.

But these will be anxious moments for the Cajuns in the days ahead. Payton, the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year and the primary catalyst for the NCAA Tournament run, has a serious life-changing decision to make, whether or not to enter the NBA Draft.

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[Alum78]

I keep hearing he's staying...what are y'all hearing?

[raginsaints]

Who keeps telling you he's staying? I think most people think he's gone.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

Who are you hearing from that he is staying??
He gone

[cajunhawk]

I'm hearing Dewey beat Truman

[RaginScotsman]

Heart says he's staying, but head says otherwise. I'm not too in tune with the NBA draft, but if he's projected to go in the 1st or 2nd round, that's a tough opportunity to pass up.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

He will be a first round pick
He would be stupid not to go IMO

[MelRock]

A week ago I would have said 95% gone, now I am thinking 50/50.

[raginsaints]

He will be a first round pick
He would be stupid not to go IMO

I wouldn't say he'd be stupid not to go. It'd be hard to turn down millions but honestly anything in the draft can happen. Maybe he really wants his degree as well.

[CrazyCajun]

I've seen him projected as high as 16th to celtics, but lately it's been 24-28th...that's playing with fire if you ask me. Any slide at all, no guaranteed money, no guaranteed years...welcome to the d league. That's my honest opinion not my selfish one. Especially with his shooting deficiencies, I don't think teams see him as a can't miss player.