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[BSLChrisStoner]

SI: Which Players Without Agents Helped or Hurt Their Stock During the NBA Draft Combine?

https://www.si.com/n...eadline-players

[BSLMikeLowe]

Bruno will return!

 

https://www.testudot...ophomore-season

[You Play to Win the Game]

Very nice! Need Huerter though, or it likely is moot.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Very nice! Need Huerter though, or it likely is moot.

 

As important as both are for next season, if I had to pick just one it would be Bruno, just based on positional need.

 

As for Huerter, he skipped his final scheduled workout (with Utah) to return home and consider his decision. Read into it what you will, but it would seem to me that might mean he is leaning towards staying in school.

[Mackus]

Very excited for the idea of Sticks and Bruno on the inside. Turgeon says he can coach defense, no excuses next year as he's definitely got the bigs to clean up inside.

Selfishly hope Huerter is back as well. We will find out soon.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Got a nice twin tower look for the year... get Kevin back, and MD can compete for a Big Ten title, and should have S16 and better expectations.

[Mike B]

I think Bruno was the more important return.  I am a big Huerter fan, and think if used right he can be a a B10 POY type player, but given the thin depth in the front court, Bruno was a got to have player.   I have seen Smith in person 3 or 4 times, and I think he is a real good player, but he is better not defending the bigger centers.  Coming off the ball from the weak side, he will get a lot of blocks.

 

If Huerter returns, and I think he may, there is no reason, other than a lack of another primary ball handler, which is an annual Turgeon thing, why this team can not be a top 15 team.

[BSLMikeLowe]

If Huerter returns, and I think he may, there is no reason....why this team can not be a top 15 team.

 

[You Play to Win the Game]

+1

[Mike B]

My meaning exactly.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Testudo Times: Huerter makes his NBA Draft decision soon

https://www.testudot...2018-here-we-go

[Miller192]

If he can, Huerter should leave.  Don't come back and get lost in Turgeon's offense and hurt your draft stock further

[The Epic]

He's leaving.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Wish him well.

We are screwed.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Washington Post beat says he talked to his Dad, not yet decided.

[Mackus]

Best of luck to Kevin.

 

Team could still be a tournament team with the talent assembled, assuming the highly rated freshman are able to contribute right away like the last two classes have been.  But with our biggest liability still running the show, I won't expect them to dance even if those guys look the part.

[bnickle]

Not surprising. Was really misused by Turge. Interesting to see how scouts see his role and fit as a professional

[BSLChrisStoner]

Washington Post beat says he talked to his Dad, not yet decided.

10 minutes ago, Kevin himself posted he is staying in the Draft.

[Mike B]

I think the kid is really talented and can see him lasting 6-8 years in the league.

 

He needs to get with the right team.   The Celtics, Spurs, Warriors etc.  would be the type of fit that works for him.

 

Good Luck Kevin, give it hell.

[BSLMikeLowe]

He skipped the second scrimmage at the combine, and his scheduled workout with the Jazz. That he's staying in the draft most likely means some team made him a promise to take him in the 1st.

 

EDIT: He did have a private workout with the Lakers. They hold the #25 pick....something to keep an eye on.