No reason was given but they were "highly encouraged to be there". My guess (& others too) is that it's Malik Newman. Guess we'll see.
https://twitter.com/bcwait/status/712316347963805696
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No reason was given but they were "highly encouraged to be there". My guess (& others too) is that it's Malik Newman. Guess we'll see.
https://twitter.com/bcwait/status/712316347963805696
...I've got a bad feeling about this...
Ya gotta believe it is Malik saying he is coming back for his sophomore year, couldn't imagine having a presser to wind up in the 2nd rd/overseas?
I was assuming that it's the opposite...he's opted to head to draft. Why would they do a presser to say he's staying?Quote:
Originally Posted by Okrastar1
It's pretty common. Tebow and Dak come immediately to mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by MSUDawg99
I said it before, I'm betting all my vCash that he is staying here at MSU. I said it immediately after the season.
Howland to Stephen F. Austin
Stains made a sweet 16?
Well apparently per his dad he's declaring. Not signing with an agent but will go through the process to see where he stands.
I think that's probably the best move. If he can work himself into the 1st round, he should go. If not, come backQuote:
Originally Posted by MSUDawg99
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by I seen it dawg
He is declaring.
IYOK, got anything?
Since they want everyone there, I take it as positive news.
He gone. Happy for him. Thanks for coming to State and helping us turn it around by doing such great recruiting for us while you were here, Malik.
It's not positive for us, but great for him. It's being announced on Twitter that he's declaringQuote:
Originally Posted by shannondawg
@JonRothstein
BREAKING: Mississippi State's Malik Newman will enter the 2016 NBA Draft, source told @CBSSports. Could return to school after combine.
This is non-news.
The new rules are great. They allow prospects to make intelligent, informed decisions. Not sure why anyone would object to Newman doing that. He may be gone or he may come back, but today's declaration is nothing but a formality that means virtually nothing
Jon Rothstein:
BREAKING: Mississippi State's Malik Newman will enter the 2016 NBA Draft, source told @CBSSports. Could return to school after combine.
Well with the new rules it's not a bad idea, he can come back even though he is declaring. If you work out and get a 1st rd grade go! If not come back and let's make a run at the damn thing next year! I will be interested to see if cramps continue to be an issue during the pre draft workouts, struggled all season with them!
As long as he doesn't sign with an agent, I am all for him testing the waters.
Jon Rothstein:
BREAKING: Mississippi State's Malik Newman will enter the 2016 NBA Draft, source told @CBSSports. Could return to school after combine.
This. I thought most people expected him to do this?Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
This is really no big deal. I still bet he comes back, as long as scouts don't tell him what he wants to hear, which is not something I think scouts do to often.
He's not signing with an agent.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarketingBully
Agree. I don't think everyone, including the media, has adjusted to the new rules yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeardoMSU
News Conference: "I'm going pro, maybe."
Thanks.
Like everyone said this has been expected. I wish Q would test the waters too so he could get feedback on what he needs to work on this summer. He's not signing with an agent so he can go workout see if any team falls in love with him. If no one does or he doesn't get a guarantee he comes back for a 2nd year.
This is great news. Malik would hire an agent is he wasn't considering coming back
http://i.imgur.com/BLWTjsD.jpg
Well I think the real shock would be if he wasn't declaring. I mean now, with the option to pull out of the draft if you don't like your evaluation, there is absolutely no down side to declaring.
How much on the radar of the nba do you have to be to even get invited to work outs? Is Q in that area?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
Anybody can declare & with the season he had I'm sure a few teams would request to work him out. Probably not so much for this years draft but to have on their watch list for the next couple of years.Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Has anyone seen him riding in a yellow corvette?Quote:
Originally Posted by MarketingBully
He's not coming back, imo
Couldn't agree more. Wish it were the same in baseball. Hell I wish they'd make these kids go thru at least 2 years of college & then declare for pro sports. Straight out of HS is way too young & one year in college is still too soon imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
Who are we going to add to fill his spot? Don't let his decision hold us hostage. Sign a good player Howland.
Howland has plans & backup plans in place. Howland won't be caught off guard by whatever decision Malik makes. We're trying to sign a grad transfer big regardless of whether Malik is back or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
Been telling you guys all along, he's gone. He shouldn't go, but he will. I will be shocked if he comes back, regardless of feedback he gets.
I doubt it as well. I wish him all the best thought and am thankful he donned the maroon and white before going on to what I expect to be a great NBA career.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
Have we had any scouts at our games?
In regards to Howland having a back up plan, he has been saying from day one that Malik was a one and done, so no doubt in my mind he has one. Plus IJ is coming back for point.
AgreedQuote:
Originally Posted by Political Hack
It's not. Technically speaking, we have a guard heavy class. Howland wasn't expecting him back. We have Wright, Peters, and Carter all four stars not to mention Stapleton will play as well. If we did add anyone else it would be a grad transfer PF. We will be okay either way IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61