Malik Newman

[maroonmania]

What I will say is that he will get drafted.

Based on what? I have a feeling he will likely get drafted but its iffy at best.

[maroonmania]

He gone, Newman will not be returning to MSU. Just was not good fit.

If he gets drafted, he'll go pro. If not, he'll transfer. We'll know soon enough

He can transfer to 50 different schools and it still won't make him a point guard.

[trob115]

He informed the coaches that if he's not a guaranteed first round pick, he's returning to school. Who knows whether or not that'll end up holding true.

[Irondawg]

Let's just say I'm incredibly curious to see how he does in the pre-draft workout camps

[Dawg61]

He can transfer to 50 different schools and it still won't make him a point guard.

Haha so true

[MarketingBully]

He gone, Newman will not be returning to MSU. Just was not good fit.

If he gets drafted, he'll go pro. If not, he'll transfer. We'll know soon enough

He isn't transferring. That would be dumb as hell.

[msstate7]

He isn't transferring. That would be dumb as hell.

Hood did it. Good was just as good of an nba prospect too... Maybe better

[Tbonewannabe]

Hood did it. Good was just as good of an nba prospect too... Maybe better

Hood also transfered out of a dumpster fire where teammates were fighting in the stands. Malik isn't transferring to a different school to sit out one year and play another. He is trying to go pro after one year, he isn't waiting two more.

[Johnson85]

Hood did it. Good was just as good of an nba prospect too... Maybe better

Hood was getting away from a bad locker room and a walking dead coach. Giving up a year of playing time to go to Duke wasn't a terrible idea for him, as it solidified the chances that he would get drafted. And then his decision was made even easier by Stansbury being replaced with Rick Ray.

Neumann is playing for a well respected coach and will be on a team that has the potential to make noise next year. The only downside to staying at state for Newman is that the back court will be crowded next year, but if that's a problem for him (as opposed to the freshmen), then the NBA is probably a long shot for him.

[MafiaDawg]

The competition at draft camps will be better than the SEC. So I'm not sure how he will shine there as some predict.

[Dawg61]

He isn't transferring. That would be dumb as hell.

Not as dumb as leaving SEC ball to get paid $30,000 riding the bench in D-League ball. Don't be confused for a second either. Newman will ride the bench in the D-League.

[preachermatt83]

Hahaha!! This thread is hilarious. Not a single person on here has one clue if he's coming back or not. Anyone insinuating that he will transfer is talking out of there butt.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

If the option to test the waters was not there, Malik would be back no question. BUT since it is so what does he have to lose? He does have much to gain though just from going through the NBA combine. I think he and his father are more intelligent than most think.

[Coach34]

If the option to test the waters was not there, Malik would be back no question. BUT since it is so what does he have to lose? He does have much to gain though just from going through the NBA combine. I think he and his father are more intelligent than most think.

I know people that talk to Horatio- their mindset is that he is not returning

[Schultzy]

Not as dumb as leaving SEC ball to get paid $30,000 riding the bench in D-League ball. Don't be confused for a second either. Newman will ride the bench in the D-League.

Some are arguing he'd be in the 300,00 dollar range in the D-league but I have no knowledge of those type contracts.

[I_Spy]

Malik Newman has elevated the program with his name alone because he is a respected player. To me that's the most important thing in judging our athletes, that he chose to come here and he had some injuries and people got down on him. I expect he will either get drafted or return to accomplish what he wanted to do his first year. I think the dynamics of senior/freshman type team, who will lead? Was odd anyway and Malik never found his role on the team, add injury, add no love. I respect him and hopes he comes back.

[Political Hack]

Malik Newman has elevated the program with his name alone because he is a respected player. To me that's the most important thing in judging our athletes, that he chose to come here and he had some injuries and people got down on him. I expect he will either get drafted or return to accomplish what he wanted to do his first year. I think the dynamics of senior/freshman type team, who will lead? Was odd anyway and Malik never found his role on the team, add injury, add no love. I respect him and hopes he comes back.

Common sense wins the thread.

[mstatefan91]

Malik Newman has elevated the program with his name alone because he is a respected player. To me that's the most important thing in judging our athletes, that he chose to come here and he had some injuries and people got down on him. I expect he will either get drafted or return to accomplish what he wanted to do his first year. I think the dynamics of senior/freshman type team, who will lead? Was odd anyway and Malik never found his role on the team, add injury, add no love. I respect him and hopes he comes back.

Post more please

[CadaverDawg]

Malik Newman has elevated the program with his name alone because he is a respected player. To me that's the most important thing in judging our athletes, that he chose to come here and he had some injuries and people got down on him. I expect he will either get drafted or return to accomplish what he wanted to do his first year. I think the dynamics of senior/freshman type team, who will lead? Was odd anyway and Malik never found his role on the team, add injury, add no love. I respect him and hopes he comes back.

Winner

[JOHNHEVESYMADE]

The issue is that this draft class is extremely weak compared to next years which should be a stud class. He might come back and get a lot better but it still might not help his draft stock at all. The best I've heard percentage wise is 50/50 coming back. I am not optimistic and think he won't be back. All signs point to him going pro.