While nothing has been said officially by anyone on the record, what I have been hearing from sources is that while Davon is nowhere near ready for the
league, he is expected to likely leave. The follow up comment to him leaving is that Leonard is expected to be here in the fall and would be an excellent
replacement for Davon.
Anyone else hearing similiar reports???
Too bad Davon is not as bright as he is athletic. The guy clearly has HUGE potential. He is an amazing athlete, with limited undersatnding of fundamentals
& team basketball at this point. Davon seems to be just learning the fundamentals of team offense (passing & screening). His defense is definitely
another major work in progress. Seems to me that his success this year was all based on pure athleticism. With another year of coaching and learning, I think
he could definitely be a mid-first round pick. I know Davon is not fond of school work and is anxious to make a $$$, but he is really hurting himself by
coming out this year. He will still get drafted this year, but he will not get top $$$. On top of that, I don't see this guy as being an NBA impact
player for awhile. He has much to learn before cracking an NBA lineup.
In any case, hats of to Taj for being intelligent enough to realize the benefit of coming back one more year. With another 10 - 15 lbs of strength on his body
and hopefully a more expanded offensive game next year, Taj can be a solid 1st round pick in a year.
Fight On!!!
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Posts: 1233 03/25/08 8:45 AM |
We'll have to wait and see.
I think right now Davon has every intention of leaving, and certainly he is being told by his handler(s) that he is a first round shoo-in. In reality, I think he's even marginal to be drafted at this point. As good as Davon looked early in the season, as time has gone on, the holes in his game have become increasingly exposed. Right now, he is basically an undersized Darius Miles. Considering that the 6-9 version of Darius Miles has struggled to find a niche in the NBA, I'm not exactly sure what value the 6-6 1/2 version of Miles will attract in a draft. |
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Posts: 312 03/25/08 8:47 AM |
The more stuff I see about Davon the more I think he doesn't hear his name called on Draft Night either. Would stink of someone foolishly left early to
not even go 1st round 2 straight years.
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Is Leonard just another Devon? | #3 | ||
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Posts: 488 03/25/08 8:54 AM |
Davon both seem to be cut from the same cloth academically. If Leonard gets in, he would definitely be the rebounding force we need to help Taj. Much more so
that Davon, who I really think is more of a 3 than a 4, despite his size. He lacks the toughness needed at the 4, which is why he seems to disappear at times
on defense and on the boards. And when he faces a 4 that is equally athletic, good by offense as well.
I have only heard that Leonard Washington is an animal. If that is true, and he can keep his grades up, I think I like the swap. Does anyone have any information on Kasey Cunningham? How is his rehab right now? Is he going to be able to give quality minutes next season. And by reports from the banquet, it sounds like Floyd inferred that Cromwell was not 100% physically or that perhaps his not being 100% before the Pac-10 season led to his not being prepared this season. Add a healthy Simmons to the wings depth, we have reason to be very optimistic (oh god, there is that blind optimism again) about next season, OJ and Davon, or no OJ and Davon. Fight On!!! |
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I know you are referring to Pruitt | #4 | ||
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Posts: 488 03/25/08 9:05 AM |
He just couldn't keep his grades up and just felt going pro was a lot easier than trying to get eligible again.
For what ever reason this happened, I agree, very bad life decision. Davon really needs to come back. He could be getting bad advice or he could be getting good advice and not listening. I think we are assuming that everyone around him is telling him he is a first round lock. That might not be the case. If this kid does not sign with an agent and tests the waters, reality may actually punch him in the nose. Then if he returns, you may see a far more consistent player. Or he just might ignore that information as well and decide to go pro anyway. But if he signs with an agent early, then that leads me to believe he is getting bad advice. The only time he was ever mentioned as a first round pick was after the ruin game. Since then, his stock as dropped steadily. |
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If he does have the intentions of leaving I hope he leaves the option open.. | #5 | ||
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Posts: 529 03/25/08 9:13 AM |
to return back to school by not signing an agent, and come out to just run in the pre draft camps to get some feedback from scouts, player personnel, etc.
Jefferson could use another year of seasoning, because prior to arriving at USC. he hasn't had any type of organized basketball for over a year and a half.
Jefferson has always intrigued me as a high ceiling player due to his atlheticism but that alone isn't going to get you by in the NBA, players like
Jefferson are a dime a dozen in the NBA. I really hope he really looms on this decision, or else we might see another journeyman in Davon.
As for Leonard Washington, he crashes the boards with more urgency than Jefferson does. I like his intensity on the floor, he kind of reminds me of Ron Artest during his time at St. John's. |
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Posts: 612 03/25/08 2:28 PM |
ChaseinManhattan wrote: That's what I thought as well, but have you looked at the draft recently? Davon is going to be exposed no doubt, but there are a lot of iffy flawed
players projected in the late 1st round this year.
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Posts: 33 03/25/08 5:26 PM |
if wonder then if davon is having the same problems as pruitt in terms of grades and eligibility? because it seems like jefferson desperately needs another year. in my opinion, his game this year was very much feast or famine. he dominated or disappeared for stretches at a time. no doubt he possesses the athleticism for the next level, but I wonder about his game |
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Posts: 18 03/25/08 6:02 PM |
I know that those closest to him have advised him to stay in school, but all that may have changed after our first round loss. If he decides to leave, other
factors besides those already discussed will have come into play. I, like the rest here, hope he stays.
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Marty46r |
Everyone here gets it and... | #9 | ||
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Posts: 810 03/25/08 7:01 PM |
hopefully Davon gets it too. If Davon gets drafted in the first round I would be amazed. He is so raw it's frightening. He is a three at the NBA level and
I can't see him defending any SF in the NBA. He is a great athlete but he isn't going to defend,nor rebound much at the next level and his offensive
game also needs a ton of work including his perimeter shooting and foul shooting. He was invisible all too often for an NBA level player IMO. I hope he gets
some good advise and returns to school to mature and refine his game. IMO he is a low second round selection at best.
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Posts: 160 03/25/08 9:18 PM |
Keep in mind that if Davon leaves school while in academic trouble we could also lose another ride.
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Replies
| Davon Leaving & Leonard Coming In? | 03/25/08 8:15 AM | TrojanMan003 |
| Re: Davon Leaving & Leonard Coming In? | 03/25/08 8:45 AM | ChaseinManhattan |
| Re: Davon Leaving & Leonard Coming In? | 03/25/08 2:28 PM | after h0urs |
| Re: Davon Leaving & Leonard Coming In? | 03/25/08 8:47 AM | wstrojan |
| I know you are referring to Pruitt | 03/25/08 9:05 AM | dbmitch01 |
| davon | 03/25/08 5:26 PM | misterwarmth |
| Is Leonard just another Devon? | 03/25/08 8:54 AM | dbmitch01 |
| If he does have the intentions of leaving I hope he leaves the option open.. | 03/25/08 9:13 AM | cabrillojaguar |
| Regarding Davon | 03/25/08 6:02 PM | Monte4Troy |
| Everyone here gets it and... | 03/25/08 7:01 PM | Marty46r |
| Re: Davon Leaving & Leonard Coming In? | 03/25/08 9:18 PM | jalbert4sc |
