Will Sullinger slip to No. 24?

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Originally posted 08:33 AM ET  06.20 by jgb

Yup....All the people whining about staying in school, well it is going to cost this guy like 5-6 mil $That being said, if he falls to the 20's, some team is going to be getting a very nice player who can come off the bench and play right away

There's no doubt that players, in their own financial interests, should leave school when the money is there. Could you imagine if Oden had stayed in school? The guy would have never seen a dime.

That said, I still think an education is important. Plus, most players need the college years to refine their game. It's only a few bright stars that can really make that transition with little/no college experience.

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Originally posted 08:40 AM ET  06.20 by Docmadinejad

Maybe we'll get him. What pick do the Knicks have?

They don't, I believe they lost this one and Jordan Hill to bring in T-Mac

OSU just doesn't produce many good NBA players.... over last 20 years maybe 3-4, Jackson, Redd, Conley Jr. and that's about it.

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Originally posted 09:30 AM ET  06.20 by jgb

An education?Really?I am generalizing.....but the VAST majority, and i mean like 90%+ of guys that go pro are not there for their degree. They are there cause they 'have' to be there so they are eligible.And part 2 is that these players have a TINY window to use their natural god given talents to make some $. They MUST do whats best for them cause if not, its over quick.

Exactly..thats the same reason why tennis players, swimmers and gymnasts turn "pro" young..I know its apples v. oranges but still, the principle is the same. Use ur window while its still open.

Also, these coaches are not putting the players on track to earn a real degree. We all know why most of them are there, its not to become an industrial engineer after their knees give out

Just Hope For Some Guaranteed Money, Bro.

I don't like when things like that get blown out of proportion as it can ruin sommeone's life.

If I were a GM hearing that he has 'tight hamstrings' from his agent certainly wouldn't alleviate my concerns regarding his physical condition.

JS made a mistake by leaving Columbus. He should have returned for his jr. year and worked on his all around game. I don't think he's ready for the NBA yet.

Buyer beware. Even a healthy Sullinger is not ready for primetime. Given the money these guys make, I can fully understand his reasons for leaving school, but we may be looking at the 2nd coming of Greg Oden.

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Originally posted 10:26 AM ET  06.20 by Hiley_Ejukated_FN_Postur

Jimmy Jackson. Going back further, Jerry Lucas, John Havlicek.

Dude, Havlicek and Lucas were 50 years ago.