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Taj Gibson, I believe is 23 so going now isn't a bad move for him. It's a bad move for DeRozan but he's young and athletic so I'm sure he can get some GM to give him a promise to stay in the draft.

Not so sure about Hackett, but good luck to him.

Maybe old Timmy should have bolted town and signed with Arizona after all!!!

What is Hackett thinking? He probably wouldnt even get drafted.

Of these 3, Hackett leaving affects us the least. I am praying Gibson and DeRozan stay. With the recruits we have coming in, next year could be a great year. Just going to keep my fingers crossed.

With the recruits you have coming in there is gonna be a log jam at the 2 and 3 position, wth are you talking about? LOL. The guy you're gonna need the most out of the 3 is Taj. Hackett is out of his mind though hiring an agent, I don't think he's THAT good but whatever. It's just evidence of a weak draft.

I'm withholding opinion until Germ checks in.

No further comment.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 11:02 AM ET  04.09 by Big Puke in the hizzouse!

It's just evidence of a weak draft.

I won't disagre with you-
other than Blake and maybe thabeet if he really develops >>
I don't see a ton of MAJOR impact players...

But I think there actually is some decent talent in the draft that
will make nice additions to teams looking for 4th or 5th starters
or bench guys....

Taj is decent, but like jgb said, the only real impacts in the league will be Blake Griffin, and MAYBE thabeet.

this is the best time of year for college BB. its over!

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:57 AM ET  04.09 by ICEnSoCal

Of these 3, Hackett leaving affects us the least. I am praying Gibson and DeRozan stay. With the recruits we have coming in, next year could be a great year. Just going to keep my fingers crossed.

He is definitely bringing in the talent. I hate to see 3 players leave early for the draft for USC's sakes. But for players I wish them the best of luck.

Taj was strongly considering the move last year which would have been a mistake of EPIC proportions. DeMar was never going to be more than a 1 year guy, and Hackett may not amount to much (if at all) in the league, but I would have to think his stock is about as high as it's going to get following a solid year, and these other departures.

At the end of the day, Floyd has the program moving in the right direction, is brining in real talent, and has made SC a respectable NCAAB program.

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 12:28 PM ET  04.09 by RobotMonster

this is the best time of year for college BB. its over!

(shouting) Amen brother!

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:35 AM ET  04.09 by J. HOVA: BROOKLYN

Not so sure about Hackett, but good luck to him.

He is out of his mind if he think he is good enough.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 05:15 PM ET  04.09 by dynamic

He is out of his mind if he think he is good enough.

Yea I agree, he hasn't developed enough to play in the league. His defense is alright but probably not enough to be a successful player like Shane Battier or Bruce Bowen. No offense either. He also lacks confidence at times which isn't normal for a veteran on the team.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 05:15 PM ET  04.09 by dynamic

He is out of his mind if he think he is good enough.

Hackett leaving early would be a decision on the level of Omar Cook leaving St. John's after his freshman season a few years ago.

USC...the university of "one and done!"

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 09:33 AM ET  04.09 by AFScott

Maybe old Timmy should have bolted town and signed with Arizona after all!!!

Not to mention he now has a recruiting monster in the conference to deal with in Miller.

Go Cats!

Is this from the same source that originally said Floyd had accepted the Arizona job?

It's bad decisions for all of them b/c none of them are good enough to be NBA ready right now, even DeRozan. And Gibson can be 30, he's still not ready. Together they'd have a chance to make the final four. And it's a shame b/c Tim Floyd stuck around thinking these guys would come back. And now he has to deal with the Mayo thing. Looks like he should have took the Arizona job.

QUOTE(#17):

Originally posted 10:21 PM ET  04.09 by Gariboy

USC...the university of "one and done!"

Well, if anyone knows about being "done"....it would be Notre Dame and their fans......I bet you cant wait for the football season to start......