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Post by adfrank on Apr 12, 2023 20:15:36 GMT -8
Lo Wade and I would strongly disagree! Billy White and Keshad were the two best IMO. Love Keshad a ton and I'll miss him. However, shouldn't successful % of completed dunks count in the best dunker argument? I would estimate his dunk success rate at 75-80%. That's a lot of missed dunks. Did he have some of the best Aztec dunks in history? Absolutely.
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Post by aztecking on Apr 12, 2023 20:25:08 GMT -8
I get the impression that he wants to play elsewhere, if anything. Overseas is out of the question as is the NBA. I recall as early as Keshad's freshman year, Mark Z. of the UT said he has the best potential to make it into the NBA due to his physical hops and length if he puts it all together. He has been a team guy, and I wish him to land somewhere at a high-major program, even if it is a losing program, that allows him to be "the guy" that plays 30+ minutes per game with 15-20 shots, and hope he produces with eye popping stats (20+ pts, 10 RB per game)... then get drafted in the 2nd round, and with some luck, get a seat in the league (NBA). There is no high-major that would give him that shot. He would have to move down to a Big West type school to be let to run an offense.
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Post by johneaztec on Apr 12, 2023 20:39:11 GMT -8
Agree. It's not an issue, as long as we continue down the path we're at now. And, to expand on your comment, why would that change? Look at where our current path got us too!!! We'll be aight.
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Apr 12, 2023 20:39:17 GMT -8
This is the first chance I've had to react to this situation, and, well, it sucks.
He would have been a key part of this team next season. I get it, he wants to go pro. He wants a payday. Perhaps improving his game here would have done that for him. There are multiple Aztecs in the NBA, including a multiple time Finals MVP.
I don't blame him for wanting to improve his chances, but I just wonder if that's really going to happen elsewhere. Maybe. Maybe not. Here he had a shot at another Elite 8 or even Final Four run, which would have kept him in the spotlight.
We'll see what happens. I appreciate all he's done for this program, but his leaving just creates yet another hole to fill.
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Post by johneaztec on Apr 12, 2023 20:41:04 GMT -8
Arizona State is giving guys big NIL deals. I wouldn't be surprised to see KJ as a Sub Devil next year. Yet they lost 3 of their 4 guards eligible to return, plus a wing & a post. Probably more of a reason you might see him there. Playing time.
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Apr 12, 2023 20:41:51 GMT -8
Billy White and Keshad were the two best IMO. Love Keshad a ton and I'll miss him. However, shouldn't successful % of completed dunks count in the best dunker argument? I would estimate his dunk success rate at 75-80%. That's a lot of missed dunks. Did he have some of the best Aztec dunks in history? Absolutely. All time Dunker List top 10 in no particular order. Polee Lo Wade Cage Habel is my homeboy Kawhi Evan Burns Marcus Slaughter J Franklin Billy White Malcolm Thomas
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Post by azman on Apr 12, 2023 20:44:11 GMT -8
I can see him wanting to play pro somewhere, but also entering the transfer portal is strange to me. He didnt put up good enough numbers to earn a big NIL deal anywhere. Why play at another college at this point (if that is what he does)? He has an issue with one of the coaches Do you know that for a fact or just guessing?
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Apr 12, 2023 20:49:20 GMT -8
Love Keshad a ton and I'll miss him. However, shouldn't successful % of completed dunks count in the best dunker argument? I would estimate his dunk success rate at 75-80%. That's a lot of missed dunks. Did he have some of the best Aztec dunks in history? Absolutely. All time Dunker List top 10 in no particular order. Polee Lo Wade Cage Habel is my homeboy Kawhi Evan Burns Marcus Slaughter J Franklin Billy WhiteMalcolm Thomas Man, every time I read that name I hear... "BillllyyyYYYYY WHITE!" It makes me smile every time. When he was on, DAMN, he was good!
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Post by partytecs on Apr 12, 2023 20:54:14 GMT -8
He has an issue with one of the coaches Do you know that for a fact or just guessing? Know
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Post by sdsudevil on Apr 12, 2023 20:56:07 GMT -8
He is an academic guy, so it is always said to not do grad school at the same school as the undergrad. And it is smart to go elsewhere after you graduate. Other teams have seen your body of work and will look for your talents specifically. I really wish him all the best. He worked his way up and gave us some great highlights.
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Post by j on Apr 12, 2023 20:59:47 GMT -8
I’d like to add Shawn Bell and Shawn Jamison to the list. Love Keshad a ton and I'll miss him. However, shouldn't successful % of completed dunks count in the best dunker argument? I would estimate his dunk success rate at 75-80%. That's a lot of missed dunks. Did he have some of the best Aztec dunks in history? Absolutely. All time Dunker List top 10 in no particular order. Polee Lo Wade Cage Habel is my homeboy Kawhi Evan Burns Marcus Slaughter J Franklin Billy White Malcolm Thomas
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Post by aztec1 on Apr 12, 2023 21:12:15 GMT -8
NIL is going to be a problem for us. It doesn’t have to be. Donate to www.mesafoundationsd.orgWe have the platform to be successful. Just need the support but it’s going to take everyone to jump in at the level they are comfortable with. Tax deductible.
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Post by aztec1 on Apr 12, 2023 21:12:58 GMT -8
It's a disservice for a player not to declare for the NBA, and entering the portal only gives players more leverage to negotiate NIL with current school/new school... Current state of college hoops. You're assuming he cares about NIL. Plus, once you're in the portal Dutch has said you're as good as gone. They'll start recruiting to replace you. I guarantee you he cares about NIL.
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Post by aztec1 on Apr 12, 2023 21:14:45 GMT -8
No school is giving KJ big NIL money. He’s a roll player not a star. He improved over his years at SDSU but he’s not a go to guy. His best asset is still his athleticism. His ball handling skills aren’t good and neither is his shot. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. Not so sure that NO SCHOOL IS GIVING KJ BIG NIL MONEY. According to knowledgeable "insiders" I spoke with in Houston your assumption is false. Assumption is completely false.
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Post by Boise Aztec on Apr 12, 2023 21:22:08 GMT -8
I recall as early as Keshad's freshman year, Mark Z. of the UT said he has the best potential to make it into the NBA due to his physical hops and length if he puts it all together. He has been a team guy, and I wish him to land somewhere at a high-major program, even if it is a losing program, that allows him to be "the guy" that plays 30+ minutes per game with 15-20 shots, and hope he produces with eye popping stats (20+ pts, 10 RB per game)... then get drafted in the 2nd round, and with some luck, get a seat in the league (NBA). There is no high-major that would give him that shot. He would have to move down to a Big West type school to be let to run an offense. We will know in a couple of days… I think I agree with you… but he could end up playing for a coach like McDermott at Creighton who like to play 7 or at most 8 guys… so guys get 25 to 32 minutes per game….
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Post by sdsustoner on Apr 12, 2023 21:39:09 GMT -8
No school is cutting him a 6 figure check. Arizona State is giving guys big NIL deals. I wouldn't be surprised to see KJ as a Sub Devil next year. That PG from Arizona got 500k from WVU
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 12, 2023 21:42:49 GMT -8
You're assuming he cares about NIL. Plus, once you're in the portal Dutch has said you're as good as gone. They'll start recruiting to replace you. If he doesn't play overseas and does transfer to another school, why wouldn't "Care" about NIL money. You don't leave a Final 4 team to play for another college and not have NIL in your mind. SDSU players make 2K a month. Billionaire in Miami gives 400K to players. Even If KJ doesn't get a large payout, he'll get more than 2K a month. A Final 4 team couldn't keep him here, but good for him. That's a faulty theory and completely assumes he's greedy. He could be leaving solely due to PT and wanting a higher usage rate, not NIL. Very few players get big NIL payouts. A "final 4 team" couldn't give him more than 22-23 minutes a game nor a higher usage rate than 17% either, and wouldn't next year either. Assuming players are only after money and don't value other things isn't a good look.
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Post by AzTuba85 on Apr 12, 2023 21:44:05 GMT -8
I’d like to add Shawn Bell and Shawn Jamison to the list. All time Dunker List top 10 in no particular order. Polee Lo Wade Cage Habel is my homeboy Kawhi Evan Burns Marcus Slaughter J Franklin Billy White Malcolm Thomas Yes I was going to say Shawn Jamison you beat me to it!
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 12, 2023 21:47:55 GMT -8
You're assuming he cares about NIL. Plus, once you're in the portal Dutch has said you're as good as gone. They'll start recruiting to replace you. I guarantee you he cares about NIL. Can you guarantee its a factor in why he's leaving? Has he said that? His dad Kenny? Didn't think so.
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Post by sdcoug on Apr 12, 2023 21:52:03 GMT -8
Arizona State is giving guys big NIL deals. I wouldn't be surprised to see KJ as a Sub Devil next year. That PG from Arizona got 500k from WVU You know that's just a rumor started by the same Arizona moron Scheer who said Colorado jumping go the B12 was imminent months ago.The same guy they started a gofundme to buy him better sources.
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