Why Gilstrap is so hyped:

**ajk4st8** · 03-04-2009, 09:56 AM

I will be shocked if this kid comes to Ames.

**brentblum** · 03-04-2009, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Birdman?

Birdman went undrafted...I believe the last JUCO to get drafted was Qyntel Woods in the 1st round in 2002. That worked out very poorly. Woods is now in Greece.

Woods, of course, was the Mike Vick before Mike Vick.. He was suspended back in '04 after pleading guilty to animal abuse for pitbull fighting.

**Clones85'** · 03-04-2009, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by brentblum

Birdman went undrafted...I believe the last JUCO to get drafted was Qyntel Woods in the 1st round in 2002. That worked out very poorly. Woods is now in Greece.

Woods, of course, was the Mike Vick before Mike Vick.. He was suspended back in '04 after pleading guilty to animal abuse for pitbull fighting.

Was Stephen Jackson the last JUCO player to actually stick in the NBA?

**brentblum** · 03-04-2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

Was Stephen Jackson the last JUCO player to actually stick in the NBA?

He's gotta be. He was drafted in '97, but didn't make an NBA roster until 2000. He bounced around in the CBA, as well as overseas.

Many forget Jackson was a McDonald's AA...he was just too stupid to qualify. And that intelligence level has not increased much in recent years.

**Clones85'** · 03-04-2009, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by brentblum

He's gotta be. He was drafted in '97, but didn't make an NBA roster until 2000. He bounced around in the CBA, as well as overseas.

Many forget Jackson was a McDonald's AA...he was just too stupid to qualify. And that intelligence level has not increased much in recent years.

Stephen Jackson is stupid?!?!

**puckwarrior** · 03-04-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Longhorns3131

Does that someone even have a brain?

It is actually a family member of someone in the program, so yes they do have a brain. I also hope it doesn't happen, but I know the person that told me has very good knowledge of the program.

**Jonecy** · 03-04-2009, 11:04 AM

I like this guy and hope we see him in cardinal & gold......but I can see this not working out based on the voodoo hex that was placed on GMac after leaving UNI by the witch that lives up on the hill in Cedar Falls.

**shildreth** · 03-04-2009, 11:11 AM

http://www.cyclones.com/newMediaPlay...=vod&id=383678

Here is the link so everyone doesnt have to go to the website.

I was pretty impressed with his left. A lot of strong drives and finished dunks with left or right hand.

**CloneAggie** · 03-04-2009, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

Was Stephen Jackson the last JUCO player to actually stick in the NBA?

Is he really a JUCO player since he never actually played at Butler Community College?

**CyRide3** · 03-04-2009, 11:39 AM

Can't wait for him to get to campus. Should be a really solid player for us.

**kingcy** · 03-04-2009, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

I have heard the same thing and it isn't even about the NBA. Think about it, the guy has a family, is getting one year of eligibility and will need 2 plus years to graduate. He is uprooting or leaving his family for what, 7 months tops? Is it worth it if he can make 200k for the same amount of time overseas? Just sayin'

Also, I hate how people get so excited over highlight tapes. I would much rather see a whole game. Heck, I could put together a highlight bball tape that would make me look like a 5 star...

But why not come play in the Big 12. If you do good it could mean major cash and being drafted in the NBA. Uprooting your family to Ames is easier than doing it overseas and bouncing around over there for years.