Harrison Barnes breaks down top 6-will visit UNC over labor day weekend

**Longhorns3131** · 09-01-2009, 01:22 PM

lol "They've been bringing in some big time players."

**CycoCyclone** · 09-01-2009, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Longhorns3131

lol "They've been bringing in some big time players."

That still counts as good press for ISU, for which I am very grateful to HB. He may not end up in Ames, but he's pimping us pretty good.

**jhill** · 09-01-2009, 01:29 PM

If I had been living in a cave and knew nothing else about his recruitment.....I'd say those comments favor KU.

**ribsnwhiskey** · 09-01-2009, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by gogagig

Why do people do business as an undergrad major? Do something specialized and then get your MBA at Duke after playing professional basketball, Harrison (NBA, Development League, European bball...whatever).
Undergraduate business programs won't help you learn "business", Mr. Barnes!

And you know this because you have an undergrad degree in....?

**StLouisClone** · 09-01-2009, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Longhorns3131

lol "They've been bringing in some big time players."

Craig "big night" Brackins certainly fits in this category.

**Cydkar** · 09-01-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Clone5

I'm telling you right now Harrison Barnes is never going to use his degree regardless of where he gets it from.

I'm telling you guys right now that he will.

There, we're tied for saying something we have no clue about.

**DaddyMac** · 09-01-2009, 02:45 PM

I'll never bash a kid for looking out for his education (the Duke comment and the responses in this thread to it).... Good for Harrison.

HOWEVER, does anyone here believe for one second that Harrison will get his degree before leaving for the NBA? There's a train of thought that if he's as advertised - he may be a one and done. Most think that 2 is the max he'll spend in college.

I know he's a heady and smart kid - but I don't think he's earning his BBA in two years.

HB is one of those special cases where I feel he should be looking to maximizing his athletic opportunities, while doing his best in academics. Specifically - he should find his best path to the NBA. The young man was born with and worked to earn a golden ticket. From what I gather, he doesn't have "a shot", he has a place waiting for him.

Not sure that does us any good either.... but it is what it is.

**Clones85'** · 09-01-2009, 02:58 PM

I love how people pretend they know everything. Maybe the kid wants to take his millions of dollars and turn it into a billion dollar business. You and I have no idea. To say that he will never use his business degree is beyond dumb. I will tell you this. He is better off having it than NOT having it

**greatshu** · 09-01-2009, 03:03 PM

Having a degree is definitely important. I think Harrison will finish degree eventually. It may not be lilke before 25, but I am sure he will.
Vince Carter finished his degree after he started playing for the NBA.

**superman_101680** · 09-01-2009, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by DaddyMac

HOWEVER, does anyone here believe for one second that Harrison will get his degree before leaving for the NBA? There's a train of thought that if he's as advertised - he may be a one and done. Most think that 2 is the max he'll spend in college.

No one can answer that but Harrison. How many credits is the degree? 100? 120? Is he bringing in AP credits, can he take a placement exam and earn college credit? Will he utilize the summer bridge option and take 2 classes before his first full semester? For all we know he could be a sophomore before stepping foot on campus.

**DaddyMac** · 09-01-2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by superman_101680

No one can answer that but Harrison. How many credits is the degree? 100? 120? Is he bringing in AP credits, can he take a placement exam and earn college credit? Will he utilize the summer bridge option and take 2 classes before his first full semester? For all we know he could be a sophomore before stepping foot on campus.

Or will he come in at zero and work on his game all summer?

Who knows. As you state - only HB.

**cycloneworld** · 09-01-2009, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

I love how people pretend they know everything. Maybe the kid wants to take his millions of dollars and turn it into a billion dollar business. You and I have no idea. To say that he will never use his business degree is beyond dumb. I will tell you this. He is better off having it than NOT having it

Wrong. Say he chooses to go to Iowa State. If he plays 1 or 2 years and could be the #1 pick in the NBA draft, he would be stupid if he chose to stay at Iowa State just to get his Business Degree. Financially, he would be 100x better off leaving school without his degree and making millions in the NBA.

Then when his career is over he could choose to return to school and get his degree if that's what he wanted to do.

**Clones85'** · 09-01-2009, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by cycloneworld

Wrong. Say he chooses to go to Iowa State. If he plays 1 or 2 years and could be the #1 pick in the NBA draft, he would be stupid if he chose to stay at Iowa State just to get his Business Degree. Financially, he would be 100x better off leaving school without his degree and making millions in the NBA.

Then when his career is over he could choose to return to school and get his degree if that's what he wanted to do.

I completely agree and that is why I never said anything about staying in school to get it. I was just replying to those who say he will never use it.

Personally I would be one and done if I were him and was going to be a top 10 pick.

**sunset** · 09-01-2009, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by greatshu

Technically NOT true. MBA will not help you get into the field of business. MBA will help you advance in BUSINESS field. If you have Engineering degree, do you think Accounting Firm will hire you? I dont think so.

Actually, a lot of people do change career paths via a MBA. The engineers I knew in business school did really well and were recruited well, especially in finance and operations. Math and engineering background shows problem-solving skills, always a good thing in the business world.