CBS: Royce to NBA
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I believe that too. He is such a personable and unique person, I'd take a Royce White with an anxiety disorder over any of these other guys that don't seem to have their priorities straight. This is a good man, and I think it will be very apparent when they get face to face with him.
Not disagreeing with your assertion that the fans' attitudes have changed signnificantly, just adding that he certainly helped that change in attitudes with his play and the way he conducted himself off the court.
Would loved to have seen him come back one more year but fully agree with the decision if it is true.
Now it's time to see how my main man Percy steps up.
Now it's time to see how my main man Percy steps up.
It sure sounded like this was going to happen when Hoiberg was interviewed on Monday and said Royce outplayed all of the high first round guys he faced in the NCAA tournament. It sounds like the biggest hurdle for him won't be getting drafted, but dealing with the rigors of NBA life and travel. Good luck to him, I hope he makes it. The good news is that if he's drafted in the first round, which seems likely, he'll have guaranteed money and hopefully he'll handle it wisely.
Now the real pressure starts. We
need Royce to be successful in the NBA. Fred's been talking up his contacts in the league. Royce will be the first example. Instead of talking potential, Coach needs to be able to point to Royce as proof that he can help kids reach their goals.
need Royce to be successful in the NBA. Fred's been talking up his contacts in the league. Royce will be the first example. Instead of talking potential, Coach needs to be able to point to Royce as proof that he can help kids reach their goals.
The selfish part of me wanted him back so we can do some damage next season and develop some of his weaknesses, but he is a talent and has a family, so I can understand his decision. He has the right man helping him in the process.
The good thing that comes out of this is that it happened sooner rather than later and if we decide to fill his scholarship, we have an opportunity to do it. There are players out there (Pelle, Lockett, etc). Just speculating, but Alex Orahki (UConn) has a season left and has graduated and can play next season without sitting out. I read an article he might transfer due to UConn's possible ban from the NCAA tournament next season.
The good thing that comes out of this is that it happened sooner rather than later and if we decide to fill his scholarship, we have an opportunity to do it. There are players out there (Pelle, Lockett, etc). Just speculating, but Alex Orahki (UConn) has a season left and has graduated and can play next season without sitting out. I read an article he might transfer due to UConn's possible ban from the NCAA tournament next season.
Here's hoping he goes very high in the draft. Also glad Fred is the guy around giving our guys insight so they can make the right decision. It makes me less nervous they listened to someone without their interests who convinces them to make a decision that is going to hurt them long term. I hope to read someday after a long successful career in the NBA I read a story on Cyclones.com that says Royce has been added to a long list of players to come back and finish their degree at Iowa State.
Good luck big fella!
Good luck big fella!
With that lineup, we lose a lot of 3 point shooting from last year...but gain alot in point guard play and size. It will be interesting to see which method works better.
Still a damn good lineup. Palo, McGee, Booker (plus some of Niang, Okoro, SDW, Long) coming off the bench.
Surprised the announcement is coming this soon. Would have figured we wouldn't know until April at the earliest. Oh well - if true, good luck to Royce in the future! Sad to see him leave!
Percy looks like a very solid player. ISU will be better at that position than most of the teams it faces. Royce's unique playmaking skills will be harder to replace.
I think you probably drop Percy into the lineup for White.
But I'm holding out hope for:
Korie
Babb
Clyburn
Niang
Gibson
Bubu, McGee, Ejim, Booker is a fantastic energy-jolt bench.
Also, I wouldn't be shocked to see Clyburn starting at the 4 in Freddy's system, especially if Lockett shows up.
A big donation to the program (a la Suh to Nebraska) on your way out would be appreciated!!:wink:
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
(Selfishly) hoping that he is around in the middle of the first round so my Celtics can pick him up...he would look great in green and white next year. Thanks and good luck Royce!
