JP

[FUATT]

The NIL thing is really hard.

If you are a guy like JP, and you think, size and skill wise, I"m not getting drafted, but I'm a damn good college player so why not get a check now and then go to the D League or Europe... which is where I was going anyway....

The hanky thing about NIL is it's not so much about the super stars. They are going to be drafted and be fine. Its the second tier guys who can monetize their college time and then end up being a decent Euroleague player, get into coaching after, and have the NIL money invested for after ball, or use to buy first condo or whatever. That's changing things as much or more than a Dillon Gabriel transferring to Oregon.

[FU Hoopla]

The NIL thing is really hard.

If you are a guy like JP, and you think, size and skill wise, I"m not getting drafted, but I'm a damn good college player so why not get a check now and then go to the D League or Europe... which is where I was going anyway....

The hanky thing about NIL is it's not so much about the super stars. They are going to be drafted and be fine. Its the second tier guys who can monetize their college time and then end up being a decent Euroleague player, get into coaching after, and have the NIL money invested for after ball, or use to buy first condo or whatever. That's changing things as much or more than a Dillon Gabriel transferring to Oregon.

Yes and no, very possible if Slawson goes to 'Power' school and fizzles out with a coach he does not gel with that he never gets drafted...
Slawson and Richey were perfect for each other!
So money can be important, but it sure as hell can have some cases of not being smart long term...

[FU Hoopla]

Another thing...

Slawson and Bothwell will get jersey #'s retired at Furman... That's huge!

A guy like JP who could have been in the running for that with a great senior year here but he left instead certainly will not... And he will possibly be forgotten by Auburn fans by April 2025...

[gman84]

Every situation is different and personal. I can't judge what I don't know.

[FU Hoopla]

Every situation is different and personal. I can't judge what I don't know.

I am not judging either, nevertheless as a fan of only Furman I am here to point out some things that we have in our favor outside of the $$$

[greenvegas]

JP Pegues will always be a legend in my book and he will always hold a special place in my heart because of the shot heard around the world.

[FU Hoopla]

Our best shot to get to the Sweet Sixteen eventually (my current personal goal for the program) is that someway, somehow we have more Slawson/Bothwell type stories to tell 5, 10, 20 years from now...

[Roundball]

JP Pegues will always be a legend in my book and he will always hold a special place in my heart because of the shot heard around the world.

I agree. JP gave this long time Furman supporter the thrill of a lifetime. For that, I will always be grateful. I wish JP nothing but the best at Auburn and I pray he always puts God first in his decisions. If he does that, he will be successful.

[apaladin]

Nick Anderson - ball handler when we needed him. Few TO’s but nice to know he can mange when PJay is out.

Already hating that Anderson only has one year.

[FU Hoopla]

Nick Anderson - ball handler when we needed him. Few TO’s but nice to know he can mange when PJay is out.

Already hating that Anderson only has one year.

We have been getting some really good players from DII!
Garrison, Smith and now Anderson and Johnston...

[furpop16]

We have been getting some really good players from DII!
Garrison, Smith and now Anderson and Johnston...

And they get a Furman degree. Everybody wins.

[Davemeister]

We have been getting some really good players from DII!
Garrison, Smith and now Anderson and Johnston...

And they get a Furman degree. Everybody wins.

Portal-ogy at its Finest!

[FurmanATT]

What I will miss most about Pegues is that if the Paladins were playing well, he distributed the ball. If his teammates weren't, he could take over. He did what the team needed. I wish him well and will watch when I get a chance. -- MD

[PacoTisdale]

[quote=FUATT post_id=92785 time=<a href="tel:1730218213" data-original-title="" title="">1730218213</a> user_id=1465]
The NIL thing is really hard.

If you are a guy like JP, and you think, size and skill wise, I"m not getting drafted, but I'm a damn good college player so why not get a check now and then go to the D League or Europe... which is where I was going anyway....

The hanky thing about NIL is it's not so much about the super stars. They are going to be drafted and be fine. Its the second tier guys who can monetize their college time and then end up being a decent Euroleague player, get into coaching after, and have the NIL money invested for after ball, or use to buy first condo or whatever. That's changing things as much or more than a Dillon Gabriel transferring to Oregon.

Yes and no, very possible if Slawson goes to 'Power' school and fizzles out with a coach he does not gel with that he never gets drafted...
Slawson and Richey were perfect for each other!
So money can be important, but it sure as hell can have some cases of not being smart long term...[/quote]

Slawson is different than JP. Slawson has way more nba potential than JP. Even if JP has a great year I don’t see him getting drafted which is why it makes sense for him to try to get paid now

[apaladin]

Alex Williams did not play tonight for Duquesne
Marcus Foster started for Xavier tonight 2 points 5 rebounds in 27 minutes. 0-5 fg.