KK likely going pro

[victor2111]

According to sources, sometime next week, Ohio State 7-foot freshman Kosta Koufos is expected to announce he will enter his name into the 2008 NBA draft. Reportedly, Koufos will not likely hire an agent immediately, leaving open three options: remain in the draft, sign professionally in Greece or withdraw his name by the June 16 deadline and return to Ohio State. Kyle Lamb has more.

[ohiostatesgreat]

Figured he would. Would have loved him to stay because he improved so much just from 1 season would have liked to see him after summer.

I don't blame him for taking the money though.

[angrybaldman]

It's too soon for him, but the NBA doesn't care.

I'd really like to see the NBA go to the same rules as the NFL, but that is wishful thinking...

[victor2111]

Apr 19, 2008 15:47:28 GMT -5 angrybaldman said:

It's too soon for him, but the NBA doesn't care.

I'd really like to see the NBA go to the same rules as the NFL, but that is wishful thinking...

They are trying to get a new rule that will make players stay 2 years at college. It could go in affect for the 2010 class and OSU had the best 2010 class already. Have like 3 or 4 5*. The only problem is some HS players might just go overseas and play 2years and earn $$$$ and then go pro.

[angrybaldman]

Apr 19, 2008 15:49:17 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

Apr 19, 2008 15:47:28 GMT -5 angrybaldman said:

It's too soon for him, but the NBA doesn't care.

I'd really like to see the NBA go to the same rules as the NFL, but that is wishful thinking...

They are trying to get a new rule that will make players stay 2 years at college. It could go in affect for the 2010 class and OSU had the best 2010 class already. Have like 3 or 4 5*. The only problem is some HS players might just go overseas and play 2years and earn $$$$ and then go pro.

OH good.

That would be dumb of HS players to go overseas. You get the most exposure and play against quality competition here in college.

[victor2111]

Apr 19, 2008 15:54:43 GMT -5 angrybaldman said:

Apr 19, 2008 15:49:17 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

They are trying to get a new rule that will make players stay 2 years at college. It could go in affect for the 2010 class and OSU had the best 2010 class already. Have like 3 or 4 5*. The only problem is some HS players might just go overseas and play 2years and earn $$$$ and then go pro.

OH good.

That would be dumb of HS players to go overseas. You get the most exposure and play against quality competition here in college.

I agree. Its been talk about this year like a month ago. They had a big thing on it saying that the NBA and College are trying to work out a deal where players have to stay 2years and it could go affect in the 2010 season.

Here is our 2010 class so far(it could change)
5* PF Jared Sullinger(JJ Sullinger younger brother)
5* PG Trae Gordon
3* SG Cameron Wright

and we have a small verbal from the #1 player in the 2010 class 5* SF DeShaun Thomas.


From Jun 5 2007:
The news broke Thursday evening that highly touted class of 2010 basketball prospect DeShaun Thomas gave a verbal pledge to Thad Matta and the Ohio State Buckeyes.