Originally Posted by
jimsumner
Yep. The other downside of this is the fact that two marginal draft prospects will be sidelined at a time when they would rather be at pre-draft camps, private workouts and other venues that would enable them to demonstrate their abilities to the NBA.
I would like to draw more attention to this fact pointed out above by Jim. Not only did Seth and Ryan truly play hurt, but they did so knowing that giving their all for Duke this year could lessen their chances at playing in the NBA next year. Both are great college players but borderline NBA prospects and not being able to participate in the pre-draft process could be the difference between playing in the NBA or in Europe next year.
To me, this is the embodiment of being a true team player. Thanks to both Ryan and Seth and I hope that Mr. Sumner is also correct that the NBA personnel people have seen what they can do and they get a chance to stick in the league
Coach K on Kyle Singler - "What position does he play? ... He plays winner."
"Duke is never the underdog" - Quinn Cook