Anybody reasonable knew that Greg Oden was going to leave Ohio State for the NBA after his freshman season. Only the morons in the media will be shocked (shocked!) to find out that despite claims that both Oden and Kevin Durant love college they would like to find out if they love the pros more.
Minor digression: of course they love college. I loved college. Now imagine how much I would have loved college if I never had to do any work and I could get laid whenever I wanted. That would be what college is like for Oden, Durant and a lot of other guys who are only forced to attend school because of the NBA's unconstitutional rule against high school kids.
Oden reportedly took 12 credits during the winter quarter - 5 for history of rock n roll and 2 for basketball. Tough life.
Anyway, Oden is gone.
Mike Conley Jr. is also leaving for the NBA, not a big surprise because he really played great during the tournament especially during those times when Oden was out with foul trouble. He likely won't get another chance to show a better side without Oden around.
But I am surprised with Daequan Cook for declaring. I said several times during the season that he was my favorite Buckeye because he was capable of some sick moves, but his game is far from complete. But we see this time and time again in the NBA, talented but raw players get drafted because of the NBA Draft's buzzword: upside.
I don't think Cook will be drafted and I hope he sticks with his current plan not to sign with an agent. Conley of course won't sign because his father's going to be his agent, and he can accept anything from his father that an agent would give him.
Add in the graduations (or loss of eligibility) of Ron Lewis and Ivan Harris and Ohio State is down to David Lighty, Jamar Butler, Othella Hunter and another strong recruiting class.
Friday, April 20, 2007
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What part of the Constitution sets legal precedent for the age requirements of the National Baketball Association (a private organization)?
Aren't there similar requirements of age set out for determining who is eligible to be elected as President of the United States? Seems to be ok there...
It's not that explicit. And yes the NBA is a private organziation so they can do what they want. To be more clear maybe I should have said the age rule goes against the spirit of the Constitution which was written to procure life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all. Happiness is meant to include millions of dollars, a shoe deal and a lot of white women.
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