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Username Post: 2020 - Breakthrough Year?        (Topic#22964)
mobrien 
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03-29-19 11:01 AM - Post#283048    
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Although I guess the fact that Oni is so close to graduating makes it easier for him to figure out a way to finish his degree even after leaving. ESPN's Jonathan Givony reporting that Oni's already made arrangements to do so if he does stay in the draft.

https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1 111641824...

 
mobrien 
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03-29-19 11:32 AM - Post#283053    
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YDN says that Oni has in fact signed with an agent, not just planning to.

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2019/03/29/mens- bas...

 
mobrien 
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2020 - Breakthrough Year?
03-29-19 12:37 PM - Post#283061    
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I'd forgotten, though, that the NCAA changed its rules about agents. As long as you notify the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Council, which Oni did, you can sign with one and even stay in the draft, and still be able to return to school if you go undrafted.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketba ll/story/...

 
westcoast 
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03-29-19 12:45 PM - Post#283063    
    In response to mobrien

Looking at the 2018 draft, every player drafted in the Top 50 signed a guaranteed, million dollar plus contract. Even the guys at the end of Round 2 signed two-way NBA/G-League deals. So even getting drafted in Round 2 is probably still worthwhile for Oni.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/07/2018-nba-draf t...

 
Mike Porter 
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03-29-19 01:46 PM - Post#283073    
    In response to westcoast

Okay if there is a chance he can come back it isn’t the worst idea in the world.

Before knowing that I was thinking this was a pretty dumb idea. I see Oni anywhere from 51+ to not listed when I look at the major draft boards right now.

I don’t think he did himself any favors with his poor shooting in his tournament game... I genuinely think he’d have a better shot going higher next year, but my guess is that he isn’t very confident in Yale getting back to the dance either with other key pieces leaving.

Weird choice, but I guess we shall see.

 
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