Geo declaring for NBA Draft - maintaining eligibility

[koko2315]

TheKnightReport - Geo Baker declares for NBA Draft, leaves door open for return

Rutgers Basketball guard Geo Baker announces that he will declare for the NBA Draft, leaves door open for return

rutgers.rivals.com

 

[RU516]

I mean the chances of him getting drafted are about the chances of me winning the next power ball ... So it does seem like that is a good thing (as opposed to him entering the portal)

 

[RUby RED]

Feels like he’s waiting to see how our roster plays out. Go out and get some feedback on playing at the next-level (not necessarily the NBA) and see how the rest of the off-season takes shape for RU. I’d imagine Ron’s decision will impact Geo’s

 

[superfan01]

I read this as a positive. Doesn't seem like he is intent on playing in Europe right away

 

[RUfan1027]

Everyone should take this as a great sign that he wants one more season with us

 

[jordkap]

I read this as a positive. Doesn't seem like he is intent on playing in Europe right away

I don’t think anybody is itching to go play internationally this year. Wait out Covid another year and secure your education further, no harm in that if it’s free.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

He’ll be back.

 

[RU82]

That certainly reads as if he’ll come back if not drafted. And there’s zero chance of him being drafted so....

 

[ecojew]

I read this as a positive. Doesn't seem like he is intent on playing in Europe right away

I'm wondering if Europe will have reopened to Americans and others by whenever their season would begin. That seems like a pretty shaky career path at the moment, unlike in the past when players - men and women - could go, play the game they love, earn some money, and have a great living and learning experience in Europe. Hopefully, that moment will come again but not right now.

 

[MADHAT1]

Finding out what he needs to improve on so he can be in a better position to be drafted in 2022.
Declare for this year's ( 2021) NBA draft ,but retain eligibility to return to school.
Get evaluated by NBA teams and know what you need to do to be drafted in 2022.
Smart move by Geo , the same goes for RHJ.

 

[NickRU714]

Feels like he’s waiting to see how our roster plays out. Go out and get some feedback on playing at the next-level (not necessarily the NBA) and see how the rest of the off-season takes shape for RU. I’d imagine Ron’s decision will impact Geo’s

Ron's decision?What decision?

He's not getting drafted.
Neither is Geo.

 

[NickRU714]

Finding out what he needs to improve on so he can be in a better position to be drafted in 2022.
Declare for this year's ( 2021) NBA draft ,but retain eligibility to return to school.
Get evaluated by NBA teams and know what you need to do to be drafted in 2022.
Smart move by Geo , the same goes for RHJ.

This is the same as Garza declaring last year.
It's just for show and post an IG picture.

2021 draft - projected to be undrafted
2022 draft - at best Geo could move up to late 2nd round projection but most likely be undrafted

Juniors/seniors generally don't "improve" their draft status by staying in school.

See Garza literally winning every POY award and having no impact on his draft status (still late 2nd round to undrafted)

 

[Pancho1939]

Great sign. NBA will tell him and Ron what they need to work on. They will use this feedback to make themselves better over the summer which will help us. I just hope they don’t laugh at geo and actually give him good feedback

 

[RUby RED]

Ron's decision?What decision?

He's not getting drafted.
Neither is Geo.

Well he’s declared, so it would be a decision to come back, no? I agree that Ron has things to improve upon, but believe it or not his names been popping up on mock drafts recently

NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Four-man race at the top with no true consensus No. 1 pick

It’s turning out to be a four-man race at the top between Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[MADHAT1]

This is the same as Garza declaring last year.
It's just for show and post an IG picture.

2021 draft - projected to be undrafted
2022 draft - at best Geo could move up to late 2nd round projection but most likely be undrafted

Juniors/seniors generally don't "improve" their draft status by staying in school.

See Garza literally winning every POY award and having no impact on his draft status (still late 2nd round to undrafted)

You could be right.
But even if Geo can't or doesn't improve his NBA draft status by staying, he might improve enough by working on the weaknesses in his game to be looked at by the top tier Euro League Teams instead of being looked at as a better fit in lower level leagues.
Maybe even get better money from a Chinese team next year then would be offered now.

 

[Mr Magoo]

This is as good as saying he’s back.

 

[Mr Magoo]

This is the same as Garza declaring last year.
It's just for show and post an IG picture.

2021 draft - projected to be undrafted
2022 draft - at best Geo could move up to late 2nd round projection but most likely be undrafted

Juniors/seniors generally don't "improve" their draft status by staying in school.

See Garza literally winning every POY award and having no impact on his draft status (still late 2nd round to undrafted)

Less than zero chance either are drafted.

 

[RUChoppin]

This is a great sign that he's coming back - or at least strongly considering it.

 

[RUJMM78]

Well he’s declared, so it would be a decision to come back, no? I agree that Ron has things to improve upon, but believe it or not his names been popping up on mock drafts recently

NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Four-man race at the top with no true consensus No. 1 pick

It’s turning out to be a four-man race at the top between Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley.

sports.yahoo.com

Harper decision far more important because he was Rutgers leading scorer.There are plenty players of his size and scoring ability in college ,overseas and semi pro leagues.i hope he doesn't wait until late June to make a decision.

 

[rufeelinit]

Didn't the NCAA tell at least Ron Harper what he needed to work on last year? Do you think the message will be much different after this past season?

 

[RUSeaGirtMA]

Geo and Ron will return. Just doing their due diligence.
Coach nonetheless has to restock from portal.

 

[dpwhite]

 

[JMORC2003]

I read this as a positive. Doesn't seem like he is intent on playing in Europe right away

Agreed. So how does this work? If Ron/Geo don't get their names called on draft day they're back at RU? Having them both back makes me feel a lot better about next year.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Didn't the NCAA tell at least Ron Harper what he needed to work on last year? Do you think the message will be much different after this past season?

Harper never declared for the draft last year. Therefore, no evaluation was given to him.

 

[koko2315]

Agreed. So how does this work? If Ron/Geo don't get their names called on draft day they're back at RU? Having them both back makes me feel a lot better about next year.

no they go to pre draft camps/workouts and get evaluated on what they need to work on, maybe where they would be drafted. They still need to make a call to stay in draft or pull their name out before the actual draft.

 

[mikeyo]

Agreed. So how does this work? If Ron/Geo don't get their names called on draft day they're back at RU? Having them both back makes me feel a lot better about next year.

They will know way before Draft Day whether or not their names are being called

 

[NickRU714]

They will know way before Draft Day whether or not their names are being called

They know now.
Neither will be a 1st round pick/guaranteed contract.

If a player stays in the NBA draft on the minimal chance of being a 2nd round pick then they were done with college basketball altogether regardless of their NBA draft prospects.

 

[NickRU714]

Agreed. So how does this work? If Ron/Geo don't get their names called on draft day they're back at RU? Having them both back makes me feel a lot better about next year.

Draft was pushed back to July 29th this year

They have until July 19th to withdraw their name.
After that date they are committed and lose NCAA eligibility - regardless of hiring an agent.

https://www.nba.com/news/2021-nba-draft-process-dates-official-release

 

[BuggsyRU]

Great sign. NBA will tell him and Ron what they need to work on. They will use this feedback to make themselves better over the summer which will help us. I just hope they don’t laugh at geo and actually give him good feedback

"I hope they don't laugh at Geo...." ??????

Really? What an unneccasarily douchebaggy thing to say!

 

[Plum Street]

I mean the chances of him getting drafted are about the chances of me winning the next power ball ... So it does seem like that is a good thing (as opposed to him entering the portal)

If you buy one powerball ticket , your chances would be better

 

[kapyoche]

Why is Myles not declaring for the NBA draft? He would be a first round pick based on his defensive play.

 

[socaldave]

TheKnightReport - Geo Baker declares for NBA Draft, leaves door open for return

Rutgers Basketball guard Geo Baker announces that he will declare for the NBA Draft, leaves door open for return

rutgers.rivals.com

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Lol lol lol

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Some of the worse fans around are on this board.

Any school's fans would be happy that their school (Rutgers) finally has players that could be NBA caliber, even if they are very Long Shots.

Not some fans here. They can't even hope for the best. What a miserable bunch of losers.

 

[RU-05]

This is the same as Garza declaring last year.
It's just for show and post an IG picture.

2021 draft - projected to be undrafted
2022 draft - at best Geo could move up to late 2nd round projection but most likely be undrafted

Juniors/seniors generally don't "improve" their draft status by staying in school.

See Garza literally winning every POY award and having no impact on his draft status (still late 2nd round to undrafted)

Garza is late 2nd rnd/possible undrafted? I find that surprising.

 

[RU-05]

Why is Myles not declaring for the NBA draft? He would be a first round pick based on his defensive play.

Probably because he wants to do the grad school thing.

 

[NickRU714]

Why is Myles not declaring for the NBA draft? He would be a first round pick based on his defensive play.

I can't with this board.
I really can't.

He wouldn't "be a first round pick".
He would be at best a late 2nd round pick - most likely undrafted.
Same as RHJ and Geo.

That is why Myles isn't declaring for the NBA draft.

 

[NickRU714]

Garza is late 2nd rnd/possible undrafted? I find that surprising.

Why?
It's not suprising at all actually.

He "declared" last year and withdrew because he was a late 2nd round/undrafted.

When he "declares" this year, it'll be the same.

 

[GRU23]

Garza is late 2nd rnd/possible undrafted? I find that surprising.

His only skill that transfers is his three point shooting ability. Besides that, he is pretty poor at all the things NBA teams look for in a big nowadays. I honestly think teams would rather draft Myles than Luka.

 

[NickRU714]

Some of the worse fans around are on this board.

Any school's fans would be happy that their school (Rutgers) finally has players that could be NBA caliber, even if they are very Long Shots.

Not some fans here. They can't even hope for the best. What a miserable bunch of losers.

Ha.
Actually some of the least knowledgeable NBA fans are on this board.
See the above posts about Garza and Myles.


What's the saying?
"Don't piss of my leg and tell me it's raining."
There is zero chance RHJ and Geo stay in the draft.

Sorry for bursting the bubble with actual NBA draft information.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

A guy who shot 30% from 3 each of the past 2 years and plays 30MPG and barely averages 10.0 PPG thinks he is remotely close to NBA material?

i shot 79 today. I am going to Q school and see if I can get my card.