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Author Message OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,320 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 6/30/2021 12:03:43 PM  Bobcat1998 wrote: Jason has earned this so I hope he chooses to go. It is his time and he will shine! Then Boals can go about the business of getting us an athletic Huerter type of guy. Big with 3 point shooting! We have bigs and guards. We need 6 foot 6 or bigger who can shoot. I am sure there are some in portal waiting. While I wouldn't mind seeing another wing player added, we have 6'6" or bigger who can shoot: BVP & Jason Carter, and at 6'4"/6'5" Ben Roderick. Back to Top cc-cat General User Member Since: 4/5/2006 Location: matthews, NC Post Count: 3,821 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 6/30/2021 2:29:20 PM  Sports Illustrated looks at college stars considering the draft and should they stay or go. https://www.si.com/college/2021/06/30/nba-draft-decisions... Preston is the second player they review Jason Preston, Ohio | Junior Preston was one of the top players in five-on-five competition at the combine and significantly raised his profile in NBA circles, now profiling as a likely top-40 selection if he stays in the draft. This is a consequential decision from a college basketball standpoint: If he stays at Ohio, the Bobcats will be one of the top mid-major teams in the country, and Preston should contend for national awards as one of the top guards anywhere. His ascent over the past few years has been remarkable. He’s built real momentum around the NBA, and the question is whether he wants to ride that into the draft and a likely guaranteed contract now, or whether it makes more sense to put up big numbers, win in college for another year and try to further improve his stock. Preston has won a lot of people over this week, making this one of the more intriguing decisions still to come. Back to Top 71 BOBCAT General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Post Count: 1,854 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 6/30/2021 5:31:56 PM  From all indications it would appear that JP looked good at the combine. Most of the pundits are hinting toward JP leaving. But no one knows what the scouts think or said to JP during these 2 days. They probably did not see his total game i.e.free throws, driving to the hoop etc. From what I saw he was always outside passing to others, maybe a few under the boards for a rebound, that's it. I certainly hope that he does not make a rash decision based on the press reports. He needs to return to campus, talk with coach, then make his decision based on any feed back from team scouts or management. GO BOBCATS Back to Top Pataskala General User Member Since: 7/8/2010 Location: At least six feet away from anybody else Post Count: 9,152 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/1/2021 11:05:38 PM  mf279801 wrote: Kevin Finnegan wrote: I think Jason gets drafted and goes to the NBA. That's what my gut says now. But here's my question. What if he hears from draft experts that he's got a lot of intangibles, but they want to see him perform against top talent all year long? Could they encourage him to transfer to a Power school? Could the NBA scouts use their connections to arrange that, making a trip by Preston into the portal quite brief? It's likely all about what advice he's getting right now as he goes through the process and I think it's quite possible he's getting lots of different perspectives. NBA Scout: You're likely at top 50 pick right now. Maybe a year of development gets you into the top 30. However, I think a year of grinding through an ACC season could move you possibly into the lottery. If he hears something like that, wouldn't he be a fool not to listen? If he wants to transfer, he’d have to be in the portal by EOB Thursday, right? (At least if the article i read, stating a transfer deadline of July 1st for this year, is still correct) Saw something on ESPN about the deadline being Wed., July 7. We will get by. We will get by. We will get by. We will survive. Back to Top A-townBound General User Member Since: 3/31/2012 Location: Georgetown, KY Post Count: 663 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/2/2021 12:44:41 PM  Pataskala wrote: mf279801 wrote: Kevin Finnegan wrote: I think Jason gets drafted and goes to the NBA. That's what my gut says now. But here's my question. What if he hears from draft experts that he's got a lot of intangibles, but they want to see him perform against top talent all year long? Could they encourage him to transfer to a Power school? Could the NBA scouts use their connections to arrange that, making a trip by Preston into the portal quite brief? It's likely all about what advice he's getting right now as he goes through the process and I think it's quite possible he's getting lots of different perspectives. NBA Scout: You're likely at top 50 pick right now. Maybe a year of development gets you into the top 30. However, I think a year of grinding through an ACC season could move you possibly into the lottery. If he hears something like that, wouldn't he be a fool not to listen? If he wants to transfer, he’d have to be in the portal by EOB Thursday, right? (At least if the article i read, stating a transfer deadline of July 1st for this year, is still correct) Saw something on ESPN about the deadline being Wed., July 7. July 7th is the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school. Last Edited: 7/2/2021 12:45:09 PM by A-townBound Bleed Green and GO OHIO!! Back to Top cc-cat General User Member Since: 4/5/2006 Location: matthews, NC Post Count: 3,821 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/2/2021 12:50:45 PM  A-townBound wrote: July 7th is the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school. But if a player stays in the draft and is NOT drafted there is still an easy path for them to return to school - as long as they have not signed with an agent. Back to Top A-townBound General User Member Since: 3/31/2012 Location: Georgetown, KY Post Count: 663 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/2/2021 2:16:09 PM  cc-cat wrote: A-townBound wrote: July 7th is the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school. But if a player stays in the draft and is NOT drafted there is still an easy path for them to return to school - as long as they have not signed with an agent. Yes if undrafted, but I think you may not be able to if you are drafted (agent hired or not). https://www.ncaa.org/about/committed-change It does not seem clear to me though, so I could definitely be wrong. Last Edited: 7/2/2021 2:16:59 PM by A-townBound Bleed Green and GO OHIO!! Back to Top LuckySparrow General User Member Since: 10/15/2012 Location: Illinois Post Count: 1,722 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/2/2021 9:20:34 PM  I am guessing he will be drafted. I want what is best for JP. So either way I'll be happy. What a day at the Convo.....Wow! Back to Top shabamon General User Member Since: 11/17/2006 Location: Cincinnati Post Count: 6,118 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 1:57:38 PM  Jason worked out with the Lakers today. Back to Top GroverBall General User Member Since: 12/3/2012 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 1,241 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 2:23:49 PM  shabamon wrote: Jason worked out with the Lakers today. FWIW I believe the Lakers only have one pick in draft, #22. Back to Top allen General User Member Since: 1/24/2006 Post Count: 4,630 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 6:02:38 PM  A-townBound wrote: Pataskala wrote: mf279801 wrote: Kevin Finnegan wrote: I think Jason gets drafted and goes to the NBA. That's what my gut says now. But here's my question. What if he hears from draft experts that he's got a lot of intangibles, but they want to see him perform against top talent all year long? Could they encourage him to transfer to a Power school? Could the NBA scouts use their connections to arrange that, making a trip by Preston into the portal quite brief? It's likely all about what advice he's getting right now as he goes through the process and I think it's quite possible he's getting lots of different perspectives. NBA Scout: You're likely at top 50 pick right now. Maybe a year of development gets you into the top 30. However, I think a year of grinding through an ACC season could move you possibly into the lottery. If he hears something like that, wouldn't he be a fool not to listen? If he wants to transfer, he’d have to be in the portal by EOB Thursday, right? (At least if the article i read, stating a transfer deadline of July 1st for this year, is still correct) Saw something on ESPN about the deadline being Wed., July 7. July 7th is the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school. According to this article, they have until July 19th to withdraw their names. https://www.google.com/amp/s/247sports.com/Article/NBA-Dr... / Nobody despises to lose more than I do. That's got me into trouble over the years, but it also made a man of mediocre ability into a pretty good coach. Woody Hayes Back to Top CatsUp General User Member Since: 4/15/2019 Post Count: 734 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 6:14:26 PM  Staying in draft. Good luck Jason. Back to Top OUVan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Post Count: 5,580 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 6:21:35 PM  https://twitter.com/Treballjay11/status/1412897055194763265 Selfishly would have loved to see him come back but he's earned this. Now have a reason to watch the NBA. Good luck, Jason and thanks. Back to Top FearLeon General User Member Since: 3/12/2005 Post Count: 4,126 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 6:30:56 PM  OUVan wrote: https://twitter.com/Treballjay11/status/1412897055194763265 Selfishly would have loved to see him come back but he's earned this. Now have a reason to watch the NBA. Good luck, Jason and thanks. My thoughts exactly. Haven't watched the NBA in years and now have a reason to do so. #BleedGreen #TrentIsGOAT Back to Top ohio9704 General User Member Since: 2/11/2006 Post Count: 1,515 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 6:43:55 PM  Jeff Goodman tweeted his landing spot would be 25-35. If that is the case, gotta go, especially if someone in the 20's really likes you. Last Edited: 7/7/2021 6:47:15 PM by ohio9704 Back to Top Bobcat Love's Sense of Shame General User Member Since: 7/30/2010 Post Count: 3,286 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 7:39:14 PM  ohio9704 wrote: Jeff Goodman tweeted his landing spot would be 25-35. If that is the case, gotta go, especially if someone in the 20's really likes you. The teams in that range are: 25. LAC 26. Denver 27. Brooklyn 28. Philly 29. Phoenix 30. Utah 31. Milwaukee 32. Knicks 33. Orlando 34. New Orleans 35. Oklahoma City From my perspective, you want to avoid Orlando and OKC like the plague. The Knicks were better this year, and have a need at PG, but they're historically a bit of a dumpster fire. Though selfishly that would be the most fun for me as a Knicks fan. Otherwise, there's a lot of talented teams in that range. Back to Top ohio9704 General User Member Since: 2/11/2006 Post Count: 1,515 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/7/2021 8:16:06 PM  Bobcat Love's Sense of Shame wrote: ohio9704 wrote: Jeff Goodman tweeted his landing spot would be 25-35. If that is the case, gotta go, especially if someone in the 20's really likes you. The teams in that range are: 25. LAC 26. Denver 27. Brooklyn 28. Philly 29. Phoenix 30. Utah 31. Milwaukee 32. Knicks 33. Orlando 34. New Orleans 35. Oklahoma City From my perspective, you want to avoid Orlando and OKC like the plague. The Knicks were better this year, and have a need at PG, but they're historically a bit of a dumpster fire. Though selfishly that would be the most fun for me as a Knicks fan. Otherwise, there's a lot of talented teams in that range. Lakers had him in today and they pick at 22. Back to Top JSF General User Member Since: 1/29/2005 Location: Houston, TX Post Count: 6,341 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/8/2021 12:41:24 AM  If the Lakers take him, I'm going to have a coronary. "Loyalty to a hometown or city is fleeting and interchangeable, but college is a stamp of identity."- Kyle Whelliston, One Beautiful Season. My blog about depression and mental illness: https://bit.ly/3buGXH8 Back to Top bobcatsquared General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Post Count: 5,042 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/8/2021 9:51:29 AM  I've rooted against the Lakers for over 40 years. From Wilt to Kareem and Magic to Shaq and Kobe to LeBron. It'll be difficult but I'll try to root for them if that JP's destination. Back to Top IceCat76 General User Member Since: 12/5/2016 Location: Byfield, MA Post Count: 247 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/8/2021 11:13:34 AM  If the consensus is correct for JP he should go in the 40s. At #45 he could go to the Celtics. That would be a good spot. The Celtics typically are patient with their draft picks. Ainge was patient to a fault. They just traded out Kemba Walker and the writers here say they would like to move on from Marcus Smart. That opens the PG spot. Definitely a need for a back up. JP looks good in green. Back to Top 100%Cat General User Member Since: 1/17/2013 Post Count: 2,491 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/8/2021 11:48:13 AM  I will freely admit, I don't watch a ton of NBA hoops, but I have watched a lot of the playoffs this summer. I've been thinking, what's a reasonable comp to what Jason Preston could be at the next level? What about a Cameron Payne type of player? He's coming off the bench for Phoenix, backing up Chris Paul, playing 15-18 minutes/game. He hits the occasional 3 and averages about 8-9ppg and 3-4apg off the bench. Energy and decent production from a 6th/7th man role. I don't personally see that as an unreasonable comp for JP, or a slight against Jason. Any other thoughts? Back to Top cbarber357 General User Member Since: 9/9/2012 Location: Pickerington, OH Post Count: 744 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/8/2021 2:10:24 PM  https://www.si.com/nba/2021/07/08/nba-draft-big-board-top... Sports Illustrated piece from earlier today ranking JP as the 29th best prospect in the draft. Back to Top El Gato Roberto General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Illinois Post Count: 1,070 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/8/2021 2:45:43 PM  cbarber357 wrote: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/07/08/nba-draft-big-board-top... Sports Illustrated piece from earlier today ranking JP as the 29th best prospect in the draft. The idea that he might go in the first round just adds to his amazing story. "The name's Ohio University, but everybody calls me Ohio. Any of you guys call me Ohio U, and I'll kill you." Back to Top Jeff McKinney Moderator Member Since: 11/12/2004 Post Count: 6,047 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/8/2021 11:26:07 PM  This is just awesome. Back to Top LuckySparrow General User Member Since: 10/15/2012 Location: Illinois Post Count: 1,722 Status: Offline     RE: Jason Preston Declares for Draft...    Posted: 7/10/2021 10:19:26 AM  Thinking on it, I'm so glad he's going. It is what's best for him and also best for OHIO. A possible 1st round or early 2nd pick? Yes please. That's a heck of a recruiting pitch. Plus now Boals can light a fire under the team's butt with more of an underdog narrative since we'll get less media accolades now that JP is gone. What a day at the Convo.....Wow! Back to Top Showing Replies:   126 - 150  of 298 Posts Jump to Page:   < Previous    1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12    Next > View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHO'S ONLINE There are 225 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com 222 Guests 3 Registered Users:   GoCats105, Ryan Carey, Mike Coleman There are no other users looking at this page.

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