December 19th, 2013 at 9:51 PM ^
NBADraft.net has him going sixth.
December 19th, 2013 at 9:55 PM ^
December 19th, 2013 at 10:26 PM ^
I figure if he's visiting it's not because of the weather...
December 19th, 2013 at 11:42 PM ^
December 20th, 2013 at 12:11 AM ^
Because he's a surefire top 7 or so pick in this year's draft, maybe top 5. Just about everyone in a position to know has been saying he's almost certainly going pro, for obvious reasons.
If I had to guess why he's visiting: why not? He gets to take a bunch of free trips all across America (he's Australian) and get treated like a goddamn Sultan. I'd do the same thing in his position. Why turn down free fun?
Seriously, don't even get a hint of a hope up here.
December 19th, 2013 at 11:52 PM ^
December 19th, 2013 at 11:59 PM ^
in the interview it seems like he wants to develop himself as a point guard. The way Belien has devloped his last 2. we may have a shot.
December 20th, 2013 at 12:00 AM ^
I realize this is being picky, but please try to provide some more information with a post like this. I'm sure many visitors to the blog know who he is, but for all we know he's a water polo recruit based on your post. Maybe stating his sport, year, and position would be a simple addition to an update like this - especially when there isn't a link provided.
December 20th, 2013 at 1:59 AM ^
December 20th, 2013 at 8:39 AM ^
December 20th, 2013 at 12:57 PM ^
Seinfeld quotes never get old
December 20th, 2013 at 2:30 AM ^
December 20th, 2013 at 2:46 AM ^
The possibility of Exum to Michigan has been exhumed but still remains dead.
December 20th, 2013 at 4:26 AM ^
No chance he goes anywhere but pro in my opinion, but getting him on campus still fills me with a slight hope that we can blow him away enough to sign. Even if it's only for one year.
December 20th, 2013 at 9:44 AM ^
I'm glad we have your opinion instead of the actual words that came out of the kids actual mouth, on camera in an interview. Wooo Epinions!
December 20th, 2013 at 11:55 AM ^
December 20th, 2013 at 12:46 PM ^
Are obviously new here...
December 30th, 2013 at 8:28 PM ^
Lol
You're cute. Grab a juicebox and take a nap.
December 20th, 2013 at 12:36 PM ^
You might not be surprised to know that, as a Sixers fan, I've been following draft prospects closely this year as GM Sam Hinkie executes a full on tank-a-thon.
Here's a quick summary about him (scroll down) from the Liberty Ballers Website
http://www.libertyballers.com/2013/11/20/5125124/liberty-ballers-nba-dr…
For those of you who are unaware, the 2014 draft is shaping up to be the best one in 10-20 years, with some real high-end talent. The fact that Exum is hovering around pick 5 in many 2014 mocks is really (really) impressive given he is a less-known commodity.
With all this in mind, the only thing I can think of is that Exum and family would like one year stateside to develop before potentially going #1 in 2015, either to avoid a Darko-like scenario in 2014 and/or move even higher in a less-stocked 2015 draft.
While I don't think he would be the top recruit ever at UM, he would imo certainly be in Tier 1 (Jabrill Peppers as a comp).
December 20th, 2013 at 12:59 PM ^
just to repair his own mistake in Ben Gordon. Then we went out and signed Joe Smith, who is a bad fit for the team, but likely will make them good enough to keep them out of the lottery this year and ensure the pick has to be dealt. Brilliant!