Jeff Goodman: Burke Gone
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketba…
Commence misery.
Update: His Dad says he hasn't declared:
Trey Burke has not declared for the NBA draft. He is still enrolled at the University of Michigan.
But all that means is he hasn't declared yet. Slight hope, but still, misery.
...It was fun while it lasted.
I'm sure this article was just posted so that his site would get some views.
Anyone notice the idiot thinks Akunne is going to step in and be our starting point guard? He may be right about burke but he doesn't know michigan nor basketball.
Hmm this thread is gonna be fun.
Fuck.
I hear Tate is gonna try the CFL, inside family info, good luck Tate, all you have to study now is the playbook.
As far as Trey possibly going pro, I think it would be a major mistake and he would benefit by staying one more year and building his stock and body and becoming a higher draft pick which would force any team drafting him to be more invested than not.
Stay in school Trey, don't be hasty.
Why shouldn't we trust what some guy on his blog says, when he doesn't name his sources?
In same story-
"The Wolverines, according to a source, are also bringing in under-the-radar point guard Spike Albrecht for a visit Thursday."
FUCK: I just SHAT myself at work. I know I'm supposed to be happy for the kid, but I am pissed. Good luck Bruke.
Per Goodman: 'The Wolverines would have been a Final Four contender next season with Burke back and a highly regarded freshman class coming to Ann Arbor.'
lolwut?
As in... no other team, let alone 67 other teams, have at least one good player coming back and a highly touted freshmen class? There was also the matter of the exodus of three other players leaving the program..
John Goodman
And changed his name from John to Jeff?
but has the foregone conclusion that he is gone in the article's body... so who the fuck knows what's going on?
While I think this is yet another premature departure by a Wolverine, what do I know? I hope Burke rocks the NBA if he does leave, but I have my doubts.
Question, and do not mean to over-stir the pot, but is there something that Bielein is doing that is driving our better players away???
"Question, and do not mean to over-stir the pot, but is there something that Bielein is doing that is driving our better players away???
Inability to pay them millions of dollars would be my guess.
I think Coach B has got everything under control...don't worry. You don't hear fans of power programs asking these kinds of questions. Attrition happens at a high rate at the top. Michigan fans just aren't used to it yet.
MOTHER FUCKER
Maybe Burke will quickly discover the error of his ways and withdraw before the April 10th withdrawal date!
AA.com quote is meaningless. Saying he hasn't declared doesn't mean he won't be in a few days.
I hope Trey has a great career and is an all star, thanks for the great season!
One step forward and two steps back. Why isn't the basketball team allowed to keep its head above water? Football and hockey have been doing it for decades.
Good luck to Trey, but man, I wish he'd come back for another year. Never saw him as a one-and-done. I think he can use that extra year as much as the team can.
can we stop these BS posts. He hasn't even gotten his evaluation back yet so ignor it all until you hear the words out of the horses mouth. Lots of people are getting a lot of page hits despite not hearing one thing from the man who will ultimately make the decision.
not a BS report. goodman knows hist stuff.
nothing about the report. Unless Goodman talked to Trey and Trey told him he was gone it's pure speculation. Since Trey's own father doesn't know about it I would say it is a BS report, but that doesn't mean it can't/won't become reality. The thing I was trying to emphasize is that until Trey talks these post are nothing but hunches, guesses, and maybes.
Trey has until late April to make his decision and I don't know how the advisory board could actually let him know approximately where he'll be picked until they know exactly who is coming out. Whatever his decision I wish him nothing but the best. If he goes I just hope he doesn't get drafted in the second round and then sent down. It would be hard to give up a U of M education to make D league pay.
Again, Burkes father has said that Trey has not declared yet so why the hoopla
"according to sources, is expected"
We have no credible sources and they EXPECT him to leave as opposed to they KNOW he is going to leave. I see nothing definitive about this article.
Seems like a good way to get some page views
Not drafted and playing in Spain. Great choice. Good luck and enjoy the life on the bus.
Classy
You can't go! All the plants are going to die!
This guy is just trying to be the first to break the news. If he is wrong he can blame his unnamed sources, and if he is right he is all knowing. It's basic internet reporting.
Huge mistake.
Saw this one coming a mile away. Add him to the list of great Wolverines making a horrible mistake of going pro too early.
If he does indeed go (I'm holding out hope), you have to wonder where he's getting his encouragement to declare. Basically every NBA Insider/ scout/ ESPN guy I've heard has said he should stay. I don't get it?
I blame Beilein, how can you continuously allow your top players to leave after 1 or 2 seasons? Burke will be a 2nd round pick, just like the rest of them. I just don't understand how he can allow this to happen. Well, time to watch our incredibily talented basketball team next year underachieve with no PG.
What is he supposed to do to stop him, lock him in the dungeon?
Possibly give his guys some good advice? UNC's players didn't go through an advisery commitee. They talked to their coach. Roy knew that they were lotto picks and should go. I just find it incredibly frustrating that these kids are leaving to the NBA before they are ready. It is their decision, yes. A lot of talented freshman returned for their sophomore seasons last season and improved their draft stock.
And a lot of them stayed to avoid the NBA lockout.
When all I said was the truth. lol, I wish Burke the best...but some of this blame should be on Beilein. No doubt about it.
I fail to see the logic behind this post. Can you please explain your reasoning to me?