Darius Morris on Big Ten Pulse: "We're all coming back."
For all the rumor mongerers about Darius leaning towards going the nba:
http://www.bigtennetwork.com/generic/programming/the-pulse
They don't ask him about the NBA, they only ask him about how exciting it is to have such a young team playing well, and Darius says that everyone will be back.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:14 AM ^
But, but....random internet site vaguely said he was leaving....Were they misinformed??? Man, total mind-blow...
Good to hear from the horse's mouth. This team has a lot of potential, what with no seniors and about a zillion freshman. Can't wait to see what they can do if they stay and grow for next year and beyond.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:17 AM ^
...Don't you mean... The butterfly's mouth...?
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:18 AM ^
You would not believe some of the creepy stuff you get when you google image search "butterfly's mouth"
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:35 AM ^
Can we please change it from butterfly to Monarch (ala Venture Bros). It keeps to the BTN's stupid title of butterfly, but gives him a more regal/elegant nickname. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em?
The Monarch, I can see the resemeblance, can't you?
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February 22nd, 2011 at 12:15 PM ^
Look at how that Block M on the ball is perfectly exposed in the middle of rotation, don't know why that caught my eye but, it looks sweet. I'll neg myself for my pointless comment.
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:45 PM ^
The really annoying thing is that Doyle originally had a pretty cool Super Mario analogy for Morris, then ditched it for some reason in favor of "the Butterfly."
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:15 AM ^
Why would I believe a the man himself, when I have mindless internet speculation? That would be just ridiculous.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:17 AM ^
darius doesn't spend nearly enough time on the message boards. everyone else knows he's leaning towards going pro, why doesn't he?
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:16 AM ^
There are very few things that make me lose faith in humanity more than when a large group decides to take a single sentence someone wrote on a website, believe it, expand upon it, and panic about it.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:20 AM ^
For me it's vuvuzelas.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:22 AM ^
Good point. 1a and 1b.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:15 AM ^
grenade whistle!
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:20 AM ^
But it's the internet. It has to be true....
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:21 AM ^
Sigh, could any nickname in history be worse?
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:28 AM ^
'Registered Sex Offender'
That nickname is pretty bad
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:27 PM ^
Lester "the Molester" Connor, former NBA player.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/connele01.html
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:27 AM ^
when morris posts this under a username handle
if it's not on the internet, it's not true
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:34 AM ^
...pictures. Or it didn't happen.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:15 AM ^
plus.....
...the simpson did it.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:29 AM ^
for all the people from that other thread to come over and be all "I didn't really buy that" etc...
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:41 AM ^
I'm happy he cleared it up for us that everyone will be back. I had heard that McLimans and Christian were leaning towards entering the draft...
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:53 AM ^
I have to believe the benefits of staying are going to outweigh the benefits of leaving early. What are the %ages of second round draft picks making it onto an NBA team? Lots of potential for washing out. If Morris can develope his jumper he is going to move from a borderline/NBDL player to a lottery pick. I have to believe that long-term that makes more financial sense.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:29 AM ^
Totally agree. If Darius's staying a year helps him develop:
- His handle
- His left
- His 15-20 foot jumper
- His post game
- 15-20 lbs
He will be a lottery pick. He's never going to be Chris Paul or Tony Parker, but he could be more in the mold of Deron Williams or even a better passing/worse slashing version of Derrick Rose.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:49 AM ^
Derrick Rose is your 1st half MVP
I love Morris's game, but let's let Fred Jackson be Fred Jackson
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:15 PM ^
No, Freddy J would be: "Darius Morris is like a combination of Steve Nash, Pete Maravich, and Derrick Rose, except he sees passing angles those guys don't see and he's also better at getting to the rim."
I'm just saying that Darius will never be the jitterbug type of PG, but he could, with some creatine shakes, develop into more of a mauler like Deron Williams and his ilk.
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:46 AM ^
Thats a terrible comparison. Morris just doesn't have the athleticism or the explosion. Morris struggles to dunk without a good running start. Both the PGs you mentioned play above the rim and have blinding speed with the ball. I won't even get into his shot. Morris could be a nice back up if he works enough on his shot.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:39 AM ^
Agree with all the points on him staying.
I just dont get why you leave early (ala Donovan Warren) after some scout tells you your 2nd round material....newsflash they tell that to 50 kids and there is a finite number of teams that can draft you in that 2nd round.
Stay in school, your a big man on campus enjoy it, then make that jump to your payday.
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 PM ^
Well he said that they are all coming back sort of in passing as if to just say that the team is young. While I don't think he's going to the NBA for many reasons, I also don't think this video really has any insight as to whether he wants to go or to stay(or will go or stay for that matter)
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:14 PM ^
great to hear...his shot is not close to developed enough for the NBA, but if he can get that down, we'll be talking possible big ten player of the year next season
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:43 PM ^
For all of these players there is something on the table as a major reason to stay: the opportunity to win.
As I said in an earlier thread - 8 of the 12 (next season) teams in the Big Ten should be losing their leading scorers to graduation or (tOSU) the draft. A few also lose their #2.
The teams not losing (as of right now) thier top scorer are Indiana (loses their #8 only and brings in a 5 star recruit), Iowa (loses only their #5), Northwestern (loses their #2) and UM.
Outside of Indiana and their 5 star, the other teams with potentially difference-making recruiting classes are MSU, tOSU, and Illinois.
That should mean that for next season the Big Ten race looks to be between tOSU, MSU, UM, Illinois, and potnetially Indiana.
20+ wins should be a given, with 22-25 certainly within reach and a tourney seed an expectation.
Orrrr......fringe 2nd round pick and Europe or D-League a real possibility?
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:50 PM ^
The Big Ten could be wide open next year. OSU, MSU and Illinois all lose major contributors. Their frosh may step in and fill the gaps, but that's far from assured. I think we will see IU make a big leap. Purdue, with Hummel, may still be in the mix. If we can shore up the 4 spot and find a second ballhandler (Burke?), we could be a load.
February 22nd, 2011 at 4:21 PM ^
For a fleeting moment I was very worried that Novak was opting out of his senior year to take an early shot at his MBA.
February 22nd, 2011 at 7:22 PM ^
Interwebs explode with rumor. The next day, player in question goes on BTN to quash rumors and generate more fluffy good press for the team. I like this media savvy we're seeing from the AD these days.
February 23rd, 2011 at 8:33 AM ^
It would be nice to get some seperation with the 6 frosh currently on the roster. With everyone back maybe Belien can RS Colton and possibly Horford, although I do think Horford is going to be to valuable to RS next season.