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Post by kghoya on Mar 31, 2012 14:20:55 GMT -5
Jason tweeted today about how he went into the locker room to see that Hollis had already cleared out his stuff. Said he was sad for a second.
That dude is OUTTA here!
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Post by swhoya on Mar 31, 2012 14:29:44 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't know why anyone would begrudge him this. If someone told a wanna be lawyer that he didn't have to do a third year of law school, and could go practice law (even if it weren't a big law firm), a lot of people would take it. How's this any different?
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Post by williambraskyiii on Mar 31, 2012 15:48:43 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't know why anyone would begrudge him this. If someone told a wanna be lawyer that he didn't have to do a third year of law school, and could go practice law (even if it weren't a big law firm), a lot of people would take it. How's this any different? as long as he finishes out the school year and graduates.
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Post by strummer8526 on Mar 31, 2012 17:05:07 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't know why anyone would begrudge him this. If someone told a wanna be lawyer that he didn't have to do a third year of law school, and could go practice law (even if it weren't a big law firm), a lot of people would take it. How's this any different? Is the law student going for free, and would the third year give him the opportunity to get more exposure and land himself in a better position later? I still wouldn't begrudge him it. As long as he gets his degree, then good for him. But I might question whether it's a wise strategic decision.
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Post by CTHoya08 on Mar 31, 2012 17:05:54 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't know why anyone would begrudge him this. If someone told a wanna be lawyer that he didn't have to do a third year of law school, and could go practice law (even if it weren't a big law firm), a lot of people would take it. How's this any different? I don't know, 3L year was a lot more fun than working is . . .
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Post by seaweed on Mar 31, 2012 18:29:15 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't know why anyone would begrudge him this. If someone told a wanna be lawyer that he didn't have to do a third year of law school, and could go practice law (even if it weren't a big law firm), a lot of people would take it. How's this any different? I don't know, 3L year was a lot more fun than working is . . . You don't work at the Garden with Kobe, Lebron or Roy Hibbert.
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Post by CTHoya08 on Mar 31, 2012 19:42:24 GMT -5
I don't know, 3L year was a lot more fun than working is . . . You don't work at the Garden with Kobe, Lebron or Roy Hibbert. Can't argue with that.
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Post by lichoya68 on Mar 31, 2012 21:17:52 GMT -5
thinks he shoulda stayed for team and for his game to get even better. could see if a first round or lottery pick but his decision and wish him well GO HOLLIS thanks for the three years you gave as a loyal hoya best of luck and hope you do get drafted.
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Post by KirbyKeger on Apr 1, 2012 1:46:23 GMT -5
I guess I get a tad bothered by the fact that it feels like he was absolutely dying to get out of here (all signs point to this being the case). When you're a borderline draftee and you still have a year left of eligibility, you usually use that year unless you absolutely can't stand another year at your school. So many of us love the Hilltop, and its too bad that this may not be the case for Hollis (emphasis on the may, not saying I know for sure he doesn't like it). Nonetheless, best of luck to him in his future endeavors. Its too bad we couldn't make a run during his career here. Also too bad we won't get the chance to do so with him next season. It seems he's following his heart, and you can't fault someone for that.
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Post by cosmopolitanhoya on Apr 1, 2012 2:46:28 GMT -5
I guess I get a tad bothered by the fact that it feels like he was absolutely dying to get out of here (all signs point to this being the case). When you're a borderline draftee and you still have a year left of eligibility, you usually use that year unless you absolutely can't stand another year at your school. So many of us love the Hilltop, and its too bad that this may not be the case for Hollis (emphasis on the may, not saying I know for sure he doesn't like it). Nonetheless, best of luck to him in his future endeavors. Its too bad we couldn't make a run during his career here. Also too bad we won't get the chance to do so with him next season. It seems he's following his heart, and you can't fault someone for that. People approach to their goals differently - you don't know what is going through his head. A lot of you seem to forget that Hollis can finally begin getting paid through basketball. Don't know whether Hollis is coming from a rich family or not, but maybe he wants to go out there and buy his mom a nice house as soon as possible. Let him pursue his dream; we should all be cheering for him.
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Post by skyhoya on Apr 1, 2012 7:47:33 GMT -5
Hollis's mom says he is a two guard. His ad visors tell him that he is ready. His ad visors have talked to a lot of NBA people. Perhaps it is his time to play for the money.
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Post by SSHoya on Apr 1, 2012 8:12:26 GMT -5
Jon Scheyer was not drafted in 2010, and now makes over $200k per year. Even if Hollis is not drafted and plays overseas, there can be good $$ to make. How many of us can say that we were making six figures a couple of years out of college??? Why does anyone have a problem with this?
From wikipedia:
In June 2011, Scheyer signed a two-year contract worth a reported $450,000 with Euroleague contender Maccabi Tel Aviv, the European league's 2011 runner-up and five-time champion.[134][135][136][137] Maccabi Tel Aviv was 26–1 in 2010–11, and includes NBA guard Jordan Farmar and former American college players Richard Hendrix (Alabama), Shawn James (Duquesne), and David Blu (University of Southern California).[138][139] He began playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv when its season started on October 1, 2011.[140]
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Post by lichoya68 on Apr 1, 2012 8:33:53 GMT -5
imo just good luck to him he will always be a hoya hope they honor him at the SOLD out bball banquet april 19 FILL LEAVEY FOR A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS and coaches too
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Post by SFHoya99 on Apr 1, 2012 10:06:19 GMT -5
Jon Scheyer was not drafted in 2010, and now makes over $200k per year. Even if Hollis is not drafted and plays overseas, there can be good $$ to make. How many of us can say that we were making six figures a couple of years out of college??? Why does anyone have a problem with this? From wikipedia: In June 2011, Scheyer signed a two-year contract worth a reported $450,000 with Euroleague contender Maccabi Tel Aviv, the European league's 2011 runner-up and five-time champion.[134][135][136][137] Maccabi Tel Aviv was 26–1 in 2010–11, and includes NBA guard Jordan Farmar and former American college players Richard Hendrix (Alabama), Shawn James (Duquesne), and David Blu (University of Southern California).[138][139] He began playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv when its season started on October 1, 2011.[140] I don't know if anyone has a problem with this at all. That doesn't change that there's a good argument to be made that staying a year increases his chances at the NBA, which is probably a preferred career path. Why do people keep arguing against other arguments? I've seen little or no commentary here that playing in Europe is stupid or that he's letting down the school, but lots of counter arguments. Perhaps those of us who think staying is a better career move are simply more optimistic that with a normal amount of improvement, Hollis can make a very strong case for the NBA. I think he's close but am worried he gets lost in a numbers shuffle.
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Post by EasyEd on Apr 1, 2012 10:35:46 GMT -5
Having graduated and still having another year of eligibility left, maybe Hollis will use his other year at another university. Maybe NC or KY.
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Post by hoyazeke on Apr 1, 2012 10:54:19 GMT -5
Hollis has or is going to sign with an agent. Have any of you guys that think Hollis isnt going to make an NBA squad looked at the recent mock drafts. Some of the comparables that are listed as late first to early second I believe Hollis will pass in the pre draft workouts. RHummel, WBarton, RWilliams, KEnglish, KJoseph, WBuford, DMiller, JJenkins, DLamb, JTaylor are all players that I believe Hollis compares with at the 2/3 positions. All are picked above Hollis in various mock drafts. I believe that when draft time approches Hollis will be closer to 1st round than he will be to undrafted..............
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Post by kchoya on Apr 1, 2012 11:01:36 GMT -5
Having graduated and still having another year of eligibility left, maybe Hollis will use his other year at another university. Maybe NC or KY. If he wants to go to grad school and if he wants to enroll in a degree program not offered at GU.
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Post by RDF on Apr 1, 2012 11:34:33 GMT -5
Hollis is done with CBB. Minute he entered Draft again--he gave up his remaining year of eligibility.
As much as I'd have liked to see him stay with next year's team-if he didn't want to be at Georgetown, best he leaves. Last thing you need is a guy who really doesn't want to stay in school (for whatever his reasons are). He was almost out the door last year after his performance at the workout in NJ and now he can focus on things that will prepare him for NBA. He will have his degree, he came into Georgetown early--and in hindsight-might as well have used him when he joined team--since the last year never happened--but had a nice career and helped team that few expected big things--get a #3 seed and first NCAA win since '08. Leaves with his "class"--since he technically came in mid year with Greg/Jason/Henry and expect him to surprise a lot of people again with his athleticism as he did last Spring.
I'd even go as far to say if he and Henry got drafted-it would help Georgetown more then Hollis staying his SR year. So I'm pulling for the both of them to work hard and get picked.
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Post by SirSaxa on Apr 1, 2012 11:58:37 GMT -5
I'd even go as far to say if he and Henry got drafted-it would help Georgetown more then Hollis staying his SR year. So I'm pulling for the both of them to work hard and get picked. [/quote] [/size] Good point. Agree 100%
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Post by professorhoya on Apr 1, 2012 13:48:11 GMT -5
I don't understand the mentality of some to disparage the people who leave the program for the NBA or pro basketball.
I've seen people say this about Summers, Monroe, Wright, Freeman, Hollis.
Things like, "Good riddance to Monroe, he doesn't want to be here" "Monroe needs to stay one more year. He will improve alot and improve his draft position" "Who needs McDonalds all americans when you can find diamonds in the rough like Benimon" "Hollis is making a huge mistake. If he stays one more year he will improve alot. He wants to get right out of here"
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