Per Rothstein. Wonder why he isn't at least testing the waters like every one of our players do.
Bacot returning to UNC
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UNC should follow the players first model.
But Brooks and Toppin are testing the waters.
I thought we were told that every team players always leave it’s not just our team! 
Well only happens to our NBA farm team!
Well only happens to our NBA farm team!Because he has people that probably give him sound advice instead of being pushed out
Yeah well, wait until draft night.
That’s what we get for mocking Davis. We really need to learn to shut up.
I don’t pay attention to this stuff really, but I saw someone mention not long ago he and Oscar were both solidly second round. Makes sense for both to return.
Regarding the testing waters deal, I don’t really like the way the process has played out here either, but I also don’t think it makes a bit of difference. All our guys are gonna say they are testing waters, our staff knows who’s coming back or not with very few exceptions. That info is passed along to recruits and transfers behind the scenes I’m sure.
I agree it still is silly that they all will do this, but it’s a “branding” or perception thing at this point I guess. Miss the old days when it was cut and dry.
Regarding the testing waters deal, I don’t really like the way the process has played out here either, but I also don’t think it makes a bit of difference. All our guys are gonna say they are testing waters, our staff knows who’s coming back or not with very few exceptions. That info is passed along to recruits and transfers behind the scenes I’m sure.
I agree it still is silly that they all will do this, but it’s a “branding” or perception thing at this point I guess. Miss the old days when it was cut and dry.
Must be nice having good players wanting to come back.
After seeing the coaches who have been making a habit of bending Cal over, I don't mock any other coach.
Other programs do not operate the way ours does
He’s second round just like Oscar. And Oscar is likely to be back as well.
We have no room to mock anyone right now especially with our last couple of years.
I thought someone posted a week or so back that Bacot was going to try and transfer to UK ?
I have my reservations like I did with everyone putting UCLA #1 after last years tournament. Do I think they will be a Top 15-20 team yes….but without Manek and also without getting better defensively they have a ceiling.
That’s was the insider, @Rupp'sRunt
Why would he leave a team that just made the FF to come to a place that couldn’t defrock a peacock?
Oh stop it. He tested the waters last year and your only allowed to once. He knows flat out he isn't a NBA player pretty much like Oscar is in the eyes of NBA execs.
Borzello mentioning Bacot as being part of the preseason NPOY discussion should get Oscar's attention.
You’re actually allowed to twice.
Because he's playing in an actual college basketball program and not a one and done circus -slash- wanna be NBA farm team. It's the culture that was built here. Players 1st. Come play a year here, then leave even if you're not ready. So in turn, most of the recruits don't give a **** about the program.
Because the floor of the championship game gave way in the final minute, rolling his already injured ankle. He's in a walking boot.
Changed in 2016 I believe. NCAA allows you twice. So theoretically you can go three times. Because your third would be after your senior year when you’re not coming back anyway.
Everybody tests the waters y'all!!! You'd be dumb not to!!!!!
I believe technically it's twice, but the 2nd time is it.
So if he "tested the waters" this year again, he wouldn't be eligible to declare next year when he does it for real.
At least that's how I remembered it, could be wrong though.
EDIT: Apparently I may be incorrect based on some other posts.
So the best big man throughout the NCAA Tournament is coming back despite absolute domination in the semis and finals but you get guys here bouncing who A) Never even played B) Didn't even start C) Projected to go second round or undrafted.
This isn't even unique because over the years, UNC, Kansas, and Duke have all managed to keep guys multiple years where as if they came here, they'd be gone.
This isn't even unique because over the years, UNC, Kansas, and Duke have all managed to keep guys multiple years where as if they came here, they'd be gone.
Very interesting that Bacot came in as a strong potential for one and done, but ends up staying 4 years. That's the Carolina way, where 5 stars go to be undrafted.
Because ALL of these 2nd round kids KNOW what the NBA thinks about their games. This BS that Cal spews about ALL of our kids SHOULD "Get feedback" is nothing but propaganda. EVERY player with NBA potential has heard from scouts and they KNOW what they need to work on for the next level.