James Palmer Jr.....

[ru4nu2win_rivals]

Who replaces him when he decides to leave for NBA?

 

[Harry Caray]

I'll be surprised if Copeland returns either. He'll be 23 years old and have his college degree, he'd be wise to go overseas and make money playing while he's still young.

 

[frankluv]

He needs to stay unless he has his heart set on playing in Europe.

 

[SoFL Husker]

I don't see a lot of Husker on this team that can create their own shot and bury it in the NBA. Or become a deadly 3pt shooter. A few can certainly defend there. I hope everyone returns and continues to develop.

 

[ru4nu2win_rivals]

Palmer projected 2nd rounder.

 

[Husker88]

Regardless of whether he leaves, we need an influx of talent.

We could be in the catbird's seat with all the FBI investigations going on. I certainly hope we aren't paying anybody to play. IF so, that would be more ludicrous than wanking before entry to a strip club.

 

[HuskAir]

Palmer needs to cut down on turnovers and Copeland needs to play better D before going pro. That’s just me talking out of my ***, because I’m greedy and want them to stay.

To answer the original question, there is not a player on the bench to replace JPJ.

 

[chicolby]

Some guys stick around for a senior season - see Marcus Foster at Creighton. But I agree most leave. Let’s see how things shake out. I hold out hope those guys return but if not, the offense will feature Isiah Roby, which isn’t all bad.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch_rivals294365]

Heck Khyri Thomas is being projected as a 1st rounder. I know he plays legit D, but I guess I don’t know how he could be rated that much higher than JPJ?

 

[Zpollard12]

Heck Khyri Thomas is being projected as a 1st rounder. I know he plays legit D, but I guess I don’t know how he could be rated that much higher than JPJ?

Because he plays better offense also..this is a joke right?

 

[newAD]

Because he plays better offense also..this is a joke right?

I don’t know if he plays better on the offensive end, but, I don’t think CU needs him to as badly as Nebraska needs JPJ to on the offensive end. KT is scoring 15 a game, but I think he certainly could score more if needed. I certainly see why KT is a potential 1st rounder.

 

[newAD]

I don't see a lot of Husker on this team that can create their own shot and bury it in the NBA. Or become a deadly 3pt shooter. A few can certainly defend there. I hope everyone returns and continues to develop.

I wouldn’t hold your breath.

 

[jlb321_rivals110621]

One of the most exciting events in all of sports is the NCAA tourney - it is very hard to recruit if you can’t sell NCAA tourney appearances

If I am a high level recruit I’m not going anywhere I don’t have a reasonable chance to play in the NCAA tourney almost every year.

 

[kaz36_rivals189319]

One thing that NU may have going for them is the fact that JPJ promised his mom that he would get his degree. I don't know where he stands as far as his progress towards his degree.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch_rivals294365]

Because he plays better offense also..this is a joke right?

Really outstanding post! Thanks for your input.

 

[JohnRossEwing]

Because he plays better offense also..this is a joke right?

Hmmm, that is a tough one.

 

[cubsker_rivals142943]

kyhri can guard nba 2s and maybe 3s. is palmer going to be able to score in the nba?

 

[dinglefritz]

One thing that NU may have going for them is the fact that JPJ promised his mom that he would get his degree. I don't know where he stands as far as his progress towards his degree.

Somebody who projects as a 2nd rounder would be very wise to finish his degree first. The odds are very high that a 2nd round draft pick will be depending on his non-basketball skills to put food on the table shortly after leaving school.