Outside UK, which other SEC underclassmen are likely to declare?

[point1zerorock]

Portis? The LSU big men? I'm not just realizing this or anything, b LSU would sure have a lot of talent if those guys come back with the incoming class they have.

 

[KA4Prez_rivals78700]

I'll rank them in order of likelihood, IMO...

1. Bobby Portis, Arkansas
2. Jordan Mickey, LSU
3. Damian Jones, Vanderbilt
4. Jarell Martin, LSU
5. Michael Qualls, Arkansas
6. Sindarius Thornwell, South Carolina
7. Devin Robinson, Florida
8. Chris Walker, Florida
9. Danuel House, Texas A&M
10. Michael Frazier, Florida

Don't get me wrong, I don't think anyone lower than 3 should even be thinking about it, but these are who I think are legit NBA prospects.

 

[point1zerorock]

I'm never surprised when kids go before they're ready, but I think you hit the nail on the head. Anyone outside that top 4 would be making a mistake.

 

[KA4Prez_rivals78700]

Originally posted by point1zerorock:
I'm never surprised when kids go before they're ready, but I think you hit the nail on the head. Anyone outside that top 4 would be making a mistake.

Knowing the SEC, at least half of them will make mistakes and leave.

Jabari Brown (Missouri), Johnny O'Bryant (LSU) and Jarnell Stokes (Tennessee), how's that working for you?

 

[point1zerorock]

Are any of these guys projected as lottery picks? I think almost everyone on that list, with the possible exception of Portis, can improve their stock by coming back and playing with a better supporting class around them.

 

[KA4Prez_rivals78700]

Originally posted by point1zerorock:
Are any of these guys projected as lottery picks? I think almost everyone on that list, with the possible exception of Portis, can improve their stock by coming back and playing with a better supporting class around them.

Not really. I've seen Portis anywhere from like 12-20. Mickey, Martin and Jones are all late 1st or lower. UK will probably have 4 guys taken before anyone not named Portis.

All should return, but you have to consider that all are Sophomores. That's generally a magic time when guys declare.