Kyle Washington Visiting Starting Today

[TheSultan]

As a side note, I also think Luke plays in the NBA someday.

For Luke to make the NBA, he is going to have to develop his offensive game much further, or he is going to have to become a lot stronger. The best hope for him would be for him to become a mini-Kaminsky who can stretch the floor a bit with his shooting. I watch a lot of NBA, and there is absolutely no place for a guy with his game as it stands right now.

[TheSultan]

To add on what you heard, I was also told this week that both kids seem really mature, and are really getting after it in workouts.

Notice how we don't seem to have to worry about the phrase "NCAA Clearinghouse" either? Think about it...these guys are already on campus just a week or so after finishing up classes. They must have qualified pretty darn early.

[WindyCityGoldenEagle]

For Luke to make the NBA, he is going to have to develop his offensive game much further, or he is going to have to become a lot stronger. The best hope for him would be for him to become a mini-Kaminsky who can stretch the floor a bit with his shooting. I watch a lot of NBA, and there is absolutely no place for a guy with his game as it stands right now.

Admittedly I used to watch a lot more NBA than I do now, but do realize the game is evolving tremendously. However, there is still a place for a 6'11 5 man who can defend and rebound - I think Luke's best path to the NBA is improving in both of these aspects which I think he will in time. Getting stronger will only help this.

[KMWTRUCKS]

I went to a NBA roster depth chart and there are 85 centers listed. Take a look at the list and then tell me if you think Luke with 2 more years and 20 more lbs would be not be able to crack that list. Does he project as a starter NO, but with most teams carry 3 centers I think he would make it.

http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/depth-charts/nba.aspx

[MKE_GoldenEagleFan]

The only projecting i did was say that Sacar and Traci are going to be better then all but maybe 50 fr, and that Luke will be a NBA player. 2nd and 3rd string centers in the NBA are not better players then what Luke will be in 2 more years if he stays healthy. And Henry will be a lottery, which most people are projecting. Why you mention the frontcourt of Luke Heldt and Washington When I said right from the beginning that IF Henry and Luke stay for there Soph and Sr year. I also know how hard it is to win 4 games in the NCAA in a row, that is why I said final 4 caliber team, I did not say they would make the final 4. Big difference.

I think those items you list there alone are big ifs... I look at the final four teams from the last few years and I guess I just don't see us as the same caliber next year, even with Henry staying. We have heard many times that freshman look really good, let's see it on the court before I start projecting them to be top 50 type guys or guys that will be solid contributors to a final 4 caliber team.

[MUMac]

For Luke to make the NBA, he is going to have to develop his offensive game much further, or he is going to have to become a lot stronger. The best hope for him would be for him to become a mini-Kaminsky who can stretch the floor a bit with his shooting. I watch a lot of NBA, and there is absolutely no place for a guy with his game as it stands right now.

I agree with you, but wonder how much of it was the shoulder issues he had last year? Unfortunately, it will be difficult for him to get stronger this offseason. It will be interesting to watch his development and progress.

[MUMac]

Notice how we don't seem to have to worry about the phrase "NCAA Clearinghouse" either? Think about it...these guys are already on campus just a week or so after finishing up classes. They must have qualified pretty darn early.

You do not get through the Clearinghouse until the transcripts are provided to the NCAA. For most, it is a pretty quick process once that everything is in place. Those that retook classes, transferred, attended prep schools or the NCAA had other concerns, are the ones that get reviewed in more detail. Along with those that are borderline in the approval.

[TheSultan]

I went to a NBA roster depth chart and there are 85 centers listed. Take a look at the list and then tell me if you think Luke with 2 more years and 20 more lbs would be not be able to crack that list. Does he project as a starter NO, but with most teams carry 3 centers I think he would make it.

http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/depth-charts/nba.aspx

When I look at that list, I see hope for him as a Mason Plumlee type player. But as I said, he will have to develop his game, and get stronger to get there.

[TheSultan]

You do not get through the Clearinghouse until the transcripts are provided to the NCAA. For most, it is a pretty quick process once that everything is in place. Those that retook classes, transferred, attended prep schools or the NCAA had other concerns, are the ones that get reviewed in more detail. Along with those that are borderline in the approval.

But don't you have to get through the Clearinghouse to be on scholarship even for the summer?

[Gato78]

Not in the case of Lazar Hayward. If I recall correctly, his dad paid for the summer session while the NCAA was checking his eligibility.