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Big Lou
Jul 7, 2021 10:40:14 GMT -5
Post by wsuraider09 on Jul 7, 2021 10:40:14 GMT -5
All of this!
We probably won't hear from Love today. You're seeing big name guys withdraw from the draft because they are possible mid to late round selections and feel like they have a higher NBA ceiling if they return to their school for another season of work. A player like Love, who, let's face it, isn't going to get drafted, has nothing to risk by leaving his name in the draft. When the draft concludes, and he's not selected, he's free to return to WSU for his additional year; at least that's what I understand the rules to be.
The question will remain, is Loudon more likely to achieve a higher professional ceiling by playing another year at WSU, or by playing ball overseas somewhere. There's a ton of wrenches with Covid and it's potential for another winter flare-up, leagues pausing or shutting down, etc.
As far as when we hear...I don't know what the requirements are, but I assume that, if we hear nothing today, then he makes a decision once he officially goes undrafted.
I'd love to see him back, and with the NIL stuff coming in now, it seems that would give us more chance to retain him, but who really knows.
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Big Lou
Jul 7, 2021 11:05:54 GMT -5
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Post by Big D on Jul 7, 2021 11:05:54 GMT -5
He's registered for the NBA draft, he attended the NBA Columbine so if he goes undrafted he's eligible to return to University. I think he would probably return rather than go oversees now with endorsements being a thing and covid also being another thing. NBA Draft is July 29th. He did not attend the NBA combine. He attended the Tampa pro combine for guys looking to play in the developmental league or in Europe.
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Big Lou
Jul 7, 2021 11:14:05 GMT -5
Post by freewind on Jul 7, 2021 11:14:05 GMT -5
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Big Lou
Jul 7, 2021 11:17:02 GMT -5
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Post by Big D on Jul 7, 2021 11:17:02 GMT -5
He has until today to decide to return.
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Big Lou
Jul 7, 2021 11:31:57 GMT -5
Post by wsuraider09 on Jul 7, 2021 11:31:57 GMT -5
So because he didn't compete in the officially sanctioned NBA Draft Combine, he has to fully withdraw his name from the NBA draft to return to school, and doesn't get to use the "I didn't get drafted" card.
So at least we know today.
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Big Lou
Jul 7, 2021 17:29:42 GMT -5
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Post by nomeara on Jul 7, 2021 17:29:42 GMT -5
Crickets from the Raiders social media
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Post by wsuraider09 on Jul 8, 2021 7:38:23 GMT -5
I assume it's worth nothing, but his personal Twitter still says Raider Roundball senior.
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Big Lou
Jul 8, 2021 8:18:18 GMT -5
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Post by wsuraider12 on Jul 8, 2021 8:18:18 GMT -5
Love is on the 21-22 roster on the WSU website. That seems promising.
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Big Lou
Jul 8, 2021 11:18:53 GMT -5
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Post by Raider3G on Jul 8, 2021 11:18:53 GMT -5
Love is on the 21-22 roster on the WSU website. That seems promising. Is that a new thing or has he stayed on it? If he stays, hopefully he gets a good NIL deal locally.
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Big Lou
Jul 8, 2021 11:22:21 GMT -5
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Post by Big D on Jul 8, 2021 11:22:21 GMT -5
Love has been listed on the roster for weeks. That doesn’t mean anything.
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Big Lou
Jul 8, 2021 12:37:29 GMT -5
Post by raiderwarrior on Jul 8, 2021 12:37:29 GMT -5
I think he is back folks....he changed his Instagram pic to him in a raider uniform while posting a pic of banners that alluded to 2022 getting another one....cryptic post for sure...but i believe this is something folks!
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Big Lou
Jul 8, 2021 13:10:34 GMT -5
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Post by Dr J on Jul 8, 2021 13:10:34 GMT -5
I look forward to his return and hope the coach gives more time at power forward to improve outside shot and drive to basket.
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Big Lou
Jul 8, 2021 14:04:46 GMT -5
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Post by kingnebwsu on Jul 8, 2021 14:04:46 GMT -5
I think he is back folks....he changed his Instagram pic to him in a raider uniform while posting a pic of banners that alluded to 2022 getting another one....cryptic post for sure...but i believe this is something folks! I'm a generation older than the college kids so I'm pretty out of touch but my understanding is that this is HUGE! I really feel like he is coming back. I'm sad that it didn't work out for him but selfishly I am thrilled of getting him back for one more shot. Not confirmed but I really think Loudon is coming back. Wow!
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Big Lou
Jul 8, 2021 16:42:56 GMT -5
Post by ohiopirate on Jul 8, 2021 16:42:56 GMT -5
I think he is back folks....he changed his Instagram pic to him in a raider uniform while posting a pic of banners that alluded to 2022 getting another one....cryptic post for sure...but i believe this is something folks! Not seeing what you're seeing on his IG. So it's not there or he deleted it. He has a pic on his IG story of the new banner for 2021 regular season champions but no commentary about anything for 2022.
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Big Lou
Jul 9, 2021 15:14:13 GMT -5
Post by raiderwarrior on Jul 9, 2021 15:14:13 GMT -5
Still listed on Raider Roster...so that tells us something as well right? I'm just going to ping him on Instagram and ask folks...stay tuned. Not sure why he or the team cannot say either way....why still create confusion?
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