Will you stay or will you go?
Here's what I think will happen. That's right, what I think. Not what I want
to happen. What I want is obviously for all four of our
underclassment that are potential NBA draftees to return. That's
wishful thinking. Here we go:
Raymond Felton: 99% gone. Raymond's got nothing left to
prove at the college level. He won the Cousy award and led his
team to the national championship. He was the savior talked about
even back to his junior year in high school. The expectations
were unbelievably unrealistic, and yet he met, nay, exceeded them.
Raymond always planned to leave after his sophomore year, but we got one more out of him. And what a year it was. Word is, he'll announce Tuesday.
Rashad McCants: 90% gone. HeelsBlog believes Rashad would
be back for a fourth year if not for his mother's health. He
wants the best care for her, and NBA money will help that out a
lot. Rashad just thrust his name into the national spotlight by
way of a national championship, and his stock is high. Besides,
what has he got to come back to? More of the same scrutiny by the
local (and now national) media? Do you really think he wants more
of the same? Poor kid has been analyzed by every wannabe
psychologist with a press pass, just because he's quiet.
Rashanda, his sister, is the X-factor. Will he want to stick
around and be the big brother on campus while sis begins her career for
Sylvia Hatchell's Heels? Maybe if Mom was cancer-free.
Sean May: 40% gone. Sean's going to do what his dad
says. And why not? Scott's been there. There are
several things to consider. The Most Outstanding Player of the
NCAA Tournament, Sean May is the name on everyone's lips. He
simply dominated the competition in the highest tournament in college
basketball. On the other hand, he's kind of a 'tweener' for the
next level. Needs a bit more range on his jumper, and to play a
little more with his face to the basket.
Another thing that could keep him in school: his family's well
off. His father has made some money in business in Bloomington,
so no one at home really needs him to get the bucks now. Sean
loves college, and I expect to see him back. However, he will
talk things over with Dad, and they will do what's best for Sean, not
necessarily what's best for Carolina.
Marvin Williams: 45% gone. Ahhh yes, young Marvin.
Who really knows at this point? Everyone's saying top three, but
I think Marvin could use another year of seasoning. He showed
some promise off the dribble, but didn't get to do it nearly
enough. He's got the outside shot, but maybe needs to work on
that dribble-drive.
One thing's for sure: He will be a star in the NBA. The question is when.
Apparently he's talking to Shaun Livingston about life in the
NBA. Maybe Shaun is telling Marvin how hard it is being the
18-year-old boy among men. Maybe he's telling him it's
great. Who knows?
But his family is asking about the possibility of the age limit. This one's the toughest to call.
So there you have it. My take on who's staying and going.
Whatever happens, good luck and God bless to our national champion Tar
Heels. They've brought home the hardware, not they ought to do
what's in their own best interests.
Monday: The countdown begins at 10. The Top Tar Heel stories of the year according to HeelsBlog.
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