Yeah, OK. The Gators are the champs. We don't like it, but it is what it is.
Greg Oden is not ready for the NBA. Despite scoring 25 points and pulling down 12 rebounds, he is not ready for the 82-game NBA schedule. He looked tired in the second half. We have said all along that Oden is slow and looks for only blocks and dunks. His game needs help. But, he will be drafted in the first round (either 1 or 2).
Let's just get rid of the age-rule in the NBA and let these guys go from high school straight into the pros.
Billy Donovan is surely elated, because as the next Kentucky coach his stock has just soared, and UK will pay mega-bucks for him to bring a couple of National Championships to Ashley Judd and the rest of the Lexington faithfuls.
OSU's Thad Matta is also probably bound for greener pastures. While he is a mediocre recruiter, he will most certainly be pursued by a big name (and bigger conference) team.
College basketball has become nothing more than a host of mercenaries. Players and coaches shirk their commitments to their schools for better money. Very depressing.
This is our last blog for now. We are debating whether to continue. Thanks to all of you (almost 1,000 page views).
