I think someone will give him a first round grade and he'll go. Announcing that quickly tells me it won't take much for him to decide to leave.
Tony Bradley declaring for the draft and may hire an agent...
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Right. I won't be mad at him at all. In fact if he leaves and it works out, then good on him. It's just that he won't really stand out to me at all when I think back on him. So yes, that's on me.
He's taking advantage of the opportunity and, if he happens to pop and project top 20, I think it's great. It won't help the Heels next season, but it might help the OAD perception.
I predicted they would win the title this year....My exact quotes "Anything less than an NCAA title would be a failure"....Not bad, uh?
Kind of shocked he announced this decision so fast. I don't blame him for testing the water just shocked this was announced so quick.
He didn't hire an agent--good for him. They'll let him know what he needs to work on...Worked for our MOP Meeks!!
For him to announce so quick, he obviously has been thinking about this for a while and at least strongly considering leaving assuming he gets positive feedback. I wouldn't shocked if he ended up hiring an agent but I do think he could improve his stock by coming back and getting 30 minutes a game.
Or maybe he announced this quickly to get it addressed and resolved quickly (and to possibly help Roy on the recruiting front). The sooner he knows if he should return, the better. The sooner Roy knows if he's leaving, the better positioned Roy is with filling the class.
TOS is reporting that Bradley's father said no decision has been made. I don't think I can link it on here.
Said Tony, his parents & Roy will have a meeting & make a decision.
Said Tony, his parents & Roy will have a meeting & make a decision.
This makes more sense. Roy sits down with them at the end of the season and has a discussion regarding it. I don't even remember the McCants/Felton/May/Marvin group declaring the night of.
God willing I will return for another season next year!
I wish the best for the young man. An article I read earlier had quotes from his Dad. Maybe I'm wrong but between the lines it seemed a little salty. Said there were a lot of things his son could do that no one had seen because of his situation this year.
That's what I was thinking. There is a huge difference between announcing and responding to a question.
http://www.scout.com/college/north-carolina/story/1768218-bradley-contemplating-future
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Quote from TOS (Hopefully not an issue):
We have not discussed that [declaring without an agent]," said Bradley Sr. "We definitely will consider it. That's something that's only right, to see where you are. A lot of mock drafts and people are saying good things about him. We want him to get some feedback to see if it's a good opportunity for him to leave or come back and get ready for next year."
We have not discussed that [declaring without an agent]," said Bradley Sr. "We definitely will consider it. That's something that's only right, to see where you are. A lot of mock drafts and people are saying good things about him. We want him to get some feedback to see if it's a good opportunity for him to leave or come back and get ready for next year."
I'm sure there is tons he could do that we haven't seen. He was behind two seniors in the rotation also.
Bradley does a lot of things really well but he missed a lot of open shots this weekend.
I agree and hope all the best for him. Was a big part of our season. Just seemed to me reading the quotes Dad thinks the money might be there now.
That makes perfect sense. If I were him, his father, Roy, etc. I'd want him to do the same because there are a ton of good things about him translating to the next level.
Hope he gets the info he needs and makes the right call. Can't hate him either way for it.
if Tony comes back as the main post option it's scary to think how good his numbers could be. He's already a tremendous rebounder and runs the floor well. A summer getting bigger/stronger would make him almost unstoppable. Having said that he can get paid while getting bigger and stronger.
just read that part. I didn't get a "salty" vibe from it though. What he said is true. Seeing he was playing behind Hicks and Meeks and only played 14 minutes, there probably are aspects of his game that make him a very good prospect.
Dad is saying all the right things, too. Especially about the part about "believing in protocol" and that he'll sit down with the family and with Roy and make the best decision from there. If there were any disgruntled feelings, they were extremely subtle with them. JMO.
I respect that. Just seemed a little salty to me. The way lots of parents are now you never know. Selfishly I hope he comes back. He could be one of the best bigs we've had in a long while but hope he does what's best for himself.
Depends on what he wants... this year high 1st round to low 2nd round or lottery next year.
I think he's gone. Just odd timing. I always say I wish any kid well if they are doing what they feel is best. He was a part of a Title team. He owes us nothing as fans.
I always think of Ed Davis. Hindsight 20/20 don't you think he wished he would have jumped too? Not saying next year is anything close to 09-10 but gotta be a conversation piece.
Without Bradley we will be a very different team next year and strongly perimeter oriented for perhaps the first time under Coach Williams. If Bradley bolts with Justin then we need Berry back which should be okay given how deep this draft is at PG....
With Berry back our best 5 might just be....
Berry/Williams/Felton/Pinson/Maye?
That's pretty scary, we would definitely need Knox and even Brooks....
With Berry back our best 5 might just be....
Berry/Williams/Felton/Pinson/Maye?
That's pretty scary, we would definitely need Knox and even Brooks....
I agree it sounded like Dad wants to see if the NBA thinks Tony is ready. I really did not get a salty or negative vibe. I feel Mr. Bradley handled the situation with class and considerable presence of mind.
This. Everybody should test the waters. Especially all juniors or anyone who thinks they might leave next year. Get that feedback and come back. If you get lucky by getting a lucrative promise, then make your decision.
The grit Berry displayed these last few games might give him a boost in the draft.
If Bradley leaves (along with Justin, Kennedy, Isaiah, Nate and Stilman) and we don't sign Knox, Berry may decide that coming back could actually hurt his chances.
That would be a heck of a coaching challenge, and well outside of Roy's wheelhouse. But I would almost like to see how he would handle it.
Would we press? Would we play zone? Uncharted waters.
I doubt we'd be competing at our current level, but it might be fun if we adjust our expectations.
He faded some down the stretch. Unless he blames that on Roy, that should tell him he needs another year to get him ready for the next level.
Isn't that similar to Sean May after winning the championship in 2005? May wanted to come back but Marvin Williams, Felton and McCants all declared for the draft. The key difference though, May was a lottery pick, Berry probably has very little chance at getting drafted in the first round.
Yeah. It isn't as clear as with Sean or Kendall. But it's still something he may want to think about.
Agreed but he had to know coming in that he was a back up to Meeks & Hicks.
Playing 30+ min a night at Carolina will help him more than anything.
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