Teague Enters Draft, but Leaves Door Ajar
It appears all three Wake Forest basketball players with apparent NBA futures are going to get what they want.
Just got word that Jeff Teague will submit his name to the NBA draft, but will not hire an agent.That way he will retain his eligibility if he removes his name from consideration before the June 15 deadline. We’ve got a story that is either up on our Journalnow.com website or will be shortly.
So barring any unforeseen development, the last Nike has dropped—at least for now. James Johnson has entered the draft and, according to Coach Dino Gaudio, has already hired an agent. He is represented by Dan Tobin of the Wasserman Media Group, one of the heavyweights in the field. Freshman Al-Farouq Aminu has stated repeatedly that he won’t even make himself available for the pros, though why should one take his word over a website titled draftexpress.com that keeps insisting he’s ready to bolt?
It’s all working out the way Gaudio thought would, and the way it probably should. As is, Johnson gets to go ahead and launch his professional career before he turns 23, Teague gets to work out for NBA teams and determine his prospects without closing the door behind him, and Farouq gets to spend another season improving his basketball skills and pursuing a degree he hopes to attain someday, before or after he begins his professional career.
Good for all three.
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By Dan Collins on 04/08/2009 (5:02 pm)
Comments
Fair enough Dan, I’ve also heard good things about Chennault from Neumann-Goretti. I am also a bit concerned about our defense moving forward. The frustrating part was how the intensity and ball denial were hitting on all cylinders early on in the season. Only to fizzle-out second half of the ACC schedule, it was almost like they figured, “what’s the point?”. Sitting behind their bench with Phil Medlin (who unsurprisingly pulled security duty for their bench) at RBC when State upset us this season was a bit worrying. I kinda felt bad for Dino, he didn’t deserve that kind of effort…I know loads of other coaches that would have been screaming. But having a team with such young players is a mixed bag, and not for the faint of heart I suppose. It’s good to see you’re still doing your thing, you were always my favorite! And I’ll definitely have to keep an eye out for your “take”.
Sean on 04/09/2009 (1:17 pm)
Sean,
I usually reserve my judgment on a recruit until I’ve seen him first hand. Who, after all, knew that the recruit from Raleigh named Sean Allen was going to be such a monster until he arrived from Anderson? Hope you’re doing well.
What I’ve heard about C.J. is that he’s athletic and tough, and has a great first step to the basket. But I don’t believe, at this point in his career, he’s the drop-dead shooter the Deacons are looking for.
Dan on 04/09/2009 (12:03 pm)
I hope he comes back as well…and he does have a lot of late game management issues to clear up in a lot of people’s eyes. But in todays atmosphere this is the smartest move he can make. We don’t quite look as tight as we would like to be in the PG/SG position. I’m feeling positive about Torgrim Sommerfeldt and Stewart and holding the jury out on CJ…any on the ground intelligence on Mr. Harris Dan? BTW long time no see!!
Sean L. Allen on 04/09/2009 (11:27 am)
I hope Teague comes back. And while JJ is ready for the NBA, I am disappointed he’s not returning. Although we can still be a great team, with JJ, playing as he did at season’s end, we could have been a contending team. I’m hopeful Stewart can fill JJ’s shoes but it will a couple of years, I’m sure. I’m proud of Farouq for staying. Time for JT, LD, and Farouq to become team leaders and keep the team’s chemistry together!
Ken Green on 04/08/2009 (7:26 pm)
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