Nice pub for Derrick Brown, but...

[Mr. Neutral]

...the dreaded "midmajor" term again.

http://www.nbadraft.net/2008-09midmajorprospects.htm

[muskieman]

They live in the past, we don't.

[Mr. Neutral]

Actually, I used "dreaded" somewhat tongue in cheek. I personally could give a **** if we're called midmajor or highmajor. If we deserve publicity and tourney bids, we'll get them. Guys on this (and predecessor) boards often argued that we should get more pub than we had actually earned. They expected every commentator/writer across the country to have X #1 in their hearts like we do, which, of course, is unrealistic and incorrect.

[gym from delhi]

Along with kudos for drug dealer Josh Heytfelt..

[XU84]

We could win the NCAA Torunament and we'd still be considered mid-major. The term just doesn't bother me. In fact, it makes it that much better when we beat a 'major' program.

This article is more upsetting in that it assumes Brown will be drafted next spring. I'm hoping that actually happens in '10.

[wkrq59]

Derrick has been advised by several NBA scouts to stay in school and even get an advanced degree while he develops his skills, which include a very high percentage of accuracy from 18 feet in. As one put it, "He won't be ready by next May regardless, and he stands to be a lottery if he stays."

[muskieman]

of course "Q" that could all change with these guys if he has a super year which we all hope and pray he does have....

[xukeith]

Any consolation but Memphis is a mid major too according to their To be watched list.