Portis to the NBA

[HSVhogfan2]

Congrats to Portis! Even though he told a couple of coaches before the SEC Tourny he was staying, it never made sense to me for him to stay. I am glad he took the emotion out of it and made a good business decision.

[40MINSOFHELL]

Now we got guard play and no inside game.

[onebadrubi]

so who scores inside now? I don't see Moses being that guy.

Hes irreplaceable.  will take a group to step up their game to replace the production.

[Karma]

Never have I been more sad to see a player leave.

Portis brought this program back from the grave. He gave us an awesome season. Congrats and best wishes in the NBA.

Qualls is gone too. We might as well wait on the sun to rise.

Why so convinced about Qualls? I'm holding out hope there.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

Maybe Kapita, if fully healthy, scouts are really high on him.  My assumption is we'll bring another recruit in.  Hoping for a top JUCO that can make an immediate impact, I would hope the staff had a plan if he left.

We need a graduate transfer so that guy can play immediately and it opens up another scholarship in 2016 for recruiting

[40MINSOFHELL]

If Qualls leaves then I'm going to be sick.

[WhatsitHOGabout]

Congrats portis!!! But we're an NIT team now

LOL!!  Yep you're right no one else on the team can score.

[Kevin]

thanks for the 2 years, and i hope for big success in your future, Mr Portis.

[DeltaBoy]

Best of Luck and thanks for the Memories.  :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[hogball33]

Good Luck Bobby!

[Thepigdoctor]

Good luck Bobby, it was a pleasure watching you grow and be such a wonderful Razorback, you'll go down as one of the best to wear the uni.

In related news, I feel like a fat girl on prom night.

[HSVhogfan2]

If Qualls leaves then I'm going to be sick.

Might better go get some Dramamine. 

[HappyHogFan]

Who could blame the guy?

Next!!

[40MINSOFHELL]

Who could blame the guy?

Next!!

That's the problem, who is next?

[TheRazorbackGuy]

That's the problem, who is next?

Rebuilding is next.

[MAL3]

Told ya....

[40MINSOFHELL]

Rebuilding is next.

Great.

[HappyHogFan]

Rebuilding is next.

Do we have a 6'10" SEC POTY who disappears in the post season on campus? No, but we have a damn fine team and players leave every year.

Would you rather be in a position where none of Mike's players ever had to decide whether they were going to leave early for the NBA?

[Mick Hogger]

Thank you Bobby!   Go Hogs!

[Hawg Red]

Do we have a 6'10" SEC POTY who disappears in the post season on campus? No, but we have a damn fine team and players leave every year.

Would you rather be in a position where none of Mike's players ever had to decide whether they were going to leave early for the NBA?

Uncalled for.

[Nosboar Accubond]

Damn... All I can say is as soon as he is drafted I will immediately become a fan of that team. Thank you Bobby for everything you've given us Hog fans these past two years. You're irreplaceable and will be missed! Wish you all the best in the NBA!

WPS

[HappyHogFan]

Uncalled for.

Facts are uncalled for? That's odd.

[TRUHOG718]

Thanks for everything Bobby P. You put us back on the map and gave us 90's feeling again. Good luck to you.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

Do we have a 6'10" SEC POTY who disappears in the post season on campus? No, but we have a damn fine team and players leave every year.

Would you rather be in a position where none of Mike's players ever had to decide whether they were going to leave early for the NBA?

I have no problem w rebuilding. I'm kinda ready to see some new players on campus. Nothing negative to Mike. All of Pels recruits are gone now even though we only had one on campus and we got a 1st round NBA draft pick will only help recruiting. Being in rebuilding mode one year doesnt mean the sky is falling.

[fsmhogfan]

Good luck Bobby! Glad you were a Hog! I think that long term this will be good for the program. Having guys mature and get to the league looks good to future recruits! We will have to have players like Kingsley and Thompson step up. Hopefully Kapita can come in and contribute right away so we can continue to move forward.

We will have a tougher time next year if we lose Qualls. That would leave a huge hole in leadership and returning scoring.Also, he still has some things to work on (like ball handling) to make himself more ready for the jump, whereas Portis' game is ready. He just needs to keep getting stronger.

[Hawg Red]

Draft Express has Bobby going #18 to the Houston. Perfect scenario for me as a Rocket fan. I think Portis goes in 16-23 range.

[Pigsfeat]

Wishing a great NBA career for you Mr. Portis! Thanks for the love, sweat and blood you have given for the Hogs!

[HappyHogFan]

I have no problem w rebuilding. I'm kinda ready to see some new players on campus. Nothing negative to Mike. All of Pels recruits are gone now even though we only had one on campus and we got a 1st round NBA draft pick will only help recruiting. Being in rebuilding mode one year doesnt mean the sky is falling.

We're talking about ONE guy here, and we proved we could win without him playing super this year, these guys are going overboard. Everything will be fine.

Like I said, the alternative is never losing guys to the NBA.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

Draft Express has Bobby going #18 to the Houston. Perfect scenario for me as a Rocket fan. I think Portis goes in 16-23 range.

HawgRed, what is Bobbys net worth of his rookie contract if taken in that part of the 1st round?

[Hawg Red]

HawgRed, what is Bobbys net worth of his rookie contract if taken in that dance of the 1st round?

At pick number 18, the total value of his rookie contract (all options picked up) would be around 8 million. Tyler Ennis was the 18th pick in 2014 and the total value of his contract was $7,653,667. Cap goes up each year and the rookie contracts go up slightly with it.

[Boardon Hamsay]

Smart choice, IMO, for Bobby. Good luck to him and WPS!

[HappyHogFan]

At pick number 18, the total value of his rookie contract (all options picked up) would be around 8 million. Tyler Ennis was the 18th pick in 2014 and the total value of his contract was $7,653,667. Cap goes up each year and the rookie contracts go up slightly with it.

Yeah $8M , you take that money. Easy choice.

[gmarv]

thanks and good luck bobby.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

At pick number 18, the total value of his rookie contract (all options picked up) would be around 8 million. Tyler Ennis was the 18th pick in 2014 and the total value of his contract was $7,653,667. Cap goes up each year and the rookie contracts go up slightly with it.

HawgRed, all the fans crying would take 8 mil to leave and not eat at the union on campus and live in Walton Hall. Its a no brainer for Bobby

[Karma]

Facts are uncalled for? That's odd.

In 5 post season games, BP averaged 15.2 points and had 10.4 rebounds.  I wish all of our players would disappear in this manner.

[Hawg Red]

Facts are uncalled for? That's odd.

Saying he disappeared is not a fact. He averaged a double double. Did he play at his best? Probably not, but he did not disappear. The way you talked about him, you completely dismissed everything he's done for the program, IMO.

[RacinRazorback]

Hate to see him go but you can't blame him. I am glad he was a Razorback, he was a huge part in getting the program back on track. Good luck! WPS!

[PorkRinds]

I'm hearing people say if Portis doesn't get an agent he has a chance to come back to college?  Can anyone fill me in on why this is not true?  I don't think it is, but I'm not up on the rules enough to know why.

[TNhawgfan]

I'm hearing people say if Portis doesn't get an agent he has a chance to come back to college?  Can anyone fill me in on why this is not true?  I don't think it is, but I'm not up on the rules enough to know why.

He's projected in top 20, he isn't taking his name out

[riccoar]

Yeah $8M , you take that money. Easy choice.

He's taking $3M, if grabbed at 16.  Only those first two years are guaranteed money.  That $8M only comes into play if all options are picked up.  It really is a no brainer for him.  The only thing is if he falls late 20's to 30 first round you could have an argument that another year would have raised his stock and money.

[Hawg Red]

I'm hearing people say if Portis doesn't get an agent he has a chance to come back to college?  Can anyone fill me in on why this is not true?  I don't think it is, but I'm not up on the rules enough to know why.

Because the NCAA deadline for players who have declared to withdraw and be eligible to play in the NCAA is today.

EDIT: Has not already passed. Is today.

[riccoar]

I'm hearing people say if Portis doesn't get an agent he has a chance to come back to college?  Can anyone fill me in on why this is not true?  I don't think it is, but I'm not up on the rules enough to know why.

I think there is a pull back date, but not sure which date it is.

[Hawg Red]

He's taking $3M, if grabbed at 16.  Only those first two years are guaranteed money.  That $8M only comes into play if all options are picked up.  It really is a no brainer for him.  The only thing is if he falls late 20's to 30 first round you could have an argument that another year would have raised his stock and money.

That's what I stated when I posted the total value, that the 8 million included all options being picked up. And they usually are. Overwhelming majority of 1st round picks seen the full maturity of their rookie contract.

[Hawg Red]

I think there is a pull back date, but not sure which date it is.

It's today. He'd had to withdraw today, the same day he announced he's declaring.

[hawginbigd1]

Hope he goes to a great team. Please not the Fakers.

Love BP but I don't think he is what we need.

[rzrbackramsfan]

Congratulations Bobby. Thanks for choosing Arkansas and representing the U of A!!! Can't wait to play as you in 2k!

[hawgmasta]

Congrats to bobby! I hope he goes as high as possible to help recruiting!

[Sharky]

The anti-Mike crowd just got some ammo. Lets see if some of them come out of hiding to project doom and gloom for the future.

That's not true. I'm not a huge CMA fan, but if he's a decent coach, he's putting lots of players in the NBA. There was never really any chance that Portis was staying. There just wasn't much point other than school glory, and while that's awesome, real people have real families and real dreams beyond college.

[Razorback_Mack]

Thanks for the 2 years bobby! Above the talent, I loved your effort. Great decision! Go develop your game and get paid while you're doing it!

[Hawg Red]

That's not true. I'm not a huge CMA fan, but if he's a decent coach, he's putting lots of players in the NBA. There was never really any chance that Portis was staying. There just wasn't much point other than school glory, and while that's awesome, real people have real families and real dreams beyond college.

Umm...

Demare Carroll, Phi Pressey and Bobby Portis isn't "lots." It's 3.