it didn't translate to the NCAA game, but his 2-point finishing was elite this

Apr 21, 2024
9:23:19pm

cwilke1 Truly Addicted User

season. Combine that with 36% three point shooting, and he was an elite player this season. Not saying he is on an NBA trajectory, but if we changed his skin color, we'd probably be considering him an elite talent.

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Saunders is my favorite player. Hope we don’t lose him

JimmyZ

Apr 21, 8:57pm

Me too, but I think he is gone.

kimdaddy35

Apr 21, 9:01pm

Kind of wish someone would pony up for him, but seems likely gone

Dr T-bone

Apr 21, 9:03pm

Maybe we know his value and are intent on not over paying because we need that

Mostlyaccurate

Apr 21, 9:05pm

Unlikely to get better transfers.

Plato

Apr 21, 9:05pm

His value isn't so much talent. (Not to say he isn't talented — particularly by BYU's standards.)

SinkingQuffa

Apr 21, 9:10pm

it didn't translate to the NCAA game, but his 2-point finishing was elite this

cwilke1

Apr 21, 9:23pm

His handles need to be a lot better for that to be more of a reliable weapon.

SinkingQuffa

Apr 21, 9:27pm

I am sure he has room to improve, but 64% on two point shots on a high volume of

cwilke1

Apr 21, 9:39pm

He's got great touch & improvised body control, I'll admit. Cuz a LOT of those pts at the rim weren't easy shots.

SinkingQuffa

Apr 21, 9:42pm

There should be plenty of money.

Plato

Apr 21, 9:05pm

Don't assume BYU isn't offering him a healthy NIL.

Soupie

Apr 21, 9:08pm

Not saying it isn't healthy, but may not be as much as UK is offering

Dr T-bone

Apr 21, 9:21pm

No idea what he'll be offered at UK.

Soupie

Apr 21, 10:25pm

Finally a post that gives me some confidence that he will stay.

The 435

Apr 21, 9:12pm

Agree. But he’s for sure gone. Ever listen to his interviews? He talks exactly like Pope. Mannerisms, vocabulary,

BYU-Provo

Apr 21, 9:05pm

I’m hopeful he’ll be suiting up for the Cougs next year

DreamerCoug

Apr 21, 9:18pm

Isn’t he married? He will want to provide the most financially for his family and max out what he can.

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