The "Is Jarnell Stokes Leaving Us" Thread

[Daloth]

I've seen "Can Stokes leave for the draft this year?" asked at least twelve times today alone, so here is for anyone who doesn't know by now to see the rule in its entirety.

All drafted players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. To determine whether a player is eligible for a given year's draft, subtract 19 from the year of the draft. If the player was born during or before that year, he is eligible.

Any player who is not an "international player", as defined in the CBA, must be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class.

The "one year out of high school" requirement is in addition to the age requirement. For example, although O. J. Mayo turned 19 in November 2006, six months before his high school graduation, he was not eligible until the 2008 draft, a year after his high school class graduated.

Can we please stop asking this now?

 

[volger]

He very well could be gone after next year.

 

[Vols4life]

he is not leaving until after his junior year he said he would like to play 2-3 years

 

[Coastypop]

:Bbiteme:

I've seen "Can Stokes leave for the draft this year?" asked at least twelve times today alone, so here is for anyone who doesn't know by now to see the rule in its entirety.

All drafted players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. To determine whether a player is eligible for a given year's draft, subtract 19 from the year of the draft. If the player was born during or before that year, he is eligible.

Any player who is not an "international player", as defined in the CBA, must be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class.

The "one year out of high school" requirement is in addition to the age requirement. For example, although O. J. Mayo turned 19 in November 2006, six months before his high school graduation, he was not eligible until the 2008 draft, a year after his high school class graduated.

Can we please stop asking this now?

:Bbiteme::Bbiteme::Bbiteme::Bbiteme:

 

[Rudy123]

he is not leaving until after his junior year he said he would like to play 2-3 years

tobias wasn't sure if he would leave following his freshman or sophomore season either. Of course, Pearls situation probably prompted Tobias to declare after his freshman season.
So, until I hear it from Stokes, I am of the belief that he will declare for the draft after the 2013 season, baring a major injury.

 

[calban]

he is not leaving until after his junior year he said he would like to play 2-3 years

And he'll probably leave with a degree.
Dang, I wish I was that smart.

 

[pualsline]

Thanks for the information much appreciated

 

[Los-Osis]

Why? Why? Why?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Good idea for a thread. In every thread that questioned seemed to pop up.

 

[Tweetdriver63]

I think it will depend mostly on his projected draft status. He may surprise us and want to stay until he has his degree, which he could probably do in 3 years, based on his history. If he's projected to go high enough, I won't blame him one bit if he decides to leave when he's first eligible. I sure wouldn't pass on the big bucks if I had the chance.

 

[AdoptedVOL]

Can't we just let the young man enjoy playing ball and going to class at UT for a couple of weeks before pushing him into the NBA. sheesh

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I'd say well know more as to his plans by start of next season.

 

[Tweetdriver63]

I've seen "Can Stokes leave for the draft this year?" asked at least twelve times today alone, so here is for anyone who doesn't know by now to see the rule in its entirety.

All drafted players must be at least 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft. To determine whether a player is eligible for a given year's draft, subtract 19 from the year of the draft. If the player was born during or before that year, he is eligible.

Any player who is not an "international player", as defined in the CBA, must be at least one year removed from the graduation of his high school class.

The "one year out of high school" requirement is in addition to the age requirement. For example, although O. J. Mayo turned 19 in November 2006, six months before his high school graduation, he was not eligible until the 2008 draft, a year after his high school class graduated.

Can we please stop asking this now?

I knew this already. What I don't know is how exactly it works for Stokes. He will turn 19 next January, and it will be more than a year since he graduated from high school, so he will be eligible for the 2013 draft, correct? That means he plays at least this season and next, no matter what. It would be nice if he stuck around a little longer.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

I knew this already. What I don't know is how exactly it works for Stokes. He will turn 19 next January, and it will be more than a year since he graduated from high school, so he will be eligible for the 2013 draft, correct? That means he plays at least this season and next, no matter what. It would be nice if he stuck around a little longer.

Yes he is eligible for the draft in 2013.

 

[keepitreal4vols]

someone will ask this question tomorrow but thanks for enlightening the 352 viewers who came before me.

 

[HardKnoxVol]

Just saw where Mike Strange said he could enter this summer's supplemental draft. Of course govolsxtra columnists suck.....

 

[OrangeHammer]

Just wondering, is Jarnell eligible for the nba draft after this year?

 

[Chris4Vols22]

This is thread of the month material. Not being sarcastic.

 

[salsahound]

He is no more ready now to play in the NBA than I am. He has to find more speed. He will end up there, but he has much polishing to do.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

He is no more ready now to play in the NBA than I am. He has to find more speed. He will end up there, but he has much polishing to do.

I have no doubt that if he was eligible he would be a lottery pick by years end. In 3 games he out plays Terrence jones, outplays whoever from uga, and against Uconn outplays drummond and oriaki. 3 of the 4 he has outplayed are projected lottery picks. NBA drafts on potential stokes IMO would be a lottery pick this year, thankfully for us he can't.

 

[tenn fever]

The kids has played 3 games and we already have him leaving.Please get a life.Good thing you aren't a Ky fan you would lose sleep everynight with there roster

 

[s1216]

"Yeah but how can Alabama sign 27?"

 

[McCat]

As a Kentucky fan well-experienced with these situations, just sit back and enjoy every game. Live in the present and enjoy his success...today. Worrying about him leaving won't change anything, and it just diminishes your enjoyment of his career here.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

he is not leaving until after his junior year he said he would like to play 2-3 years

We'll see about that 3rd year. But we know we can count on 2.

I'm not holding my breath, nor should you.

 

[TooLegit2Quit]

He is no more ready now to play in the NBA than I am. He has to find more speed. He will end up there, but he has much polishing to do.

Just like Tobias Harris, am I right?