No reinstatement for PJ Hairston...

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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 8:07am #53129

TarHeelRaven
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North Carolina will not seek reinstetement for PJ, ending his North Carolina basketball career. I’m dissappointed obviously, along with every other UNC basketball fan in the country, but it’s nice to know that the Tar Heels can move on from this unfortunate incident. It’s a shame because I think PJ could’ve had an all-american type season if he had played this year. I think ultimately UNC made the right decision by not allowing PJ back on the team. I am a big believer in actions leading to consequences and Hairston’s actions over the summer proved he was not committed to being a student athlete and was selfish and din’t care about anyone but himself. I wanted him back badly, but knew in the back of my mind that he didn’t deserve to be a part of our team. Who knows if a team will take a chance drafting him in the first round next year, and it is doubtfull he will be drafted at all.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 8:26am #857915

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Sad news for UNC. I was expecting a huge breakout year from him after how good he looked in the ACC Tournament last year. What a waste of talent. I hope he transfers to another school but he seems like the type of guy who would go pro anyway.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 8:26am #858021

qDizzle32
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Sad news for UNC. I was expecting a huge breakout year from him after how good he looked in the ACC Tournament last year. What a waste of talent. I hope he transfers to another school but he seems like the type of guy who would go pro anyway.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 8:37am #857921

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What is his game like? Would you compare him to any nba player?
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:53am #857976
  
  surve
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  its hard to peg who he actually plays like because he is a very imbalanced player. I always likened him to Nick Anderson in some aspects.
  
  Pros:
  he is a big strong 2 guard who has excellent leaping ability and can finish at the rim. his best trait is he has parking lot range. he is a catch and shoot guy who can heat up quickly. due to his vertical and quick release he can get his shot off. moves well without the ball. he is a good rebounder. he plays solid team defense. would be a lethal off the bench scorer in the NBA and solid defender on the right team.
  Cons:
  not much lateral quickness. will struggle in iso defense. he is not an explosive athlete nor does he incorporate athleticism in his game. his lack of explosiveness and handle makes it difficult for him to create his shot.
  looks to be more of a specialist in the league
  
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:53am #858083
  
  surve
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  its hard to peg who he actually plays like because he is a very imbalanced player. I always likened him to Nick Anderson in some aspects.
  
  Pros:
  he is a big strong 2 guard who has excellent leaping ability and can finish at the rim. his best trait is he has parking lot range. he is a catch and shoot guy who can heat up quickly. due to his vertical and quick release he can get his shot off. moves well without the ball. he is a good rebounder. he plays solid team defense. would be a lethal off the bench scorer in the NBA and solid defender on the right team.
  Cons:
  not much lateral quickness. will struggle in iso defense. he is not an explosive athlete nor does he incorporate athleticism in his game. his lack of explosiveness and handle makes it difficult for him to create his shot.
  looks to be more of a specialist in the league
  
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 8:37am #858027

KHAM83
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What is his game like? Would you compare him to any nba player?
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:12am #857933

mike_r232
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Does anyone think that he might drop out and start focusing on his game until the draft?
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:21am #857937
  
  qDizzle32
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  Even though that’s not the best route for him, he sounds like the type of player who would do that. Talent wise, he definitely has the talents to be a 1st round pick. Because of all the off court tribulations he’s been involved with this past year, he probably will be a 2nd rounder if he does drop to focus on his professional career.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:25am #857941
    
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    I wouldn’t be shocked if we see an announcement very soon that he will not return to school next semester and will start working on his game. There are some options for him out there. It’ll be interesting to see what route he chooses. He certainly has the talent, but his decisions will turn away a few teams.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:25am #858047
    
    mike_r232
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    I wouldn’t be shocked if we see an announcement very soon that he will not return to school next semester and will start working on his game. There are some options for him out there. It’ll be interesting to see what route he chooses. He certainly has the talent, but his decisions will turn away a few teams.
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  - Posted on: Wed, 12/25/2013 - 11:22pm #858985
    
    antoniom229
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    he has to go pro! No debate! His college career is over!
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  - Posted on: Wed, 12/25/2013 - 11:22pm #859092
    
    antoniom229
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    he has to go pro! No debate! His college career is over!
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:21am #858043
  
  qDizzle32
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  Even though that’s not the best route for him, he sounds like the type of player who would do that. Talent wise, he definitely has the talents to be a 1st round pick. Because of all the off court tribulations he’s been involved with this past year, he probably will be a 2nd rounder if he does drop to focus on his professional career.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:12am #858039

mike_r232
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Does anyone think that he might drop out and start focusing on his game until the draft?
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:14am #857935

samosas
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I hate the NCAA.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:14am #858041

samosas
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I hate the NCAA.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:24am #857939

kazam
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Going to the D-League for Glen Rice Jr seemed to give him a reality check and he got his act together and ended up getting drafted this past June. Maybe the same can happen for Hairston. Hoping the best for him.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:24am #858045

kazam
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Going to the D-League for Glen Rice Jr seemed to give him a reality check and he got his act together and ended up getting drafted this past June. Maybe the same can happen for Hairston. Hoping the best for him.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:57am #857947

qDizzle32
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I’m not sure if the D-League would allow college players to join their league during the season. If so, that would be the smartest choice for him if he’s allowed to do so since he would be playing with the NBA’s rules and playing with and against players who are and have been in the NBA. Plus scouts wouldn’t have to travel overseas to watch him. He won’t be allowed to get called up since the rule is you had to already participate in an NBA Draft in order to get called up that year but that still makes it easier for NBA teams to scout him. If not, he should sign with a team in Europe so he wouldn’t have to sit out a whole year before going pro, if he chooses to go that route rather than to transfer. We should be hearing if he will transfer or declare within this next week.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 9:57am #858053

qDizzle32
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I’m not sure if the D-League would allow college players to join their league during the season. If so, that would be the smartest choice for him if he’s allowed to do so since he would be playing with the NBA’s rules and playing with and against players who are and have been in the NBA. Plus scouts wouldn’t have to travel overseas to watch him. He won’t be allowed to get called up since the rule is you had to already participate in an NBA Draft in order to get called up that year but that still makes it easier for NBA teams to scout him. If not, he should sign with a team in Europe so he wouldn’t have to sit out a whole year before going pro, if he chooses to go that route rather than to transfer. We should be hearing if he will transfer or declare within this next week.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:33am #857962

GlenTaylorSucks
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Is anybody really shocked by this decision after what unfolded this summer? I think the most telling thing that happened was when he was cleared of all charges, he posted a picture on twitter of himself winking. I don’t know what goes on at the Dean Dome or what goes on in practices/on campus, but based on that it sounds to me like he didn’t really grow up at all over all this BS. For his sake, hopefully this is a wake up call for him, because I don’t think anyone in the NBA would be willing to take him on at this point, barring a Glen Rice Jr. style turnaround.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 11:33am #858069

GlenTaylorSucks
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Is anybody really shocked by this decision after what unfolded this summer? I think the most telling thing that happened was when he was cleared of all charges, he posted a picture on twitter of himself winking. I don’t know what goes on at the Dean Dome or what goes on in practices/on campus, but based on that it sounds to me like he didn’t really grow up at all over all this BS. For his sake, hopefully this is a wake up call for him, because I don’t think anyone in the NBA would be willing to take him on at this point, barring a Glen Rice Jr. style turnaround.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 3:23pm #858159

Taylor Gang Mike
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PJ reminds me of Westley Matthews.. He may get drafted
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Posted on: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 3:23pm #858052

Taylor Gang Mike
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PJ reminds me of Westley Matthews.. He may get drafted
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- Posted on: Wed, 12/25/2013 - 11:20pm #858983
  
  antoniom229
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  He is one of the best players in the nation. He will get drafted.
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- Posted on: Wed, 12/25/2013 - 11:20pm #859090
  
  antoniom229
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  He is one of the best players in the nation. He will get drafted.
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No reinstatement for PJ Hairston…