Royce White Leaves Iowa State Early For the NBA
Royce White, whose NBA stock soared after two impressive NCAA tournament games, is leaving Iowa State with two years of eligibility left. He’s a lock to go in the first round, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him get into the lottery.
The big loser here is Fred Hoiberg and Iowa State, which loses a possible 1st team All-American (he was that good this year), and the type of player who might have had Iowa State loitering in the Top 15 – and near the top of the Big 12 – all season.
Here’s one for you – who would you draft if you wanted a small forward and Royce White and Perry Jones were on the board? Jones has more potential, but there’s no way I could take him over White. Both have a similar skill set, but Jones is much longer and more athletic. But who knows if that potential will ever be realized? [via Jeff Goodman]
Previously: NBA Draft: Which Players Improved Their Draft Stock on the First Weekend of the NCAA Tournament?
Previously: 2012 NBA Mock Draft: A Pre-NCAA Tournament Version
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March 21st, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Both have a similar skill set, but Jones is much longer and more athletic. But who knows if that potential will ever be realized?
I’d take the one that doesn’t have an issue with riding in planes. NBA players tend to be in planes a lot.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:41 PM
White over Jones III any day of the week. Better all around player and more consistent. PJ3 is more athletic, but Royce is built for the NBA game.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:45 PM
This.
Obviously, his psychological profile may give teams pause before drafting him. Talent-wise? He may be better than anyone without a contract right now.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:45 PM
I just assume a big time Iowa State prospect is gonna end up like Marcus Fizer. It is unfair, I’m sure, but the team I own in my dreams (The Washington Bullets, Part 2.0 of Malibu, in case you were wondering) will never draft an Iowa State player because of that
March 21st, 2012 at 2:51 PM
I absolutely HATE planes. Drove from Indiana to Vegas over 2 days while friends flew in 3 hours. But I’d fly every day if you’re paying me $3-6 Mil
March 21st, 2012 at 2:52 PM
White because he gives full effort. PJIII plays hard only when he feels like it. ever since last year, i’ve had this Kwame Brown vibe from PJIII
March 21st, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Would either of these guys be successful NBA SF’s without an outside shot? Neither one of them made more than ten 3′s all year; maybe they have that kind of shot, but if they did, they’d be displaying it in college, right?
Meanwhile just about every top SF in the League has attempted more than one hundred 3′s so far just this year.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:54 PM
I absolutely HATE planes. Drove from Indiana to Vegas over 2 days while friends flew in 3 hours. But I’d fly every day if you’re paying me $3-6 Mil
I haven’t been in a plane in seven years. I’d change my tune for millions.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:56 PM
jayhawk,
Royce White can hit a three when needed.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:59 PM
I said it last night and I’ll say it again: Royce White drove to one road game this year, in Louisville last week. The only reason this was possible was because of spring break and class/schedules weren’t an issue.
He has anxiety about a lot of things, of which planes are one. He’s a bright guy with an anxiety issue. Not a troublemaker or head case.
March 21st, 2012 at 2:59 PM
I absolutely HATE planes. Drove from Indiana to Vegas over 2 days while friends flew in 3 hours.
I haven’t been in a plane in seven years.
You guys are crazy.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:01 PM
Marcus Fizer also went to the Bulls, post-Jordan. Bad situation, and two blown ACLs didn’t help either. He underperformed for a #4 draft pick but injuries played a huge role in that. He was having his best season, solid by any standards, when he blew an ACL.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:02 PM
If I was an owner, I’d fly him around in my personal jet and do the workout. Tell the pilot to hit turbulence, etc.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:03 PM
ATL, I haven’t been on a flight in over 10 years. never had the need or the funds to go anywhere that required a flight.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:04 PM
That Fizer draft might be the worst of all time.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Re: Fizer, that said there’s no question his career overall was a disappointment. He had a crapload of kids with a few different women which couldn’t have helped.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:07 PM
I said it last night and I’ll say it again: Royce White drove to one road game this year, in Louisville last week. Hoss
Oh, I know. I was defending him last night. I was trying to draw out a, “social anxiety disorder is fake” from a certain contributor to this blog.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Re: Fizer, that said there’s no question his career overall was a disappointment. He had a crapload of kids with a few different women which couldn’t have helped.
Fizer was a KU killer.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Royce has been in the first round of most mocks for awhile now. He didn’t exactly come from nowhere.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:10 PM
ATL, I haven’t been on a flight in over 10 years. never had the need or the funds to go anywhere that required a flight.
Just seems foreign to me is all. Lots of times flying is cheaper if you’re driving by yourself with gas and everything. 4-5 hours of driving is probably my limit… anything else and I’m flying.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:10 PM
He’s a bright guy with an imaginary problem.
/Duffy’d
March 21st, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Sorry KC, I do remember you sticking up for him last night.
I have to say, I was a bit worried about Hoiberg taking on all these transfers, but they really have been all good guys. No arrests, no rumors of ego issues, anything like that. So far it’s been a good way to jump start the program until he can recruit and develop high school talent.
I’ll miss Royce. Great talent, really unique guy. Shame we only had him for a year.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Royce has been in the first round of most mocks for awhile now. He didn’t exactly come from nowhere.
NHOH. He’s like the Blaine Gabbert of the 2012 NBA Draft
March 21st, 2012 at 3:20 PM
He’s a bright guy with an imaginary problem.
/Duffy’d
There we go.
March 21st, 2012 at 3:45 PM
You have not watched enough ISU games if you think Royce has no outside presence.
March 21st, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Both will have a hard time being full-time NBA contributors. White because of his aversion to conditioning, and PJIII because he only seems to play hard every fourth or fifth game.
March 29th, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Both will have a hard time being full-time NBA contributors. White because of his aversion to conditioning, and PJIII because he only seems to play hard every fourth or fifth game.
Seriously, have you even seen him? How is he averse to conditioning?