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LonghornHokie
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The NBA has a similar developmental system to MLB...

where there are many many players who played minimal (or in MLB's case no) college ball. Yes, some players are drafted roster or even starter ready (Cooper Flagg), but many / most go through their franchise's development system in some way. If a team sees enough potential and has a specific need for that type of player, they will draft and place him accordingly within their structure, with their coaches, and develop him within that as they see fit. They don't want him spending excess time outside their framework with potential for injury, skill regression, etc. And the player wants to get there ASAP to maximize potential earnings. Not that another year in college would necessarily be detrimental, but if the league thinks you're (someday) worthy and wants you now, you go. Immediately.
Posted: 01/23/2026 at 02:18 AM ET
(In response to this post by MotorCityHokie80)

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Cardiac kids and thoughts on Neo
MotorCityHokie80 • 01/22/26 11:06 AM ET
The NBA has a similar developmental system to MLB... ◄
LonghornHokie • 01/23/26 02:18 AM ET
Motor City, spot on. I'm no NBA scout, Neo is not ready, next year maybe**
George Baylor • 01/22/26 04:15 PM ET
He should not be on the floor in end of game situations.
Gobbler Guru • 01/22/26 01:35 PM ET
Ergo...
Arch72Hokie • 01/22/26 06:23 PM ET
Schutt had a big turnover at the end
GreenvilleVT • 01/22/26 03:45 PM ET
I felt like AI could help answer why Neo would be drafted
LAHokieAlum • 01/22/26 01:12 PM ET
But is he really 6'-9" or closer to 6'-7"?**
YBYSAIAHokie • 01/22/26 04:41 PM ET
Neo...
Arch72Hokie • 01/22/26 12:44 PM ET
Neo looks a lot like NAW did as a FR
hokiepro • 01/22/26 12:38 PM ET
His offensive struggles remind me more of Dorian Finney-Smith.**
VT66 • 01/22/26 03:12 PM ET
DFS was way worse as a shooter **
hokiepro • 01/22/26 04:03 PM ET
Speaking of NAW, what a year he's having for the Hawks
Zanderhokie • 01/22/26 12:52 PM ET
He is playing great plus he defends too**
DCL • 01/22/26 02:51 PM ET
Sorta my point **
hokiepro • 01/22/26 01:30 PM ET
Yes, and NAW played a second year at VT
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:46 PM ET
Stranger things have happened.We all made fun of Ryan Dunn and the UVA fans
HokieBrazil • 01/22/26 12:19 PM ET
I was one of those who predicted no way Dunn would go in the first round
Zanderhokie • 01/22/26 12:37 PM ET
I would say the Dunn/Neo comparison is flawed
wahoo2023 • 01/22/26 02:56 PM ET
Many of the DSU posters called Dunn a lottery pick,
GCHokieof91 • 01/22/26 12:29 PM ET
Neo to me didn’t seem to grasp that his increased notoriety would increase
hokienole • 01/22/26 11:36 AM ET
I don’t think we are allowed to make honest observations on this forum
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 11:29 AM ET
You offer your opinion on him and they offer...
Jackie VT • 01/22/26 12:06 PM ET
Not really
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:09 PM ET
Yep. There is a huge difference
Gobbler Guru • 01/22/26 01:38 PM ET
I'm saying, the other 4 players on the floor benefit to him being on the
Hokies23 • 01/22/26 01:36 PM ET
I agree with this. Neo makes ALL OTHER HOKIES better on the court! That is
Scream_On_D • 01/22/26 09:54 PM ET
Look up the definition of opinion **
Hokie98 • 01/22/26 12:22 PM ET
💯%**
Windows NT • 01/22/26 11:56 AM ET
You are allowed your opinion - but when he's drafted in round 1, will you
Hokies23 • 01/22/26 11:50 AM ET
If Neo is drafted in the 1st round after his performance to date...
KiloZulu • 01/22/26 02:38 PM ET
Yes, but I won’t feel good about it
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:06 PM ET
Their potential in the NBA is different I believe. **
40ozDistrict • 01/22/26 04:41 PM ET
If the draft was purely about performance then I would understand....
Jackie VT • 01/22/26 12:26 PM ET
Yup - Corey Moore would have been a top 5 pick in the NFL.
jesuisvtguy • 01/22/26 01:12 PM ET
NBA teams draft based on potential and projections, not college stats
Zanderhokie • 01/22/26 12:54 PM ET
Then I don’t like the NBA draft!**
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:40 PM ET
I don’t like the NBA; barely resembles basketball **
hokiepro • 01/22/26 01:36 PM ET
College Success does not equal Pro Potential Success.
TheFacts • 01/22/26 12:18 PM ET
Because it feels wrong
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/22/26 12:43 PM ET
I feel a lot more confident when Hammond has the ball than Neo. I think
SHPHOKIE • 01/22/26 01:19 PM ET
1st round? you are not serious**
Windows NT • 01/22/26 11:58 AM ET
If I'm not, i'll come back and say i was wrong.**
Hokies23 • 01/22/26 01:34 PM ET
Well said!**
Wade4VT • 01/22/26 11:39 AM ET