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You're constantly weighing age vs draftability

It doesnt matter that Pasha is 20+ because he isnt draftable. But for Avdalas, getting to age 20 without moving on becomes a hindrance. If Avdalas had played in the US at age 18 then he likely would have been drafted in the first round last year. He was a reserve among fully grown men. So he needed to showcase his ability as a focal point. He has very clearly shown what he needed to show to be drafted. People are refusing to see it (or maybe they dont have the capacity to see it), some Im sure are for sheer selfish reasons as theyd like to see him back. It doesnt make sense to Avdalas for him to come back. He is fighting father time and his ability to get to a 2nd NBA contract. It doesnt make sense for VT to have him come back, because if VT has the money needed to make him turn down the NBA then they need to spread it across 3 or more players. People should just cheer for the kid and wish him well. It's insane that some (not saying you) need to diminish his ability because they feel its the only way for it to be a positive for the school they root for
Posted: 01/22/2026 at 01:06 PM ET
(In response to this post by BioVTjunkie)

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Neo needs more seasoning before NBA dreams come true
1980VT 01/22/26 09:50 AM ET
He's going to the NBA and TSL posters need to stop this nonsense, just
Scream_On_D 01/22/26 10:01 PM ET
oh yeah..by the way, we just beat Syracuse away for 2nd time ever...sheeesh**
Scream_On_D 01/22/26 10:02 PM ET
We should all be hoping he goes to the NBA as a lottery pick
VT Pops 01/22/26 07:27 PM ET
There is a reason.......
2hhoop3 01/22/26 01:18 PM ET
No shot he comes back to college unless some school makes an insane offer.
Hokie Trainer 01/22/26 10:27 AM ET
Gonzaga, Kansas, Kentucky
OrlandoHokie 01/22/26 11:17 AM ET
He will be going to the NBA
GCHokie34 01/22/26 10:19 AM ET
The way things are headed he can always go to the nba
GreenvilleVT 01/22/26 10:45 AM ET
He cant go to the NBA at age 45
GCHokie34 01/22/26 11:18 AM ET
I totally agree.
GreenvilleVT 01/22/26 12:59 PM ET
Devil's advocate question: why didn't he go to the NBA last year?
Zanderhokie 01/22/26 12:41 PM ET
Because all of his film and data up to that point was as a reserve
GCHokie34 01/22/26 12:55 PM ET
I disagree that college wouldn't make him better but do agree that it makes
goodbadugly 01/22/26 10:41 AM ET
Then put it this way...
GCHokie34 01/22/26 11:19 AM ET
So why go to college at all?**
BioVTjunkie 01/22/26 11:36 AM ET
You're constantly weighing age vs draftability
GCHokie34 01/22/26 01:06 PM ET
I don't think that those who have a negative view of his draftability are
DrMaroon 01/22/26 06:48 PM ET
Excellent explanation and advice. Thank you sir!**
BioVTjunkie 01/22/26 02:55 PM ET
Because he could make probably a million/year in this one year in college
HokieBrazil 01/22/26 12:24 PM ET
If Neo was a regular HS recruit that arrived without all the hype
YBYSAIAHokie 01/22/26 10:10 AM ET
Check out Scottie Barnes" stats from 2020 @FSU
HeisenBurg13 01/22/26 10:44 AM ET
Good point. The Wizards drafted Kelly Oubre Jr. In 2015 and he
YBYSAIAHokie 01/22/26 04:39 PM ET
College production =/= NBA success. Many examples across the league of
Hokie Trainer 01/22/26 10:30 AM ET
Yes...hes a 6'9 wing who is an elite passer**
GCHokie34 01/22/26 10:17 AM ET
i would label his potential as a passer to be elite
radford Hokie 01/22/26 10:43 AM ET
you don't notice that his presence on the floor makes life more open for
Hokies23 01/22/26 11:49 AM ET
It's elite**
GCHokie34 01/22/26 11:17 AM ET
NBA drafts on potential though**
mancunian 01/22/26 10:58 AM ET
I dont believe that alone will be enough to make a NBA roster next season
Vippie1 01/22/26 10:40 AM ET
Then you overvalue what teams are looking for**
GCHokie34 01/22/26 11:17 AM ET