I think this year would have been the year to make those improvements considering he tested the market. If it didn't happen this year I am not sure he will see it happen next.

Overseas leagues that pay well have good players. Kilpatrick right now has a bench role for a team in the Canary Islands, which probably does pay ok being in the top tier Spanish league. Shaq Thomas (a decent comp for Keith) is riding the bench in Finland. I don't know what that pays, but a college scholarship might offer a better living.

It's going to be tough for a guard that can't shoot to break into any decent league. I think he might be better off jump starting his pro career if he learns to shoot first. I don't think it will happen, but that would be the rationale.

Sk is 31 years old. Shaq thomas was never good. Just curious what you think an extra in college is going to do for Keith. He can improve just as much, if not more, making it his job. What’s the best case scenario if he comes back? It’s probably the same result. I’d take him back, just don’t see what it does for him.

31 would be the end of a player's prime years. SK was one of the best players we've ever had, but just 7 years into his pro career he's already been forced to the bench in Europe. My point is Europe is competitive, it's not as simple as going there and getting paid no matter how good you are.

Shaq wasn't great, but he's doing what he can. I would guess he's making 2-3 thousand a month in his 5th pro year. I hope he's happy there. People can still be happy without big money.

I don't think Keith is much better than Shaq, so I don't think his pro career will amount to much either. But he has a chance to make himself a little more valuable if he wants. Low level pro basketball is a grind with not much reward. I just wonder if some guys might prefer another year working on their game in college before going into that.

There's a reason players generally don't leave early to go play in Europe. If they're not good enough to land a spot on a top tier team, they aren't going to earn much more than the cost of living. So it's not like they're squandering a year of earning potential by staying in college.

If Keith leaves, he is leaving early. He would be choosing to go pro and forego a scholarship. That's very rare for players that don't have NBA aspirations, unless they want to live in Europe (like Rap).

You need pay to get Keith, gabe, and Harvey back. Then add another wing or PG with a couple rim protectors

Completely disagree. There’s zero reason for Keith to come back. He’s good enough to make a good living in Europe or Asia. He’s way better than Shaq Thomas

My prediction of who will be back
Lahkin
Eason
Davenport
M Madsen
Adams Woods
Dejulius
Saunders

Questionable
G Madsen - who knows how he's dealing with things. May want to play closer to home
Vogt - I think he should move on, not sure what else there is for him to do here, but when he originally came to UC he was planning to sit one play 2 if I recall

Gone
Harvey
Keith
Diarra

I do worry about Mason, if Gabe does not return, but I think both will be back.

So with 5 open scholarships I think we'll be in good shape if we get a starting 5, backup 4, wing and project guard and leave 1 scholarship open

Keith has a limited amount of years to make a living playing basketball, I can't see it being smart for him to spend another 1 in college. I consider him 99.9% gone.

Completely disagree. Money to be made by high level d1 guys. His atleticism alone will get him paid. Also. Father time never fails. Get your money and get out