The three 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions, each appearing Thursday night, all indicate Baylor is the favorite to sign former Duke four-year basketball starter Jeremy Roach. While Roach announced his entry into the transfer portal on Tuesday night, he also has plans to: Let's test his NBA draft stock.
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Around the same time these candidates started surfacing, Field of 68 expert Jeff Goodman reported that the Scott Drew-led Bears were actually the favorites for the 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard right now. It was reported that it is estimated that
Goodman, a 22-year-old Roach with one year of eligibility remaining, averaged a career-high 14.0 points per game last season under second-year Duke basketball head coach John Scheyer. added: “He would be the perfect addition to Scott.” Drew — A proven veteran and high-character guard who can put points on the board. ”
Rumors then circulated that Roach could earn up to $1.5 million in a deal with NIL if he signed with Baylor.
As the chatter spread, Burner Ball University insider Tolly Donovan chimed in with the following declaration: “BU now stands for BAGS UNIVERSITY.”
About three hours later, Roach himself responded to the big money rumors on social media with the following post:
Meanwhile, it should be noted that Jeremy Roach has not yet revealed his next destination. And earlier this week, there was reason to believe that Arkansas, Kentucky and St. John's University were the leading candidates for his services.
Perhaps he will take his time with the process. Or perhaps the predictions and talk of a lucrative NIL deal in Waco, Texas, mean a decision by an experienced leader is just around the corner.
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