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June 23, 2009

Goran Suton and the NBA Draft

Well, the NBA Draft is upon us and it appears that only one MSU player, Goran Suton, has a chance to be drafted.  The Detroit Free Press has reported that he has recently worked out for 11 NBA teams.

    

Goran was never invited to any of the "official" camps or the Portsmouth Tournament for potential draftees, but he has been told that his regular season and NCAA Tournament efforts have attracted the attention of a number of NBA GM's.

I personally believe that Goran's career at MSU has really prepared him for a chance in the NBA.  Tom Izzo's reputation as a coach is well-known among NBA coaches, and most players coming out of MSU are fundamentally sound and intelligent.  The talent may not always be there, but the players themselves always give a good account of themselves.  Even if they don't make an NBA roster, many have gone on to very lucrative careers playing overseas.

Sometimes, not getting drafted is better because it then allows a player to strike a deal with any team where he feels he can fit in.  If drafted, a player is stuck with only one team, and if you are a second-round choice, there are no financial guarantees.  This is what Alan Anderson did a few years back.

So, Spartan fans, what do you think about Goran?   Will he get drafted at all, sign with a team after the draft or end up overseas?   Also, Paul Davis is looking to sign a free agent contract with some team this summer.  What are his chances of coming back home and signing with the Piston's now that he is healthy again?

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