The argument whether Cam Oliver should have stayed at Nevada for his junior season, or declared for the NBA Draft, is now null and void. Oliver declared. He did not get drafted. He signed with Houston as a free agent. Last week, I pointed out the numerous positives for Oliver in Houston. The roster is flexible. The forward position is relatively weak. The style of play is … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Should Oliver have stayed?
He needs another year to develop. Why doesn’t he wait for a weaker draft? If he stays another year, he’ll get more exposure. He needs to prove that he has an undying love for the game. Those who disapproved of Cam Oliver’s decision to hire an agent and forfeit is NCAA eligibility to pursue a career in the NBA had no shortage of validations for their opinion over … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Nevada fans left to play waiting game
One of the best seasons in the history of the Nevada basketball program ended on Thursday night in Milwaukee. Nerves built on a foundation of inexperience led to a forgettable start against Iowa State and the Wolf Pack couldn’t fully recover out of the locker room. But speculation about the future of the program started long before the final horn in cheese … [Read more...]