AAS sheds (no) light

The Austin American-Statesman has some more comments about the possible futures of our basketball stars. According to the Statesman:

"I'll get away from everything for a while and then get back at it," said sophomore Damion James, stung by the defeat. "We have a chance to be the No. 1 team in the country next season."

Good, good, I like how that sounds. Keep saying "we" Damion, more "we" is better.

Will Augustin return for his junior season at point guard? He's a possible top-15 NBA draft pick, according to two NBA scouts, one from each conference.

NOOO! How dare you begin the ear whispering, you filthy scouts. You've already taken so many skilled football player's from us early, even though they initially said they'd be back.

"He could just as easily be in the top half (of the first round) as the bottom half," said one scout, adding that draft stock can't be determined until all underclassmen and foreign players have made their final decisions.

Oh wowzers, with the possibility of landing lower first round Augustin will no doubt want to stay and improve. Sigh.

"Damion says he's coming back," said Rob Lucero, a friend who was an assistant coach at Nacogdoches High when James was on the team. "I think he's happy, and he needs to get better."

Damion James you need to talk to your buddy D.J. Augustin and tell him how awesome not making $10 million a year and going to class everyday is. Having the two D.J.'s around next year would be fantastic, but after all the sports stars we've seen renege on promises to stay around, I honestly don't expect either of these guys to pass up the draft. I'm essentially ready to accept the fact that these guys might just belong in the NBA; of course I will still be a huge fan of theirs regardless of what they decide.