[Stardust]

Some of these sour grape posts are very un-becoming. The whole "Europe bound", "lifetime D-league", "lifetime traveler" comments are nothing but kneejerk reactions and a sad commentary of how UK fans treat one of their own.

FACT: Meeks will get drafted, whether it be late first round or early 2nd round... he will find a home.

FACT: Next year's class is going to be extremely deep and had he stayed he would be sharing the court withat least 2, if not 3, players who will certainly have a higher draft stock then him next year.

Rajon Rondo wasn't drafted until the 21st pick, was traded, and is now one of the best PG's in the league.

Kelenna Azubuike was not drafted at all... he has parlayed a very successful NBA career. Meeks is a much more complete SG than Azubuike.

Chuck Hayes for all intensive purposes should have never seen the court in the NBA. He also was undrafted, now he is a very vital part of the Rockets.

Those are just examples of UK players.

Think about 2nd Round choice Gilbert Arenas, who coming out of Arizona had many of the same questions about his game as Meeks, he became one of the elite scorers in the league. The NBA are also dotted with numerous 2nd Round picks who earned a spot on a roster and rose to stardom afterwards: Rashrad Lewis, Michael Redd, and Manu Ginobili all come to mind...

Just because things didn't go the way you dreamed is no reason to treat Meeks as if he is old news and a soon to be bust. Be appareciative of the time he devoted to UK and cheer for him to be the next UK player to have a long NBA career.

I agree EKUAlum.

Some of these comments are just unnecessary and uncalled for. Meeks thought long and hard about the decision.

Many other players around the league returned to school for next season. What does this mean?

This means that Meeks draft stock has went up even higher. He was recorded as the third fastest player in this year's draft. I agree that he has a lot to work on, but like EKUAlum said, it was just best for him to go now.

UK will be fine next year and will still be a preseason top 5 team with all the talent coming in and Patrick Patterson returning. Everyone needs to calm down and wish Jodie the best.

Good luck Jodie.

WOW - Am very glad to see two posters who get it.

How could posters be so selfish to wish Jodie anything but best wishes. He played for YOUR program and did what he was uspposed to do. Isn't college about preparing young people for their future? Isn't college about creating job opportunities that will secure you and your family for life?

Instead, we have selfish comments from folks who will sit on their couch and root for championships at the cost of a young man making a future? For those making such posts, how would you feel when everyone starts blasting you for quitting McDonalds cashier job to take the Janitors job at your local elementary school that guarantees you benefits and a raise.

Get real!

These are athletes playing a game in hopes of getting paid some day. HOW COULD ANYONE OF YOU DENY AN ATHLETE OF THAT! Are you going to commit to your job regardless of any offers that you get from someplace else? NO!

What should be most important in Jodie Meeks life. Creating a career that pays him NOW! Or stay at UK to try and help them when the couch potato's at home a National Championship? He owes you NOTHING!