He's staying! He's staying! YAY!!

[cindyfox26]

Butler Coach Brad Stevens Agrees To New 12-Year Contract
http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2009-10/releases/040810aaa

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Butler University, coming off the most successful men’s basketball season in school history, has

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[sonadora9]

I've heard lots of speculation that leaves me believing Hayward probably won't go NBA -- at least, not this year.

First, as you've mentioned, Brad Stevens. :)
Second, also as you've mentioned, his NBA options will probably only get better. The chances of anything happening this year that would keep that from being the reality are pretty damn slim ....
His family is apparently somewhat well-off -- so while NBA could promise a good deal of money, it's for a limited amount of time that he'd be able to play, whereas actually finishing his computer engineering degree would mean he could make a good amount of money for as long as he can stay in the job market.
Also, someone mentioned to me that part of the reason he came to Butler is that his sister is here. If you're someone who makes your college decision based in part on where your sister is, I would feel pretty confident that you probably would stay there with her, at least until she graduates. *shrug*

While I'm worrying a little that he might leave -- I'm really not stressing, 'cause I'm really, REALLY doubting it will happen, especially not this year.

[cindyfox26]

For the record, I'm not really "stressed" per se, about Hayward. I also have that gut feeling that he'll stay. I mean, I know there are risks for him whether he stays and whether he goes in regards of the NBA, however, the risks staying in college eligibility one more year seem to be lesser. In my opinion.

I have heard about his sister at BU, as well. (Isn't she his twin?) Again, I think that's another factor for "stay", but since I don't know a whole lot about it I didn't feel like it was worth mentioning in my rambles. LOL!

So anyways, I wouldn't really say I'm "stressed" about it, however I wasn't "stressed" about Brad, either. I really already felt like I knew he was staying. However, when it became official I was still hit by this wave of OMG RELIEF!!!!! Even though I wasn't really worried in the first place. And there you have it. It will probably be the same thing when Gordon makes his decision.