That was about it. It was never about us. It was what's in Kenny's best interest. Satterfield had been advised by two NBA general managers, a member of the league office and a prominent player agent to play at least another year of college basketball. NBA scouts believe Satterfield has the potential to become a high first-round pick with more experience, but suggest he would not have been chosen in the first round if he were part of the draft this year.
Few players chosen in the second round get guaranteed contracts.
Sonny Vaccaro of adidas basketball said he spoke to several pro scouts regarding their interest and discovered none that viewed him as a first-round pick. Satterfield's letter to the NBA declaring himself eligible for the draft was written and still sits at his home in New York. He said he's not concerned it will end up in the mail by accident. Satterfield was to meet Wednesday with Huggins to discuss the issue, but one flight was canceled and he was bumped off another. As a result, he did not make it back to town until late Thursday and was unable to see Huggins until Friday afternoon.