Quote from Oubre's dad:
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Originally Posted by Kelly Oubre, Sr.
"That's one of the reasons behind choosing Kansas. Coach Self doesn't kick you out if you are not ready. I don't care too much for it (one-and-done) because if you look at it over the last couple drafts, the success of the guys one-and-done is few and far between. Every once in a while you find guys who can make it through. I'm more concerned about his education after maybe a two-year stint or three-year stint. How close is he to that degree and having a greater business mind going into the next level, whatever that is?" added Oubre Sr. "I think the first year in college as well as the pros, maybe two, is a learning curve. That learning curve can be cut considerably if he stayed and developed in college."
"It's a win-win all the way around," Kelly Sr. said. "We don't talk about one-and-done possibilities in my house, because I'm more concerned about maturity, longevity and development."
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That's one smart man you've got as a father, there, Kelly. He knows it's not about getting drafted. It's about getting a second contract and having the education and intelligence to not piss it all away, but rather invest and grow.