Sears can follow the footsteps of his protege by entering the NBA draft with one year left of college eligibility. Not sure he has the pedigree but if it's all about the money what is the question ? Oats will get a taste of his own medicine.
Not a chance in hell. Sears doesn't have the size or passing skills of JP.
Where Sears excels is using his body. He's MAYBE 6'0", but probably at least 200-215 - kid is sturdy. Built a little like Baker Mayfield. Not muscular, but just thick from top to bottom. He's great at driving and creating space and drawing contact with his body. His 2pt FG% actually jumped pretty significantly this year, while his 3PT dropped.
He'll make more at Alabama than maybe even in Europe. Especially next season when he returns in more of that focal, leadership role on a high-profile team.
Nothing wrong with - and I actually applaud - Armando Bacott. Max out in college, then try the NBA - if it doesn't work out - head to Europe with a little nest egg.