Undrafted prospects for consideration

Post #21 » by **moocow007** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 6:47 pm

Christian Wood definitely. Maybe this final bit of shame wakes him up and gets him to get his focus to match the great tools and skills he has. It's worth a look for the Zen Master. Probably why he apparently was the first person Jackson contacted once the 60th name was announced. He's probably going to be a project though as his maturity and body needs to catch up to his terrific potential and skills.

Not a fan of either of the Harrison's so I'd pass. They are basically chuckers IMO.

Cliff Alexander honestly just doesn't seem to possess any sort of real NBA caliber basketball skills. And his size/athleticism combo, while assuredly top notch for high school isn't exceptional at the NBA level. It's not terrible, but it's also not near enough to get by one in the NBA (overseas, sure, he can probably Randolph Morris it over there). So there's really nothing but the name to go by. Would be any harm to bring him in to take a look though.

Upshaw is a big body that can block the heck out of shots but he's somewhat slow footed and I don't see a fit in the Triangle. But again, seeing is believing so sure.

Michale Qualls might be worth a look. Qualls has shown some potential to hit the 3 and he's got explosiveness and intensity on his side. Blowing out his ACL may be a problem though. But he was being talked about as a possible late 1st to early 2nd guy so that's some value as far as undrafted goes. Could turn out to be someone along the lines of what the Knicks probably wanted Rolando Balkman to be.

Another guy that went undrafted that I would consider (but who apparently will be playing for the Wizards SL team) is Dez Wells of Maryland. Wells is a power packed guard that isn't shy when it comes to towing the load. I see him at some point as a possible rotation guy off the bench. Rugged. Physical. Can score.

Chris Walker? He was one of the top recruits out of HS 2 years ago and physically has Larry Sanders like tools. The problem is that he hasn't really developed much in the way of basketball skills. But then again, Sanders also didn't have much in the way of refined basketball skills. Was basically throw him out there and let him use his length and athleticism to challenge shots.

But yeah, Woods definitely.

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symbiotic · Post #22 » by **symbiotic** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 7:29 pm

Let's just bring back CJ Leslie & Demetris Nichols while we're at it.

Post #23 » by **NoLayupRule** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:12 pm

good stuff Moo

Post #24 » by **NoLayupRule** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:12 pm

symbiotic wrote:Let's just bring back CJ Leslie & Demetris Nichols while we're at it.

yeah because all undrafted players are equal

Yankeeknickfan · Post #25 » by **Yankeeknickfan** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:15 pm

Let's give frazior a look

Rasho Brezec · Post #26 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:39 pm

Christian Wood just screams Whiteside. Raw, athletic bigs with maturity issues who needed a humbling experience to set them straight.

Post #27 » by **moocow007** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:42 pm

Rasho Brezec wrote:Christian Wood just screams Whiteside. Raw, athletic bigs with maturity issues who needed a humbling experience to set them straight.

Yeah there's been a few people that have made that comparison.

NOOB77 · Post #28 » by **NOOB77** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:45 pm

I would call and get Wood and Fraizer in here right away. I think they could be NBA players.

Post #29 » by **AllanH20** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 8:45 pm

I think Frazier can be a solid rotation guy down the line. He was arguably the best shooter in the draft and he has range, I would give him a shot.

lloydj · Post #30 » by **lloydj** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:05 pm

Aaron Harrison
8-)

Post #31 » by **moocow007** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:06 pm

lloydj wrote:Aaron Harrison

He reminds me of what you get if JR Smith and Moochie Norris had a kid.

GYK · Post #32 » by **GYK** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:13 pm

try all of them see who learns the system relatively quick

Post #33 » by **j4remi** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:20 pm

Moochie Norris...what an unfortunate name (and-one just for the reference). Is there any word on whether or not Wood accepted the SL invite?

denterprise · Post #34 » by **denterprise** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:34 am

moocow007 wrote:
Rasho Brezec wrote:Christian Wood just screams Whiteside. Raw, athletic bigs with maturity issues who needed a humbling experience to set them straight.

Yeah there's been a few people that have made that comparison.

He signed with the Rockets.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--undrafted-unlv-pf-christian-wood--rockets-agree-to-deal-230538063.html

Adelheid · Post #35 » by **Adelheid** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:48 am

That Wood guy kinda looks a little bit like Amar'e (in my first glance at least).

Jmonty580 · Post #36 » by **Jmonty580** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 1:19 pm

Looks like my guy Boatright was snatched up by the Nets. No doubt in my mind he makes the team. Too bad we couldnt get him, i guess we werent really interested. Kid is a really tough defender though that can create and score extremely well. I thought he would have helped us a ton off of the bench. I wish him well with the Nets though, even though i hate the nets lol.

Post #37 » by **moocow007** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 1:24 pm

denterprise wrote:
moocow007 wrote:
Rasho Brezec wrote:Christian Wood just screams Whiteside. Raw, athletic bigs with maturity issues who needed a humbling experience to set them straight.

Yeah there's been a few people that have made that comparison.

He signed with the Rockets.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--undrafted-unlv-pf-christian-wood--rockets-agree-to-deal-230538063.html

Well that sucks. He still not make it past camp with the Rockets.

Post #38 » by **moocow007** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 1:31 pm

Looks like the Knicks made their 1st undrafted player signing (of sorts). Welcome Maurice Ndour.

http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-basketball/2015/6/26/8850943/maurice-ndour-to-play-on-new-york-knicks-summer-league-team-ohio-university-bobcats-nba?_ga=1.88075864.1160256933.1391803621

Former Ohio Bobcats forward Maurice Ndour has found an NBA home.

According to agent Eric Fleisher, Ndour will play with the New York Knicks' Summer League team in Las Vegas. Ndour will begin working out the Knicks immediately.

Ndour spent two years with Ohio after starting his college career at Monroe College in New York. Last year, he averaged 16 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while being named second team All-MAC.

NDour has played for the Senegal national team. NDour is a 6'9" athletic SF/PF type, an energy guy that can also adapt at hitting shots from outside.

His last game at Ohio University (not Ohio State University) NDour, a senior, led the Ohio Bobcats with 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds going 9-of-11 from the field and 8-of-11 from the free throw line. He also finished with a game-high three blocks -- marking the 12th time this season he's posted at least three blocks.

The MAC conference isn't the greatest and the competition was so so, but still, he seems to have the right mindset, the right skills and the right temperament to do well. His ability to shoot from outside kinda sets him apart from guys like Quincy Acy, Renaldo Balkman, etc. that he may be compared to.

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aq_ua · Post #39 » by **aq_ua** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 1:39 pm

Man, we're really taking this new NBA model of all 6'9" jump shooters to heart. Chris Copeland, come on back.

Post #40 » by **moocow007** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 1:41 pm

Here's some more notable names and where they've signed.

Cliff Alexander - Nets
Ryan Boatright - Nets
DeAndre Kane - Hawks
Brandon Ashley - Hawks
Aaron Harrison - Hornets
Kevin Pangos - Mavericks
Michael Frazier - Warriors
Christian Woods - Rockets
Robert Upshaw - Lakers
Travis Trice - Miami
Joshua Smith - Miami
Scottie Wilbekin - Orlando
Vince Hunter - Philly
Wayne Blackshear - San Antonio
Dez Wells - Washington
Traveon Jackson - Washington

SB Nation has a link with players signed

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/6/26/8850787/nba-best-undrafted-free-agents-summer-league

Blackshear is a guy that I forgot about. His biggest problem has been consistency, focus and effort. Odd now that he's going to the NBA team that is all about consistency, focus and effort. He's got skills, not doubt about that.