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Cigamodnalro wrote:Thoughts on Anthony Bennett? Reminds me of Millsap.

I think he is more explosive than that...I think he is more of a poor man's Larry Johnson/Charles Barkley. Haven't seen all that much of him though.

I still think Trey Burke is the best PG in the draft. Deshaun Thomas is the guy that reminds me of Millsap.

CJ McCollum out 8-10 weeks with broken foot.

Also, just watched Kansas barely scrape by Temple. Was not in the least impressed by McLemore's game.

Finally, anyone paying attention to Kentucky's 2014 recruitment class? Next year, they're bringing in #1-ranked HS point guard (Andrew Harrison), #1 ranked HS shooting guard (Aaron Harrison), #2 ranked HS shooting guard (James Young), and now Dakari Johnson, #1-ranked HS center. The Wildcats have previously received a commitment from the #3 ranked HS center (Karl Towns Jr.). They are also very much in the mix for (likely) one of Andrew Wiggins (#1 ranked SF) or Julius Randle (#2 ranked SF). Finally, the team has a commitment from the #11 Ranked HS PF (Marcus Lee). WTF is Calipari telling these kids?

Kentucky is like the pre-NBA program already, and the Monstars version of college basketball.

MCW getting flak here, but I think he's maybe the best PG prospect and maybe available in that 7th pick area. That one article on height and steals/rebounds looks like an oversimplified projection on MCW being a legit star prospect but I basically agree to some degree. The AST, AST/TO, STL, REB and FTA all look great in translating for the NBA. From highlights, he looks like he knows how to play a real team system game and use his game to attack and pass at the right spots. Almost 40% of his possessions end in an assist. The only concern is scoring and %'s and who's his NBA comparison. I like the comps because even when they're off they still give an idea to what teams may be trying to do with the players. But ESPN notes him with a killer instinct and an aggressive scorer in the draft profile and with the typical youtube clips, it also looks like he's aggressive and not just trying to be a passing post like some of the extreme passing PG's through college ball. He is 4th in the team in scoring and yet is still only about 2.5 ppg off of their leading scorer. If his %'s normalize or improve, he'd probably be leading scorer and not in the gunner way that'd get annoying to see at times.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7k5xT4ADEk&feature=player_detailpage[/youtube]

I've got a fan-crush on MCW just because years of watching Penny Hardaway play ruined me for all PGs under 6'7".

6'7 PG would be dope IMO

Carter-Williams is worse and older than Burke and Smart.

RYgoBOOM wrote:6'7 PG would be dope IMO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7mmXq-ERAE

I thought so to until we drafted Reece Gaines

RYgoBOOM wrote:6'7 PG would be dope IMO

Tall PGs doesn't work anymore. Lebron & Hedo are great ball handlers, and they can't play PG for long period of time. IMO the perfect PG should be less than 6'4, plenty of size and still has all the speed and quickness of a smaller guy.

Just like with Reece Gaines, we can't get drawn to the height. MCW is a good college player but I think he'll struggle in the NBA. Comparatively, Marcus Smart seems like a someone built for the NBA.

G-Heel wrote:

RYgoBOOM wrote:6'7 PG would be dope IMO

Tall PGs doesn't work anymore. Lebron & Hedo are great ball handlers, and they can't play PG for long period of time. IMO the perfect PG should be less than 6'4, plenty of size and still has all the speed and quickness of a smaller guy.

This should be the only PG we talk about


http://nbadraft.net/players/andrew-harrison

RYgoBOOM wrote:

G-Heel wrote:

RYgoBOOM wrote:6'7 PG would be dope IMO

Tall PGs doesn't work anymore. Lebron & Hedo are great ball handlers, and they can't play PG for long period of time. IMO the perfect PG should be less than 6'4, plenty of size and still has all the speed and quickness of a smaller guy.

This should be the only PG we talk about


http://nbadraft.net/players/andrew-harrison

Not sold on him or his brother

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm1ZAp7UYTw[/youtube]

Burke's got a smooth game and has Michigan's offense running extremely well now but at barely 6' I'm a little worried about getting too hyped. I understand CP3's that height but he's CP3 and Burke's doesn't have the lightning quick speed of Ty Lawson either.

There have really only ever been 2 PG's 6'7 and above who were successful in the NBA. Unless you want to count Shaun Livingston.

This should be the only PG we talk about


http://nbadraft.net/players/andrew-harrison

Kasey hill is better

blue and white wrote:

This should be the only PG we talk about


http://nbadraft.net/players/andrew-harrison

Kasey hill is better

blue and white wrote:

This should be the only PG we talk about


http://nbadraft.net/players/andrew-harrison

Kasey hill is better

I watched him play a couple weeks ago and he didn't impress me THAT much. He got lit up by a guard that I've played with at L.A who I didn't think was that good personally.

Hill is projected to be better than the Harrisons?

RYgoBOOM wrote:

blue and white wrote:

This should be the only PG we talk about


http://nbadraft.net/players/andrew-harrison

Kasey hill is better

I watched him play a couple weeks ago and he didn't impress me THAT much. He got lit up by a guard that I've played with at L.A who I didn't think was that good personally.

Hill is projected to be better than the Harrisons?

No both twins are projected to be better as of now.....but not by much

Andrew Harrison

STRENGTHS
Ability to Create
Competitiveness
Size for Position

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Mid-Range Game
Shooting Off Dribble

One of the more interesting prospects in the 2013 class, Harrison isn't your prototypical lead guard. With that said, at 6-foot-5 Harrison can do things many point guards can't and that's one of the many reason he's such a highly regarded prospect. Harrison is a tough and competitive guard that can create opportunities for others, but also score it at a high level. He's one of the top guards in the 2013 class.

Aaron Harrison

STRENGTHS
3-Point Range
Aggressive Scorer
Attack Mode

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Mid-Range Game

One of the top scorers in the 2013 class, Harrison is tough, competitive and always looking to put up points. At 6-foot-5, Harrison has good size for the position and he's a strong guard that always seems to be in attack mode. He gets to the rim and finishes with ease, but he's also a very good long range shooter. Harrison is a confident scorer and one that can put up high point totals in a hurry.

Kasey Hill

STRENGTHS
Ability to Create
Ballhandling
Basketball IQ

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Size for Position
Strength

He is a pure point guard, but Hill also has the ability to score when needed. A smart player, he does a good job of getting into the lane and finishing or finding open teammates. Also he plays with a great pace and never gets rushed. Now he isn't the biggest player, and could benefit from more time in the weight room, but that is nitpicking and Hill does so many things to help his team win.

Carter-Williams is so overrated it makes my head hurt. He's not a playmaking passer. He's just a passer. There's a difference. He's not setting them up for easy scores. He's just passing to guys who make shots.