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Jamaaliver wrote:King Ken wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:I'm actually a supporter of drafting Zach Edey. If he hits as a player, he can be a gamechanger.
If he hits he's a game changer.
I feel like we're both using a lot of words to come to the same conclusion...
ESPN InsiderNBA Center Prospects advancing to the Sweet 16
Donovan Clingan | C | UConn | Age: 20.0 | Top 100: 5Zach Edey | C | Purdue | Age: 21.8 | Top 100: No. 14Spoiler:Spoiler:
Jamaaliver wrote:I am straight conflicted on drafting this kid in the lottery.
The AthleticYves Missi | 7-0 big | 20 years old | Baylor
Missi is a project, but one with elite tools that project exceedingly well toward an NBA role. As a legitimate 7-footer with a 7-5 wingspan, Missi might have the best frame of any low-usage center prospect in the class. He’s a terrific athlete who moves his feet fluidly in space given his size, and he possesses the hops to sky for impressive lob finishes, both in transition and from the dunker spot underneath the hoop. He blocks shots well and has potential to stick with guards for multiple slides on defense. He made the Big 12 All-Defense team as a freshman, while averaging 10.9 points per game on 62 percent from the field.
He profiles as a Clint Capela-style NBA big man who can guard a bit in space once he gets the nuances of ball-screen coverage down and protect the rim with his physical frame. He needs to put on a bit more weight in his lower half and get stronger through his base, as he too often gets moved on the block and can struggle on the defensive glass. But he has the look of a competent defensive starting center if he can reach his ceiling.
SB NationDaRon Holmes II, C, Dayton
Holmes was intriguing as a freshman, put himself on NBA radars as a sophomore, and fully blossomed into one of the best players in college basketball this season as a junior for Dayton. The 6’10, 235-pound big man has always been an excellent shot blocker on defense and lob catcher on offense. This was the year he became more skilled offensively. Holmes made seven three-pointers combined his first two years of college basketball before knocking down 30 this season at a 38.5 percent clip. Holmes also made a big leap as a playmaker, improving his assist rate from 12.1 to 19.3 percent over the last year by initiating the offense at the elbow more than ever. Holmes’ newfound ability to attack the defense off the dribble from the top of the key is a fascinating development for a player his size. If the guards step up, Dayton knows it has a star big man who can go toe-to-toe with any player in the tournament.
One thing is certain about him is that he'll make an impact in the city of the team that drafts him. He currently has his own non profit that focuses on homeless and he invites a few of them to every home Baylor game.
HMFFL wrote:One thing is certain about him is that he'll make an impact in the city of the ream that drafts him. He currently has his own non profit that focuses on homeless and he invites a few of them to every home Baylor game.
Jamaaliver wrote:I've heard whispers that Pistons may not be sold on him long term.
Any interest?
