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440BB wrote:A seven footer with some potential that will likely have a year of development on the Cruise. I suspect Cunningham had some feedback on this pick as they played together a couple years ago.

Most importantly, for those who miss Wood, we now have Balsa.

tmorgan wrote:Actually, that scouting report doesn’t sound right. He’s actually reasonably fast and athletic, but it’s true he has no range. Check out the Draft board for a clip.

LaSheed wrote:Casey got his poor man's Poeltl. Not expecting much but that pick #57 for ya.

BJK1 wrote:

tmorgan wrote:Actually, that scouting report doesn’t sound right. He’s actually reasonably fast and athletic, but it’s true he has no range. Check out the Draft board for a clip.

Agreed. Some of his highlights actually show him stepping out and (effectively) guarding guys out on the perimeter. You don’t play for Leonard Hamilton at FSU unless you go out and defend. I was surprised by his athleticism and ability to finish in the paint.

Balsa Koprivica | 7-1 center | 21 years old | Florida State
Vecenie’s Ranking: Outside top 110

Koprivica is big. He is definitely tall at 7-foot-1 in shoes, and he has enormous hands that he uses to catch and finish. He’s a pretty good shot blocker from the weak-side, but not quite strong enough to be a primary rim protector. He’s not overly athletic, doesn’t really have any skill outside of three feet away from the rim, doesn’t rebound well on the defensive end, doesn’t pass well. He showed absolutely nothing of value at the G League Elite Camp, and I’m not sure there is really anything here outside of “tall with big hands.” I’m not sure he was actually good enough to play at Florida State, let alone in the NBA. I’m at a loss that he was selected.

Hollinger’s team fit: I’m at a loss. Koprovica played at the G League Elite camp and was brutally awful, and there was really nothing in his track record at Florida State that indicated NBA draftability. He is 7-foot-1 and has a passport (although he’s from Florida) which means he could be stashed overseas, but that’s about all the upside I see here. He wasn’t even the best Florida State player on my board (RaiQuan Gray).

The Moose wrote:safe to say a lot of scouts don't rate him very highly

https://theathletic.com/2740150/2021/07/30/2021-nba-draft-results-round-1-picks-grades-analysis-trades-including-cade-cunningham-to-pistons/

Vecenie wrote:

Balsa Koprivica | 7-1 center | 21 years old | Florida State
Vecenie’s Ranking: Outside top 110

Koprivica is big. He is definitely tall at 7-foot-1 in shoes, and he has enormous hands that he uses to catch and finish. He’s a pretty good shot blocker from the weak-side, but not quite strong enough to be a primary rim protector. He’s not overly athletic, doesn’t really have any skill outside of three feet away from the rim, doesn’t rebound well on the defensive end, doesn’t pass well. He showed absolutely nothing of value at the G League Elite Camp, and I’m not sure there is really anything here outside of “tall with big hands.” I’m not sure he was actually good enough to play at Florida State, let alone in the NBA. I’m at a loss that he was selected.

Hollinger Wrote:

Hollinger’s team fit: I’m at a loss. Koprovica played at the G League Elite camp and was brutally awful, and there was really nothing in his track record at Florida State that indicated NBA draftability. He is 7-foot-1 and has a passport (although he’s from Florida) which means he could be stashed overseas, but that’s about all the upside I see here. He wasn’t even the best Florida State player on my board (RaiQuan Gray).

I seriously doubt he ever puts on a uniform, but heres hoping

The Moose wrote:safe to say a lot of scouts don't rate him very highly

https://theathletic.com/2740150/2021/07/30/2021-nba-draft-results-round-1-picks-grades-analysis-trades-including-cade-cunningham-to-pistons/

Vecenie wrote:

Balsa Koprivica | 7-1 center | 21 years old | Florida State
Vecenie’s Ranking: Outside top 110

Koprivica is big. He is definitely tall at 7-foot-1 in shoes, and he has enormous hands that he uses to catch and finish. He’s a pretty good shot blocker from the weak-side, but not quite strong enough to be a primary rim protector. He’s not overly athletic, doesn’t really have any skill outside of three feet away from the rim, doesn’t rebound well on the defensive end, doesn’t pass well. He showed absolutely nothing of value at the G League Elite Camp, and I’m not sure there is really anything here outside of “tall with big hands.” I’m not sure he was actually good enough to play at Florida State, let alone in the NBA. I’m at a loss that he was selected.

Hollinger Wrote:

Hollinger’s team fit: I’m at a loss. Koprovica played at the G League Elite camp and was brutally awful, and there was really nothing in his track record at Florida State that indicated NBA draftability. He is 7-foot-1 and has a passport (although he’s from Florida) which means he could be stashed overseas, but that’s about all the upside I see here. He wasn’t even the best Florida State player on my board (RaiQuan Gray).

I seriously doubt he ever puts on a uniform, but heres hoping