2021-2022 College Basketball / NBA Draft

KramerDSP · Post #321 » by **KramerDSP** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:38 am

ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Chet Holmgren should probably stay in school for another year but he wont. He's definitely talented, but is going to be a project in the NBA. If he works out I see Kevin McHale, Garnett, KP type of player for a long time in the league.

From the highlight video posted above, I was thinking Holmgren is equal parts Kevin McHale and Manute Bol. Such a fascinating prospect!

76ciology · Post #322 » by **76ciology** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:20 am

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76ciology · Post #323 » by **76ciology** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:21 am

KramerDSP wrote:
ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Chet Holmgren should probably stay in school for another year but he wont. He's definitely talented, but is going to be a project in the NBA. If he works out I see Kevin McHale, Garnett, KP type of player for a long time in the league.

From the highlight video posted above, I was thinking Holmgren is equal parts Kevin McHale and Manute Bol. Such a fascinating prospect!

I think Evan Mobley’s performance and being able to run a big frontcourt nowadays will help his case (among more important things like talent and performance) to declare for his draft.

Kobblehead · Post #324 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:53 pm

Gonzaga needs to move to the Pac-12 already.

Kobblehead · Post #325 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Jan 30, 2022 6:17 pm

N.C. State guys

Dereon Seabron is guy getting lotto love. And I get it on the surface level. He's tall and can score, rebound, pass. But his shooting projection is pretty garbage and he doesn't make enough plays defensively. And he was a nobody as a freshman.

Terquavion Smith, on the other hand, is balling as a freshman. Can space the floor at an elite level and is making a ton of plays defensively. He's the guy that should go top 10.

76ciology · Post #326 » by **76ciology** » Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:47 pm

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Clearly second behind Jabari

DCasey91 · Post #327 » by **DCasey91** » Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:08 pm

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Get top pick from Kings and Hali, then pray we get our wing/big guard for the future on draft day. This bloke has All Star written all over him.

Choo Choo!

Kobblehead · Post #328 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Feb 2, 2022 12:25 am

Who fell off quicker: Kennedy Chandler or Kendall Brown?

I wouldn't want either of these guys, at this point.

Negrodamus · Post #329 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Feb 2, 2022 10:27 pm

Watching some Jabari Brown. Obviously a freak, but is anyone concerned with 16.1% of shots at the rim? Only 46% from 2FG, which is low for a guy of his size. I haven't compared it to the other top talent, but he's clearly a top talent based on the little I've watched.

Kobblehead · Post #330 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Feb 2, 2022 10:47 pm

Negrodamus wrote:Watching some Jabari Brown. Obviously a freak, but is anyone concerned with 16.1% of shots at the rim? Only 46% from 2FG, which is low for a guy of his size. I haven't compared it to the other top talent, but he's clearly a top talent based on the little I've watched.

Yeah, it's a concern because it shows he won't be much of a slasher at the next level. He'll be very much what Tatum is for the Celtics on offense. Still an excellent scorer because his shooting trait is elite, but not an all-level guy. Smith shines through because he also has the defense and rebounding as standout traits.

Negrodamus · Post #331 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Feb 2, 2022 10:49 pm

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Negrodamus · Post #332 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Feb 2, 2022 11:38 pm

Chet's stats are insane. But as usual, I'm fearful that he's playing the garbage in the WCC and it's inflating his stats. Obviously his frame is concerning, but dude has some serious skills. Would love to see that STL% go up.

Kobblehead · Post #333 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Feb 3, 2022 1:08 am

Negrodamus wrote:

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Detox is going to drop before Shaedon Sharpe plays.

Negrodamus · Post #334 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Feb 6, 2022 2:03 am

Daimion Collins is going to be a freak next year after he puts on some weight. His form is perfect and his wingspan is ridiculous. He's just a little green.

Negrodamus · Post #335 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Feb 6, 2022 3:15 am

Shackleford turned into a pumpkin tonight against UK.

Kobblehead · Post #336 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Feb 6, 2022 1:39 pm

General thoughts on last night:

- I love K.D. Johnson so much. Pure two-way stud.
- Gonzaga played a decent team finally and Chet and Julian balled. Strawther is going to be really valuable as a spacer at the next level.
- Are we sure Purdue's Trevion Williams isn't a perfect role player? Damn, he's impressive. Pure winning piece. Rebounds his ass off, scores his as off, defends his ass off.
- Tough game for my guy Jaden Shackelford against Kentucky.
- A.J. Griffin and Trevor Keels are awesome.
- Tari Eason continues to impress on the defensive end.

Kobblehead · Post #337 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Feb 6, 2022 3:49 pm

I think this might be Calipari's most impressive coaching performance in years. This Kentucky team is incredible despite just being okay, personnel-wise. Their best player is a bigman who transferred in. And their freshman G is pretty weak compared to past standards. Yet Cal has them rolling.

Negrodamus · Post #338 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Feb 6, 2022 6:48 pm

Kobblehead wrote:I think this might be Calipari's most impressive coaching performance in years. This Kentucky team is incredible despite just being okay, personnel-wise. Their best player is a bigman who transferred in. And their freshman G is pretty weak compared to past standards. Yet Cal has them rolling.

I'd argue that TyTy is the best freshman guard we've had in at since Shai.

Kobblehead · Post #339 » by **Kobblehead** » Sun Feb 6, 2022 7:16 pm

Negrodamus wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:I think this might be Calipari's most impressive coaching performance in years. This Kentucky team is incredible despite just being okay, personnel-wise. Their best player is a bigman who transferred in. And their freshman G is pretty weak compared to past standards. Yet Cal has them rolling.

I'd argue that TyTy is the best freshman guard we've had in at since Shai.

Why?

He doesn't shoot threes, he doesn't draw free throws, he has bad positional distributing and he doesn't play defense and a standout rate. Doesn't even score much, to boot.

Negrodamus · Post #340 » by **Negrodamus** » Sun Feb 6, 2022 8:01 pm

Kobblehead wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:I think this might be Calipari's most impressive coaching performance in years. This Kentucky team is incredible despite just being okay, personnel-wise. Their best player is a bigman who transferred in. And their freshman G is pretty weak compared to past standards. Yet Cal has them rolling.

I'd argue that TyTy is the best freshman guard we've had in at since Shai.

Why?

He doesn't shoot threes, he doesn't draw free throws, he has bad positional distributing and he doesn't play defense and a standout rate. Doesn't even score much, to boot.

Calipari effect. He's asked to create offense and he's 48% from non-at the rim 2pters, which is elite. 68% at the rim. You play the role that's given to you, not take off the dribble three pointers.

His defensive numbers are actually pretty good for a freshman. His distributing for a SG (in this offense) isn't bad. He's not going to score as much when the entire team consists of upperclassmen transfers who hold more clout than a freshman. Between Tshiebwe, Grady, Wheeler, Brooks, and Mintz, the fact that he's scoring as much is frankly surprising to me. Especially with Mintz and Brooks being mainstays from last season.