Ryan Anderson

Silver Man · Post #1 » by **Silver Man** » Sun Feb 3, 2008 4:54 am

Has anyone seen this guy play in a game for more than what Highlights show? This guy is a beast. Today against Washington University he had 33 points and 17 rebounds. Right now Ryan Anderson is averaging 21.8 points per a game, 9.6 rebounds per a game, shooting 86% on free-throws. This season he has gotten a 36 point night, 32, 30, 33 point nights. A pair of games with 17 rebounds including earlier tonight. 12 of his 20 games this year he has gotten 20 22 points or more. In 9 of his 20 games he has gotten 10 or more rebounds.

What are your guy's thoughts on this guy. Do you believe he is a Top 20 pick Top 15, where do you think he is going to be selected?

SactownHrtBrks8 · Post #2 » by **SactownHrtBrks8** » Sun Feb 3, 2008 7:53 am

i made a thread about this not too long ago. People said he's second round at best. Will see what they think now

jumanji · Post #3 » by **jumanji** » Sun Feb 3, 2008 4:41 pm

I think a little better version of an Austin Croshere. Imagine if he played in Europe.

RussellandFlow · Post #4 » by **RussellandFlow** » Sun Feb 3, 2008 8:46 pm

As a Cal fan I get to see him play a lot, he is definitely a versatile player. Right now I would say he borderline a first round pick.

guaves13 · Post #5 » by **guaves13** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 9:15 pm

He certainly can shoot and rebound. From scouting reports I gather the only knocks are strength and athleticism? If he is better than Croshere I would think he would be a sure 1st rounder. How about Brian Cook? Would that be a good comp?

Post #6 » by **magee** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 7:46 pm

First round pick. He offers one thing that guys like Croshere, Cook and Van Horn couldn't muster in college consistently against bigs: rebounds. The kid has shown he knows how to rebound against bigger players. That will help his case immediately. I could see him turning out to be a better pro than his teammate DeVon Hardin.

DanTown8587 · Post #7 » by **DanTown8587** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 7:44 am

The funny thing about Anderson and Hardin is Hardin is the better prospect, but Anderson is the better college player. With that said, I would not be surprised to see Hardin go to a playoff team like Orlando, but then Anderson goes to a title contender like Dallas or Golden State.

old rem · Post #8 » by **old rem** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:26 am

magee wrote:First round pick. He offers one thing that guys like Croshere, Cook and Van Horn couldn't muster in college consistently against bigs: rebounds. The kid has shown he knows how to rebound against bigger players. That will help his case immediately. I could see him turning out to be a better pro than his teammate DeVon Hardin.

Agree.

Hardin has an extra inch but far less skills. Anderson will go 5 slots higher than you think-and still be a bargain--if he even comes out this summer.
His understanding of the game will mean a quick transition to the pros. He's no "freak athlete" so don't expect NBA All Star,but he's a good solid player.