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Post#101 » by Marcus » Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:08 pm

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As a Duke fan it sucks saying that especially since Duke was considered the front leaders for awhile. But as time has gone most people are looking at Kentucky as the leaders. Now he does plan on signing late so a ton of things can happen from here till then. But it looks to be a two horse race at the moment but I think most people are thinking it is going to be Kentucky. He loves how Cal coached AD


I haven't renewed by insider fees yet. Of the remaining major bigs its most likely Bamba/Richards - UK and Carter - Duke?


Ya so Richards is looked at as a lock to UK the same way Carter is looked at as a lock to Duke. Most people feel Carter and Bamba can play next to each other very well, their games compliment each other very well on both sides. Richards and Bamba not nearly as much. But Carter is a much bigger name and expected to make a much bigger impact his only year in college compared to Richards. So there is some question if Bamba wants to share the frontcourt with a guy who might overshadow him statistically. Whoever out of the two gets him will have a dominant frontcourt depth.


See a Bamba/Carter frontcourt would be ideal I think. Carter is excellent playing with other bigs. His big to big high/low passing is elite. He's played alongside other dominant bigs with his last couple AAU runs (Azubuike and Ayton). I think it would actually benefit Bamba to play next to Carter and being fed in finishing positions with less attention on him to create in the post right now. But I can see the AD appeal with playing for Cal at UK.
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Post#102 » by Duke4life831 » Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:19 pm

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I haven't renewed by insider fees yet. Of the remaining major bigs its most likely Bamba/Richards - UK and Carter - Duke?


Ya so Richards is looked at as a lock to UK the same way Carter is looked at as a lock to Duke. Most people feel Carter and Bamba can play next to each other very well, their games compliment each other very well on both sides. Richards and Bamba not nearly as much. But Carter is a much bigger name and expected to make a much bigger impact his only year in college compared to Richards. So there is some question if Bamba wants to share the frontcourt with a guy who might overshadow him statistically. Whoever out of the two gets him will have a dominant frontcourt depth.


See a Bamba/Carter frontcourt would be ideal I think. Carter is excellent playing with other bigs. His big to big high/low passing is elite. He's played alongside other dominant bigs with his last couple AAU runs (Azubuike and Ayton). I think it would actually benefit Bamba to play next to Carter and being fed in finishing positions with less attention on him to create in the post right now. But I can see the AD appeal with playing for Cal at UK.


As a biased Duke fan I agree 100% with you. Carter can spread the floor with his good mid range jumper as well so spacing wouldnt be an issue either plus defensively they can both guard 4 or 5s and both protect the rim and rebound at an elite level. I know this is the pitch K is making to Bamba but I just dont know if it will be enough. Bamba has one of the highest ceilings I have seen in a high school prospect probably since AD. Again he is longer than Gobert (which is crazy) and has the athleticism of AD. This dude could rack up a ton of DPOY awards
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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#103 » by Marcus » Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:52 pm

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Ya so Richards is looked at as a lock to UK the same way Carter is looked at as a lock to Duke. Most people feel Carter and Bamba can play next to each other very well, their games compliment each other very well on both sides. Richards and Bamba not nearly as much. But Carter is a much bigger name and expected to make a much bigger impact his only year in college compared to Richards. So there is some question if Bamba wants to share the frontcourt with a guy who might overshadow him statistically. Whoever out of the two gets him will have a dominant frontcourt depth.


See a Bamba/Carter frontcourt would be ideal I think. Carter is excellent playing with other bigs. His big to big high/low passing is elite. He's played alongside other dominant bigs with his last couple AAU runs (Azubuike and Ayton). I think it would actually benefit Bamba to play next to Carter and being fed in finishing positions with less attention on him to create in the post right now. But I can see the AD appeal with playing for Cal at UK.


As a biased Duke fan I agree 100% with you. Carter can spread the floor with his good mid range jumper as well so spacing wouldnt be an issue either plus defensively they can both guard 4 or 5s and both protect the rim and rebound at an elite level. I know this is the pitch K is making to Bamba but I just dont know if it will be enough. Bamba has one of the highest ceilings I have seen in a high school prospect probably since AD. Again he is longer than Gobert (which is crazy) and has the athleticism of AD. This dude could rack up a ton of DPOY awards


What type of ceiling do you see for him offensively? I ask because I'm just getting into watching this kid and I don't know if we're looking at a Nerlens Noel remix with more offensive fluidity or if we're looking at an AD remix with more length. I can't deny the physical gifts and how easily he moves up and down the floor. I haven't seen an advanced post game but I don't see anything illustrating that one couldn't develop. I've seen the two dribble drive and jab-step jumper but I don't know how consistent it is. Obviously has great hands, seems to read well on defense, good timing on his blocks, and shows activity on the glass only rivaled by the aforementioned Carter with Bamba having more ability to just go get them whether positioned or not.

I've been looking at all three of the bigs and I'm seeing highest upside in Bamba with his physical gift, intelligence, and activity.

Highest floor is Carter hands down I think just based on the fact you don't have to worry about effort and he's modern day NBA big already. He runs the floor, shoots the mid-range, hits his free throws, protects the rim, crashing boards on both ends, passes out of high and low post, has both faceup and back to basket post game, sets pick, times rolls, stays active, communicates on defense, and plays paced and within himself.

Ayton is by far the most talented right now as he gives you Carter's skillset with more range and is essentially the Jabari Parker to Bamba's Wiggins' like freakiness for bigs if I may be so bold to say. But that motor is the issue and will remain one until he proves otherwise. I haven't seen a ton of Bamba but I've never seen the kid disappear in a game no matter if he was on or not and I can say the same thing for Carter. It might be quiet but his imprint was still there.
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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#104 » by Duke4life831 » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:20 pm

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See a Bamba/Carter frontcourt would be ideal I think. Carter is excellent playing with other bigs. His big to big high/low passing is elite. He's played alongside other dominant bigs with his last couple AAU runs (Azubuike and Ayton). I think it would actually benefit Bamba to play next to Carter and being fed in finishing positions with less attention on him to create in the post right now. But I can see the AD appeal with playing for Cal at UK.


As a biased Duke fan I agree 100% with you. Carter can spread the floor with his good mid range jumper as well so spacing wouldnt be an issue either plus defensively they can both guard 4 or 5s and both protect the rim and rebound at an elite level. I know this is the pitch K is making to Bamba but I just dont know if it will be enough. Bamba has one of the highest ceilings I have seen in a high school prospect probably since AD. Again he is longer than Gobert (which is crazy) and has the athleticism of AD. This dude could rack up a ton of DPOY awards


What type of ceiling do you see for him offensively? I ask because I'm just getting into watching this kid and I don't know if we're looking at a Nerlens Noel remix with more offensive fluidity or if we're looking at an AD remix with more length. I can't deny the physical gifts and how easily he moves up and down the floor. I haven't seen an advanced post game but I don't see anything illustrating that one couldn't develop. I've seen the two dribble drive and jab-step jumper but I don't know how consistent it is. Obviously has great hands, seems to read well on defense, good timing on his blocks, and shows activity on the glass only rivaled by the aforementioned Carter with Bamba having more ability to just go get them whether positioned or not.

I've been looking at all three of the bigs and I'm seeing highest upside in Bamba with his physical gift, intelligence, and activity.

Highest floor is Carter hands down I think just based on the fact you don't have to worry about effort and he's modern day NBA big already. He runs the floor, shoots the mid-range, hits his free throws, protects the rim, crashing boards on both ends, passes out of high and low post, has both faceup and back to basket post game, sets pick, times rolls, stays active, communicates on defense, and plays paced and within himself.

Ayton is by far the most talented right now as he gives you Carter's skillset with more range and is essentially the Jabari Parker to Bamba's Wiggins' like freakiness for bigs if I may be so bold to say. But that motor is the issue and will remain one until he proves otherwise. I haven't seen a ton of Bamba but I've never seen the kid disappear in a game no matter if he was on or not and I can say the same thing for Carter. It might be quiet but his imprint was still there.


I think Bamba has solid offensive potential. He catches everything that is thrown down to him and has really soft touch on his jumper and around the basket. Now he doesnt have AD's offensive potential. But I think with his hands, soft touch, okay FT% always around 67-70%. I think he can be a solid 15-17ppg scorer in the NBA. So when looking at the defensive specialist bigs like Jordan, Noah, Chandler, Gobert they were usually 9-12ppg scorers. I think Bamba shows more promise offensively than those guys plus as high if not higher defensive potential than anyone I can recall the past decade or so.

I also agree Carter has the highest ceiling, I still think hes going to be a more athletic Al Horford. I dont think hes going to be a franchise guy but great #2 option and multiple all star. Ayton has the potential to be even better than Towns but a questionable motor and work ethic is pretty scary especially for a big man
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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#105 » by Marcus » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:30 pm

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As a biased Duke fan I agree 100% with you. Carter can spread the floor with his good mid range jumper as well so spacing wouldnt be an issue either plus defensively they can both guard 4 or 5s and both protect the rim and rebound at an elite level. I know this is the pitch K is making to Bamba but I just dont know if it will be enough. Bamba has one of the highest ceilings I have seen in a high school prospect probably since AD. Again he is longer than Gobert (which is crazy) and has the athleticism of AD. This dude could rack up a ton of DPOY awards


What type of ceiling do you see for him offensively? I ask because I'm just getting into watching this kid and I don't know if we're looking at a Nerlens Noel remix with more offensive fluidity or if we're looking at an AD remix with more length. I can't deny the physical gifts and how easily he moves up and down the floor. I haven't seen an advanced post game but I don't see anything illustrating that one couldn't develop. I've seen the two dribble drive and jab-step jumper but I don't know how consistent it is. Obviously has great hands, seems to read well on defense, good timing on his blocks, and shows activity on the glass only rivaled by the aforementioned Carter with Bamba having more ability to just go get them whether positioned or not.

I've been looking at all three of the bigs and I'm seeing highest upside in Bamba with his physical gift, intelligence, and activity.

Highest floor is Carter hands down I think just based on the fact you don't have to worry about effort and he's modern day NBA big already. He runs the floor, shoots the mid-range, hits his free throws, protects the rim, crashing boards on both ends, passes out of high and low post, has both faceup and back to basket post game, sets pick, times rolls, stays active, communicates on defense, and plays paced and within himself.

Ayton is by far the most talented right now as he gives you Carter's skillset with more range and is essentially the Jabari Parker to Bamba's Wiggins' like freakiness for bigs if I may be so bold to say. But that motor is the issue and will remain one until he proves otherwise. I haven't seen a ton of Bamba but I've never seen the kid disappear in a game no matter if he was on or not and I can say the same thing for Carter. It might be quiet but his imprint was still there.


I think Bamba has solid offensive potential. He catches everything that is thrown down to him and has really soft touch on his jumper and around the basket. Now he doesnt have AD's offensive potential. But I think with his hands, soft touch, okay FT% always around 67-70%. I think he can be a solid 15-17ppg scorer in the NBA. So when looking at the defensive specialist bigs like Jordan, Noah, Chandler, Gobert they were usually 9-12ppg scorers. I think Bamba shows more promise offensively than those guys plus as high if not higher defensive potential than anyone I can recall the past decade or so.

I also agree Carter has the highest ceiling, I still think hes going to be a more athletic Al Horford. I dont think hes going to be a franchise guy but great #2 option and multiple all star. Ayton has the potential to be even better than Towns but a questionable motor and work ethic is pretty scary especially for a big man


Ok so more along the lines of a great finisher when coupled with a PG that can get him the ball. So Bamba projects to be an anchor above all else. that's fair.

Agree with your assessment on Carter. As much as I love the kid he's not the guy you build around but if you already have that piece then he can definitely be the missing piece kind or second fiddle guy in the league. Even if he never gains another pound or adds anything to his skillset he's already set to contribute day one in the league.
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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#106 » by Duke4life831 » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:44 pm

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What type of ceiling do you see for him offensively? I ask because I'm just getting into watching this kid and I don't know if we're looking at a Nerlens Noel remix with more offensive fluidity or if we're looking at an AD remix with more length. I can't deny the physical gifts and how easily he moves up and down the floor. I haven't seen an advanced post game but I don't see anything illustrating that one couldn't develop. I've seen the two dribble drive and jab-step jumper but I don't know how consistent it is. Obviously has great hands, seems to read well on defense, good timing on his blocks, and shows activity on the glass only rivaled by the aforementioned Carter with Bamba having more ability to just go get them whether positioned or not.

I've been looking at all three of the bigs and I'm seeing highest upside in Bamba with his physical gift, intelligence, and activity.

Highest floor is Carter hands down I think just based on the fact you don't have to worry about effort and he's modern day NBA big already. He runs the floor, shoots the mid-range, hits his free throws, protects the rim, crashing boards on both ends, passes out of high and low post, has both faceup and back to basket post game, sets pick, times rolls, stays active, communicates on defense, and plays paced and within himself.

Ayton is by far the most talented right now as he gives you Carter's skillset with more range and is essentially the Jabari Parker to Bamba's Wiggins' like freakiness for bigs if I may be so bold to say. But that motor is the issue and will remain one until he proves otherwise. I haven't seen a ton of Bamba but I've never seen the kid disappear in a game no matter if he was on or not and I can say the same thing for Carter. It might be quiet but his imprint was still there.


I think Bamba has solid offensive potential. He catches everything that is thrown down to him and has really soft touch on his jumper and around the basket. Now he doesnt have AD's offensive potential. But I think with his hands, soft touch, okay FT% always around 67-70%. I think he can be a solid 15-17ppg scorer in the NBA. So when looking at the defensive specialist bigs like Jordan, Noah, Chandler, Gobert they were usually 9-12ppg scorers. I think Bamba shows more promise offensively than those guys plus as high if not higher defensive potential than anyone I can recall the past decade or so.

I also agree Carter has the highest ceiling, I still think hes going to be a more athletic Al Horford. I dont think hes going to be a franchise guy but great #2 option and multiple all star. Ayton has the potential to be even better than Towns but a questionable motor and work ethic is pretty scary especially for a big man


Ok so more along the lines of a great finisher when coupled with a PG that can get him the ball. So Bamba projects to be an anchor above all else. that's fair.

Agree with your assessment on Carter. As much as I love the kid he's not the guy you build around but if you already have that piece then he can definitely be the missing piece kind or second fiddle guy in the league. Even if he never gains another pound or adds anything to his skillset he's already set to contribute day one in the league.


Ya I think he is going to be a complete game changer on the defensive end. And ya I dont see him ever being a guy you toss the ball down to for a bucket. But I do see him as a solid offensive player if surrounded by the right pieces. I just think his defense is on a whole different level
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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#107 » by Marcus » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:48 pm

What are the boards thoughts on Hamidou Diallo? Are we looking at pure freak athlete trying to be a basketball player or a basketball player with freak athleticism?
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Post#108 » by DirtyDez » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:54 am

As much as I like Ayton i don't really understand his separation in the rankings from the other bigs. He's a very good not great athlete (obviously he's still special in that regard given his size and age) but doesn't have the 'freakiness' of Bamba or 'polish' of Carter. I know he put up something like 16/17 against Meeks/Johnson in a scrimmage but I think his advanced jump shot masks some other offensive issues (for a generational prospect that is).
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Post#109 » by Marcus » Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:10 pm

DirtyDez wrote:As much as I like Ayton i don't really understand his separation in the rankings from the other bigs. He's a very good not great athlete (obviously he's still special in that regard given his size and age) but doesn't have the 'freakiness' of Bamba or 'polish' of Carter. I know he put up something like 16/17 against Meeks/Johnson in a scrimmage but I think his advanced jump shot masks some other offensive issues (for a generational prospect that is).


I think its more of a case of a kid being the top dog for a long time and not really doing much on the court to lose the spot. Same can be said for the case with Harry Giles. There's not a ton separating the 3 2018 bigs in my eyes. BUT Ayton would be the guy with the clear edge if he plays to his capabilities. We are looking at a franchise talent on both ends which is something that can't quite be said about the other two.
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Post#110 » by No-Man » Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:34 pm

It's weird my favourite guys from this HS class are Duval, Troy Brown, Trent and Jaylen Hoard (not sure if he would be in it by academics but he could be in the 18' NBA Draft by age), I get the appeal of the top guys but I am not particularly high on any fulfilling their potential and whereas Carter/Porter seem good bets they also could be solid but not spectacular.
I am not all that high on the 2018s Draft think that 3-4 european guys could go top5-10.
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Post#111 » by Zombiesonics » Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:17 pm

Marcus wrote:What are the boards thoughts on Hamidou Diallo? Are we looking at pure freak athlete trying to be a basketball player or a basketball player with freak athleticism?


we are looking at a top 3 pick marcus, i live in NE and watch many nepsac games. the best prep league in the world. Not only he is 'late riser', he very literally has things he can work on that make me think his upside is insane. he is not a shooter at all, will not shoot even. Other than that, i see him as a dynamic transition player who almost mimics westbrook the way he gains momentum with each step.

There is a popular comp floating around new england calling him "latrell spreewell", but i see a lot of westbrook/avery bradley. He is a much more natural playmaker than those two, he loves diming in transition, but his ball handling is not good enough in the open floor or even halfcourt. The guy is a crazy prospect due to his size and generational athleticism, must keep tabs on him because he can actually enter the 2017 nba draft if he wanted to ( graduated, he is doing a pg year). For posters unfamiliar, just watch this game where he comes in for a foul plagued markelle fultz (couldnt stay with canadas wings)

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Post#112 » by Marcus » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:24 pm

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Marcus wrote:What are the boards thoughts on Hamidou Diallo? Are we looking at pure freak athlete trying to be a basketball player or a basketball player with freak athleticism?


we are looking at a top 3 pick marcus, i live in NE and watch many nepsac games. the best prep league in the world. Not only he is 'late riser', he very literally has things he can work on that make me think his upside is insane. he is not a shooter at all, will not shoot even. Other than that, i see him as a dynamic transition player who almost mimics westbrook the way he gains momentum with each step.

There is a popular comp floating around new england calling him "latrell spreewell", but i see a lot of westbrook/avery bradley. He is a much more natural playmaker than those two, he loves diming in transition, but his ball handling is not good enough in the open floor or even halfcourt. The guy is a crazy prospect due to his size and generational athleticism, must keep tabs on him because he can actually enter the 2017 nba draft if he wanted to ( graduated, he is doing a pg year). For posters unfamiliar, just watch this game where he comes in for a foul plagued markelle fultz (couldnt stay with canadas wings)



So if Diallo does declare for the 2017 class where do you think he falls in that crop of talent?
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Post#113 » by Zombiesonics » Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:49 pm

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Marcus wrote:What are the boards thoughts on Hamidou Diallo? Are we looking at pure freak athlete trying to be a basketball player or a basketball player with freak athleticism?


we are looking at a top 3 pick marcus, i live in NE and watch many nepsac games. the best prep league in the world. Not only he is 'late riser', he very literally has things he can work on that make me think his upside is insane. he is not a shooter at all, will not shoot even. Other than that, i see him as a dynamic transition player who almost mimics westbrook the way he gains momentum with each step.

There is a popular comp floating around new england calling him "latrell spreewell", but i see a lot of westbrook/avery bradley. He is a much more natural playmaker than those two, he loves diming in transition, but his ball handling is not good enough in the open floor or even halfcourt. The guy is a crazy prospect due to his size and generational athleticism, must keep tabs on him because he can actually enter the 2017 nba draft if he wanted to ( graduated, he is doing a pg year). For posters unfamiliar, just watch this game where he comes in for a foul plagued markelle fultz (couldnt stay with canadas wings)



So if Diallo does declare for the 2017 class where do you think he falls in that crop of talent?


I would draft him very high I don't see how anyone could let him slip out the top ten, his story is identical to one Andre Drummond , who ended up at uconn. Diallo could very well end up at uconn as well his school is 20 mins down the road. Seems like Evan Daniels reads realgm , check this article from today

http://www.scout.com/college/basketball/recruiting/story/1712117-hamidou-diallo-is-eligible-for-the-nba-draft

Like I couldn't picture drafting Tatum over him because of the difference in physical tools.

There are a lot of question marks about his shooting but he is such a high level competitor and athlete , man he has superstar upside IMO.
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Post#114 » by Duke4life831 » Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:42 pm

Marcus wrote:
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Marcus wrote:What are the boards thoughts on Hamidou Diallo? Are we looking at pure freak athlete trying to be a basketball player or a basketball player with freak athleticism?


we are looking at a top 3 pick marcus, i live in NE and watch many nepsac games. the best prep league in the world. Not only he is 'late riser', he very literally has things he can work on that make me think his upside is insane. he is not a shooter at all, will not shoot even. Other than that, i see him as a dynamic transition player who almost mimics westbrook the way he gains momentum with each step.

There is a popular comp floating around new england calling him "latrell spreewell", but i see a lot of westbrook/avery bradley. He is a much more natural playmaker than those two, he loves diming in transition, but his ball handling is not good enough in the open floor or even halfcourt. The guy is a crazy prospect due to his size and generational athleticism, must keep tabs on him because he can actually enter the 2017 nba draft if he wanted to ( graduated, he is doing a pg year). For posters unfamiliar, just watch this game where he comes in for a foul plagued markelle fultz (couldnt stay with canadas wings)



So if Diallo does declare for the 2017 class where do you think he falls in that crop of talent?


I know youre not asking me. But as of right now I would take him somewhere between 9-11.

Edit: Actually after thinking about it, I think he would go late lottery to maybe just outside of the lottery
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Post#115 » by Justwar » Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:00 am

Above about bamba he'll fit in at uk much better because he'll play the 4 and some 5. Richards is more potential then polish. More of a two or 3 year guy. At Duke they'll likely have Jeter and Bolden back with carter.
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Post#116 » by Duke4life831 » Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:46 pm

Justwar wrote:Above about bamba he'll fit in at uk much better because he'll play the 4 and some 5. Richards is more potential then polish. More of a two or 3 year guy. At Duke they'll likely have Jeter and Bolden back with carter.


Bolden has made it very well known he's a OAD. He has no plans on sticking around 2 years. Bamba can easily play the 4 or 5 alongside Carter at Duke. I think Bamba can fit in basically anywhere with his style of play. With that said I couldn't blame him if he went to UK to play for Cal. The way Cal used AD is exactly the way Bamba wants to be used. I believe he's going to end up at UK
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Post#117 » by Goon » Sat Oct 1, 2016 8:54 am

Doncic played 19 minutes in a close 1st game of the season in the spanish league against Unicaja Malaga. Scored 6 pts on 100% shooting, 2 rebounds, 4 assists. Made a 3pt shot 7 minutes to go, when Real was 5 points down, after which they turned it around and won 101:90. Some very nice passes, worth a look.

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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#118 » by Marcus » Tue Oct 4, 2016 7:38 pm

.net updated their top 5 for 2018

Bamba out Duvall in

Ayton
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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#119 » by Duke4life831 » Tue Oct 4, 2016 11:48 pm

Marcus wrote:.net updated their top 5 for 2018

Bamba out Duvall in

Ayton
Porter
Diallo
Duval
Carter


Just another reason I dont take .net serious. Bamba not even in the top 5? Carter above him? I think Carter will have the better one year in college but no way I would draft Carter before Bamba. And ya Diallo does not belong ahead of Bamba or Duval
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Re: 2018 NBA Draft 

Post#120 » by Justwar » Wed Oct 5, 2016 2:50 am

Duval will struggle to get drafted first rd because he's not a freak and his transcripts are basically a repeat of mudiay, ayton, Ferguson. He'll go late first early second but the pgs in this class really don't do much for me. I have more hope for diallo eventually becoming one then i would duval being elite.

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