2024 NBA Draft Thread

clyde21 · Post #121 » by **clyde21** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 4:35 pm

Power is definitely a better fit in general too, Duke will have more clearly defined roles and less congestion at the wings - Duke is better off imo and that's not a dig against Mgbako, but roster comp means something

i like that Mgbako realized that tho and is looking elsewhere to play

Post #122 » by **Duke4life831** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 5:18 pm

clyde21 wrote:Power is definitely a better fit in general too, Duke will have more clearly defined roles and less congestion at the wings - Duke is better off imo and that's not a dig against Mgbako, but roster comp means something

i like that Mgbako realized that tho and is looking elsewhere to play

Ya I think this is a clear win win choice for both parties. Mgbako is a top 10 ranked player in a weak class, if he balls out this year he could easily be in the discussion for a top 3 pick. He’s not going to get the opportunity to do that at Duke this year. This upcoming Duke roster is not a roster for a OAD wing to showcase his game. Smart move by Mgbako and ya don’t think Scheyer was too beat up over it either.

And when it comes to Power, I’ve spent a ton of time watching him and I love his game. Just curious how athletic he will look against college guys. If his mobility still looks like a plus, he’s going to be very good. And will have the skill set to have a nice long NBA career as well.

BostonCouchGM · Post #123 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:55 pm

Duke4life831 wrote:Just as we were talking yesterday on if Jon Scheyer could keep everyone happy with what he was trying to do.

Mgbako is decommitting from Duke.

I wouldn't be surprised if Foster or McCain followed suit. The situation at guard is even worse and Scheyer's performance last season wasn't exactly awe inspiring.

BostonCouchGM · Post #124 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:58 pm

Marcus Adams is the best Kansas recruit in years and should be viewed as a probable lottery pick. Lots of Melo and Paul Pierce in his game. It’s similar to Foster where I go to watch other prospects and they’re playing his team and HE is the one showing out. 6’8” powerful more than quick but has a deep bag and can defend. He’s going to be THE man at Kansas.

Post #125 » by **zimpy27** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 11:57 pm

AJ Johnson going to Australia

Read on Twitter

zike_42 · Post #126 » by **zike_42** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:32 am

zimpy27 wrote:AJ Johnson going to Australia

Read on Twitter

What's the low down on this guy? Happy to see another high schooler going to Australia.

BostonCouchGM · Post #127 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:56 am

zimpy27 wrote:AJ Johnson going to Australia

Read on Twitter

wow! I'm not sure this is good for his development or draft stock. A lot will depend on whether he gets minutes. He would have been THE man at Texas. He grew up around Jalen Green and they have similar size and games though imho Johnson is not nearly the prospect Green was mostly due to Green being more explosive with a quicker first step but he's seems stronger and plays within himself.

The Moose · Post #128 » by **The Moose** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:04 pm

Read on Twitter

clyde21 · Post #129 » by **clyde21** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:51 pm

this guy sucks and he's now an idiot on top of it

SeattleJazzFan · Post #130 » by **SeattleJazzFan** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:20 pm

The Moose wrote:

Read on Twitter

what a dumbass.

BostonCouchGM · Post #131 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sat Apr 15, 2023 1:54 pm

Somto Cyril is imho even better than Bona. Wonder where he'll decide to play. I hear conflicting things about his class. Is he 2024 or 2025?

JMAC3 · Post #132 » by **JMAC3** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:17 am

Imagine the NBA changed the rule and guys could enter the NBA straight out of high school for a second and the projected #1 pick in the 2024 draft was a high school senior. Let's say he was the clear best player in the country, his team went 19-1, they won the state title, he was the mvp of the state championship game. Great size, great athleticism and great kid.

Then the argument is he can't be a good pick because he played weak competition.

That is the literal argument against Thompson twins except they played against better competition in the OTE than this hypothetical high school senior did and basically had a flawless season record wise while putting up dominant stats across the board.

Braggins · Post #133 » by **Braggins** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:26 am

I don't think either Thompson twin was ranked top 20 in their high school class and most prospects aren't already 20 years old when they graduate high school like the twins currently are.

JMAC3 · Post #134 » by **JMAC3** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:58 am

Braggins wrote:I don't think either Thompson twin was ranked top 20 in their high school class and most prospects aren't already 20 years old when they graduate high school like the twins currently are.

LOL it is always something. I don't really get they are old stance. They turned 20 a few months ago.

That means they played the majority of this year as 19 year olds, would been their freshman year in college.
They played majority of last year as 18 year olds in OTE, would have been their senior in high school
They played majority of last year in high school as Juniors at age 17 and won the FL State Championship.

What are we saying? they are 3-6 months older than most guys in their class? sound the alarms. Get AARP involved. These dudes really suck and if at age 16 they weren't playing 15 year olds they would of never been ranked in the first place.

Braggins · Post #135 » by **Braggins** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:19 am

You made the analogy where you compared them to someone who was the clear top player in their high-school class and entering the NBA out of high-school projected as the #1 pick.

I simply am pointing out that your analogy doesn't work because neither Thompson twin was the clear cut top player in their high-school class (looks like they were 30/31 in composite rankings based on quick google search) and they *would have graduated high-school* in 2022.

If there was a player that was clearly the top player in their high-school class entering the draft out of high-school, that player would very possibly be in contention for the #1 pick and it likely wouldn't be held against them that they played against high-school competition, but that scenario doesn't really even come close to describing either Thompson twin.

* - edit

BostonCouchGM · Post #136 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:54 am

I watched quite a bit OTE games and I don't really notice a lack of competition or talent. It's certainly, historically been more loose and like a scrimmage. But as is the case with this year's McDonald's game, OTE is loaded with young talent and they went at it man. Seriously, all the games are online. Go watch them.

clyde21 · Post #137 » by **clyde21** » Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:22 pm

update transfers

Adam Miller > Arizona St.
Ryan Nembhard > Gonzaga
Steven Ashworth > Creighton
El Ellis > Arkansas
Harrison Ingram > North Carolina
LJ Cryer > Houston
Tramon Mark > Arkansas
Ace Baldwin > Penn St.
Caleb Mills > Memphis
MJ Rice > NC St.
AJ Storr > Wisconsin
Chance Westry > Syracuse
Yohan Traore > UCSB
Jayden Epps > Georgetown
Nimari Burnett > Michigan
Caleb Love > Michigan
Kel'El Ware > Indiana
TJ Bamba > Villanova
Brandon Murray > Ole Miss
Adama Bal > Santa Clara
Walter Clayton Jr > Florida
Damian Dunn > Houston
Denver Jones > Alabama
JJ Starling > Syracuse
Skyy Clark > Louisville
Chris Ledlum > Tennessee

Big J · Post #138 » by **Big J** » Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:46 pm

BostonCouchGM wrote:I watched quite a bit OTE games and I don't really notice a lack of competition or talent. It's certainly, historically been more loose and like a scrimmage. But as is the case with this year's McDonald's game, OTE is loaded with young talent and they went at it man. Seriously, all the games are online. Go watch them.

Agreed, the guys in that league are legit athletes. Dare I say that it is ... elite?

Post #139 » by **Duke4life831** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:08 pm

Ron Holland has decommitted from Texas. Pretty rare to see two top 10 guy decommit this late into the year.

clyde21 · Post #140 » by **clyde21** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:30 pm

Duke4life831 wrote:Ron Holland has decommitted from Texas. Pretty rare to see two top 10 guy decommit this late into the year.

have a feeling he's going to Arkansas