Draft 2016 - Furkan Korkmaz '97

Masterfully · Post #21 » by **Masterfully** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:58 am

This year's Hezonia. We can't see him in context of the NCAA so uhhhh he must be great! I hope my team doesn't draft him.

HoneyBadger · Post #22 » by **HoneyBadger** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:03 am

His 3PT FG% was 69.6% in U18 European Championship (2014).
He was the member of All-Star Five in FIBA U19 World Championship (2015).

I watch him regularly and he definitely has the "feel" for the game.

I think he will be much better than Hezonja.

freestyler34 · Post #23 » by **freestyler34** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:53 am

Masterfully wrote:This year's Hezonia. We can't see him in context of the NCAA so uhhhh he must be great! I hope my team doesn't draft him.

Because they are both European and didnt play in the NCAA ? Nice logic :roll:

Dcebucks11 · Post #24 » by **Dcebucks11** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:16 pm

HoneyBadger wrote:His 3PT FG% was 69.6% in U18 European Championship (2014).
He was the member of All-Star Five in FIBA U19 World Championship (2015).

I watch him regularly and he definitely has the "feel" for the game.

I think he will be much better than Hezonja.

Agreed, I never thought Hezonja had a feel for the game, just relied on athleticism and shooting 3s..

Korkmaz seems to have a higher understanding of the game.

karl25 · Post #25 » by **karl25** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:35 pm

Here are Furkan's all four dunks

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iu7WMKr7OA[/youtube]

doordoor123 · Post #26 » by **doordoor123** » Tue Jan 26, 2016 5:06 pm

I really don't get why so many think he's a top pick or even the top SG on the board. Other than his three point shooting Im not impressed. I see he could be good, but compared to someone like LeVert, I'd rather have LeVert.

freestyler34 · Post #27 » by **freestyler34** » Tue Jan 26, 2016 5:38 pm

doordoor123 wrote:I really don't get why so many think he's a top pick or even the top SG on the board. Other than his three point shooting Im not impressed. I see he could be good, but compared to someone like LeVert, I'd rather have LeVert.

Thats your opinion, but some ppl think the lenght,athleticism and shooting he got could make him a top talent, can you blame them ?

doordoor123 · Post #28 » by **doordoor123** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:41 am

freestyler34 wrote:
doordoor123 wrote:I really don't get why so many think he's a top pick or even the top SG on the board. Other than his three point shooting Im not impressed. I see he could be good, but compared to someone like LeVert, I'd rather have LeVert.

Thats your opinion, but some ppl think the lenght,athleticism and shooting he got could make him a top talent, can you blame them ?

I'm not saying he isn't a talent, I just think he's put on a pedestal over some other guys that are just as talented, if not more with more upside.

freestyler34 · Post #29 » by **freestyler34** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:31 pm

doordoor123 wrote:
freestyler34 wrote:
doordoor123 wrote:I really don't get why so many think he's a top pick or even the top SG on the board. Other than his three point shooting Im not impressed. I see he could be good, but compared to someone like LeVert, I'd rather have LeVert.

Thats your opinion, but some ppl think the lenght,athleticism and shooting he got could make him a top talent, can you blame them ?

I'm not saying he isn't a talent, I just think he's put on a pedestal over some other guys that are just as talented, if not more with more upside.

Hes so far ranked 12-13th on most mock draft boards, he seems to have total package but what do you expect from a guy that you drafted out of lotto anyway ? Its not like ppl saying hes gonna be a star ,but he can be good NBA player IMO.

doordoor123 · Post #30 » by **doordoor123** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:20 pm

freestyler34 wrote:
doordoor123 wrote:
freestyler34 wrote:
Thats your opinion, but some ppl think the lenght,athleticism and shooting he got could make him a top talent, can you blame them ?

I'm not saying he isn't a talent, I just think he's put on a pedestal over some other guys that are just as talented, if not more with more upside.

Hes so far ranked 12-13th on most mock draft boards, he seems to have total package but what do you expect from a guy that you drafted out of lotto anyway ? Its not like ppl saying hes gonna be a star ,but he can be good NBA player IMO.

I watched a game the other night and I think I may have not seen him play in a while with so much college basketball right now. I can take this back, right? He looks like he's going to be a top 10 pick.

No-Man · Post #31 » by **No-Man** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:30 pm

He should be a top10 pick, there is just nothing there in the 2nd part of the lotto, the guy is from 97', I was worried about his feet speed but with the size he has he can just slide to SF, and when he gets stronger that should be his position, he is explosive and already has the shooting range.
He is not as explosive nor he has Hezonja's frame, but other than that they are comparable, I think Korkmaz plays more under control too.
Luwawu and Hernangómez are lotto prospects as well, and I am intrigued by Cornelie, there could be around 5-6 internationals taken in the top20, and up to 10 in the 1st.

reanimator · Post #32 » by **reanimator** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:33 pm

His frame, lack of burst and creativity is concerning.

No-Man · Post #33 » by **No-Man** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:36 pm

reanimator wrote:His frame, lack of burst and creativity is concerning.

lack of burst as of lack of an elite first, motor or athletic ability? he is really athletic in terms of verticality/explosivity.
I agree sort of with the frame, and not so much with creativity albeit because I dont think he needs to play on the ball that much to be a quality player at the next level.

reanimator · Post #34 » by **reanimator** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:38 pm

Fischella wrote:
reanimator wrote:His frame, lack of burst and creativity is concerning.

lack of burst as of lack of an elite first, motor or athletic ability? he is really athletic in terms of verticality/explosivity.
I agree sort of with the frame, and not so much with creativity albeit because I dont think he needs to play on the ball that much to be a quality player at the next level.

Lack of an elite 1st. I think he will be a fine role player but I'd be hesitant with a late lotto pick.

No-Man · Post #35 » by **No-Man** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:46 pm

The thing is, he is superyoung and has length, hops and good jumper, in this draft that should warrant a late-lotto pick in my book.
And he plays to his strengths, under control, he is not a reckless player.

freestyler34 · Post #36 » by **freestyler34** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:21 pm

reanimator wrote:
Fischella wrote:
reanimator wrote:His frame, lack of burst and creativity is concerning.

lack of burst as of lack of an elite first, motor or athletic ability? he is really athletic in terms of verticality/explosivity.
I agree sort of with the frame, and not so much with creativity albeit because I dont think he needs to play on the ball that much to be a quality player at the next level.

Lack of an elite 1st. I think he will be a fine role player but I'd be hesitant with a late lotto pick.

He has good lenght and athleticism combine that with elite shooting, what kind of player do you think will be available in late lotto or around 11-17 range ?

reanimator · Post #37 » by **reanimator** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:35 pm

freestyler34 wrote:
reanimator wrote:
Fischella wrote:lack of burst as of lack of an elite first, motor or athletic ability? he is really athletic in terms of verticality/explosivity.
I agree sort of with the frame, and not so much with creativity albeit because I dont think he needs to play on the ball that much to be a quality player at the next level.

Lack of an elite 1st. I think he will be a fine role player but I'd be hesitant with a late lotto pick.

He has good lenght and athleticism combine that with elite shooting, what kind of player do you think will be available in late lotto or around 11-17 range ?

Guys like Luwawu, Hield, Valentine, LeVert are all ahead on my board. His frame really worries me but I do think he will be productive.

No-Man · Post #38 » by **No-Man** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:37 pm

Hield and Valentine are 4 years older, smaller, less athletic, similar shooters and skill level players, they are more mature phyiscally but their ceiling is lower, Luwawu I get, LeVert if he didnt have so many problems with his health, to a degree too.

karl25 · Post #39 » by **karl25** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:17 pm

2015-16 Early-Season Scouting Video

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02qSgAm5irs[/youtube]

reanimator · Post #40 » by **reanimator** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:35 pm

Fischella wrote:Hield and Valentine are 4 years older, smaller, less athletic, similar shooters and skill level players, they are more mature phyiscally but their ceiling is lower, Luwawu I get, LeVert if he didnt have so many problems with his health, to a degree too.

I think there is a skills and physicality difference between Valentine and Korkmaz. Hield has a better frame, should be good on D, don't see it with Korkmaz, similar athletes IMO. Valentine and Hield are probably longer, too.