Who's your favorite 2025 prospect non-Cooper division?

[The-Power]

Carter Bryant, Adou Thiero and as of late (to my own surprise) Jase Richardson. Cedric Coward also as it would be such a great story.

[SkyHook]

I will be honest...Ace. if he really works out we will have a new unconscious scorer. When he is hot he is so fun, and defensively he can be disruptive. I have my doubts, but if I could choose a player to hit their best possible outcome it is him.

If we're setting aside concerns and it's only about the best possible outcome, then for me it's Demin. His court vision is simply spectacular and his shot mechanics are sound, a good foundation for improved accuracy. An additional 15 pounds of muscle on his frame would be a good thing.

[The Golden Fang]

Essengue. Second youngest player in the draft after Flagg -- 6’11 in shoes and a 9’2 standing reach is absolutely massive. That is very rare in combine history for a non C to have a standing reach of greater than 9’1”. His standing reach is higher than that of Cs Thomas Sorber and Derik Queen, and Sorber actually has a 7’6” wingspan but only a 9’1” standing reach.

[EvanZ]

Essengue. Second youngest player in the draft after Flagg -- 6’11 in shoes and a 9’2 standing reach is absolutely massive. That is very rare in combine history for a non C to have a standing reach of greater than 9’1”. His standing reach is higher than that of Cs Thomas Sorber and Derik Queen, and Sorber actually has a 7’6” wingspan but only a 9’1” standing reach.

“My favorite player to watch is a Ruler”

[The Golden Fang]

Essengue. Second youngest player in the draft after Flagg -- 6’11 in shoes and a 9’2 standing reach is absolutely massive. That is very rare in combine history for a non C to have a standing reach of greater than 9’1”. His standing reach is higher than that of Cs Thomas Sorber and Derik Queen, and Sorber actually has a 7’6” wingspan but only a 9’1” standing reach.

“My favorite player to watch is a Ruler”

I mean if you want to be sarcastic about measurements, that's fine, but don't act like they don't matter. He creates FTs at an extremely high rate in a professional league, is extremely efficient with good touch inside the paint, has great lateral movement and positioning, doesn’t turn the ball over too much and rebounds well. He’s simply a positive trait for a professional team at 18 years of age. Has high feel indicators across the board, where a lot of his peers don’t. if you’re going to take a “project," picking the youngest one with not a lot of glaring weakness is probably a good bet, especially in the range he's projected to be selected at.

[EvanZ]

Essengue. Second youngest player in the draft after Flagg -- 6’11 in shoes and a 9’2 standing reach is absolutely massive. That is very rare in combine history for a non C to have a standing reach of greater than 9’1”. His standing reach is higher than that of Cs Thomas Sorber and Derik Queen, and Sorber actually has a 7’6” wingspan but only a 9’1” standing reach.

“My favorite player to watch is a Ruler”

I mean if you want to be sarcastic about measurements, that's fine, but don't act like they don't matter. He creates FTs at an extremely high rate in a professional league, is extremely efficient with good touch inside the paint, has great lateral movement and positioning, doesn’t turn the ball over too much and rebounds well. He’s simply a positive trait for a professional team at 18 years of age. Has high feel indicators across the board, where a lot of his peers don’t. if you’re going to take a “project," picking the youngest one with not a lot of glaring weakness is probably a good bet, especially in the range he's projected to be selected at.

I’m being sarcastic about the fact that in a thread about which players you enjoyed the most your answer was “A Ruler”.

[The Golden Fang]

“My favorite player to watch is a Ruler”

I mean if you want to be sarcastic about measurements, that's fine, but don't act like they don't matter. He creates FTs at an extremely high rate in a professional league, is extremely efficient with good touch inside the paint, has great lateral movement and positioning, doesn’t turn the ball over too much and rebounds well. He’s simply a positive trait for a professional team at 18 years of age. Has high feel indicators across the board, where a lot of his peers don’t. if you’re going to take a “project," picking the youngest one with not a lot of glaring weakness is probably a good bet, especially in the range he's projected to be selected at.

I’m being sarcastic about the fact that in a thread about which players you enjoyed the most your answer was “A Ruler”.

Translation: I don't like hearing different perspectives on players and is only interested in generic responses.

What a weird hill to die on.

[EvanZ]

I mean if you want to be sarcastic about measurements, that's fine, but don't act like they don't matter. He creates FTs at an extremely high rate in a professional league, is extremely efficient with good touch inside the paint, has great lateral movement and positioning, doesn’t turn the ball over too much and rebounds well. He’s simply a positive trait for a professional team at 18 years of age. Has high feel indicators across the board, where a lot of his peers don’t. if you’re going to take a “project," picking the youngest one with not a lot of glaring weakness is probably a good bet, especially in the range he's projected to be selected at.

I’m being sarcastic about the fact that in a thread about which players you enjoyed the most your answer was “A Ruler”.

Translation: I don't like hearing different perspectives on players and is only interested in generic responses.

What a weird hill to die on.

You seem to be missing the point of the thread. That’s all.

[The Golden Fang]

I’m being sarcastic about the fact that in a thread about which players you enjoyed the most your answer was “A Ruler”.

Translation: I don't like hearing different perspectives on players and is only interested in generic responses.

What a weird hill to die on.

You seem to be missing the point of the thread. That’s all.

And yet I still responded to you why I like Essengue so I'm not missing the point on anything here.

[shangrila]

This thread is a perfect example of what's wrong with this board. Nice idea that gets derailed instantly by toxic BS.

To answer the question, Collin Murray-Boyles. Love watching the defence.

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

Probably Coward or Thiero

[vincecarter4pres]

I’m going Will Riley.

His game and frame is tailor made for the NBA, once he puts some man weight and strength on.

His reasonable high end of likely case is Cam Johnson, but if he hits his absolute ceiling he’s gonna be a fringe superstar.

[JMAC3]

I will go with Fears, super fun player to me.

Also think Chaz Lanier is another guy I would be in on, wouldn’t shock me if he goes in the 20s, electric shooter and really good athlete.

[GiggitySmalls]

VJ and Flemming

[dolphinatik]

I like a few prospects and have liked when nobody was mocking them like carter Bryant, Nique Clifford, Bogoljub (2nd rd) but I think the most slept on guy here is Drake Powell. He is worth taking a risk on early and I mean like as high as 12.

[Gert42]

I’m going Will Riley.

His game and frame is tailor made for the NBA, once he puts some man weight and strength on.

His reasonable high end of likely case is Cam Johnson, but if he hits his absolute ceiling he’s gonna be a fringe superstar.

Is he a guy you'd like to see the Nets take at 19?

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

I mean if you want to be sarcastic about measurements, that's fine, but don't act like they don't matter. He creates FTs at an extremely high rate in a professional league, is extremely efficient with good touch inside the paint, has great lateral movement and positioning, doesn’t turn the ball over too much and rebounds well. He’s simply a positive trait for a professional team at 18 years of age. Has high feel indicators across the board, where a lot of his peers don’t. if you’re going to take a “project," picking the youngest one with not a lot of glaring weakness is probably a good bet, especially in the range he's projected to be selected at.

I’m being sarcastic about the fact that in a thread about which players you enjoyed the most your answer was “A Ruler”.

Translation: I don't like hearing different perspectives on players and is only interested in generic responses.

What a weird hill to die on.

Yeah but he's dying A Ruler. Legend if you ask me.

[EvanZ]

I will go with Fears, super fun player to me.

Also think Chaz Lanier is another guy I would be in on, wouldn’t shock me if he goes in the 20s, electric shooter and really good athlete.

Lowkey think Lanier might be the Keon Ellis of this class.

[EvanZ]

Probably Coward or Thiero

You either die like a Coward or live like a Thiero.

[babyjax13]

I will throw in a few more players I enjoy watching ---

Defenders who can't score at all: Jojo Tugler and Isaac Nogues
I like watching them both a lot. Each one just blows up a few plays a game, but Tugler will never have any value on offense (probably not an NBA player) and Nogues has no jumper or desire to score (but a decent passer and incredible defender, probably also not an NBA player).

I also like CMB, he reminds me of young Paul Millsap, but man I do not believe in his shot. I also enjoy watching Thiero (see the theme here?) but I think given that he grew so much and used to be a better shooter there is a better chance some of his fine motor skills catch up to his body, including his shooting.