Future draft classes

pohani komarac · Post #841 » by **pohani komarac** » Sun Mar 1, 2015 1:55 pm

From Croatia Kresimir Nikic is kid to remeber. next big prospect from Croatia in line after Hezonja, Sarc and Bender. 99. born 7'0 center, doctors project him to go 7'2, 7'3 and he looks like he will get taller. I watched 2 games from him and can tell he is not fake or big hype. Comparisons with legends like Cosic, Gasol, Divac are legitimate. His skill level, mobility, basketball IQ is defentley top level for his age/stage of development. Watch out for him in nex 2-3 years

EMG518 · Post #842 » by **EMG518** » Mon Mar 2, 2015 6:26 am

EricAnderson wrote:I dont like hyping kids this young but my god this kids only in the 8th grade? The hells in the water there

http://youtu.be/etXaQw3CgtU

Be interesting to see how he grows, he is so young.

Post #843 » by **Marcus** » Mon Mar 9, 2015 9:26 pm

EricAnderson wrote:How skilled is Tatum? Is it anywhere near Jabari level? Because if you're an average athlete in today's NBA you better be off the charts skilled to be a potential star

after watching him recently with his own HS team I can see the appeal and why his skill level is so touted. I still don't think he's better or has higher upside than Josh Jackson or Dennis Smith, I get the appeal though.

Smart kid, took good shots (didn't have many drop in the beginning) didn't force as much as i expected him to, defense was better than i expected, quick feet, smart digs in the post, not stellar athletically but reads the ball well off the glass and is very VERY long, plays smart back to the basket (nice fadeaway), ready off the catch (goes right into triple threat), doesn't rush with the ball after the catch.

Skillwise and IQ wise i get the ranking. better athletically than you would think but nowhere in the conversation of the other top guys in his class and i don't think the skill gap is that wide to make it debatable as far as NBA upside.

Upperclass · Post #844 » by **Upperclass** » Mon Mar 9, 2015 9:47 pm

Dennis Smith looks like the next level Westbrook.. Kid looks so unguardable

EricAnderson · Post #845 » by **EricAnderson** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:50 am

Marcus wrote:
EricAnderson wrote:How skilled is Tatum? Is it anywhere near Jabari level? Because if you're an average athlete in today's NBA you better be off the charts skilled to be a potential star

after watching him recently with his own HS team I can see the appeal and why his skill level is so touted. I still don't think he's better or has higher upside than Josh Jackson or Dennis Smith, I get the appeal though.

Smart kid, took good shots (didn't have many drop in the beginning) didn't force as much as i expected him to, defense was better than i expected, quick feet, smart digs in the post, not stellar athletically but reads the ball well off the glass and is very VERY long, plays smart back to the basket (nice fadeaway), ready off the catch (goes right into triple threat), doesn't rush with the ball after the catch.

Skillwise and IQ wise i get the ranking. better athletically than you would think but nowhere in the conversation of the other top guys in his class and i don't think the skill gap is that wide to make it debatable as far as NBA upside.

Yeah I'm not knocking him I just think upside is limited when you're an average athlete.. I was just shocked that he was so high on the scout top 100 list that is about pro potential when they'res at larry a handful of guys in his own class with bigger upsides

Post #846 » by **Marcus** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:11 am

EricAnderson wrote:
Marcus wrote:
EricAnderson wrote:How skilled is Tatum? Is it anywhere near Jabari level? Because if you're an average athlete in today's NBA you better be off the charts skilled to be a potential star

after watching him recently with his own HS team I can see the appeal and why his skill level is so touted. I still don't think he's better or has higher upside than Josh Jackson or Dennis Smith, I get the appeal though.

Smart kid, took good shots (didn't have many drop in the beginning) didn't force as much as i expected him to, defense was better than i expected, quick feet, smart digs in the post, not stellar athletically but reads the ball well off the glass and is very VERY long, plays smart back to the basket (nice fadeaway), ready off the catch (goes right into triple threat), doesn't rush with the ball after the catch.

Skillwise and IQ wise i get the ranking. better athletically than you would think but nowhere in the conversation of the other top guys in his class and i don't think the skill gap is that wide to make it debatable as far as NBA upside.

Yeah I'm not knocking him I just think upside is limited when you're an average athlete.. I was just shocked that he was so high on the scout top 100 list that is about pro potential when they'res at larry a handful of guys in his own class with bigger upsides

yeah I agree with you. Like I said taking upside into play he's far behind Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith, and Harry Giles as far as I'm concerned.

Watching that game just gave me a better understanding of why he's so highly regarded. Its kinda like Doug McDermott being the college POTY and Wiggins being drafted first (extreme example). Right now skillset weighing heavier than upside in everything outside of the draft argument even though the gap is wayyyyyyyy smaller than the example I used.

Post #847 » by **Marcus** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:30 pm

viewtopic.php?f=36&t=1377851

EricAnderson · Post #848 » by **EricAnderson** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:47 pm

Marcus wrote:viewtopic.php?f=36&t=1377851

I haven't seen much of Blakeney but aren't him and Newmans game similliar? Both kinda combo guards

I saw Newman in those summer Olympics under 18 or whatever it was and he really impressed me with his scoring ability..I think he'll get buckets on any level he plays on

Post #849 » by **Marcus** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:05 pm

EricAnderson wrote:
Marcus wrote:viewtopic.php?f=36&t=1377851

I haven't seen much of Blakeney but aren't him and Newmans game similliar? Both kinda combo guards

I saw Newman in those summer Olympics under 18 or whatever it was and he really impressed me with his scoring ability..I think he'll get buckets on any level he plays on

lol. i was trying to get some activity in the ncaa forum.

anywho, yeah both scoring guards for the most part. I don't think Newman heads there to be honest but the back court would be quite dynamic and perhaps having Blakeney back there with him forces Malik to tighten up his PG chops and make himself more presentable to the decision makers in the league.

They could also run offense through Ben and let him find Malik and Tony off ball would could benefit all parties.

Post #850 » by **Marcus** » Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:32 am

If you've seen both play. How accurate is a Danny Manning comp for Harry Giles?

reanimator · Post #851 » by **reanimator** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:55 am

Diamond Stone to Maryland.

Post #852 » by **Marcus** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:41 am

reanimator wrote:Diamond Stone to Maryland.

Nice combo with Melo over there.

Post #853 » by **Marcus** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 2:49 pm

Ivan Rabb down to Zona and Cal Berkley and it's looking like Berkeley gets him

Zombiesonics · Post #854 » by **Zombiesonics** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:23 pm

Marcus wrote:
reanimator wrote:Diamond Stone to Maryland.

Nice combo with Melo over there.

UA... remember i called that ish? ha. Word is he couldn't qualify @ wiscy in the fall after committing. the longer it dragged stone went with the program that will in turn fund the heck out of his camp/aau team. He would have been a better fit with my huskies; Jalen Adams ( future pro plays like devin harris) , Daniel hamilton (spectacular frosh season) , and a shot blocker to back him. we just in a **** conference

Post #855 » by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 1, 2015 7:04 pm

HS All-American season bitches. Mcdonalds game this week.

immortalone23 · Post #856 » by **immortalone23** » Wed Apr 1, 2015 7:05 pm

Marcus wrote:HS All-American season bitches. Mcdonalds game this week.

I'm going

Post #857 » by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 1, 2015 7:08 pm

immortalone23 wrote:
Marcus wrote:HS All-American season bitches. Mcdonalds game this week.

I'm going

you lucky sonofabitch. who you looking forward to seeing the most?

immortalone23 · Post #858 » by **immortalone23** » Wed Apr 1, 2015 7:10 pm

Marcus wrote:
immortalone23 wrote:
Marcus wrote:HS All-American season bitches. Mcdonalds game this week.

I'm going

you lucky sonofabitch. who you looking forward to seeing the most?

Haha I go to school in Illinois, I'm looking forward to see Jaylen, Stone, and Ingram. I really like Simmons too.

Post #859 » by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 1, 2015 7:13 pm

immortalone23 wrote:
Marcus wrote:
immortalone23 wrote:I'm going

you lucky sonofabitch. who you looking forward to seeing the most?

Haha I go to school in Illinois, I'm looking forward to see Jaylen, Stone, and Ingram. I really like Simmons too.

write your screenname on a sign and get on camera so we know its real.

immortalone23 · Post #860 » by **immortalone23** » Wed Apr 1, 2015 7:16 pm

Marcus wrote:
immortalone23 wrote:
Marcus wrote:
you lucky sonofabitch. who you looking forward to seeing the most?

Haha I go to school in Illinois, I'm looking forward to see Jaylen, Stone, and Ingram. I really like Simmons too.

write your screenname on a sign and get on camera so we know its real.

I'll try.