Top 10 2012 prospects
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 11:45 pm
1. Anthony Davis: no need to explain why, some say next garnett others say camby either way you cant lose.
2. Thomas Robinson: Not the greatest number 2 prospect but in a draft like this where so many prospects are gonna get picked based off potential alone, robinson is one of the few safe top 5 picks as far as risk of being a bust goes. The biggest thing that will determine if he stays number 2 will be how tall and long he measures at combine. A lot of people compare him to d.williams of the wolves but he's a much better inside presence than d.will(although hes less polished on the perimeter).
3. Michael K. Gilchrist: Hee does all the small things a ball player should do offensively and defensively. A good athlete with good strength as well. Reminds me a lot of a slightly less athletic andre iguodala.
4. Jeremy Lamb: I know most people view lambs stock as having fallen. But with his wingspan mixed with his shooting and solid ball skills i see his stock booming once workouts start. He may never be a number one option but if klay thompson can score at a good clip in the nba than i expect lamb to atleast be good for 18+ a game easily.
5. Andre Drummond: He's lucky that this draft is kinda weak on star power because POTENTIAL is the only reason why a guy who had the type of season he had should even sniff the lottery. He's got great size and can jump very high for a man his size(6'11 275+). Also has shown decent ability defending the rim at times. Despite great athleticism he has a terrible motor and gets out hustled on both ends of the floor. At times last year he looked like the ball was the last thing he wanted on offense. Biggest high risk high reward selection in draft. At best he turns out to be a more athletic al jefferson imo. I see a bust though.
6. Brad Beal: He has become a bit overrated. Not as great a shooter as some have made him to be. Below average size and length but has strength and hustle to be a decent defender. More smooth than explosive. I wonder will he be able to get to the rim in the nba?...value wise doron lamb may end up being looked at as the better pick
7. Harrison Barnes: Not the player wveryone expected him to be but solid college career none the less. Despite good length not a very good man defender. A lights out scorer when his shot is on. When its off hes a nonfactor. Will be a steal if he gets his act together on defense and develops some kind of offensive go-to move.
8. Tyler Zeller: Great size for a nba center and also has above average mobility. He should be able to add to his frame and his college basketball experience should help lead to him eventually being a factor on both sides of the court.
9. Terrence Jones: Propably wont get picked this high but he was one of kentucky's best players the past two years. Reminds me of jeff green.
10. Arnett Moultrie: Good frame and athletecism. Has shown ability to knock down mid-rand j. At this point his bball iq is somewhat low. reminds me of andray blatche but ive only watched him play a few times so this night not be the best comparison.
2. Thomas Robinson: Not the greatest number 2 prospect but in a draft like this where so many prospects are gonna get picked based off potential alone, robinson is one of the few safe top 5 picks as far as risk of being a bust goes. The biggest thing that will determine if he stays number 2 will be how tall and long he measures at combine. A lot of people compare him to d.williams of the wolves but he's a much better inside presence than d.will(although hes less polished on the perimeter).
3. Michael K. Gilchrist: Hee does all the small things a ball player should do offensively and defensively. A good athlete with good strength as well. Reminds me a lot of a slightly less athletic andre iguodala.
4. Jeremy Lamb: I know most people view lambs stock as having fallen. But with his wingspan mixed with his shooting and solid ball skills i see his stock booming once workouts start. He may never be a number one option but if klay thompson can score at a good clip in the nba than i expect lamb to atleast be good for 18+ a game easily.
5. Andre Drummond: He's lucky that this draft is kinda weak on star power because POTENTIAL is the only reason why a guy who had the type of season he had should even sniff the lottery. He's got great size and can jump very high for a man his size(6'11 275+). Also has shown decent ability defending the rim at times. Despite great athleticism he has a terrible motor and gets out hustled on both ends of the floor. At times last year he looked like the ball was the last thing he wanted on offense. Biggest high risk high reward selection in draft. At best he turns out to be a more athletic al jefferson imo. I see a bust though.
6. Brad Beal: He has become a bit overrated. Not as great a shooter as some have made him to be. Below average size and length but has strength and hustle to be a decent defender. More smooth than explosive. I wonder will he be able to get to the rim in the nba?...value wise doron lamb may end up being looked at as the better pick
7. Harrison Barnes: Not the player wveryone expected him to be but solid college career none the less. Despite good length not a very good man defender. A lights out scorer when his shot is on. When its off hes a nonfactor. Will be a steal if he gets his act together on defense and develops some kind of offensive go-to move.
8. Tyler Zeller: Great size for a nba center and also has above average mobility. He should be able to add to his frame and his college basketball experience should help lead to him eventually being a factor on both sides of the court.
9. Terrence Jones: Propably wont get picked this high but he was one of kentucky's best players the past two years. Reminds me of jeff green.
10. Arnett Moultrie: Good frame and athletecism. Has shown ability to knock down mid-rand j. At this point his bball iq is somewhat low. reminds me of andray blatche but ive only watched him play a few times so this night not be the best comparison.