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so...who is it?

As of July 15th, 2023, my answer is... I don't know. Gun to my head, I think it will be one of the G-League ignite guys (Holland or Buzelis).

I’d go with Mara. I was hoping Matas or someone would’ve taken a big step last year to really separate themselves from the pack but that didn’t happen.

But I wouldn’t be shocked if some random dude plays well and takes over the #1 pick. Like I wouldn’t be shocked if someone like Omaha Biliew has a surprisingly good shooting year he won’t be talked about as a possibility.

This draft is a perfect kind of draft for a long athletic wing to get hot and shoot up the draft boards.

Mara has superstar potential and that should be enough to go #1 in a bad draft. Unless he has a stinker of a year

Someone will breakout and whoever that is, is who I am choosing

Matas would be my pick for now, but like others it would be unsurprising if a player broke out, or he really disappointed, etc.

If Portland ends up with the #1 pick, they'll take someone with length for they already have
more guards than they need

Norm2953 wrote:If Portland ends up with the #1 pick, they'll take someone with length for they already have
more guards than they need

Buzelis would be so nice for them if his skillset translates to the gleague.

Scoot
Sharpe
Buzelis

Two supreme athletes + lots of skill and length at the 2/3.

Bronny.

Some returning sophomore might come back with some bulk and bash up college ball to the point of skyrocketing or something.

my money is on Collier.

This might sound like a long shot but I feel like Judah Mintz is going to take a huge step forward at Cuse this coming szn and vault himself into top 5 consideration and potentially top overall.

Hoopz Afrik wrote:This might sound like a long shot but I feel like Judah Mintz is going to take a huge step forward at Cuse this coming szn and vault himself into top 5 consideration and potentially top overall.

i'd say there is 0% chance that happens

clyde21 wrote:

Hoopz Afrik wrote:This might sound like a long shot but I feel like Judah Mintz is going to take a huge step forward at Cuse this coming szn and vault himself into top 5 consideration and potentially top overall.

i'd say there is 0% chance that happens

We'll see. This coming potential draft class feels as wide open as it's been since the Cavs randomly took Anthony Bennet 1st overall. Not saying it's a likely outcome but I think he's going to surprise a lot of people.

Hoopz Afrik wrote:

clyde21 wrote:

Hoopz Afrik wrote:This might sound like a long shot but I feel like Judah Mintz is going to take a huge step forward at Cuse this coming szn and vault himself into top 5 consideration and potentially top overall.

i'd say there is 0% chance that happens

We'll see. This coming potential draft class feels as wide open as it's been since the Cavs randomly took Anthony Bennet 1st overall. Not saying it's a likely outcome but I think he's going to surprise a lot of people.

Agreed, and we could also see a dumbass GM drafting at 1 again.

My favorites for #1 overall: Clingan, Mara, Holland, Wagner and Matas. But there are maybe 5 more dudes who have a chance to breakout this season. Good draft to have ANY lottery pick, not a great season to have the #1 pick IMO.

MemphisX wrote:My favorites for #1 overall: Clingan, Mara, Holland, Wagner and Matas. But there are maybe 5 more dudes who have a chance to breakout this season. Good draft to have ANY lottery pick, not a great season to have the #1 pick IMO.

like Clingan and the dude is a major troll on the court but no way he's in contention for #1, he's in the Edey/Kalkbrenner class.

Man this class is loaded. Could be any of 10-12 guys. It's going to be awhile until we get some separation though. Early guess is Mara. Sleeper pick is Flowers.

Point Guards

Collier
Wagner
Foster
McCain
Castle
Cadeaux
Williams
Proctor
Jackson
Starling

Shooting Guards

Darlan
Johnson
Walter
Sane
Flowers
Stojakovic
Sheppard
James
Kugel
Sharavjamts
Djurisic

Small Forwards

Buzelis
Holland
Mgbako
Edwards
Adams
Anjica
Risacher
Williams
Evans
Biliew
Mitchell
Stewart
Power
Scheierman
Momcilovic

Power Forwards

Almansa
Perrin
Filipowski
Klintman

Centers

Mara
Sarr
Bradshaw
Bona
Clingan
Cook
Ware

BostonCouchGM wrote:Man this class is loaded. Could be any of 10-12 guys. It's going to be awhile until we get some separation though. Early guess is Mara. Sleeper pick is Flowers.

Point Guards

Collier
Wagner
Foster
McCain
Castle
Cadeaux
Williams
Proctor
Jackson
Starling

Shooting Guards

Darlan
Johnson
Walter
Sane
Flowers
Stojakovic
Sheppard
James
Kugel
Sharavjamts
Djurisic

Small Forwards

Buzelis
Holland
Mgbako
Edwards
Adams
Anjica
Risacher
Williams
Evans
Biliew
Mitchell
Stewart
Power
Scheierman
Momcilovic

Power Forwards

Almansa
Perrin
Filipowski
Klintman

Centers

Mara
Sarr
Bradshaw
Bona
Clingan
Cook
Ware

You think all of these guys could be the #1 pick?

King Ken wrote:Someone will breakout and whoever that is, is who I am choosing

Way to go out on a limb there.