Official 2022 Draft Thread

hype_2004 · Post #1021 » by **hype_2004** » Fri Mar 4, 2022 5:51 pm

Psubs wrote:What about Michael Foster Jr? He looks like a a more bouncy Julius Randle. Maybe he can play C like Wendell Carter.

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6'9.5 wingspan, short stubby arms the type of player that will have a hard time succeeding in the NBA.

Ell Curry · Post #1022 » by **Ell Curry** » Fri Mar 4, 2022 5:54 pm

Branham would be a nice fit here. Can get his mid-range shot and hit the 3 well and looks big for a 2. Basically a bigger Trent.

NotMyKawhi · Post #1023 » by **NotMyKawhi** » Fri Mar 4, 2022 5:55 pm

I like Foster.

He's been the most consistent of the nba prospects

Kevin Willis · Post #1024 » by **Kevin Willis** » Fri Mar 4, 2022 7:32 pm

Madhouse wrote:

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I think Jaylin Williams from Arkansas is an ideal match. He sort of reminds me of having a Marc Gasol game. Good passer. Long. Smart defender, takes charges. Slowish. Thinks the game. He can play the 5 and 4, possibly the three so he can be multi-position and he might be able to bang with the big centers. In some ways he's the anti-Precious.

Dalek · Post #1025 » by **Dalek** » Sat Mar 5, 2022 5:32 pm

Kevin Willis wrote:
Madhouse wrote:

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I think Jaylin Williams from Arkansas is an ideal match. He sort of reminds me of having a Marc Gasol game. Good passer. Long. Smart defender, takes charges. Slowish. Thinks the game. He can play the 5 and 4, possibly the three so he can be multi-position and he might be able to bang with the big centers. In some ways he's the anti-Precious.

I have been pumping Jaylin Williams as well. I think it is really hard to find 6'10 / 6'11 guys who can do this:

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Kevin Willis · Post #1026 » by **Kevin Willis** » Sat Mar 5, 2022 7:22 pm

Dalek wrote:
Kevin Willis wrote:
Madhouse wrote:

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I think Jaylin Williams from Arkansas is an ideal match. He sort of reminds me of having a Marc Gasol game. Good passer. Long. Smart defender, takes charges. Slowish. Thinks the game. He can play the 5 and 4, possibly the three so he can be multi-position and he might be able to bang with the big centers. In some ways he's the anti-Precious.

I have been pumping Jaylin Williams as well. I think it is really hard to find 6'10 / 6'11 guys who can do this:

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Watched the entire Arkansas / Tennessee game and just focused on Williams. I understand why he's not a lotto pick, I don't think his ceiling is star level but he is just always in the right spot on offense and defense. Look at how good Arkansas' defense in the second half was after he hardly played in the first half. Players are afraid to drive on him because he draws so many charges, you can see him stopping drives just by being there. He has handle. A mid-range shot. Post moves. His drtg is just ridiculous. I can imagine him excelling on our team and he's young. If he develops a 3, watch out.

Edit: Twitter is Jalen Williams from Santa Clara

Psubs · Post #1027 » by **Psubs** » Sat Mar 5, 2022 7:27 pm

Dalek wrote:
Kevin Willis wrote:
Madhouse wrote:

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I think Jaylin Williams from Arkansas is an ideal match. He sort of reminds me of having a Marc Gasol game. Good passer. Long. Smart defender, takes charges. Slowish. Thinks the game. He can play the 5 and 4, possibly the three so he can be multi-position and he might be able to bang with the big centers. In some ways he's the anti-Precious.

I have been pumping Jaylin Williams as well. I think it is really hard to find 6'10 / 6'11 guys who can do this:

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Jaylin Williams of Arkansas
vs
Jalen Williams of Santa Clara

Like Jalen Johnson of Duke for Jalen Johnson of Wake Forest!

Well I'm intrigued. He seems like a Scottie Barnes kind of player. His jumper doesn't look broken either.

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Psubs · Post #1028 » by **Psubs** » Sat Mar 5, 2022 7:32 pm

lol he forgot class was cancelled.

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Helped take down #6 Kentucky after knocking off #1 Auburn a month ago. Looks like he's playing small ball C for them. 2.7 A / 1.8 TO = 1.5 8-)

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https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/boxscores/2022-02-26-14-arkansas.html

Oscar Tshiebwe 30 pts, 18 rebs, 3 blocks, 1 stl, 2 ast (0 TO)

Mark_83 · Post #1029 » by **Mark_83** » Sun Mar 6, 2022 7:28 pm

I'm on the Jaylin Williams train like some of ya'll. I want to see the measurements at the combine but if he really is 6'10" 240lbs with a 7'0" wingspan then he's in my top 3 for our pick. He would have the size and weight to bang as a small ball 5, which would allow us to have really versatile lineups.

Psubs · Post #1030 » by **Psubs** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 5:46 am

Houstan went 0 for 10 last game.

Boogie! · Post #1031 » by **Boogie!** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 5:51 am

Are we still looking zt more big guys? Can we please target athletes that can shoot? I'm so tired of this defense thing, at some point I want some semblance of offensive talent.

Psubs · Post #1032 » by **Psubs** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 2:15 pm

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Kevin Willis · Post #1033 » by **Kevin Willis** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 4:43 pm

Boogie! wrote:Are we still looking zt more big guys? Can we please target athletes that can shoot? I'm so tired of this defense thing, at some point I want some semblance of offensive talent.

Not many pure shooters around our range. Maybe Procida. His defense is average although he is tall for a shooting guard. Shoots 40% from 3 and over 63% from 2. FG - 52%. FT - 80%. Our program could make him special.

We also have Jalen Harris 30% from 3 and 46% from 2. FG - 39%. FT - 70%. He's shooting better than it looks too. He had a couple of bad games recently but he's more of a 35% from 3 and 50% from 2 kind of guy.

If you want a pure shooter with Masai size around our draft pick - Procida is best bet.

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Dalek · Post #1034 » by **Dalek** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 7:53 pm

Kevin Willis wrote:
Boogie! wrote:Are we still looking zt more big guys? Can we please target athletes that can shoot? I'm so tired of this defense thing, at some point I want some semblance of offensive talent.

Not many pure shooters around our range. Maybe Procida. His defense is average although he is tall for a shooting guard. Shoots 40% from 3 and over 63% from 2. FG - 52%. FT - 80%. Our program could make him special.

We also have Jalen Harris 30% from 3 and 46% from 2. FG - 39%. FT - 70%. He's shooting better than it looks too. He had a couple of bad games recently but he's more of a 35% from 3 and 50% from 2 kind of guy.

If you want a pure shooter with Masai size around our draft pick - Procida is best bet.

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He is a nice player for sure and has great size at 6'7 and obviously has a three year track record of shooting that makes you think he can translate. Not sure how great his defense is, so that might be a swing factor but I don't think he would ever be out of range with a 30s pick.

Dalek · Post #1035 » by **Dalek** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 8:03 pm

After playing against Evan Mobley I thought it might be the right time to mention is brother Isaiah Mobley who plays for USC. He is not quite a tall and mobile as Evan, but he is really skilled at about 6'10 and about 235-240 lbs.

Here is his most recent game against UCLA where you see him driving the length of the court, creating his own shot and playing pick and roll:

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He is a total swiss army type that we would like as a frontcourt compliment who is very physical and can hit threes at 38%. I know we interviewed and possibly even did a workout with him last year.

If USC has any March buzz, Mobley is going to be a guy to watch. He just looks like a NBA veteran the way he plays. He gives me those Zeke Nnaji vibes.

Dalek · Post #1036 » by **Dalek** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 8:07 pm

Psubs wrote:

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It is not often you see a 6'5 250 lbs guy. I don't think he would get drafted, but he might be a guy who once he gets into shape and plays a couple Euro ball years he could make it. He reminds me a bit of Ish Waingright but he needs to work on his body before he gets to Ish's level.

SharoneWright · Post #1037 » by **SharoneWright** » Mon Mar 7, 2022 8:10 pm

Psubs wrote:Houstan went 0 for 10 last game.

Falling right into our lap! :lol:

BoyzNTheHood · Post #1038 » by **BoyzNTheHood** » Tue Mar 8, 2022 3:48 pm

SharoneWright wrote:
Psubs wrote:Houstan went 0 for 10 last game.

Falling right into our lap!

Do you guys really want this kid? It doesn't seem like he does anything special. Even if he shoots 40% in the NBA from 3 for his career, what else will he give us?

Karanpal · Post #1039 » by **Karanpal** » Tue Mar 8, 2022 3:56 pm

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
SharoneWright wrote:
Psubs wrote:Houstan went 0 for 10 last game.

Falling right into our lap!
Do you guys really want this kid? It doesn't seem like he does anything special. Even if he shoots 40% in the NBA from 3 for his career, what else will he give us?

He has tools but def needs to come back to show something with those tools

Jabari walker is looking better everytime I see em looks like a solid boucher replacement and still very young

Ell Curry · Post #1040 » by **Ell Curry** » Tue Mar 8, 2022 4:45 pm

BoyzNTheHood wrote:
SharoneWright wrote:
Psubs wrote:Houstan went 0 for 10 last game.

Falling right into our lap!
Do you guys really want this kid? It doesn't seem like he does anything special. Even if he shoots 40% in the NBA from 3 for his career, what else will he give us?

He's very tentative but he looks like he has some moves when he does drive (and obviously did a ton of scoring for Team Canada youth teams). The hope with him is that he develops physically a bunch. Cam Johnson was shooting under 40% overall at his age with a similar frame. 6'8 SFs who can shoot don't grow on trees and if the price of getting a rotation quality one at #31 is having to wait until his 3rd season you do it anyways.