2025 NBA Draft Prospect Part 3

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team #vibes should have no problem adding him

I wouldn't be able to point out Bad Bunny.

[BoyzNTheHood]

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team #vibes should have no problem adding him

I wouldn't be able to point out Bad Bunny.

Off topic but, Bad Bunny has one of the greatest entrances to a WWE event in history

[BoyzNTheHood]

Any love for Baye Ndongo as a UDFA? Here's him at last years G-League Elite camp:

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Apparently he was born on January 1, 2003..



Has some Siakam too him though. Wouldn't be a bad addition to the 905 to start.

[Dalek]

Last year I saw something in Jaylon Tyson from CAL and he gained late momentum and ended up a first round pick and looking like a rotation guy for Cleveland.

This year, the sort of obscure guy I am really intrigued by is Dailyn Swain from Xavier. This guy should be deserving of first round buzz.
He's a strong defender both man-to-man and as a team defender, and can create for himself especially in transition where he has a good handle and long strides to score at the basket. Not much three point shooting, but he doesn't shoot it much but does have a high freethrow percentage so maybe he can develop that skill.

6'8 sophomore
Fluid NBA level athlete
Stays connected as a defender
55 FTR
82% FT
66% at the rim; 18 dunks
6 BPM
18 AST%

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I see him as a low-end Naji Marshall if the outside shot doesn't come around or a high end Jabari Smith type of prospect where the sky is the limit. If he ends up near that second round pick he is a guy that we should consider although I think he should go higher.

[Thaddy]

Wolf is the best option if we drop in the draft. I see a realistic position for him next to Poeltl. It would give us a big front court similar to the Cavs. The passing, shooting, and size we would have would make up for his potentially bad lateral quickness. A lot of this depends on how well his shooting translate to the NBA. I have it as either him or Fleming, but the versatility of playing PF is the difference maker for me.

[Rapsfan07]

Wolf is the best option if we drop in the draft. I see a realistic position for him next to Poeltl. It would give us a big front court similar to the Cavs. The passing, shooting, and size we would have would make up for his potentially bad lateral quickness. A lot of this depends on how well his shooting translate to the NBA. I have it as either him or Fleming, but the versatility of playing PF is the difference maker for me.

Whoever that PF is will wind up playing off the bench and we're set with our forwards being Ingram and Barnes starting next year.

I like Wolf but I'd be worried about him defensively whereas Fleming looks like he can even guard some wings.

I do agree that we need to trade down and grab a PF if we fall out of the Top 4 though since Boucher is unlikely to be back with us next year. We can't afford to pay him what he can probably get from a contender and while we'll be better next year, I don't think we'll be a contender.

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Wolf is the best option if we drop in the draft. I see a realistic position for him next to Poeltl. It would give us a big front court similar to the Cavs. The passing, shooting, and size we would have would make up for his potentially bad lateral quickness. A lot of this depends on how well his shooting translate to the NBA. I have it as either him or Fleming, but the versatility of playing PF is the difference maker for me.

Olynyk beside Poeltl didn't work, so why would Wolf?

[Thaddy]

Wolf is the best option if we drop in the draft. I see a realistic position for him next to Poeltl. It would give us a big front court similar to the Cavs. The passing, shooting, and size we would have would make up for his potentially bad lateral quickness. A lot of this depends on how well his shooting translate to the NBA. I have it as either him or Fleming, but the versatility of playing PF is the difference maker for me.

Olynyk beside Poeltl didn't work, so why would Wolf?

He's not 30+, he's mobile and he can block a decent amount of shots.

[DreamTeam09]

Wayne Embry has ties to the Harper family, apparently he was the reason we drafted Ron Harper Jr the last go around. The lotto gods will do their willing

[Jerry Lucas]

Wayne Embry has ties to the Harper family, apparently he was the reason we drafted Ron Harper Jr the last go around. The lotto gods will do their willing

He also drafted Ron Sr back in the day, and he's one of Masai's most respected senior advisors. If the Raptors win the 2nd overall pick, it's going to be Dylan Harper and no one can convince me otherwise.

[Yallbecrazy]

[quote="REJECTEDBYCLARK"][quote="Rapsfan07"]I don't see it with CMB. I've been watching some tape and trying to see why there are people so high on him but he just looks like another undersized big that doesn't dribble, pass or shoot. We have one of those already in Mogbo, who I'm not a huge fan of and Barnes.

He is pretty good defensively though and as a rebounder but I'm looking for guys who can play both sides of the ball or at least reasonably project to play both sides of the ball.[/quote]

cmb actually has a very good handle i will have to disagree. part of the intrigue is that he can operate from the perimeter and take guys off the bounce from afar and finish.[/quote]

If he develops an outside shot which is a BIG IF he has superstar potential, because he will be able to take bigs off the dribble ( seems to be explosive in his first step), have the passing ability to punish double teams and crush almost all wings in the post. I realize he is well under 50% to ever reach a good 3 pointer, and probably under 20% to have a good off the dribble shot. What works in his favour is his age and touch around the rim which does show good coordination.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

I don't see it with CMB. I've been watching some tape and trying to see why there are people so high on him but he just looks like another undersized big that doesn't dribble, pass or shoot. We have one of those already in Mogbo, who I'm not a huge fan of and Barnes.

He is pretty good defensively though and as a rebounder but I'm looking for guys who can play both sides of the ball or at least reasonably project to play both sides of the ball.

cmb actually has a very good handle i will have to disagree. part of the intrigue is that he can operate from the perimeter and take guys off the bounce from afar and finish.

If he develops an outside shot which is a BIG IF he has superstar potential, because he will be able to take bigs off the dribble, have the passing ability to punish double teams and crush almost all wings in the post.

Same was said about Scottie and we both know it's not happening by now. Still there's enough of a framework there where you can't get too low on him but I think the chances he becomes a shooter are very low.

Believe me when CMB was 2-2 from downtown vs. Mercer earlier in the year I wrote that it was the most important news of the entire draft cycle to date.

I will keep digging into CMB's shooting potential until the very last minute but as of right now there's a low probability that he is a relevant shooter at NBA level.

All it's gonna take for him though is one good workout shooting the ball and it's going to happen at least in front of a few teams most likely.

[Dalek]

cmb actually has a very good handle i will have to disagree. part of the intrigue is that he can operate from the perimeter and take guys off the bounce from afar and finish.

If he develops an outside shot which is a BIG IF he has superstar potential, because he will be able to take bigs off the dribble, have the passing ability to punish double teams and crush almost all wings in the post.

Same was said about Scottie and we both know it's not happening by now. Still there's enough of a framework there where you can't get too low on him but I think the chances he becomes a shooter are very low.

Believe me when CMB was 2-2 from downtown vs. Mercer earlier in the year I wrote that it was the most important news of the entire draft cycle to date.

I will keep digging into CMB's shooting potential until the very last minute but as of right now there's a low probability that he is a relevant shooter at NBA level.

All it's gonna take for him though is one good workout shooting the ball and it's going to happen at least in front of a few teams most likely.

The best thing will be watching him at the Draft Combine. Ryan Dunn who was hopeless in college shot well at the Combine. If CMB can show signs I'd bet on him. Ryan Dunn and Herb Jones prove you can improve a jumper despite not being great in college. CMB is effectively playing as their C, so he is thinking like a big man. In the NBA they will let him become more of a hooper.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Where’s the love for Wesley Yates?

6’4”-6’5” freshman shooting guard

Averaging 13/2/1 on 48/43/78 splits

.591 TS%
4.9 BPM

[Dalek]

Wayne Embry has ties to the Harper family, apparently he was the reason we drafted Ron Harper Jr the last go around. The lotto gods will do their willing

He also drafted Ron Sr back in the day, and he's one of Masai's most respected senior advisors. If the Raptors win the 2nd overall pick, it's going to be Dylan Harper and no one can convince me otherwise.

RHJ was not drafted by Toronto, but we signed him on a two-way deal after he went undrafted. Wayne Embry is 87 at this point. I mean they probably love him but his basketball acumen is probably past the point of expiration.

Now, if we are talking about connections:

Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey in 1926 was signed by the Toronto St. Patricks of the National Hockey League.

Almost 100 years later Airious "Ace" Bailey will be drafted by the Toronto Raptors.

Ace Bailey was leading scorer in the NHL in the 1928–29 season. Toronto won the Stanley Cup in 1932, with Ace scoring the Cup-winning goal in game 3 of the finals.

Airious "Ace" Bailey will be the NBA's highest scorer and lead us to a title in 2032. It is destiny!

[Dalek]

Where’s the love for Wesley Yates?

6’4”-6’5” freshman shooting guard

Averaging 13/2/1 on 48/43/78 splits

.591 TS%
4.9 BPM

I hadn't heard of Yates, but he looks good. Probably a second rounder. Reminds me that Cam Christie had great numbers last season and he ended up in the second round. This is a pretty deep draft so this guy might be in a similar position.

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If he develops an outside shot which is a BIG IF he has superstar potential, because he will be able to take bigs off the dribble, have the passing ability to punish double teams and crush almost all wings in the post.

Same was said about Scottie and we both know it's not happening by now. Still there's enough of a framework there where you can't get too low on him but I think the chances he becomes a shooter are very low.

Believe me when CMB was 2-2 from downtown vs. Mercer earlier in the year I wrote that it was the most important news of the entire draft cycle to date.

I will keep digging into CMB's shooting potential until the very last minute but as of right now there's a low probability that he is a relevant shooter at NBA level.

All it's gonna take for him though is one good workout shooting the ball and it's going to happen at least in front of a few teams most likely.

The best thing will be watching him at the Draft Combine. Ryan Dunn who was hopeless in college shot well at the Combine. If CMB can show signs I'd bet on him. Ryan Dunn and Herb Jones prove you can improve a jumper despite not being great in college. CMB is effectively playing as their C, so he is thinking like a big man. In the NBA they will let him become more of a hooper.

Ryan Dunn is still below average and with a FT% of like 50, likely he'll always be below average. Heck, Kobe and MJ were 31% from 3 their career. Though, these days, I don't think his defense outweighs this.

At least Herb is an 80% FT shooter and likely he'll be able to maintain his 36% from 3.

[Indeed]

If he develops an outside shot which is a BIG IF he has superstar potential, because he will be able to take bigs off the dribble, have the passing ability to punish double teams and crush almost all wings in the post.

Same was said about Scottie and we both know it's not happening by now. Still there's enough of a framework there where you can't get too low on him but I think the chances he becomes a shooter are very low.

Believe me when CMB was 2-2 from downtown vs. Mercer earlier in the year I wrote that it was the most important news of the entire draft cycle to date.

I will keep digging into CMB's shooting potential until the very last minute but as of right now there's a low probability that he is a relevant shooter at NBA level.

All it's gonna take for him though is one good workout shooting the ball and it's going to happen at least in front of a few teams most likely.

The best thing will be watching him at the Draft Combine. Ryan Dunn who was hopeless in college shot well at the Combine. If CMB can show signs I'd bet on him. Ryan Dunn and Herb Jones prove you can improve a jumper despite not being great in college. CMB is effectively playing as their C, so he is thinking like a big man. In the NBA they will let him become more of a hooper.

I dont think it changed the mind of scouts or executives that Dunn is not a good 3 point shooter, and I dont think he got drafted higher.

Meanwhile Herb Jones wasnt bad in shooting, and I was pretty high on him. He was drafted before our picks.

Unless team with elite shooters, otherwise, most teams may not get him involved.

[BoyzNTheHood]

Where’s the love for Wesley Yates?

6’4”-6’5” freshman shooting guard

Averaging 13/2/1 on 48/43/78 splits

.591 TS%
4.9 BPM

I hadn't heard of Yates, but he looks good. Probably a second rounder. Reminds me that Cam Christie had great numbers last season and he ended up in the second round. This is a pretty deep draft so this guy might be in a similar position.

Hopefully he declares this year because I’d love to take him at the Portland pick

[Jerry Lucas]

Wayne Embry has ties to the Harper family, apparently he was the reason we drafted Ron Harper Jr the last go around. The lotto gods will do their willing

He also drafted Ron Sr back in the day, and he's one of Masai's most respected senior advisors. If the Raptors win the 2nd overall pick, it's going to be Dylan Harper and no one can convince me otherwise.

RHJ was not drafted by Toronto, but we signed him on a two-way deal after he went undrafted. Wayne Embry is 87 at this point. I mean they probably love him but his basketball acumen is probably past the point of expiration.

Oh I know that Ron Jr was a UDFA. I just didn't care enough to correct the poster I was responding to.