Dat2U wrote:TGW wrote:Dat2U wrote:If you want a guy to frustrate wings 1-4, then why is no one talking about Ryan Dunn?
I would take Dunn with the late FRP. Dude is a defensive beast.
He is a monster defensively.
He's also the worst offensive non-C prospect I've ever scouted and not playable on that end.
Because Ryan Dunn is mentally broken when it comes to shooting. Which does not seem to be Castle's issue.
When challenged to shoot and left wide open Castle took the shots and hit them under the brightest spotlights. When left open he took 6 3FGs against Alabama, and 4 against Purdue, and in general got more aggressive as the tournament required. Aside from the Illinois game where his primary job was to steal the soul of Terrance Shannon (2-12, and -15pts below his season average) his offensive role increased as the Tourney went on. Tying his career high in points in the Final Four.
We are talking upside here, not finished products. How you reach superstar status is by constant improvement. You take a player who has the best aptitude for growth, BBIQ, understanding of the game, combined with the physical abilities that won't cap his top end.
To my way of thinking: IF Castle can play as a lead guard as a 6'6" PG (a position he can defend, so yes on that end; but needs shooting so maybe not on the other) then he is probably the player with the largest lead on positional size and upside in the draft.
Better than Sarr who is a freak, but shows little sign of fire or understanding of his best role. And does not have a size advantage over the average player at his position. Light on his feet. Smallish of frame.
Maybe better than Sheppard who is a statistical outlier but average at best in size at PG. Maybe? I can see the argument for Sheppard as the most complete player at his postion in the draft. No flaws except volume and opportunity.
A better defender at PG than Dillingham is on offense at the spot? Could Castle stop Dills one on one? Check the tourney results against all guards Castle faced. And Kentucky flaming out.
A better physical mismatch at lead guard than Holland is at SF? Holland is insanely quick. But also has short arms for a forward, and did not show the team understanding that Castle played. I can see the argument that Holland may be a better defender. Had his lapses at this end, but showed fire and competitiveness. Still, will he be a better/more versatile defender at SF than Castle vs lead guards? Holland will be battling thicker stronger longer forwards. I give the mismatch edge to Castle on defense.
It's a gamble. Based on this: can he play offense at the lead guard spot. He showed aptitude in Highschool, stifled it to win at UConn. Is that a sign that he can't do it? That his game falls apart as he changes levels? Or a sign that he can develop based on what his team needs. I think the latter. That's where I roll the dice and trust the development. Ask: which guy would do better under the Heat culture? Which guy would maximize their talents. I think Castle.
But otherwise yeah he's a shooting guard who can't shoot. A glue guy with no role. I'd bet on his aggression though, he takes it personally.
) and draft a Guard or Center to add to them.
