Aaron White

[JWizmentality]

We will never have a 2nd round pick play for us. Ever.

Why you guys still have the Satoransky thread going is beyond me.

[gambitx777]

I hope he stays or asks to go to the D league.

[Wizardspride]

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[DCsOwn]

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/basketball/2015/6/23/8822073/nba-draft-2015-the-aaron-white-scouting-report

[pcbothwel]

Everyone should remember Mike Muscala dropped a little in the 2nd round a couple years back and immediately went to Europe for 6 months. I wouldn't mind at all if he went to Europe and came back around February/March for the end of the year to get some minutes at the end of the year as we settle into our Playoff seed and guys need rest.

[nuposse04]

I hope he stays or asks to go to the D league.

If he stays I don't see why he'd want to be in the D-League, he'll prolly want playing time, but he's gotta earn it.

[closg00]

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/basketball/2015/6/23/8822073/nba-draft-2015-the-aaron-white-scouting-report

Funny to read the report and the comparisons to Draymond Green, it really sounds like the guy would be a star in Europe.


#FireErnie ~ Because he believed Stephen Curry couldn't help us and Jan Vesely could.

[TheSecretWeapon]

So he was in Tier 7 in YODA.

http://kevinbroom.com/2015/06/25/the-2015-nba-draft-according-to-yoda/

Yeah -- basically rates like a late 1st or early 2nd rounder.

[verbal8]

So he was in Tier 7 in YODA.

http://kevinbroom.com/2015/06/25/the-2015-nba-draft-according-to-yoda/

This has to be the best analytics draft in Wizards history.

Getting an early 2nd rounder towards the end of the draft isn't too bad. I heard EG's favorite for the 2nd round pick - Cash Considerations" ranked 65th in YODA.

[Ruzious]

So he was in Tier 7 in YODA.

http://kevinbroom.com/2015/06/25/the-2015-nba-draft-according-to-yoda/

This has to be the best analytics draft in Wizards history.

A big body for what? I think his only NBA position will be stretch 4.

He was a decent pick. I liked watching him in college - He's a great hustler and played smart. Obviously a low upside player but probably belongs in the NBA as an end of the bench player.

[closg00]

So 7-Footer Dakari Johnson didn't make it to the bottom tier, thought we would have swung for him on the board. White should be a good SL player to watch.

[nate33]

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/basketball/2015/6/23/8822073/nba-draft-2015-the-aaron-white-scouting-report

First-team All-Big Ten in 2015, third-team All-Big Ten in 2014 and 2013. Per his official bio, "Finished his Iowa career ranked first in Iowa games played (140), and free throw makes (618) and attempts (800), second in scoring (1,859), third in rebounding (901), and 14th in double-doubles (16)... made more free throws (618) than any Big Ten player the last 50 years and ranks third all-time in conference annals..." Among players who used at least 20% of their team's possessions, finished second in the NCAA in 2015 in Ken Pomeroy's offensive rating rankings. Finished ninth in win shares in the NCAA, per sports-reference.com.

White came to Iowa as a lightly recruited forward out of Strongsville, OH, and left as one of the best players in the school's history. Playing primarily at the power forward spot (with his junior year more at the three), White helped lead the program back to respectability after several years at the bottom of the Big Ten. White did a bit of everything for Iowa: cleaned the glass, pushed the ball on the break, scored in transition, finished lobs, drew fouls, generated steals, and, especially in his senior season, generated offense in his own right.

I'm starting to get a little excited that this guy might pan out to be a legit NBA role player. He put up real good numbers in college, and he's got legit NBA size and athleticism. And it's not just a "man amongst boys" phenomenon. He put up excellent per minute numbers as a freshman and kept it up through his junior year. He developed the 3-ball and cut down his turnovers in his senior year, which boosted his numbers from great to elite.

He did it in a top tier conference, and he got better later in the season against stiffer competition.

The only real weaknesses I see are that he's a relatively poor rebounder and his lane agility is a bit slow. I'm guessing he won't be much of a defender at the next level. He was an 82% FT shooter and a 36% 3P shooter in college. If he can get a little better from behind the arc, he should have a real role as a Jonas Jerebko/Drew Gooden type of player. He actually had a much more versatile game at the college level, with good ball handling and a knack for getting to the line, but I don't know how much of it will translate against stronger, longer defenders. He'll probably have to specialize as catch-and-shoot guy.

[nate33]

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[closg00]

http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/basketball/2015/6/23/8822073/nba-draft-2015-the-aaron-white-scouting-report

First-team All-Big Ten in 2015, third-team All-Big Ten in 2014 and 2013. Per his official bio, "Finished his Iowa career ranked first in Iowa games played (140), and free throw makes (618) and attempts (800), second in scoring (1,859), third in rebounding (901), and 14th in double-doubles (16)... made more free throws (618) than any Big Ten player the last 50 years and ranks third all-time in conference annals..." Among players who used at least 20% of their team's possessions, finished second in the NCAA in 2015 in Ken Pomeroy's offensive rating rankings. Finished ninth in win shares in the NCAA, per sports-reference.com.

White came to Iowa as a lightly recruited forward out of Strongsville, OH, and left as one of the best players in the school's history. Playing primarily at the power forward spot (with his junior year more at the three), White helped lead the program back to respectability after several years at the bottom of the Big Ten. White did a bit of everything for Iowa: cleaned the glass, pushed the ball on the break, scored in transition, finished lobs, drew fouls, generated steals, and, especially in his senior season, generated offense in his own right.

I'm starting to get a little excited that this guy might pan out to be a legit NBA role player. He put up real good numbers in college, and he's got legit NBA size and athleticism. And it's not just a "man amongst boys" phenomenon. He put up excellent per minute numbers as a freshman and kept it up through his junior year. He developed the 3-ball and cut down his turnovers in his senior year, which boosted his numbers from great to elite.

He did it in a top tier conference, and he got better later in the season against stiffer competition.

The only real weaknesses I see are that he's a relatively poor rebounder and his lane agility is a bit slow. I'm guessing he won't be much of a defender at the next level. He was an 82% FT shooter and a 36% 3P shooter in college. If he can get a little better from behind the arc, he should have a real role as a Jonas Jerebko/Drew Gooden type of player. He actually had a much more versatile game at the college level, with good ball handling and a knack for getting to the line, but I don't know how much of it will translate against stronger, longer defenders. He'll probably have to specialize as catch-and-shoot guy.

This didn't concern you?

Not the strongest player for his position or exceptionally quick laterally. Had trouble guarding quicker guards and small forwards on the perimeter, and not able to stonewall strong power forwards one-on-one.Will need to defend small forwards in the NBA, as he is likely not big or strong enough to guard opposing fours.

He's got to make it as a stretch-4 then.

[sfam]

White needs to develop a really solid 3 point shot to have a chance of sticking in the NBA. This is the kind of pick I would like us to do every year - at least take a flier on a second rounder. Instead we pretty much give them away.

[nate33]

This didn't concern you?

Not the strongest player for his position or exceptionally quick laterally. Had trouble guarding quicker guards and small forwards on the perimeter, and not able to stonewall strong power forwards one-on-one. Will need to defend small forwards in the NBA, as he is likely not big or strong enough to guard opposing fours.[/quote]

He's got to make it as a stretch-4 then.

Not really. There's a lot of non-versatile stretch fours and 3&D specialist wings in this league that you can hide a guy like White on.

Nobody is saying he's the second-coming of Draymond Green. But as a bench guy who will have to come in and match up with the Chris Copelands and Patrick Pattersons of the NBA, I think he'll be alright. The key is his shooting. He really needs to become a knock-down 3-point shooter or else there won't be much reason to put him on the floor. He's not going to get all those back-door alley-oop dunks in the NBA.

[80sballboy]

J. Michael ‏@JMichaelCSN · 8h8 hours ago
I'm now being told that Aaron White "definitely" will go overseas by a person w/knowledge of the situation #WizardsTalk #NBA @CSNWizards

[closg00]

White needs to develop a really solid 3 point shot to have a chance of sticking in the NBA. This is the kind of pick I would like us to do every year - at least take a flier on a second rounder. Instead we pretty much give them away.

Agree, I'm looking forward to seeing him on the SL team.

[bulletproof_32]

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[nate33]

J. Michael ‏@JMichaelCSN · 8h8 hours ago
I'm now being told that Aaron White "definitely" will go overseas by a person w/knowledge of the situation #WizardsTalk #NBA @CSNWizards

Given the certainty of the rumor, it sounds like EG already has a plan to add another veteran stretch four. It might just be Drew Gooden, but I really hope that he is making a play for Terrence Jones using our TPE.