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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#441 » by MasterIchiro » Wed Jan 22, 2025 8:03 pm

Snidely FC wrote:For those paying attention Diop posted way back on page 2 of this thread that he wants "the Jewish Jokic". Wolf is on my Top 10 wish list. But with his terrific play Wolf is no longer flying under the radar and has entered the lottery convo. ESPN has him ranked #15 this week and featured him in this week's Risers column:
There isn't another player in college basketball like him with his ability to push off the defensive glass, creativity operating out of pick-and-roll handling, passing and finishing skillfully with both hands, and finding teammates off a live dribble. College bigs often have no idea how to defend his ball-screen actions with 7-foot-1 center Vlad Goldin, with Wolf's ability to play off crossovers and hesitation moves, reject screens, dish on the move and throw in 3-pointers pulling up against unders or ducking behind handoffs. He has improved his rebounding, finishing and defensive versatility from last season, showing a strong motor and sharp instincts recovering for blocks and steals while being in the right spots off the ball and generally holding his own.

What scouts are saying: "I can't remember the last time I saw a college big play that loose and free as a ball handler and passer. Some of the s--- he's doing; right hand, left hand. He's highly, highly skilled. ... He has a skill set that everyone is trying to find."



Yeesh, man. You have me wanting to take this guy 5th after Harper - Flagg - Jakucionis - Bailey.

5th is probably where Ware should've gone, but they get guys like this outside the lottery.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#442 » by wilson115 » Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:00 pm

Damn, guess we're a victim of Wolf's success then. Welp, how about this guy for a stretch big worth a late 1st/early 2nd, older (22 y.o. by the draft) but does a lot of what Wolf does. Leads the ACC in scoring and rebounding.
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Noah Penda's also still having a great season, trouble's he's also getting lottery buzz so may have priced himself out of our second pick slot. :cry:
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Post#443 » by Braggins » Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:13 am

Looks like VJ Edgecombe went off tonight. Hes had a stretch of mediocre offensive output recently that might have been hurting his stock, so good to see him have a big game.

I'm at the point where I'm just hoping to see as many of the top guys as possible play well enough to where youd feel good about picking them.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#444 » by wilson115 » Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:35 am

Shades of D-Wade at Marquette. Perfectly fine with this kid if we miss out on Flagg. Think he looks even better with NBA pros around him, led the Bahamas NT in scoring as an 18 y.o. ahead of multiple NBA players.

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Post#445 » by EmpireFalls » Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:40 am

wilson115 wrote:Shades of D-Wade at Marquette. Perfectly fine with this kid if we miss out on Flagg.


Key for me is just getting in the top 5. We can’t go wrong with Flagg, Harper, or Edgecombe imo. Jakucionis is also really good. Bailey I’m skeptical on as a fit here but he has star potential himself. Point is one of those 5 will eventually be a difference maker. No Salauns in that group that’s for damn sure.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#446 » by GiggitySmalls » Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:26 pm

wilson115 wrote:Shades of D-Wade at Marquette. Perfectly fine with this kid if we miss out on Flagg. Think he looks even better with NBA pros around him, led the Bahamas NT in scoring as an 18 y.o. ahead of multiple NBA players.

Hes my guy if we pick 3 through 7. Which is likely. I'd take him over Bailey. More dimensions to his game while simultaneously fitting a gaping hole that we have on our team.

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Post#447 » by JustBuzzin » Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:54 pm

I have Edgecomb in that 4/5 spot with Jaku. Don't really see either as stars at the next level which is why I want a top 3 pick. I think the potential stars are Flagg/Harper/Bailey.

Bailey has shown consistent scoring ability even with a handle. He's another Brandon Miller at worst. If you have been watching Rutgers lately, he's been their best player with Harper taking a backseat.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#448 » by GiggitySmalls » Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:21 am

JustBuzzin wrote:I have Edgecomb in that 4/5 spot with Jaku. Don't really see either as stars at the next level which is why I want a top 3 pick. I think the potential stars are Flagg/Harper/Bailey.

Bailey has shown consistent scoring ability even with a handle. He's another Brandon Miller at worst. If you have been watching Rutgers lately, he's been their best player with Harper taking a backseat.
He can't move the ball. Like at all. That's my problem with him. If he could hes probably be my 2 guy. But he gets bumped to 4 between Harper and Edgecombe.

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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#449 » by JustBuzzin » Fri Jan 24, 2025 1:27 am

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JustBuzzin wrote:I have Edgecomb in that 4/5 spot with Jaku. Don't really see either as stars at the next level which is why I want a top 3 pick. I think the potential stars are Flagg/Harper/Bailey.

Bailey has shown consistent scoring ability even with a handle. He's another Brandon Miller at worst. If you have been watching Rutgers lately, he's been their best player with Harper taking a backseat.
He can't move the ball. Like at all. That's my problem with him. If he could hes probably be my 2 guy. But he gets bumped to 4 between Harper and Edgecombe.

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I mean he's a scorer. He's not a guy who can facilitate a offense.

If Flagg and Harper are off the board he's that next guy in terms of talent I would want. Kid is 6'10 and a pure scorer . No bust potential with Bailey imo.

He reminds me of a young Rashard Lewis. Didn't have the best handle, but always found a way to get his buckets.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#450 » by wilson115 » Fri Jan 24, 2025 10:05 pm

Talking up Fleming again in case we somehow plummet in the lottery. Mocked all over the place (on account of he's shown zero to little creation skill on-ball) so could end up gettable with a late 1st or be another 2nd-round steal like a Jaylen Wells. Maybe the ideal change-of-pace back-up/wingman-at-the-4 for Mark.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#451 » by JustBuzzin » Fri Jan 24, 2025 10:41 pm

wilson115 wrote:Talking up Fleming again in case we somehow plummet in the lottery. Mocked all over the place (on account of he's shown zero to little creation skill on-ball) so could end up gettable with a late 1st or be another 2nd-round steal like a Jaylen Wells. Maybe the ideal change-of-pace back-up/wingman-at-the-4 for Mark.
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Suggested him weeks ago. Best 3&D wing in the draft imo.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#452 » by yosemiteben » Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:34 pm

I don't keep up with college basketball and haven't watched these guys play, but anyone think this is a red flag?

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Post#453 » by Braggins » Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:03 am

Another big game for VJ Edgecombe tonight. His 3pt% is up to 35.3%. His handle still sucks, but it looks like the shot is progressing and his mechanics are very solid.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#454 » by Braggins » Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:12 am

yosemiteben wrote:I don't keep up with college basketball and haven't watched these guys play, but anyone think this is a red flag?

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Ive only watched about one half of one of their games, but it really stood out how bad the rest of their team is. It might matter some, but I'm not sure what to make of it.
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#455 » by Braggins » Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:19 am

wilson115 wrote:Talking up Fleming again in case we somehow plummet in the lottery. Mocked all over the place (on account of he's shown zero to little creation skill on-ball) so could end up gettable with a late 1st or be another 2nd-round steal like a Jaylen Wells. Maybe the ideal change-of-pace back-up/wingman-at-the-4 for Mark.
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Hes a junior, but young for his class. Hes still 20 and doesn't turn 21 til after the draft. His draft age is only about four months older than Brandon Miller.

edit: I looked into him a bit more and he seems kind of nice. Seems like someone you could try to develop into a Jaden McDaniels type role.
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Post#456 » by wilson115 » Sun Jan 26, 2025 1:13 pm

Braggins wrote:Hes a junior, but young for his class. Hes still 20 and doesn't turn 21 til after the draft. His draft age is only about four months older than Brandon Miller.

edit: I looked into him a bit more and he seems kind of nice. Seems like someone you could try to develop into a Jaden McDaniels type role.

Would you take him in the top 10 if we miss out on picking in the top 5? Who would you pick between him, Newell, and Wolf?
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Post#457 » by Snidely FC » Sun Jan 26, 2025 1:15 pm

GiggitySmalls wrote:Hes my guy if we pick 3 through 7. Which is likely. I'd take him over Bailey. More dimensions to his game while simultaneously fitting a gaping hole that we have on our team.

Don't get me wrong Edgecomb is worthy as a top 5 pick but we seem to be collecting 6'5 defensive specialist average 3 pt shooting guards so I am just curious about what gaping hole you see Edgecomb fits?
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#458 » by Braggins » Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:00 pm

wilson115 wrote:
Braggins wrote:Hes a junior, but young for his class. Hes still 20 and doesn't turn 21 til after the draft. His draft age is only about four months older than Brandon Miller.

edit: I looked into him a bit more and he seems kind of nice. Seems like someone you could try to develop into a Jaden McDaniels type role.

Would you take him in the top 10 if we miss out on picking in the top 5? Who would you pick between him, Newell, and Wolf?

Not sure. His stats are pretty impressive, hes not that old, and his physical tools look really good. I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up getting top 10 buzz based on traits. I like him in theory better than some of the undersized guards that are getting mocked highly.
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Post#459 » by JustBuzzin » Sun Jan 26, 2025 6:29 pm

Not sure what's going on with Harper, but he's been in a slump lately. Bailey might pass him if he continues to be their best player.


Cmon Harper snap out of it!
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Re: 2025 Draft Prospect Thread 

Post#460 » by MasterIchiro » Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:37 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:Not sure what's going on with Harper, but he's been in a slump lately. Bailey might pass him if he continues to be their best player.


Cmon Harper snap out of it!


No don't, fall like Demin, let's say 8th, just to be safe.
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