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Post#341 » by GoBobs » Sat Mar 2, 2024 2:49 pm

Would love to come away with Edey and Reed. Edey surrounded by shooting is a winning plan.
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Post#342 » by JustBuzzin » Sat Mar 2, 2024 5:39 pm

GoBobs wrote:Would love to come away with Edey and Reed. Edey surrounded by shooting is a winning plan.

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Post#343 » by UNCNYC » Sat Mar 2, 2024 6:51 pm

I have been pretty close as of recent in drafting/predictions

I wanted Brandon Miller (until he became popular) which we picked
I wanted Josh Primo (ended up the pick right after the pick and was doing well until.... lol)
I wanted Mark Williams (ended up drafting him)
I rated Craig Porter JR over Scoot Henderson (so far so good but jury still out) that will make up for my Toni Carr pick lmao
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These are who I want with our picks in order



THEM - Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen

UNCNYC - Arthur Agee, William Gates
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Post#344 » by JustBuzzin » Sat Mar 2, 2024 6:53 pm

UNCNYC wrote:I have been pretty close as of recent in drafting/predictions

I wanted Brandon Miller (until he became popular) which we picked
I wanted Josh Primo (ended up the pick right after the pick and was doing well until.... lol)
I wanted Mark Williams (ended up drafting him)
I rated Craig Porter JR over Scoot Henderson (so far so good but jury still out) that will make up for my Toni Carr pick lmao

What do you think about RJ Davis NBA future?
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Post#345 » by UNCNYC » Sat Mar 2, 2024 7:11 pm

I love RJ being a die hard TAR HEEL fan who plays state today on ESPN at 4:00 BTW lol. But he isn't a TRUE PG more of a combo PG imo which benefits him being undersized. I think RJ is a great player to invite to camp and could be a solid guy to have as a
2nd and a 1/2 PG (meaning a lil better than a 3rd stringer) but maybe a tad behind a backup...

I think the TAR HEELS best player pro wise is someone I listed years ago in HARRISON INGRAM. I was suuper ampt when I thought Carolina would sign Dalton Knect in the transfer portal.

What do you think of RJ Davis?
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Post#346 » by JustBuzzin » Sat Mar 2, 2024 7:15 pm

UNCNYC wrote:I love RJ being a die hard TAR HEEL fan who plays state today on ESPN at 4:00 BTW lol. But he isn't a TRUE PG more of a combo PG imo which benefits him being undersized. I think RJ is a great player to invite to camp and could be a solid guy to have as a
2nd and a 1/2 PG (meaning a lil better than a 3rd stringer) but maybe a tad behind a backup...

I think the TAR HEELS best player pro wise is someone I listed years ago in HARRISON INGRAM. I was suuper ampt when I thought Carolina would sign Dalton Knect in the transfer portal.

What do you think of RJ Davis?

I actually thought both RJ and Bacot would both go undrafted before the season. RJ has shown me signs he can probably make a NBA roster and possibly have a Quinn Cook type of career.

I agree on Ingram being our best NBA prospect though.


Hopefully they can win the Nat'l championship this year. Would be nice for Bacot to finish his career with a championship. That dude was loyal all 4 years.
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Post#347 » by UNCNYC » Sat Mar 2, 2024 7:41 pm

For those curious on who I would pick if I wasn't UNCNYC these are the three guys (you all should know my type of players by now lol)

Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis and Tyler Smith.
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Post#348 » by UNCNYC » Sat Mar 2, 2024 7:59 pm

Oh and I forgot to add in Furphy lol
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Post#349 » by GiggitySmalls » Sat Mar 2, 2024 8:11 pm

UNCNYC wrote:For those curious on who I would pick if I wasn't UNCNYC these are the three guys (you all should know my type of players by now lol)

Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis and Tyler Smith.
I'm glad you mentioned matas buzelis. I definitely don't dislike you, sir. I just get confused on how you evaluate the draft sometimes.

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Post#350 » by UNCNYC » Sat Mar 2, 2024 8:38 pm

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UNCNYC wrote:For those curious on who I would pick if I wasn't UNCNYC these are the three guys (you all should know my type of players by now lol)

Zaccharie Risacher, Matas Buzelis and Tyler Smith.
I'm glad you mentioned matas buzelis. I definitely don't dislike you, sir. I just get confused on how you evaluate the draft sometimes.

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Aww I definitely don't dislike you sir either sir lol. I'm just being myself thats all. I couldn't choose the guys you guys choose if I tried. Me just naming those players above has me considering seeking therapy lmao. I always like having my own path. I do appreciate your picks and all others here. Diversity is KING and QUEEN lol

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THEM - Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen

UNCNYC - Arthur Agee, William Gates
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Post#351 » by UNCNYC » Sat Mar 2, 2024 9:06 pm

Shoutout to my guy RayJ Dennis. He had a great game against Kansas today, I think 19 pts 10 assist or something.

I forgot about this guy. He could be this years Austin Reaves

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These are who I want with our picks in order



THEM - Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen

UNCNYC - Arthur Agee, William Gates
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Post#352 » by MPM » Sat Mar 2, 2024 9:13 pm

UNCNYC wrote:Shoutout to my guy RayJ Dennis. He had a great game against Kansas today, I think 19 pts 10 assist or something.

I forgot about this guy. He could be this years Austin Reaves

Marcus Domask


Funny - you and I always cross over on a couple of guys every year - think we both liked Trey Murphy. Speaking of VA guys, I'm a fan of Dunn as well this year.
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Post#353 » by UNCNYC » Sat Mar 2, 2024 10:49 pm

MPM wrote:
UNCNYC wrote:Shoutout to my guy RayJ Dennis. He had a great game against Kansas today, I think 19 pts 10 assist or something.

I forgot about this guy. He could be this years Austin Reaves

Marcus Domask


Funny - you and I always cross over on a couple of guys every year - think we both liked Trey Murphy. Speaking of VA guys, I'm a fan of Dunn as well this year.


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These are who I want with our picks in order



THEM - Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen

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Post#354 » by GiggitySmalls » Sun Mar 3, 2024 9:51 am

Matas with a good game. He has a High defensive upside. Blocking shots isn't new to him. I don't know how to post with my phone, but he should be the guy l.

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Post#355 » by wilson115 » Sun Mar 3, 2024 12:55 pm

So far, my take on this draft breaks this way:

"Safe" tier:
1: Sarr.
2-4: Buzelis, Risacher, Cody Williams.

Safe because of their projected archetype (mobile defensive big, big playmaking wing, etc.) and a relatively easy path to meeting that projection. Like I wouldn't blink if Sarr turns out to be Nick Richards on offense as long as he lives up to his potential on D.

"Swing for the fences" tier:
5+++: Holland, Sheppard, Topic.

Prospects with intriguing high-ceiling potential but also obvious questions about their path to getting there.

"Real draft begins" tier:
Castle, Edey, Filipowski, Furphy, Tyler Smith, Walter, +++

Here because their projected archetypes (Non-shooting POA stopper, Non-defending skilled big, etc.) come off as less desirable regardless of their path to realizing it, and more dependent on roster construction to become useful. Just my impression though.
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Post#356 » by JustBuzzin » Mon Mar 4, 2024 5:49 am

Stephon Castle is starting to grow on me.

He's similar to Cody Williams, but he looks more advanced at this stage than Cody.
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Post#357 » by GiggitySmalls » Mon Mar 4, 2024 6:24 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Stephon Castle is starting to grow on me.

He's similar to Cody Williams, but he looks more advanced at this stage than Cody.
He's above jakobe for me. I like him.

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Post#358 » by JustBuzzin » Mon Mar 4, 2024 7:20 am

MugzZo wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Stephon Castle is starting to grow on me.

He's similar to Cody Williams, but he looks more advanced at this stage than Cody.
He's above jakobe for me. I like him.

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Yeah he's caught my attention as of late. Looks NBA ready even as a freshman. Reminds me of a young Jimmy Butler. Just a guy who doesn't jump out on your screen but knows how to get to his spots and make plays.
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Post#359 » by lmcguir15 » Mon Mar 4, 2024 1:46 pm

Yearly reminder that strong tournament performances and likewise bad performances, can change draft stock significantly. It's something Euros and G-league guys miss out on.

In essence, the tournament is to basketball what the combine is to the NFL in my mind. NBA teams are far more independent on their boards as compared to the NFL as well. All this to say, our minds can change a lot in the next month.

Having said that, I do tend to agree with NYCUNC, Buzelis and Risacher are high up on my board. You can never have too many big wings who can shoot the 3 and cut to the basket.
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Post#360 » by JMAC3 » Mon Mar 4, 2024 3:35 pm

UNCNYC wrote:I have been pretty close as of recent in drafting/predictions

I wanted Brandon Miller (until he became popular) which we picked
I wanted Josh Primo (ended up the pick right after the pick and was doing well until.... lol)
I wanted Mark Williams (ended up drafting him)
I rated Craig Porter JR over Scoot Henderson (so far so good but jury still out) that will make up for my Toni Carr pick lmao


I mean... do we need to bring up some other names here lol.


UNCNYC wrote:This is my list of players that I WANT. If any of these guys are drafted today they will become my new McDANIELS :).

1-15 -
Jalen Hood Schifino, /
Jalen Wilson, / Nikola Durisic, /

16-30 -
Omari Moore
Noah Clowney, Brice Sensabaugh, / Azuolas Tubelis, / Andre Jackson, /

31-45 -
Craig Porter JR., / Fedor Zugic, Matt Bradley, Mojave King, / Agustin UBAL, /
Jordan Miller, Jalen Slawson, / Drew Peterson, /

46-60 -
Isaiah Wong,
Alex Fudge, Ben Sheppard, Mario Nakic, Yannick Kraag, Drew Timme


You had Nikola Durisic as your #1 guy, he ended up withdrawing his draft stock was so bad. He is not even inside Givony top 100 right now. This post was the morning of the draft June 22. I don't see Miller even on this board lol.

11 out of 22 guys on your list went undrafted.

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