2025 Draft Prospect Thread

[Liver_Pooty]

How can you judge players you haven't watched?

Did you read his post? Lol

[JustBuzzin]

How can you judge players you haven't watched?

Did you read his post? Lol

Yeah I misread his post. Thanks for proving me wrong again.

[Diop]

I haven't see much Rocco Zikarsky, he seems like a solid 7'1 dude, but nothing blew my hair back.

I want Danny Wolf. The Jewish Jokic

Watch on YouTube

I just love smart big men who can create with the ball.

Read on Twitter

I was hoping he might stay in the 2nd round for Charlotte, but he's climbing up.

he'd be like a bigger Josh McRoberts

[Snidely FC]

Jak is good but his game is a lot like Micic.

I don't see it

Micic is a dumpy 30 yo 6'3 shooting 30% from 3, averaging 7 ppg on 32% fg
Jak is 18 yo 6'6 shooting 41% from 3, averaging 17 ppg on 50% fg

I wish Micic game was a lot like Jak

I think a better comp for Jak is Austin Reaves

[Braggins]

If the draft lottery were held today they would have the 4th worst record with a 97.8% chance of picking top 7. I'm skeptical they'll be able to keep up the tank this hard if players stay healthy, but they are in a big enough hole that their ceiling is probably around the 7th worst record, which would give them a 98.6% chance of picking top 9.

Currently the players that seem like they have the best chance of going top 7 are Flagg, Harper, Jakucionis, Bailey, Edgecombe, Demin, Fears, and Tre Johnson. I'm not sure yet who else should be in consideration for top 9, but I'll eventually get stats together for all the guys that seem like they have a reasonable shot at getting picked in the Hornets range. I added Tre Johnson to my last post. Some other guys I'm considering adding to the list in the future are Asa Newell, Ian Jackson, and Carter Bryant.

[MasterIchiro]

Jak is good but his game is a lot like Micic.

I don't see it

Micic is a dumpy 30 yo 6'3 shooting 30% from 3, averaging 7 ppg on 32% fg
Jak is 18 yo 6'6 shooting 41% from 3, averaging 17 ppg on 50% fg

I wish Micic game was a lot like Jak

I think a better comp for Jak is Austin Reaves

Big difference when you have excellent court vision, high IQ, move with purpose, and play with pace vs. when you have those things but move slow, and have really low athleticism.

The key to unlocking LaMelo is that LaMelo excels on or off ball. He can space the floor off the ball or break down the defense on ball and create shots for himself or makes plays for teammates. Jakucionis' game is balanced where he can also play on or off ball. He's not the playmaker LaMelo is but he would only need to be a secondary playmaker to give the lineup an advantage with a dual playmaking backcourt. Jakucionis is the better shooter.

As a tandem who can play on or off ball, pass, space or break down defenses, they would be very tough to contain. And you have Miller out there who's developing as potentially one of the game's top spacers.

LaMelo - Jaku - Miller really blend nicely together and should give the Hornets a top 10 offense no matter who is finishing plays at PF with Mark as center.

On defense, I watched Jaku make good reads, position well, and play with effort.

He really sees the court well on both ends and plays with that scarce ingredient of high IQ and feel.

Top-3 pick would do wonders for our rise in a very weak East if everyone is healthy.

And don't forget we will have 6 tradeable 1st round picks if a star hits the market. And they could all become lightly protected. Also no bad contracts.

I'm down to Bailey vs. Demin at 4 and 5.

[JMAC3]

Fears is ahead of Jac for me right now based on the little bit I have seen from both.

[Rays Pompadour]

Don't sleep on Maluach. I'm not a Duke homer when I say I see some Imbiid in that kid. Could he and Mark Williams coexist? Well, I don't care. Talent wins. If the Hornets do indeed pick 9th, talent over need is the way to go.

[JMAC3]

Don't sleep on Maluach. I'm not a Duke homer when I say I see some Imbiid in that kid. Could he and Mark Williams coexist? Well, I don't care. Talent wins. If the Hornets do indeed pick 9th, talent over need is the way to go.

I would probably pick this kid 20th. Could be Thabeet 2.0

[Rays Pompadour]

Free throw shooting, great touch, strong hands, knows spacing…

Lots to like. Top 10 for me.

[JustBuzzin]

Jak is good but his game is a lot like Micic.

I don't see it

Micic is a dumpy 30 yo 6'3 shooting 30% from 3, averaging 7 ppg on 32% fg
Jak is 18 yo 6'6 shooting 41% from 3, averaging 17 ppg on 50% fg

I wish Micic game was a lot like Jak

I think a better comp for Jak is Austin Reaves

Big difference when you have excellent court vision, high IQ, move with purpose, and play with pace vs. when you have those things but move slow, and have really low athleticism.

The key to unlocking LaMelo is that LaMelo excels on or off ball. He can space the floor off the ball or break down the defense on ball and create shots for himself or makes plays for teammates. Jakucionis' game is balanced where he can also play on or off ball. He's not the playmaker LaMelo is but he would only need to be a secondary playmaker to give the lineup an advantage with a dual playmaking backcourt. Jakucionis is the better shooter.

As a tandem who can play on or off ball, pass, space or break down defenses, they would be very tough to contain. And you have Miller out there who's developing as potentially one of the game's top spacers.

LaMelo - Jaku - Miller really blend nicely together and should give the Hornets a top 10 offense no matter who is finishing plays at PF with Mark as center.

On defense, I watched Jaku make good reads, position well, and play with effort.

He really sees the court well on both ends and plays with that scarce ingredient of high IQ and feel.

Top-3 pick would do wonders for our rise in a very weak East if everyone is healthy.

And don't forget we will have 6 tradeable 1st round picks if a star hits the market. And they could all become lightly protected. Also no bad contracts.

I'm down to Bailey vs. Demin at 4 and 5.

Demin size has me intrigued. Right now I probably have him 4th and Jaku 5th.

Something about another guy who can be a playmaker with Melo on the court at the same time has me salivating. Lucky for us this class has multiple players who can do that Harper/Flagg/Jaku/Denim all bring that secondary playmaker ability.

Denim is 6'9 imagine a 6'7pg, 6'9sg, 6'9sf. That can be a mismatch for teams.

[MasterIchiro]

I don't see it

Micic is a dumpy 30 yo 6'3 shooting 30% from 3, averaging 7 ppg on 32% fg
Jak is 18 yo 6'6 shooting 41% from 3, averaging 17 ppg on 50% fg

I wish Micic game was a lot like Jak

I think a better comp for Jak is Austin Reaves

Big difference when you have excellent court vision, high IQ, move with purpose, and play with pace vs. when you have those things but move slow, and have really low athleticism.

The key to unlocking LaMelo is that LaMelo excels on or off ball. He can space the floor off the ball or break down the defense on ball and create shots for himself or makes plays for teammates. Jakucionis' game is balanced where he can also play on or off ball. He's not the playmaker LaMelo is but he would only need to be a secondary playmaker to give the lineup an advantage with a dual playmaking backcourt. Jakucionis is the better shooter.

As a tandem who can play on or off ball, pass, space or break down defenses, they would be very tough to contain. And you have Miller out there who's developing as potentially one of the game's top spacers.

LaMelo - Jaku - Miller really blend nicely together and should give the Hornets a top 10 offense no matter who is finishing plays at PF with Mark as center.

On defense, I watched Jaku make good reads, position well, and play with effort.

He really sees the court well on both ends and plays with that scarce ingredient of high IQ and feel.

Top-3 pick would do wonders for our rise in a very weak East if everyone is healthy.

And don't forget we will have 6 tradeable 1st round picks if a star hits the market. And they could all become lightly protected. Also no bad contracts.

I'm down to Bailey vs. Demin at 4 and 5.

Demin size has me intrigued. Right now I probably have him 4th and Jaku 5th.

Something about another guy who can be a playmaker with Melo on the court at the same time has me salivating. Lucky for us this class has multiple players who can do that Harper/Flagg/Jaku/Denim all bring that secondary playmaker ability.

Denim is 6'9 imagine a 6'7pg, 6'9sg, 6'9sf. That can be a mismatch for teams.

We're in agreement on the need for playmaking and IQ alongside LaMelo. Shift to locking down paint defense with your C and PF like the Cavs.

Top 4 means the Hornets can select one of those high IQ playmakers: Harper/Flagg/Jaku/Denim.

So I guess I have Bailey 5th. Although I'm prepared for him to make me regret that.

[MasterIchiro]

I don't see it

Micic is a dumpy 30 yo 6'3 shooting 30% from 3, averaging 7 ppg on 32% fg
Jak is 18 yo 6'6 shooting 41% from 3, averaging 17 ppg on 50% fg

I wish Micic game was a lot like Jak

I think a better comp for Jak is Austin Reaves

Big difference when you have excellent court vision, high IQ, move with purpose, and play with pace vs. when you have those things but move slow, and have really low athleticism.

The key to unlocking LaMelo is that LaMelo excels on or off ball. He can space the floor off the ball or break down the defense on ball and create shots for himself or makes plays for teammates. Jakucionis' game is balanced where he can also play on or off ball. He's not the playmaker LaMelo is but he would only need to be a secondary playmaker to give the lineup an advantage with a dual playmaking backcourt. Jakucionis is the better shooter.

As a tandem who can play on or off ball, pass, space or break down defenses, they would be very tough to contain. And you have Miller out there who's developing as potentially one of the game's top spacers.

LaMelo - Jaku - Miller really blend nicely together and should give the Hornets a top 10 offense no matter who is finishing plays at PF with Mark as center.

On defense, I watched Jaku make good reads, position well, and play with effort.

He really sees the court well on both ends and plays with that scarce ingredient of high IQ and feel.

Top-3 pick would do wonders for our rise in a very weak East if everyone is healthy.

And don't forget we will have 6 tradeable 1st round picks if a star hits the market. And they could all become lightly protected. Also no bad contracts.

I'm down to Bailey vs. Demin at 4 and 5.

Demin size has me intrigued. Right now I probably have him 4th and Jaku 5th.

Something about another guy who can be a playmaker with Melo on the court at the same time has me salivating. Lucky for us this class has multiple players who can do that Harper/Flagg/Jaku/Denim all bring that secondary playmaker ability.

Denim is 6'9 imagine a 6'7pg, 6'9sg, 6'9sf. That can be a mismatch for teams.

We're in agreement on the need for playmaking and IQ alongside LaMelo. Shift to locking down paint defense with your C and PF like the Cavs.

Top 4 means the Hornets can select one of those high IQ playmakers: Harper/Flagg/Jaku/Denim.

So I guess I have Bailey 5th. Although I'm prepared for him to make me regret that.

[MasterIchiro]

I don't see it

Micic is a dumpy 30 yo 6'3 shooting 30% from 3, averaging 7 ppg on 32% fg
Jak is 18 yo 6'6 shooting 41% from 3, averaging 17 ppg on 50% fg

I wish Micic game was a lot like Jak

I think a better comp for Jak is Austin Reaves

Big difference when you have excellent court vision, high IQ, move with purpose, and play with pace vs. when you have those things but move slow, and have really low athleticism.

The key to unlocking LaMelo is that LaMelo excels on or off ball. He can space the floor off the ball or break down the defense on ball and create shots for himself or makes plays for teammates. Jakucionis' game is balanced where he can also play on or off ball. He's not the playmaker LaMelo is but he would only need to be a secondary playmaker to give the lineup an advantage with a dual playmaking backcourt. Jakucionis is the better shooter.

As a tandem who can play on or off ball, pass, space or break down defenses, they would be very tough to contain. And you have Miller out there who's developing as potentially one of the game's top spacers.

LaMelo - Jaku - Miller really blend nicely together and should give the Hornets a top 10 offense no matter who is finishing plays at PF with Mark as center.

On defense, I watched Jaku make good reads, position well, and play with effort.

He really sees the court well on both ends and plays with that scarce ingredient of high IQ and feel.

Top-3 pick would do wonders for our rise in a very weak East if everyone is healthy.

And don't forget we will have 6 tradeable 1st round picks if a star hits the market. And they could all become lightly protected. Also no bad contracts.

I'm down to Bailey vs. Demin at 4 and 5.

Demin size has me intrigued. Right now I probably have him 4th and Jaku 5th.

Something about another guy who can be a playmaker with Melo on the court at the same time has me salivating. Lucky for us this class has multiple players who can do that Harper/Flagg/Jaku/Denim all bring that secondary playmaker ability.

Denim is 6'9 imagine a 6'7pg, 6'9sg, 6'9sf. That can be a mismatch for teams.

We're in agreement on the need for playmaking and IQ alongside LaMelo. Shift to locking down paint defense with your C and PF like the Cavs.

Top 4 means the Hornets can select one of those high IQ playmakers: Harper/Flagg/Jaku/Denim.

So I guess I have Bailey 5th. Although I'm prepared for him to make me regret that.

[UNCNYC]

I have a feeling Kam Jones will end up top 5 in this class.

[UNCNYC]

This guy reminds me of Ray Allen a bit... I been a fan of his for a few years. He's not too flashy but I think he should be given a look if he goes undrafted. I am a fan. Imo he's the type of guy that if you give a chance on the roster he will find a way on the main rotation...

Will Richard

Watch on YouTube

this is just video of him talking. it does not contain highlights but I think he has great leadership skills. Would make a great hornet

Watch on YouTube

[UNCNYC]

JUST ABOUT ALL THE PLAYERS I WANT PLAY TODAY

Braeden Shrewsberry - plays today 12:00 ESPN / NOTRE DAME VS dook

Kanon Catchings - plays today 2:00 ESPN2 / BYU VS TCU

Will Richard - plays today 4:00 ESPN / FLORIDA VS ARKANSAS

Walter Clayton Jr - plays today 4:00 ESPN / FLORIDA VS ARKANSAS

Andrej Stojakovic - plays today 6:00 ACC NETWORK / CAL VS V TECH



BELOW ARE THE ONLY OTHERS I WANT IN THIS DRAFT

Chase Hunter
Yaxel Lendeborg
NiQue Clifford
Kam Jones
Zeke Mayo
Grant Nelson

[Diop]

Seems like a lot of interesting, exciting prospects next draft.

[UNCNYC]

Seems like a lot of interesting, exciting prospects next draft.

Yes, but I am to be taken with a grain of salt cause my best pick ever was KOBE BRYANT but my worse was CATBOB lol

[Liver_Pooty]

Flagg with 30 6 and 5 with 11 minutes still to go lol.

Interested to see how Harper does against ucla Monday