The Bigs 2026 Draft- Hannes, JQ, Ngongba and more

[CptCrunch]

Here is a share of their stats - http://vstatball.com?s=4595e7

Hannes Steinbach and Patrick Ngongba II are clear NBA players, likely future starters.

I have huge questions about Jayden Quaintance. He didn't do much last season, has barely played this season. yet is being projected late lottery based on pedigree alone.

[BigGargamel]

Very underwhelming center class. Which stinks, because Denver needs a backup defensive big in the worst way. Bidunga, Ngongba, Krivas, Quaintance, Veesar, Mara. Eh..not a lot to get excited about.

[The-Power]

Very underwhelming center class. Which stinks, because Denver needs a backup defensive big in the worst way. Bidunga, Ngongba, Krivas, Quaintance, Veesar, Mara. Eh..not a lot to get excited about.

Interesting you say that. I actually like the depth of Center class*, just doesn't have top-end talent.

*of course that is subject to change once fringe FRPs/early SRPs decide to return to college

[The-Power]

I actually think Krivas could be a starting C for some teams down the road. He could take the path of someone like Zubac if things break right. He's a deterrence at the rim simply because he's huge but I underestimated his mobility. His passing game has also improved and he should be able to develop a basic jump shot. I like him the most out of the non-lottery bigs.

[BigGargamel]

Very underwhelming center class. Which stinks, because Denver needs a backup defensive big in the worst way. Bidunga, Ngongba, Krivas, Quaintance, Veesar, Mara. Eh..not a lot to get excited about.

Interesting you say that. I actually like the depth of Center class*, just doesn't have top-end talent.

*of course that is subject to change once fringe FRPs/early SRPs decide to return to college

I kinda agree with you. I see a lot of late 1st/early 2nds, but no one that really excites me.

Like, are any of these guys better than Raynaud, who was a 2nd rounder?

[RookieStar]

Very underwhelming center class. Which stinks, because Denver needs a backup defensive big in the worst way. Bidunga, Ngongba, Krivas, Quaintance, Veesar, Mara. Eh..not a lot to get excited about.

Interesting you say that. I actually like the depth of Center class*, just doesn't have top-end talent.

*of course that is subject to change once fringe FRPs/early SRPs decide to return to college

I kinda agree with you. I see a lot of late 1st/early 2nds, but no one that really excites me.

Like, are any of these guys better than Raynaud, who was a 2nd rounder?

Steinbach is.

Big Pat and Cenac big chance could be

Krivas and Veesar same tier as Maxime ( college career-wise)

[BigGargamel]

Interesting you say that. I actually like the depth of Center class*, just doesn't have top-end talent.

*of course that is subject to change once fringe FRPs/early SRPs decide to return to college

I kinda agree with you. I see a lot of late 1st/early 2nds, but no one that really excites me.

Like, are any of these guys better than Raynaud, who was a 2nd rounder?

Steinbach is.

Big Pat and Cenac big chance could be

Krivas and Veesar same tier as Maxime ( college career-wise)

I didn't mention Steinbach. He's lottery to me.

[RookieStar]

I kinda agree with you. I see a lot of late 1st/early 2nds, but no one that really excites me.

Like, are any of these guys better than Raynaud, who was a 2nd rounder?

Steinbach is.

Big Pat and Cenac big chance could be

Krivas and Veesar same tier as Maxime ( college career-wise)

I didn't mention Steinbach. He's lottery to me.

Right. I got him in the 12th range though still a lotto pick but late.

But yeah... college career-wise those 4 at the top of my head is better than Raynaud.

Will that continue in the NBA though. That is the question. In the MAgic board I was probably the only one in the Kalk/Maxime bandwagon last draft cuz I saw the potential and our need for a capable C for the future.