who is the most underrated player in the country?

[ClipperDomination]

From what I've seen, DeJuan Blair is a solid small low post player. I think he'll be a fine pro.

[riehldeal]

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Actually all three are on draftnet's mock, and only Hairston is on DX's.

My mistake, thanks for pointing that out.....in this case, I am glad that I am wrong

[Nolan]

Nick Calathes from Florida is the first guy that came to mind. This guy is amazing and he's only a freshman.
PPG 15.4 | APG 6.1 | RPG 5.1

Jason Richards from Davidson is another guy that more people should be talking about. He's a solid PG who does a little bit of everything on the floor and is putting up pretty decent numbers and is playing on a good Davidson team.
PPG 13.0 | APG 8.0 | RPG 3.1

[go'stags]

Dejuan Blair is another good one. Kinda reminds me of Maxiell a little bit.

[greenbeans]

my sig is where hes at

[Ruzious]

It's DJ. Not Augustin; but White. He's at least gotta be in the discussion. Everyone thinks Eric Gordon when Indy is mentioned, but White is the heart of that team and a great college big man. He may be just a bit short for the scouts, but he's got the Elton Brand body and reach thing going for him. And after watching him batter the more heralded 7 foot Kostas Koufas the other day (yeah, Koufas made some jump shots, but he did nothing inside), I see White has underrated NBA potential. Craig Smith made it, and White is basically a more talented version of Smith, imo.

[RayRe]

Steffan Johnson from Pacific

watched him play my ducks, he was pretty impressive

[mcbain]

I doubt he's got much draft potential, but I guy I like every time I see him- but never hear anything about- is Jon Brockman from Washington.

[Cammo101]

I doubt he's got much draft potential, but I guy I like every time I see him- but never hear anything about- is Jon Brockman from Washington.

That is because his teams been terrible. Good solid hard working player though.

[mcbain]

I don't know if "terrible" is the right description, but UW is only the 8th or 9th best team in the Pac 10. I was just throwing his name out there as someone who I would like to see get a little more attention.

I agree with a lot of the other names in this thread, btw. This has been a really entertaining college basketball season so far.

[A.J.]

taj gibson

[PhilipNelsonFan]

I don't know if "terrible" is the right description, but UW is only the 8th or 9th best team in the Pac 10. I was just throwing his name out there as someone who I would like to see get a little more attention.

John Brockman's the kind of player a coach loves to have, but he's not nearly big enough (6-7) to play his game in the NBA. He can probably have a monster career in Europe, though. Luke Harangody is a similar player, but I like Brockman more.

This is real tough to pick a player who's liable to fit, but I'll go with Darren Collison because he's having a real rough season yet is a lottery pick IMO. As far as guys who are projected for the second round, I love Bo McCalebb's potential. I think if some team is willing to spend the team to work with him he can be a solid NBA backup.

[Ruzious]

Another player who should be mentioned here is Eric Maynor of VCU. He was outstanding in last year's NCAA tournament, and still nobody talks about him. He's an outstanding all-around PG with no serious weaknesses in his game. And he's a clutch player who can take control in crunch time.

If he goes pro this year, he probably won't be a 1st round pick, but he should be. I see his career going very similar to Mo Williams', and he has a more developed game at the same stage.

[revprodeji]

Could Brockman play the Reggie Evans roll? He is a physical player and works his arse off. This is a league that still pays Scal/Madsen and other dorks.

[sox839]

Guys like brockman and harangody can play in the nba. Basketball players have become smaller since the 80's. I look at baby davis and leon powe both undersized both are solid. Harangody and Brockman will be contributors in the nba. Brockman is a tenacious rebounder and harangody is yourbig east player of the year. Guys that will bang insidehave a good chance of sticking beause lots of guys don'tdo that.

[Ruzious]

Another player who should be mentioned here is Eric Maynor of VCU. He was outstanding in last year's NCAA tournament, and still nobody talks about him. He's an outstanding all-around PG with no serious weaknesses in his game. And he's a clutch player who can take control in crunch time.

If he goes pro this year, he probably won't be a 1st round pick, but he should be. I see his career going very similar to Mo Williams', and he has a more developed game at the same stage.

I gotta change my vote again - after seeing this guy rated as a 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft by nbadraft.net. Chris Douglas-Roberts is way too good to last that long. They say he's not strong enough to play guard in the NBA. I think that's crazy, and he'll even be able to play the 3. Dude is a legitimately great scorer and a really tough matchup for any team. And he's a winner. I think he's every bit the prospect and more that Richard Hamilton was out of UConn. Like Rip at that time, his athleticism and strength are underrated.

[SeattleJazzFan]

Darren Collison. 14 ppg on 89% FTs, 48% FGs and 46% 3pt FGs. Not to mention his always stellar defense both on the ball and off the ball.

[cookie]

marcus ginyard

[commadoor 64]

Chris Douglas-Roberts 6-7 SG

17.6 ppg
4.4 rpg
1.6 apg
1.4 spg
.548% fg%
.452% 3ptfg%

The most dominant scorer on a fairly dominate team (Memphis 28-1, only loss to #2 Tennessee) and most pre-draft reports have him going undrafted.

[ICanOutreboundWalter]

I'd hope it wouldn't be my team drafting Roberts-I just don't see the potential, there. He's a 4 year guy with a decent amount of talent on a great team-he should be looking good right now.

I think I will second the DJ White nomination from earlier in this thread. He's going to be a guy who lasts until the 2nd round and then contributes his first year...