Draft Combine discussion thread

[smith2373]

ESPNU to Televise 2012 NBA Draft Combine June 7-8

Over June 7 and 8 ESPNU will present eight hours from the 2012 NBA Draft Combine at the Flames Athletic Center in Chicago. Coverage will begin each day at 10 a.m. ET and will be highlighted by interviews with top draft picks, NBA and college coaches and general managers. The Draft Combine will also be available on ESPN3.

In addition to live reporting and analysis, viewers will get an inside look at how the expected top draft picks fair in the following skills challenges:
Standing Vertical Leap
Maximum Vertical Leap
Lane Agility Drill
Modified Lane Agility Drill
3/4 Court Sprint

Ryen Russillo will host the two-day event with analysis from the network’s college and NBA experts. Analysts Fran Frascilla and Jay Williams will contribute their in-depth knowledge of each draftees college skill set, while Andy Katz reports from the court.

In addition, NBA analysts Chad Ford and Tom Penn will provide expert knowledge and understanding of the needs of each NBA team.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-relea ... -june-7-8/

[vincecarter4pres]

Looks like my next two days are going to be very unproductive!

[XXIV]

Can't wait to see this!

[Avalanche]

Looks like my next two days are going to be very unproductive!

yep

should be able to start getting a read on who goes where after this, middle order is all over the place at the moment

[tru2dagame]

Could someone refresh my memory of why the league got rid of the 5 on 5?

[gflem]

ESPNU to Televise 2012 NBA Draft Combine June 7-8

Over June 7 and 8 ESPNU will present eight hours from the 2012 NBA Draft Combine at the Flames Athletic Center in Chicago. Coverage will begin each day at 10 a.m. ET and will be highlighted by interviews with top draft picks, NBA and college coaches and general managers. The Draft Combine will also be available on ESPN3.

In addition to live reporting and analysis, viewers will get an inside look at how the expected top draft picks fair in the following skills challenges:
Standing Vertical Leap
Maximum Vertical Leap
Lane Agility Drill
Modified Lane Agility Drill
3/4 Court Sprint

Ryen Russillo will host the two-day event with analysis from the network’s college and NBA experts. Analysts Fran Frascilla and Jay Williams will contribute their in-depth knowledge of each draftees college skill set, while Andy Katz reports from the court.

In addition, NBA analysts Chad Ford and Tom Penn will provide expert knowledge and understanding of the needs of each NBA team.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-relea ... -june-7-8/

You had me until the part about Chad Ford providing "expert" knowledge. Too bad I will have to work though, I may have to clear some space on the DVR.

[Kerrsed]

Could someone refresh my memory of why the league got rid of the 5 on 5?

Because the guys that were ranked at the top of the draft quite competing in them. Their agents felt that their value could on decrease from it, so the NBA got rid of it to focus on individual performance and skills, so the top ranked draftees would come back.

[smith2373]

ESPNU to Televise 2012 NBA Draft Combine June 7-8

Over June 7 and 8 ESPNU will present eight hours from the 2012 NBA Draft Combine at the Flames Athletic Center in Chicago. Coverage will begin each day at 10 a.m. ET and will be highlighted by interviews with top draft picks, NBA and college coaches and general managers. The Draft Combine will also be available on ESPN3.

In addition to live reporting and analysis, viewers will get an inside look at how the expected top draft picks fair in the following skills challenges:
Standing Vertical Leap
Maximum Vertical Leap
Lane Agility Drill
Modified Lane Agility Drill
3/4 Court Sprint

Ryen Russillo will host the two-day event with analysis from the network’s college and NBA experts. Analysts Fran Frascilla and Jay Williams will contribute their in-depth knowledge of each draftees college skill set, while Andy Katz reports from the court.

In addition, NBA analysts Chad Ford and Tom Penn will provide expert knowledge and understanding of the needs of each NBA team.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-relea ... -june-7-8/

You had me until the part about Chad Ford providing "expert" knowledge. Too bad I will have to work though, I may have to clear some space on the DVR.

Those aren't my words about Chad Ford & Tom Penn.

[bibby1023]

Do they shoot at all and come off screens etc? or do they just do the sprints, leaps, agility drills?

[freakon0mics]

I think mostly sprints and leaping drills. I don't remember them doing 5 on 5 drills but I do remember 3 on 3 fastbreak drills and other situational drills but the players are mostly doing it with other players in their position.

[boogie-reke]

Don't live in the US, really hope there will be some links to this or smth..

[7-Day Dray]

I think mostly sprints and leaping drills. I don't remember them doing 5 on 5 drills but I do remember 3 on 3 fastbreak drills and other situational drills but the players are mostly doing it with other players in their position.

They had 5 on 5 games a few years ago when it was called the "NBA Pre-Draft Camp", but they stopped it because of what Kerrsed said.

[B-easy]

Why does the combine measurements have such a big impact? aren't the games watched enough to give a good indication of where someone will go?

For example, If someone posts great athletic results but doesn't use his athleticism in games at the college level then those results don't mean much.

[RebelWithACause]

Why does the combine measurements have such a big impact? aren't the games watched enough to give a good indication of where someone will go?

For example, If someone posts great athletic results but doesn't use his athleticism in games at the college level then those results don't mean much.

Idk either, but Iman Shumpert helped his stock a lot last year with the combine, before that he was projected a mid or late second rounder...

[bwgood77]

Why does the combine measurements have such a big impact? aren't the games watched enough to give a good indication of where someone will go?

For example, If someone posts great athletic results but doesn't use his athleticism in games at the college level then those results don't mean much.

Well it mostly likely impacts guys who are great at the college level, but may not have the size to do it in the pros. Often times a 6'6 pf or 6'2 sg can dominate in college, but they are too short or don't have the wingspan to defend or get shots off in the pros.

[7-Day Dray]

Why does the combine measurements have such a big impact? aren't the games watched enough to give a good indication of where someone will go?

For example, If someone posts great athletic results but doesn't use his athleticism in games at the college level then those results don't mean much.

+1 Combine numbers are the most overrated stats.

[LuxHeat]

Don't live in the US, really hope there will be some links to this or smth..

me neither did you find any links?

[Grits n Gravy]

http://www.stream2watch.me/live-tv/espn3-live-stream

[smith2373]

I think Kendall Marshall will be the best PG of this draft class.

[7-Day Dray]

LOL Wroten can't shoot a lick

Teague has a weird shot and kind of kicks his legs out, kind of like he's stopping himself from jumping higher, and has a slow release. Has a great frame for a PG.

Marshall's shot didn't look good at all in the spot-up 3 drill. Has a low release that comes from his chin, and doesn't get much lift on his shot.