2013-2014 College Basketball / '14 NBA Draft Thread

[PhilasFinest]

I'm still pulling for Kyle Anderson if he's on the board for the Pels pick. 6'8" versatile SF with outstanding length (7'3" wingspan, 9' standing reach). He's a walking triple-double threat with potential to be rock-solid defensively. Oh, and he shot 50% from downtown this year.

Also worth noting, in addition to his two years at UCLA, he comes from an outstanding high-school program at St Anthony's playing under Bob Hurley Sr. He's a heady player on the court with more than sufficient talent and physical tools to be an impact player at the next level.

76ers don't need him relax bro! We have a PG

Kyle Andersons not a PG.

Point Forward, Ball Dominant wing, Wing with point guard skills, sure.....but he is not a PG in the NBA.

[Negrodamus]

Hoping their great play leads the twins to declare. Like to get more talent in this draft, give Hinkie more opportunity to score big

They most likely will. I have to believe this turnaround they are enjoying was a wake up call that they need to play better in order to get drafted in a decent range. Also, their starting spots are not concrete next year. Calipari is making promises to other recruits too. Both have looked good enough to be drafted in the first round in this upcoming draft. In fact, I'd rather have Aaron than James Young with the Pelicans pick if I had to pick between the two.

[sixers23]

ew no way you take either harrison ahead of young

[sixers hoops]

I think the likely sixers top 11 or 12 have declared except for Randle and Parker.

I agree, I mean to add more talent that pushes guys to our second rounders, or we get more value when we move back into the draft or up from the second rd

I am most focused on who will be there for that 11 or 12 pick.

Who Hinkie has after the consensus top 7 or 8 is not easy to project. Ennis is in most teams top 10 but maybe not a great fit for us. Again, there is, in my opinion, a tier of evenly valued players from 9 to almost 20.

The Bulls will likely get more value out of the 16 & 19 than our pick at 11 or so. However, at 11, there is always a chance a top 8 guy slips.

[LloydFree]

what's everyone's thoughts on James Young
from what I've read, and from the little I've seen him play, I'd be pretty happy if the Sixers got him with the Pelicans pick. Could see him being a nice 3 and D SG with MCW and Wiggins

If he declares, I believe he will be one of the 10 best players from this draft. He will need time though.

[LloydFree]

76ers don't need him relax bro! We have a PG

Kyle Andersons not a PG.

Point Forward, Ball Dominant wing, Wing with point guard skills, sure.....but he is not a PG in the NBA.

It will be interesting to see which Forward spot he ends up playing. A team may think it easier to add strength and become a PF, due to his length, rather than watch him struggle defensively against quicker small forwards.
He'd be a nice faciltator out of the high post.

[Slacktard]

If Kyle Anderson is drafted to play PF I am totally down with the pick. Anything else than that and I'm not really onboard. I just don't see him doing well against much quicker SF's.

However at PF. When he was in HS before he went to UCLA he was measured at 1/4" shorter than Kevin Love and he's supposedly grown an inch since then which would make him taller than Love. He's got a longer wingspan so better reach as well. His weight is around 235ish, but his frame is there to beef up. I think maybe 245-250 is where he should play which is similar to Bosh.

Having someone with that good of an outside shot and offensive moves playing next to Noel who may be limited for awhile(or possibly his entire career) would be a good match IMO.

[sixers23]

If Kyle Anderson is drafted to play PF I am totally down with the pick. Anything else than that and I'm not really onboard. I just don't see him doing well against much quicker SF's.

However at PF. When he was in HS before he went to UCLA he was measured at 1/4" shorter than Kevin Love and he's supposedly grown an inch since then which would make him taller than Love. He's got a longer wingspan so better reach as well. His weight is around 235ish, but his frame is there to beef up. I think maybe 245-250 is where he should play which is similar to Bosh.

Having someone with that good of an outside shot and offensive moves playing next to Noel who may be limited for awhile(or possibly his entire career) would be a good match IMO.

yea no chance he can play pf lol

[BobThornton]

That play of LeVert on Julius Randle is one of the reasons why I'm skeptical of him at the next level. That's a 6-5ish guard with a 7'1 wingspan who doesn't weight much more than MCW using that athleticism and reach to deny a PF.

Like I said in another thread I'd love LeVert to come out and I'd spend the Pels pick on him easy. I see a lot of potential there for him in the NBA. If somehow the Sixers nabbed Wiggins with their first pick and then got LeVert.

Wiggins/LeVert/MCW... That's some big time defensive play out of your 1-2-3. Noel as a shot-blocker and alterer for the center position. Really would love that.

Pretty much why I was rooting for Michigan big time. I think anyone on Kentucky who's borderline to come out was going to come out whether Kentucky wins the 'ship or not. I think LeVert is likely to stay, but winning a 'ship may have helped foster a sense of completing something.

That kind of thing happens to Randle every game. It happens multiple times if he is guarded by someone 6'8 or taller. He can't get a clear shot up. He lofts the ball over longer players and hopes it dies on the rim and falls through. He could be a David Lee level player, but he isn't a go to player.

Randle's game could fit in a thimble right now. Besides bully ball on the offensive glass, and awkward left handed shots off of drives the guy has no other offensive moves. His jump shot is crap, right now. He looks like Armon Gilliam's less talented cousin. I want no parts of him.

[sixers23]

That play of LeVert on Julius Randle is one of the reasons why I'm skeptical of him at the next level. That's a 6-5ish guard with a 7'1 wingspan who doesn't weight much more than MCW using that athleticism and reach to deny a PF.

Like I said in another thread I'd love LeVert to come out and I'd spend the Pels pick on him easy. I see a lot of potential there for him in the NBA. If somehow the Sixers nabbed Wiggins with their first pick and then got LeVert.

Wiggins/LeVert/MCW... That's some big time defensive play out of your 1-2-3. Noel as a shot-blocker and alterer for the center position. Really would love that.

Pretty much why I was rooting for Michigan big time. I think anyone on Kentucky who's borderline to come out was going to come out whether Kentucky wins the 'ship or not. I think LeVert is likely to stay, but winning a 'ship may have helped foster a sense of completing something.

That kind of thing happens to Randle every game. It happens multiple times if he is guarded by someone 6'8 or taller. He can't get a clear shot up. He lofts the ball over longer players and hopes it dies on the rim and falls through. He could be a David Lee level player, but he isn't a go to player.

Randle's game could fit in a thimble right now. Besides bully ball on the offensive glass, and awkward left handed shots off of drives the guy has no other offensive moves. His jump shot is crap, right now. He looks like Armon Gilliam's less talented cousin. I want no parts of him.

I guess having a tremendous handle for a big man doesn't count?

[LloydFree]

That play of LeVert on Julius Randle is one of the reasons why I'm skeptical of him at the next level. That's a 6-5ish guard with a 7'1 wingspan who doesn't weight much more than MCW using that athleticism and reach to deny a PF.

Like I said in another thread I'd love LeVert to come out and I'd spend the Pels pick on him easy. I see a lot of potential there for him in the NBA. If somehow the Sixers nabbed Wiggins with their first pick and then got LeVert.

Wiggins/LeVert/MCW... That's some big time defensive play out of your 1-2-3. Noel as a shot-blocker and alterer for the center position. Really would love that.

Pretty much why I was rooting for Michigan big time. I think anyone on Kentucky who's borderline to come out was going to come out whether Kentucky wins the 'ship or not. I think LeVert is likely to stay, but winning a 'ship may have helped foster a sense of completing something.

That kind of thing happens to Randle every game. It happens multiple times if he is guarded by someone 6'8 or taller. He can't get a clear shot up. He lofts the ball over longer players and hopes it dies on the rim and falls through. He could be a David Lee level player, but he isn't a go to player.

Randle's game could fit in a thimble right now. Besides bully ball on the offensive glass, and awkward left handed shots off of drives the guy has no other offensive moves. His jump shot is crap, right now. He looks like Armon Gilliam's less talented cousin. I want no parts of him.

I'm pretty much of the same mindset, but everyone keeps saying he is good, so I feel like I'm missing something or being prejudiced. I just prefer PFs and C's that easily finish shots OVER college competition. And I prefer PF's and C's that have good defensive upside. If your name isn't Kevin Love, you generally need that ability.

[MRxBLACK]

Aaron Gordon to declare.

[SixerFever215]

76ers don't need him relax bro! We have a PG

Kyle Andersons not a PG.

Point Forward, Ball Dominant wing, Wing with point guard skills, sure.....but he is not a PG in the NBA.

It will be interesting to see which Forward spot he ends up playing. A team may think it easier to add strength and become a PF, due to his length, rather than watch him struggle defensively against quicker small forwards.
He'd be a nice faciltator out of the high post.

Power Forward are you serious lol this has to be a joke

[Kobblehead]

The joke is you thinking he's a point guard. I swear, so many people post about players that have no idea how to evaluate what they see (if they even watch the guy).

[sixers23]

The joke is you thinking he's a point guard. I swear, so many people post about players that have no idea how to evaluate what they see (if they even watch the guy).

He has a better chance to play some point guard than power forward

[Mik317]

I rather take a guy with a defined position. That way you don't fall into that "well he'd be good if he played his real positon yo" thing we have gone thru with Iggy, Thad, Turner

[Negrodamus]

ew no way you take either harrison ahead of young

I'm not basing this opinion off what draft websites tell me. I've watched every minute of every game this year. Young is painfully overrated. He is known as a "3 and D" guy, but he's terribly streaky at shooting and his D is often nonexistent. He also misses FTs.

I am more confident in Hawkins' defense than James Young, and I'm not sure it's even close.

[Negrodamus]

Additionally, Aaron Harrison hit 4 3s in the final 5 minutes of last night's game. Let's not forget that his three against UL sealed the game. I think clutch enters the conversation in terms of draft stock.

[deep6er]

Additionally, Aaron Harrison hit 4 3s in the final 5 minutes of last night's game. Let's not forget that his three against UL sealed the game. I think clutch enters the conversation in terms of draft stock.

Let's not forget how well he shot for the first 35 minutes of that game. Being clutch is fine, being consistent is better.

[SparksFly87]

Rodney Hood at 2/3 for the 76ers with the Pelicans pick. 6'8 can shoot, handle , play defense and more of a polish prospect. I want him here!