2016-2017 College Basketball / '17 NBA Draft Thread

Kobblehead · Post #1 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:19 am

Never too early to get hyped!

Let the hype begin. Some high end talent projected to be in this draft. Let's see if they perform well at the collegiate level.

Dell · Post #2 » by **Dell** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:23 am

I'll shameless post this and call it a night - http://www.deepishthoughts.com/2017-nba-draft-master-prospect-list/

I could not be more excited about how this draft just went!

ProcessDoctor · Post #3 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:31 pm

I can't wait to see Fox at Kentucky. He's my way too early favorite for next year! Kid's explosive, can shoot, and has sick handles.

Kobblehead · Post #4 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:41 pm

I agree, Fox is an early favorite of mine. I don't know about his shooting, though. That's being broadcasted as his only real weakness.

His handle and quickness are insane.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erhvCd9INxY[/youtube]

ProcessDoctor · Post #5 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:53 pm

Kobblehead wrote:I agree, Fox is an early favorite of mine. I don't know about his shooting, though. That's being broadcasted as his only real weakness.

His handle and quickness is insane.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erhvCd9INxY[/youtube]

Regarding his shooting, I guess this is the only video I've seen display his shooting...granted, it is the HS 3-point line.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B5Vj197bdU[/youtube]

Do you have any thoughts on Ball yet?

Kobblehead · Post #6 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:59 pm

Vertically explosive and possessing potentially special court vision.

That shot, though....EWWW

I don't think I can look past those shooting mechanics. Looks just as bad as MKG and Shawn Marion.

Looking forward to seeing him plat at U.C.L.A.

ProcessDoctor · Post #7 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:02 pm

Kobblehead wrote:Vertically explosive and possessing potentially special court vision.

That shot, though....EWWW

I don't think I can look past those shooting mechanics. Looks just as bad as MKG and Shawn Marion.

Looking forward to seeing him plat at U.C.L.A.

Yea his shot looks like it comes off his chin/upper neck. Very odd.

phiphan · Post #8 » by **phiphan** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:13 pm

Yeah, Tatum/Fox are my guys in the early going. If Tatum can show some extended range I think he goes #1. Haven't formed an opinion of Fultz for now.

Zero interest in Lonzo Ball. Josh Jackson's shot also needs an overhaul and is a year or so older than his classmates (19).

mksp · Post #9 » by **mksp** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:49 pm

Really hoping Colangelo comprehends the value of our pick/SAC swap right + the LAL '17 pick and doesn't move them for anything.

sixers23 · Post #10 » by **sixers23** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:53 pm

Ball would be horrific fit with simmons so hes out

Kobblehead · Post #11 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:51 pm

Big fan of J.J. Frazier next year. Small, but excellent volume 3 point shooter and lead distributor. Would have taken him in the 1st round this year.

eagereyez · Post #12 » by **eagereyez** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:24 pm

A lot of nice SF/PG talent in this draft. Fultz is the best PG prospect, and that's not just me being a homer as an alumni.

LeonJordanJr24 · Post #13 » by **LeonJordanJr24** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:33 pm

Josh Jackson and Dennis Johnson Jr should be our targets in next years lottery . I think both players will be big time scorers in the nba and fit our team around Ben Simmons and Embiid. I think Josh Jackson is a perfect fit for our team. He is a 6'8 shooting guard with all the tools and skills to be a elite star. He is a alpha dog witha killer iinstinct. I think the same about Dennis Johnson Jr he is a mix between Irving an liliard with insane hops. I would go all in with our pick, lakers pick and or kings pick to get one of them to complete our big three.

oddwolfhooligan · Post #14 » by **oddwolfhooligan** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:25 pm

Not sure why Fultz isn't being mentioned more in this thread. He's already a better player than Smith and Fox, with plenty of upside, less flaws, and he keeps improving at an incredible rate. Plus he's the best fit with Simmons out of all the elite PGs in this class with his versatility. He can play on and off the ball at a high level, guard both 1s and 2s, and he's an elite scorer who can create shots for himself and score at all three levels, something Simmons struggles with. Considering that Simmons as a scorer is more Lamar Odom than he is LeBron James, Fultz would be amazing to pair with him.

Other than Fultz I'd love to see Josh Jackson on this team although I don't think he's quite as good of a fit as Fultz. Stylistically, he's more of a Scottie Pippen kind of guy, so even though he's going to be an incredible player, you don't ideally want him being your number one scoring option, same as Ben Simmons. Obviously though, he'd still be an awesome player to have on our team and he'd do a lot to help us win, so I'd be thrilled if the Sixers landed him. I just don't like him for us quite as much as Fultz.

Kobblehead · Post #15 » by **Kobblehead** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:05 pm

I'd feel better about Fultz if he was going to Arizona. Coach Miller has a great track record of developing prospects and demanding defensive discipline from them.

Washington just put Chriss and Murray into the NBA, but neither were well-developed during their freshman campaigns and both have high bust potential because of it.

Fultz is an awesome talent, but I'm apprehensive about him.

iMoreland · Post #16 » by **iMoreland** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:34 pm

Fox would be great here

cksdayoff · Post #17 » by **cksdayoff** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:54 pm

dennis smith jr tore his acl right? i still like him a lot.

Dell · Post #18 » by **Dell** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:01 pm

Fultz is really an exciting prospect. I wouldn't be shocked to see him pass Jackson and Giles and go #1 next year.

oddwolfhooligan · Post #19 » by **oddwolfhooligan** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:15 pm

Kobblehead wrote:I'd feel better about Fultz if he was going to Arizona. Coach Miller has a great track record of developing prospects and demanding defensive discipline from them.

Washington just put Chriss and Murray into the NBA, but neither were well-developed during their freshman campaigns and both have high bust potential because of it.

Fultz is an awesome talent, but I'm apprehensive about him.

Ha you and me both brother. Arizona never had a great shot at him, but he was the prospect I wanted us to land more than anyone else in the country.

I'm still not worried about him though. Two Scout employees who I trust from experience have gone on record that Fultz is an incredibly dedicated and hard worker who's improved at a freakish pace. Maybe he won't be ready to be a plus defender coming into the league, but few 19 year olds are, and he has the work ethic, length, athleticism, and toughness to become one in time. Offensively, I see no reasonable reason to worry about him. He has an incredible feel for the game and that rare ability to make incredibly difficult plays look easy. Regardless of who he spends one year in college with he's going to be a great offensive player in the NBA.

LongLiveHinkie · Post #20 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:31 pm

Started doing my homework a couple days ago. So far, Josh Jackson, Markelle Fultz, Dennis Smith, Jayson Tatum really stand out to me. Dennis Smith's ball handling is incredible.

Btw, speaking of ugly jumpers, Josh Jackson's is.... ehhhhhh. His release point is around his throat, and he kinda double clutches it. It's just ugly. Can't see him being a good shooter in the NBA with mechanics like that, good grief.