Official 2017 Draft Thread - Something Positive To Look Forward To

dancing2thabeet · Post #701 » by **dancing2thabeet** » Fri Dec 9, 2016 11:34 pm

Anything for you bby :*

Post #702 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:47 pm

Arizona at 12
Kansas at 315
Indiana at 4
NC State at 4
Duke at 515
UCLA at 8

Great slate of games today!

Rich2Hassan · Post #703 » by **Rich2Hassan** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:16 pm

Post #704 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:58 pm

Terrance Ferguson, ex-Arizona commit, playing in Australia for a year:

Watch on YouTube

Post #705 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:07 pm

Draftexpress just updated their page on Terrance Ferguson. A midseason scouting report:

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Terrance-Ferguson-Mid-Season-Scouting-Report-and-Video-Analysis-5735/

Post #706 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:44 pm

Continuing with the Arizona centric theme, Lauri Markkanen:

Watch on YouTube

Post #707 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:44 pm

Per gom's recommendation:

Watch on YouTube

http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2016-12-09/college-basketball-ucfs-7-6-center-tacko-fall-making-his

Dr_Heat · Post #708 » by **Dr_Heat** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:50 pm

DayofMourning wrote:Per gom's recommendation:

Watch on YouTube

I could already hear the chants " we want Tacko" in the AAA arena soon :lol:

gom · Post #709 » by **gom** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:58 pm

DayofMourning wrote:Per gom's recommendation:

Watch on YouTube

http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2016-12-09/college-basketball-ucfs-7-6-center-tacko-fall-making-his

I'm going to see him play tonight. So, if you are on Facebook, you can see an interview here:

https://www.facebook.com/UCFMensBasketball/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

Tacko is celebrating his 21st birthday today. Charge on! :-)

Post #710 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:24 pm

gom wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:Per gom's recommendation:

Watch on YouTube

http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2016-12-09/college-basketball-ucfs-7-6-center-tacko-fall-making-his

I'm going to see him play tonight. So, if you are on Facebook, you can see an interview here:

https://www.facebook.com/UCFMensBasketball/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

Tacko is celebrating his 21st birthday today. Charge on!

That should be fun. Keep us posted with your thoughts post game. How high can this guy get drafted?

I'm only going to one game this year, the UK vs UGA game in Athens. Lots of prospects.

gom · Post #711 » by **gom** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:29 pm

DayofMourning wrote:
gom wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:Per gom's recommendation:

Watch on YouTube

http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2016-12-09/college-basketball-ucfs-7-6-center-tacko-fall-making-his

I'm going to see him play tonight. So, if you are on Facebook, you can see an interview here:

https://www.facebook.com/UCFMensBasketball/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

Tacko is celebrating his 21st birthday today. Charge on!

That should be fun. Keep us posted with your thoughts post game. How high can this guy get drafted?

I'm only going to one game this year, the UK vs UGA game in Athens. Lots of prospects.

The last time I spoke with him he still planned to get a 4-year engineering degree. He is *really* smart. He was born in Senegal and his native language is French, but he takes courses in differential equations in English, so... Anyway, I think in basketball terms, he's a solid 2nd round pick who could become a dominant NBA player, but he's got to put on some weight if he wants to slam against guys in the paint.

He's also a big fan of Hassan.

leoshes · Post #712 » by **leoshes** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:16 pm

DayofMourning wrote:
leoshes wrote:I know you are not talking to me, but i want to be nosy.

My favs are Town, Okafor, Porzingis, & Booker. Then Winslow, & Johnson. & the one i cant stand at all is Mario.

I was talking more about at the time of the draft, not now. I obviously like Kristaps game more now, but I didn't have much of an opinion on him at the time. Never was a big fan of Stanley.

Sorry i read this late.
Well is you are talking about at the time, then yeah i didnt know anything about Kristaps game either. But i expected more from Johnson. I loved what i saw from him, & Winslow defensibly.
I dont know if you got this about me yet, but i appreciate defense more then i do offense. I know we need both, but to me its harder to get offensive players then it is to get good defensive ones.That was my problem with Booker coming out. I actually liked Johnson more at the time. but not anymore.

leoshes · Post #713 » by **leoshes** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:19 pm

dancing2thabeet wrote:Anything for you bby :*

Post #714 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 3:52 am

Josh Jackson has to start hitting his free throws. He's Shaq at the line this year.

UD4MVP · Post #715 » by **UD4MVP** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 3:59 am

DayofMourning wrote:Josh Jackson has to start hitting his free throws. He's Shaq at the line this year.

I think that's probably what's really concerning about his shot. Obv his three point percentage isn't great but I would have more faith in him fixing his jumper long term had he been a decent or good free throw shooter

UD4MVP · Post #716 » by **UD4MVP** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:00 am

Jackson is so talented though, he's so fluid with the ball in his hands.

Post #717 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:06 am

UD4MVP wrote:Jackson is so talented though, he's so fluid with the ball in his hands.

Yeah man. His game is straight basketball. He just fits. A true natural. If he could just get that shot together. His FG% is fine. His 3P% dips as he starts putting up shots late in blow outs. His FT% is pissing me off actually. Get it together kid. Those points count!

He and Fultz are on their own level in my eyes. True bballers.

MartyCONLONNN · Post #718 » by **MartyCONLONNN** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:20 am

I think Ball is just as special as Fultz & Jackson. I may even pick Ball over JJ if we could in this draft. His IQ is off the charts,measures well and you dont have to wait for that shot to develop. hes bombing from 30 feet out there.. smh.

UD4MVP · Post #719 » by **UD4MVP** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:34 am

Watch on YouTube

he's starting to get his burst back, he still had his hops earlier in the season but he's showing way more burst with the ball now

UD4MVP · Post #720 » by **UD4MVP** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:48 am

MartyCONLONNN wrote:I think Ball is just as special as Fultz & Jackson. I may even pick Ball over JJ if we could in this draft. His IQ is off the charts,measures well and you dont have to wait for that shot to develop. hes bombing from 30 feet out there.. smh.

He has the ugliest form by far but he has way more range than the other prospects and he actually gets really good rotation on it. I guess cause he's a legit 6'6 that its tough for an opposing PG to block anyways.