2017-2018 College Basketball / '18 NBA Draft Thread

Negrodamus · Post #321 » by **Negrodamus** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:38 am

These UVA freshman looked pretty good tonight. Jay Huff had 5 blocks, 16 points on 7-8 shooting with 2 threes. He's also 7'1. Didn't catch any of the game, but that's a bit eye popping as a freshman.

Kolkmania · Post #322 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:29 pm

Kobblehead wrote:Latest Doncic game:

Watch on YouTube

That play where he kicked the ball out for an open three after that behind the back move at 2:30 :droop:

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I don't think there's a discussion who's the best prospect at the moment, but the questions about Doncic' ceiling are real in my opinion. He's fairly twitchy with the ball in his hands, but apart from that he is limited athletically. Will be a really fun discussion for the #1 pick between Doncic and the American prospects, matter of median and ceiling outcome imo.

I think that the only way Doncic becomes a legit superstar is when he develops into a lights out shooter off the dribble or he becomes notably quicker with NBA training program.

Kolkmania · Post #323 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:37 pm

My favorite player of this class is Troy Brown jr, would be an excellent fit with our roster. Willing defender, great size for a wing, I believe in his shooting mechanics and after outgrowing his PG role with him being 6'7'' he's an excellent passer with vision.

I need to see him more, but I think he might a top 5 prospect.

PLO · Post #324 » by **PLO** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:45 pm

Kolkmania wrote:My favorite player of this class is Troy Brown jr, would be an excellent fit with our roster. Willing defender, great size for a wing, I believe in his shooting mechanics and after outgrowing his PG role with him being 6'7'' he's an excellent passer with vision.

I need to see him more, but I think he might a top 5 prospect.

Been on the Troy Brown bandwagon for a while myself - hoping he has a good season and we're somehow in a position to draft him. Its shaping up as a good draft for our roster even if Brown is beyond our reach/doesn't pan out this year.

Kobblehead · Post #325 » by **Kobblehead** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:54 pm

Duke vs. Michigan St tonight!

Kolkmania · Post #326 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:03 pm

Negrodamus wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:Kentucky is about to get destroyed by Kansas on Tuesday, right?

Yep. Pretty much. I will say that this Kansas team isn't really as scary as years passed. Mykhailiuk and Vick don't really strike fear; Newman is an inefficient scorer that should struggle with length. And we certainly have the length to bother them.

There needs to be some kind of cohesion on offense for us to have a chance. The only real advantage they have on us is experience.

Kansas has so many dynamic shot creators and far more firepower than Kentucky. If they can hit their shots and thus limit the transition points of Kentucky then I don't see how they'll overcome their horrendous half court offense. Running floppy sets for Malik Monk makes sense, but with their current guard group without consistent shooters capable of scoring off screens it's hard to watch.

If Kentucky plays big they should try to exploit the massive height difference between Kevin Knox and his defender.

Negrodamus · Post #327 » by **Negrodamus** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:07 pm

Kolkmania wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:Kentucky is about to get destroyed by Kansas on Tuesday, right?

Yep. Pretty much. I will say that this Kansas team isn't really as scary as years passed. Mykhailiuk and Vick don't really strike fear; Newman is an inefficient scorer that should struggle with length. And we certainly have the length to bother them.

There needs to be some kind of cohesion on offense for us to have a chance. The only real advantage they have on us is experience.

Kansas has so many dynamic shot creators and far more firepower than Kentucky. If they can hit their shots and thus limit the transition points of Kentucky then I don't see how they'll overcome their horrendous half court offense. Running floppy sets for Malik Monk makes sense, but with their current guard group without consistent shooters capable of scoring off screens it's hard to watch.

If Kentucky plays big they should try to exploit the massive height difference between Kevin Knox and his defender.

This is the type of game where Knox needs to prove he's in the lottery conversation for this draft.

I'm afraid that our freshmen will have too many mental lapses this early in the season.

Kolkmania · Post #328 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:14 pm

PLO wrote:
Kolkmania wrote:My favorite player of this class is Troy Brown jr, would be an excellent fit with our roster. Willing defender, great size for a wing, I believe in his shooting mechanics and after outgrowing his PG role with him being 6'7'' he's an excellent passer with vision.

I need to see him more, but I think he might a top 5 prospect.

Been on the Troy Brown bandwagon for a while myself - hoping he has a good season and we're somehow in a position to draft him. Its shaping up as a good draft for our roster even if Brown is beyond our reach/doesn't pan out this year.

Good thing that there are so many big guys at the top of the draft with Porter, Ayton, Bamba, Jackson jr., Williams and Carter. Increases the chance that we are able to draft an underrated wing/guard.

Kolkmania · Post #329 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:22 pm

Negrodamus wrote:
Kolkmania wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:
Yep. Pretty much. I will say that this Kansas team isn't really as scary as years passed. Mykhailiuk and Vick don't really strike fear; Newman is an inefficient scorer that should struggle with length. And we certainly have the length to bother them.

There needs to be some kind of cohesion on offense for us to have a chance. The only real advantage they have on us is experience.

Kansas has so many dynamic shot creators and far more firepower than Kentucky. If they can hit their shots and thus limit the transition points of Kentucky then I don't see how they'll overcome their horrendous half court offense. Running floppy sets for Malik Monk makes sense, but with their current guard group without consistent shooters capable of scoring off screens it's hard to watch.

If Kentucky plays big they should try to exploit the massive height difference between Kevin Knox and his defender.

This is the type of game where Knox needs to prove he's in the lottery conversation for this draft.

I'm afraid that our freshmen will have too many mental lapses this early in the season.

Yeah it will be tough to keep the turnovers to the minimum and defend without fouling and getting out of position. Think Kansas is the big favorite in this matchup so early in the season.

Kevin Knox is a surefire lottery prospect for me. Kid is incredibly young, so I'll be monitoring his progression throughout the season instead of his actual production which might be a bit underwhelming.

His length, both height and wingspan, and frame in combination with that shooting stroke is so intriguing to me. Noticed that he was guarding Bell-Haynes at the last play against Vermont, as a fan do you know if he's considered as one of their best defenders? So far he hasn't faced an opponent who tried to drive past him, but at first sight he doesn't look extremely twitchy to me.

Kobblehead · Post #330 » by **Kobblehead** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:27 pm

I'm in love with Victor Sanders from Idaho. He's my Derrick White of this year.

PhilasFinest · Post #331 » by **PhilasFinest** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:02 pm

Max Strus from DePaul. Where did this kid come from?

smittybanton · Post #332 » by **smittybanton** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:46 pm

Almost Miles Bridges time!

Kobblehead · Post #333 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:11 am

If Jaren Jackson puts the clamps on Bagley at the rim, I'll be impressed.

Kobblehead · Post #334 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:11 am

Big fan of Duval as a floor general and his defensive upside.

Kobblehead · Post #335 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:12 am

Gary Trent the next Devin Booker?

Kobblehead · Post #336 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:13 am

Nick Ward is soooo good. I think he can be an awesome back-up C in the league. 7'2" wingspan is sufficient enough.

Kobblehead · Post #337 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:15 am

Bridges plays with that passion, man. But he's not erratic. The good kind of passion.

Kobblehead · Post #338 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:24 am

Kobblehead wrote:If Jaren Jackson puts the clamps on Bagley at the rim, I'll be impressed.

DAYUM at that rejection!

nitocobola · Post #339 » by **nitocobola** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:48 am

jaren jackson, oh boy.
He is really really good.

Negrodamus · Post #340 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:54 am

Negrodamus wrote:
Kolkmania wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:
Yep. Pretty much. I will say that this Kansas team isn't really as scary as years passed. Mykhailiuk and Vick don't really strike fear; Newman is an inefficient scorer that should struggle with length. And we certainly have the length to bother them.

There needs to be some kind of cohesion on offense for us to have a chance. The only real advantage they have on us is experience.

Kansas has so many dynamic shot creators and far more firepower than Kentucky. If they can hit their shots and thus limit the transition points of Kentucky then I don't see how they'll overcome their horrendous half court offense. Running floppy sets for Malik Monk makes sense, but with their current guard group without consistent shooters capable of scoring off screens it's hard to watch.

If Kentucky plays big they should try to exploit the massive height difference between Kevin Knox and his defender.

This is the type of game where Knox needs to prove he's in the lottery conversation for this draft.

I'm afraid that our freshmen will have too many mental lapses this early in the season.

*Knox on wood*

Good first half. Keeping it close against a more mature team.