2020 NBA Draft

[clyde21]

Yeah, I'd highly recommend trading down or out for GS (a bit depending on where they end up). They need depth and I don't see the top of this class being a good fit with them on top of it not being a particularly impressive class overall. Really really don't like the wings this season (their main need).

Also, officially love Oscar.

+1 on both

everyone on the Dubs board wants Wiseman, but i'd rather just trade down grab a guy like Scottie and pick up and extra asset.

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[eminence]

Yeah, I'd highly recommend trading down or out for GS (a bit depending on where they end up). They need depth and I don't see the top of this class being a good fit with them on top of it not being a particularly impressive class overall. Really really don't like the wings this season (their main need).

Also, officially love Oscar.

+1 on both

everyone on the Dubs board wants Wiseman, but i'd rather just trade down grab a guy like Scottie and pick up and extra asset.

Very meh on Wiseman, think he's a lotto talent, but not an immediate contributor at all, wouldn't make sense to me. Might be tough to turn down Cole if they're in that position though, guy looks like a stud.

But yeah, I'd recommend a trade down for a mid tier wing/forward (Lewis/Avdija/Okoro/Achiuwa/Weems/Moore/Watson - obviously some might rise or fall, but there should be one projected in the later lotto) + something else.

[clyde21]

Yeah, I'd highly recommend trading down or out for GS (a bit depending on where they end up). They need depth and I don't see the top of this class being a good fit with them on top of it not being a particularly impressive class overall. Really really don't like the wings this season (their main need).

Also, officially love Oscar.

+1 on both

everyone on the Dubs board wants Wiseman, but i'd rather just trade down grab a guy like Scottie and pick up and extra asset.

Very meh on Wiseman, think he's a lotto talent, but not an immediate contributor at all, wouldn't make sense to me. Might be tough to turn down Cole if they're in that position though, guy looks like a stud.

But yeah, I'd recommend a trade down for a mid tier wing/forward (Lewis/Avdija/Okoro/Achiuwa/Weems/Moore/Watson - obviously some might rise or fall, but there should be one projected in the later lotto) + something else.

ugh, yuk on all of those except Scottie/Okoro

[Marcus]

+1 on both

everyone on the Dubs board wants Wiseman, but i'd rather just trade down grab a guy like Scottie and pick up and extra asset.

Very meh on Wiseman, think he's a lotto talent, but not an immediate contributor at all, wouldn't make sense to me. Might be tough to turn down Cole if they're in that position though, guy looks like a stud.

But yeah, I'd recommend a trade down for a mid tier wing/forward (Lewis/Avdija/Okoro/Achiuwa/Weems/Moore/Watson - obviously some might rise or fall, but there should be one projected in the later lotto) + something else.

ugh, yuk on all of those except Scottie/Okoro

Why down on Avdija?

[Kalela]

Scottie Lewis is a future NBA star if he remains injury free.

[clyde21]

Very meh on Wiseman, think he's a lotto talent, but not an immediate contributor at all, wouldn't make sense to me. Might be tough to turn down Cole if they're in that position though, guy looks like a stud.

But yeah, I'd recommend a trade down for a mid tier wing/forward (Lewis/Avdija/Okoro/Achiuwa/Weems/Moore/Watson - obviously some might rise or fall, but there should be one projected in the later lotto) + something else.

ugh, yuk on all of those except Scottie/Okoro

Why down on Avdija?

honestly don't have a huge opinion either way on Deni, but first glimpse I didn't see a lot of potential defensively, and that's what I want for the Warriors.

[clyde21]

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[nolang1]

Jay Huff has always shown lots of flashes but looks better than ever before with more playing time and added weight/strength. If Frank Kaminsky can stick around in the league, Huff should be able to as well.

Texas Tech is going to have a lottery-caliber SG for the 3rd straight year with Jahmi'us Ramsey. He's got a great first step and cutting ability, and his shot has improved a lot over the last year.

[doordoor123]

Myles Powell is going to be the guy everyone is sleeping on in the draft. He’s going to be much better in the NBA.

[Duke4life831]

What's everyone's thoughts on Vernon Carey so far? Ive had debates with other Duke fans that think he is a lock to go in the 1st round and will be able to play the 5 and the 4. Am I crazy or has he shown zero perimeter skills and doesn't have close to enough foot speed to even dream about playing and defending 4s in the NBA. I personally think he's ZBO 2.0, but the thing is there are no more grit and grind Memphis teams anymore, so Vernon is out of luck. He is the type of guy that would've went lotto 15 years ago, I think he goes 2nd round now.

[The-Power]

But yeah, I'd recommend a trade down for a mid tier wing/forward (Lewis/Avdija/Okoro/Achiuwa/Weems/Moore/Watson - obviously some might rise or fall, but there should be one projected in the later lotto) + something else.

ugh, yuk on all of those except Scottie/Okoro

Weems would be an amazing addition to the team. Would also love to add Aaron Wiggins.

[The-Power]

What's everyone's thoughts on Vernon Carey so far? Ive had debates with other Duke fans that think he is a lock to go in the 1st round and will be able to play the 5 and the 4. Am I crazy or has he shown zero perimeter skills and doesn't have close to enough foot speed to even dream about playing and defending 4s in the NBA. I personally think he's ZBO 2.0, but the thing is there are no more grit and grind Memphis teams anymore, so Vernon is out of luck. He is the type of guy that would've went lotto 15 years ago, I think he goes 2nd round now.

I definitely wouldn't draft him in the 1st. As you said, the tools are just not there. Good college player but as an NBA prospect, I don't value him much. Still worth a 2nd round pick at some point but there are a lot of bigs in that late-first/early-second range I like better.

[doordoor123]

Scottie Lewis is a future NBA star if he remains injury free.

Agreed and he’s only going to get better throughout the year

[doordoor123]

What's everyone's thoughts on Vernon Carey so far? Ive had debates with other Duke fans that think he is a lock to go in the 1st round and will be able to play the 5 and the 4. Am I crazy or has he shown zero perimeter skills and doesn't have close to enough foot speed to even dream about playing and defending 4s in the NBA. I personally think he's ZBO 2.0, but the thing is there are no more grit and grind Memphis teams anymore, so Vernon is out of luck. He is the type of guy that would've went lotto 15 years ago, I think he goes 2nd round now.

It’s hard to trust low post guys in college just because the space is so much different and everyone in the NBA can run now. With that said, slower guys can still make the league and do pretty well, they just need to have some sort of edge or really know how to play. People always underestimate the slower guys, but in the last couple of years they’ve made it in the league. They just need to be reliable and kind of play defense.

[The-Power]

I think Josh Green might be a player who could benefit from NBA spacing. He is athletic and fairly strong but his driving game is not all that effective and reliable yet because he doesn't seem to be very comfortable in tight spaces. Give him some space and he can do really good things.

[No-Man]

Gimme Kaleb Wesson as a UDFA over Carey in the 1st any day

[clyde21]

i wouldn't take either Carey or Hurt in the 1st, or even Wendell Moore

only Duke player that is NBA worthy at this point is Tre.

[HeadtopChunes]

Carey would be interesting if he could shoot 3s but even then he’s probably a 3rd big at best

I don’t see him going in the first

[Marcus]

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