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So... here's the thread for 2020 draft prospects. We are very likely to keep our pick so this is the thread to discuss all prospects for the draft and the ones that will fit well in our system. The basketball NCAA season started yesterday so here we go...
I just watched Duke vs Kansas. I can't say I was impressed by anyone really. Ochai Agbaji is somewhat interesting as a 3 and d prospect if he can hit his jumpers and I need to look into that Duke freshman Cassius Stanley, who looks athletic and hit some jumpers in that game and played solid defense. Doesn't feel like either of those teams has super high level NBA talent, though. (add small sample disclaimer here)
I will be watching Michigan State vs Kentucky now and will add some more names here.
Just before I even start the game - I really want to see how Aaron Henry has developed over the summer. I really liked some of the things he was showing as a freshman last year. He's a big wing and IMO that's one of the things we need going forward.
Tyrese Maxey from Kentucky might be good... it took a while for him to get involved but once they decided to actually give him the ball, he looked fast, he looked skilled and he looked like he can shoot(although release point is low, a bit like Steph's shot) and he looked like he can create offense for himself.. he's a scorer. He's breaking the paint on a whim when he decides to be aggressive. but there is a certain aspect of hesitation to his game... like he's not sure what he's supposed to do(in PnR especially)... but then he lets his natural instincts take over and it looks seamless. I think he might be the best prospect from those top 4 teams I watched today... Defensively he might be a bit too nonchalant for my liking, but that's not what he's getting drafted for when the draft comes.(edit: better effort on D in the second half... I really like him... this is my early season favorite by a mile)
Ashton Hagans is another big guard that might be worth watching for the future.
Aaron Henry got into foul trouble in the beginning and has been riding the pine most of the game so far. edit: I don't think he's taken the step ... he looks clueless with the ball in his hands. No advanced handles, can't create. Good hustle, can defend, can make some good passes, but I wanted to see more of a skill development and floor game from him. (edit - okay... now he's starting to play better and make some things happen off the dribble... good drive and dish game).
This just in - Cassious Winston is a baller... just in case you didn't know.
WOW! MAXEY! WOW! Steph/Lillard/Trae Young type shot in the clutch from way out there. How the hell have I not heard of this guy before? The bad news is... if he's anywhere as good as he was in this game, he's not going to last until our pick. He's probably a top 5-10 pick.
I just watched Duke vs Kansas. I can't say I was impressed by anyone really. Ochai Agbaji is somewhat interesting as a 3 and d prospect if he can hit his jumpers and I need to look into that Duke freshman Cassius Stanley, who looks athletic and hit some jumpers in that game and played solid defense. Doesn't feel like either of those teams has super high level NBA talent, though. (add small sample disclaimer here)
I will be watching Michigan State vs Kentucky now and will add some more names here.
Just before I even start the game - I really want to see how Aaron Henry has developed over the summer. I really liked some of the things he was showing as a freshman last year. He's a big wing and IMO that's one of the things we need going forward.
Tyrese Maxey from Kentucky might be good... it took a while for him to get involved but once they decided to actually give him the ball, he looked fast, he looked skilled and he looked like he can shoot(although release point is low, a bit like Steph's shot) and he looked like he can create offense for himself.. he's a scorer. He's breaking the paint on a whim when he decides to be aggressive. but there is a certain aspect of hesitation to his game... like he's not sure what he's supposed to do(in PnR especially)... but then he lets his natural instincts take over and it looks seamless. I think he might be the best prospect from those top 4 teams I watched today... Defensively he might be a bit too nonchalant for my liking, but that's not what he's getting drafted for when the draft comes.(edit: better effort on D in the second half... I really like him... this is my early season favorite by a mile)
Ashton Hagans is another big guard that might be worth watching for the future.
Aaron Henry got into foul trouble in the beginning and has been riding the pine most of the game so far. edit: I don't think he's taken the step ... he looks clueless with the ball in his hands. No advanced handles, can't create. Good hustle, can defend, can make some good passes, but I wanted to see more of a skill development and floor game from him. (edit - okay... now he's starting to play better and make some things happen off the dribble... good drive and dish game).
This just in - Cassious Winston is a baller... just in case you didn't know.
WOW! MAXEY! WOW! Steph/Lillard/Trae Young type shot in the clutch from way out there. How the hell have I not heard of this guy before? The bad news is... if he's anywhere as good as he was in this game, he's not going to last until our pick. He's probably a top 5-10 pick.
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But how is Cash Considerations looking?
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Rauxcee wrote:But how is Cash Considerations looking?
Cassious Considerations is overrated. High floor, low ceiling.
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Rauxcee wrote:But how is Cash Considerations looking?
He's dead. Mike Conley killed him.
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Where is Cole Anthony expected to be taken at right now?
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Goober wrote:Where is Cole Anthony expected to be taken at right now?
Top 3 from what I've heard. I didn't watch his game but seems like he was tremendous in his debut. Here's the highlights:
Here's Maxey's highlights... this is a freshman in his debut against the no.1 ranked team in the country, very impressive IMO:
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I liked Jordan Nwora from Louisville in the early 2nd round in the last draft, but he had trouble with injuries during the pre-draft process. I think he could be available in the mid-late first round this year. He's an adequately athletic 6'7" wing who can score at three levels. Not sure if it will all translate to the NBA, but he looks decent.
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Nwora was my top target before he pulled out of the draft and nothing has changed. He would be an incredible fit with our team.Catchall wrote:I liked Jordan Nwora from Louisville in the early 2nd round in the last draft, but he had trouble with injuries during the pre-draft process. I think he could be available in the mid-late first round this year. He's an adequately athletic 6'7" wing who can score at three levels. Not sure if it will all translate to the NBA, but he looks decent.
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Sucks that we didn't keep our pick and guarantee we would take Nwora. He was really good last year but he has taken his game and his body to another level. He looks like he has added 15 pounds of muscle and a lot more athletic.
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Hope we get to keep our pick (most likely outcome), this looks like a great year for point guards. I like Killian Hayes. Reminds me of Shai, he just moves very deliberately. I also like Tre Jones, but I don't think he's as good a fit for our team. Curious about Tyrese Haliburton as well. Theo Malidon is way above us, but he is likewise intriguing. Basically, there seems to be some bigger 1's that might make good fits down the road, and there is a good chance of nice talent dropping to us.
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Guys I'll be keeping an eye on:
Isaiah Joe - Arkansas
Tyrese Haliburton - Iowa State
Amar Sylla - Int/Belgian League
Tyler Bey - Colorado
Scottie Lewis - Florida
Onyeka Okongwu - USC
Ashton Hagans - Kentucky
Cassius Stanley - Duke
Isaiah Joe - Arkansas
Tyrese Haliburton - Iowa State
Amar Sylla - Int/Belgian League
Tyler Bey - Colorado
Scottie Lewis - Florida
Onyeka Okongwu - USC
Ashton Hagans - Kentucky
Cassius Stanley - Duke
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babyjax13 wrote:Hope we get to keep our pick (most likely outcome), this looks like a great year for point guards. I like Killian Hayes. Reminds me of Shai, he just moves very deliberately. I also like Tre Jones, but I don't think he's as good a fit for our team. Curious about Tyrese Haliburton as well. Theo Malidon is way above us, but he is likewise intriguing. Basically, there seems to be some bigger 1's that might make good fits down the road, and there is a good chance of nice talent dropping to us.
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Inigo Montoya wrote:babyjax13 wrote:Hope we get to keep our pick (most likely outcome), this looks like a great year for point guards. I like Killian Hayes. Reminds me of Shai, he just moves very deliberately. I also like Tre Jones, but I don't think he's as good a fit for our team. Curious about Tyrese Haliburton as well. Theo Malidon is way above us, but he is likewise intriguing. Basically, there seems to be some bigger 1's that might make good fits down the road, and there is a good chance of nice talent dropping to us.
No more Treys. Tres count too.
Tre's time's a charm?
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stitches wrote:Inigo Montoya wrote:babyjax13 wrote:Hope we get to keep our pick (most likely outcome), this looks like a great year for point guards. I like Killian Hayes. Reminds me of Shai, he just moves very deliberately. I also like Tre Jones, but I don't think he's as good a fit for our team. Curious about Tyrese Haliburton as well. Theo Malidon is way above us, but he is likewise intriguing. Basically, there seems to be some bigger 1's that might make good fits down the road, and there is a good chance of nice talent dropping to us.
No more Treys. Tres count too.
Tre's time's a charm?
On the third Trey we all get hammered on Tres Comas tequila.
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Do we have to wait for a Trey, or can we just get hammered?
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TNJazz wrote:Do we have to wait for a Trey, or can we just get hammered?
Apparently Giannis and the Bucks took care of that for us and hammered us pretty hard.
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I couldn’t figure out why there wasn’t more talk about Cassius Stanley, but then I realized he’s already 20. Crazy how much the “hold back” has become a part of the strategy.
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I can't be bothered to look at college players right now. Jazz need a 6'7" or 6'8" skilled, athletic wing though.
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Catchall wrote:I can't be bothered to look at college players right now. Jazz need a 6'7" or 6'8" skilled, athletic wing though.
6'8 wing... and skilled... and athletic... we probably need top 5 pick for that.
This coming draft seems very PG heavy...
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stitches wrote:Catchall wrote:I can't be bothered to look at college players right now. Jazz need a 6'7" or 6'8" skilled, athletic wing though.
6'8 wing... and skilled... and athletic... we probably need top 5 pick for that.
This coming draft seems very PG heavy...
We could use a point guard too...
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