Moderators: KingDavid, QUIZ, heat4life, MettaWorldPanda, Wiltside, IggieCC, BFRESH44
DayofMourning wrote:Feel_the_Heat15 wrote:Nnaji is an easy no, he plays no defense.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/basketball/pascoe/zeke-nnaji-also-helping-arizona-wildcats-strong-interior-defense-so-far/article_6386522e-0b17-11ea-9f8c-bf68ca88c09f.amp.html
Feel_the_Heat15 wrote:DayofMourning wrote:Feel_the_Heat15 wrote:Nnaji is an easy no, he plays no defense.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/basketball/pascoe/zeke-nnaji-also-helping-arizona-wildcats-strong-interior-defense-so-far/article_6386522e-0b17-11ea-9f8c-bf68ca88c09f.amp.html
Article is from when he played fewer than 10 college games. He's 6-11 and doesn't even average 1 block a game.
The final major strength of Nnaji is his defensive ability and athleticism. These two traits go hand in hand in Nnaji’s game. Along with this, he is a high motor player who always gives it his all no matter the circumstances. This makes him an animal on defense.
DayofMourning wrote:Feel_the_Heat15 wrote:
Article is from when he played fewer than 10 college games. He's 6-11 and doesn't even average 1 block a game.
I hope you're not basing your analysis on his blocked shots numbers. Thatd be a pretty shallow argument.The final major strength of Nnaji is his defensive ability and athleticism. These two traits go hand in hand in Nnaji’s game. Along with this, he is a high motor player who always gives it his all no matter the circumstances. This makes him an animal on defense.
https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2020/05/06/zeke-nnaji-nba-draft-profile/
DayofMourning wrote:Pulling some random numbers out if the rusted vault of my memory bank, but wasn't Oturu number one in the nation in efficiency in the paint? Also, didn't Nnaji have a ridiculously high free throw attempt rate?
“I’m not too concerned about having too many young players today,” Riley said. “They’re better than they were when I was drafted, and they’re more ready to play and perform and if you get lucky with one and you can develop them, they can get out on the court right now and they can help you.
He also said he is concerned that a rookie will not help this year because of the disruption of Covid on player developmentDayofMourning wrote:Fave quote from Riley presser:“I’m not too concerned about having too many young players today,” Riley said. “They’re better than they were when I was drafted, and they’re more ready to play and perform and if you get lucky with one and you can develop them, they can get out on the court right now and they can help you.
twix2500 wrote:I highly doubt Nesmith will be even close to our range. Stanley is a Dorel Wright type of project. What do you like about Green? He seems very average, not great at anything just average all over. He also doesn't fit your mode of player, a ballhandler top of key type guy.Bishop45 wrote:So far I like Maxey, Terry, Lewis, and I'd take a chance on either of Cassius Stanley, Josh Green, or Nesmith if backed into a corner
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Wiltside wrote:Still holding out hope for a slider. #20 is a decent change to find one. Someone like Achiuwa, Williams, Bey or Vassell would be perfect, but I think that's a long shot.
Based on Riley's comments, do we see it as more or less likely that we keep this pick? Given we don't have a 2021 FRP, and we're an "every other year draft team", is it likely we keep this year because of the pick owed, or will we view KZ as our FRP for this year?
Hard to tell.
The fact we're looking at Nnaji, Flynn and the like makes me think we may trade back into the 2nd round though. Would be a Heat type move to save some guaranteed salary.
Feel_the_Heat15 wrote:DayofMourning wrote:Feel_the_Heat15 wrote:
Article is from when he played fewer than 10 college games. He's 6-11 and doesn't even average 1 block a game.
I hope you're not basing your analysis on his blocked shots numbers. Thatd be a pretty shallow argument.The final major strength of Nnaji is his defensive ability and athleticism. These two traits go hand in hand in Nnaji’s game. Along with this, he is a high motor player who always gives it his all no matter the circumstances. This makes him an animal on defense.
https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2020/05/06/zeke-nnaji-nba-draft-profile/
I doubt that he will be much better than Meyers Leonard on defense.
MettaWorldPanda wrote:Feel_the_Heat15 wrote:DayofMourning wrote:
I hope you're not basing your analysis on his blocked shots numbers. Thatd be a pretty shallow argument.
https://lastwordonsports.com/basketball/2020/05/06/zeke-nnaji-nba-draft-profile/
I doubt that he will be much better than Meyers Leonard on defense.
He just turned 19. He just might have a little upside and with his natural size could possibly be groomed to do everything we need him to.
Wiltside wrote:A guy who I've been doing a little reading/film review on is Desmond Bane.
6'6", 215lbs but has a reported 6'4.5" wingspan. The ol' T-rex, which we seem to have a penchant for (Olynyk, Herro also sport negative wingspans). He has a body shape a little like Malcolm Brogdon, very solidly built and athletic. Not sure if the actual combine measurements are available, anyone have a resource for this?
Averaged 16.6ppg, 6.3rpg, 3.9apg, 1.5spg, 0.5bpg, 2.3tpg in 36.0mpg on 45.2%fg, 44.2% 3fg (2.9 threes made per) and 78.9%ft in his Senior year at TCU.
Stroke looks compact albeit a little unorthodox. Has improved every year at college level and shoots a very high clip on a large amounts of attempts. He can catch and shoot, come off the curl as well as attack the close out and create off the dribble. Looks to be reasonably athletic too. His Senior year was the first year he didn't shoot 50% from the floor, but still had a TS% of 57% (first year below 60% TS%).
Positives:
- NBA ready body and size.
- Can handle and create, assist % increased this year.
- One of the better shooters in the draft (2.9 3's per), but also solid defensively and can attack a close out.
Negatives:
- Small wingspan could limit defensive upside.
- Draft age; he's already 22 years old so upside may be limited.
- Low free throw rate (1.8 FT's in 36mpg). Could be due to the small wingspan and struggling to finish inside.
Projects to be a solid guard at the next level, reasonably versatile and has a quality 3pt stroke that will be what helps him stick. Reminds me a little of a more efficient Josh Hart, or best case would be a more 2 guard version of someone like Brogdon.
Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs
twix2500 wrote:
He has worked out Arizona power forward/center Zeke Nnaji on Sunday
Zeke Nnaji, the fact that the Heat physically worked him out means there was serious interest prior to the workout. If there still interest will dependent on the how well he worked out. Nnaji has a lot of natural physical tools, still very raw. Played at a very respected program, so I am sure the Heat felt he got very good coaching and probably good reviews from the coaches.
Chalm Downs wrote:his nickname is boywonder ffs
radikalBaller wrote:My top picks so far:
Kira Lewis
Immanuel Quickley
Saadick Bey
Daniel Oturu if he can pas the foot speed test...