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There was a video on YouTube somewhere of Carey straight drilling Wiseman in highschool for what its worth.
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Braggins wrote:Someone posted in another thread hes apparently already lost 30 pounds since the college season.
He’s the anti Sean May.
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James Gatz wrote:Tillman and Joe were on the board so I'm less bullish. Feels a little lazy as he's a Duke guy. I'm hopeful the weight loss means something.
Joe is still on the board and we appear to still have pick 56. Thats who I'm hoping for there.
Edit: Never mind, Philly took him at 49. Seems like a great pick for them.
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yosemiteben wrote:Wow, dude averaged 18 and 9 as an 18 year old in the ACC. That is impressive.
That was in 24 minutes as well. His per 36 numbers are insane.
Had PER (34)higher than Toppin (32.4) and was the second highest Win Shares per 40 mins in college basketball (Toppin was third).
As far as how I view him, think he lacks athleticism, but apparently he has done a great job transforming his body since the end of the year. I don't hate him as an upside play at just 19 years old.
Typically someone who produces at this level their Freshman Season at Duke after being a McDonalds All American (5th rated HS prospect) would be a lottery pick.
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I feel like I would've preferred Oturu, but whatever. Let's see what the big **** has
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Wait he was 18 and 9 in just 24 MPG as a true freshman? Wtf
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yosemiteben wrote:Wait he was 18 and 9 in just 24 MPG as a true freshman? Wtf
He doesnt jump 50 feet in the air or he would've went 1.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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Liver_Pooty wrote:yosemiteben wrote:Wait he was 18 and 9 in just 24 MPG as a true freshman? Wtf
He doesnt jump 50 feet in the air or he would've went 1.
He's also like super bad on defense. Gets blown by all the time and isn't long enough/have the instincts to rim protect. Maybe losing the weight will help with that.
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James Gatz wrote:Liver_Pooty wrote:yosemiteben wrote:Wait he was 18 and 9 in just 24 MPG as a true freshman? Wtf
He doesnt jump 50 feet in the air or he would've went 1.
He's also like super bad on defense. Gets blown by all the time and isn't long enough/have the instincts to rim protect. Maybe losing the weight will help with that.
Super bad is a reach, but he did struggle guarding on the perimeter. If he really did shred 30 pounds surely that'll help
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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Hard to pass on a guy who dominated this much in ACC at such a young age and seems to be taking his craft very serious with losing that much weight. I think he actually could develop into a starting center in a year or 2.
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he's got the intimidating look going, can't remember the last time we had a big like that
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Did not watch much film on him heading into draft tonight. Just finished watching a 10 min clip and I’m sure I will watch more tomorrow.
Few thoughts
1. Gets off his feet better than expected on both offense and defense blocking shots.
2. Seems coordinated and once he gets the ball he makes quick decisions
3. Duke went to him a lot and in key situations
Few thoughts
1. Gets off his feet better than expected on both offense and defense blocking shots.
2. Seems coordinated and once he gets the ball he makes quick decisions
3. Duke went to him a lot and in key situations
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Hoops intellect NBA comparison for him is a more explosive Zach Randolph and you can really see it in his post moves
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He leans into contact more than big Al which is good.
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I love the pick. Great upside and skills. If he is dedicated he can improve defensively.
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Bassman wrote:I love the pick. Great upside and skills. If he is dedicated he can improve defensively.
Same and he could easily be starting for us by year 2. Zeller isn’t the long term answer.
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Lwcasu wrote:Bassman wrote:I love the pick. Great upside and skills. If he is dedicated he can improve defensively.
Same and he could easily be starting for us by year 2. Zeller isn’t the long term answer.
It wouldn't shock me if he's starting by the end of the upcoming season. The team has a lot of guys who can pass, they need guys who think to score first and can make it happen. Vernon seems to fit that mold.
My picks:
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
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If it makes you feel any better I would rather Carey than Wiseman
UPDATED 2-18-2024
These are my top five for who I want with pick #1 in order
BuB Carrington
Ryan Dunn
Dalton Knect
Kevin McCullar
Bobi Klintman
These are my top five for who I want with pick #1 in order
BuB Carrington
Ryan Dunn
Dalton Knect
Kevin McCullar
Bobi Klintman