2020-2021 College/Draft Thread 2

SmoothLefty21 · Post #1121 » by **SmoothLefty21** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:09 pm

knickstape21 wrote:
WargamesX wrote:Is there anyway we can trade up for Bouknight? He would do so well here

His stock definitely fell a bit after last night, but I’d imagine it will rise again once teams get him in for workouts.

I agree.

1) UConn's offense is horrendous. Similar to Cade, he was stuck in some prehistoric version of basketball offense, nothing like what they'll be involved with in the NBA. He was surrounded by non-shooters and a clogged lane with interior bigs. Envisioning Bouknight in an up-tempo offense, attacking closeouts in space, his hesi/mid-range game, etc. Man, I just think he's a perfect fit for today's NBA. I don't know what his ceiling is--he may just be a microwave bench scorer--but I think he can be a 16-20 PPG guy who occasionally pops for 30+.

2) He was never quite the same after the elbow surgery midseason (non-shooting arm). I don't know if he got out of shape a bit or what but he didn't seem to have his legs and he was missing a lot of shots he made through his first 1.5 seasons in college. His shot looked flatter and he missed more shots short. I think he needs an offseason to get right.

I'm not dead set on taking him over Keon Johnson or Moses Moody anymore but I still have him about those two.

No-Man · Post #1122 » by **No-Man** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:42 pm

Ayo was always a non prospect and if he actually goes top20 he would be the worst value proposition in the Draft, I would not touch him in the 1st, nor the early 2nd

HEZI · Post #1123 » by **HEZI** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:55 pm

Watch on YouTube

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #1124 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:27 pm

HEZI wrote:

Watch on YouTube

He’s definitely the guy I want for the Mavs pick. Elite shooter and a lockdown defender? He’s not bad off the dribble either. I’d rather have him then a bunch of the guys mocked in the teens.

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #1125 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:28 pm

Fischella wrote:Ayo was always a non prospect and if he actually goes top20 he would be the worst value proposition in the Draft, I would not touch him in the 1st, nor the early 2nd

What don’t you like them about him?

WargamesX · Post #1126 » by **WargamesX** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:38 pm

Tankathon has us taking Ziare Williams at 16? How do ya'll feel about him?

knickstape21 · Post #1127 » by **knickstape21** » Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:37 pm

HEZI wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Beyond a perfect fit for this Knicks team

HEZI · Post #1128 » by **HEZI** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:01 am

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:
HEZI wrote:

Watch on YouTube

He’s definitely the guy I want for the Mavs pick. Elite shooter and a lockdown defender? He’s not bad off the dribble either. I’d rather have him then a bunch of the guys mocked in the teens.

His stock is most likely taking a hit because he's a 22 year old junior and not a 19 year old freshman but he's an intriguing prospect for sure. Can shoot off the dribble and spot up, solid ball handling, great quickness and very shifty, good court awareness and solid playmaking instincts, strong and brings solid defensive intangibles.

Post #1129 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:53 am

Mobley is a very nice passing big. Very underrated part of his game. He seems very comfortable with the ball and making the right read.

2010 · Post #1130 » by **2010** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:17 am

knickstape21 wrote:Davion Mitchell would be a phenomenal fit with the Knicks and coached under Thibs. Heck of a player!

Yeah, I'm officially sold on him now. Can't wait to see what his measurements are.

TheGreenArrow · Post #1131 » by **TheGreenArrow** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:50 am

WargamesX wrote:Tankathon has us taking Ziare Williams at 16? How do ya'll feel about him?

Take him and run!!!

Dude is a top 5 talent!!!!

EMG518 · Post #1132 » by **EMG518** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:10 am

No guys that will be 23 going on 24 their rookie season. Nooooo. Use a 1st to get a guy that is not easily available in free agency or via trade. Someone with star potential.

robillionaire · Post #1133 » by **robillionaire** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:09 pm

Read on Twitter

robillionaire · Post #1134 » by **robillionaire** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:15 pm

Mobley still putting up strong performances as USC advances

dukeknicksirish · Post #1135 » by **dukeknicksirish** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:52 pm

With every big ten loss, i grow stronger....... (live in indiana where people think the B1G is God)

2010 · Post #1136 » by **2010** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:14 pm

Bennedict Mathurin is under the radar but would be a really good get with that Detroit pick. Haitian from Canada who spent some time developing his game in Mexico City. Dude is mad young (18) with big upside. 6’7”, athletic, a great cutter/finisher, and absolutely lethal with the corner three. Has a very clean shot. Once his handle catches up to everything else, he will have major breakout potential. Hope Knicks have him on their radar.

Watch on YouTube

His offensive rating (128.4) ranks second-best among all players in the Pac-12 so far this season.

Ranks in the 93rd percentile out of spot-ups, he's also 21-of-31 at the rim.

Overall, he is averaging 1.16 points per possession, per Synergy, which ranks in the 96th percentile among all players in D-I college basketball. He also currently ranks as the most efficient high-volume player (minimum: 120 possessions) in the uber-competitive Pac-12 conference.

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #1137 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:24 pm

robillionaire wrote:

Read on Twitter

Have you watched any of him? I posted a few game highlight videos a few pages back if you haven’t. He’s super intriguing but I’m not really sure he’s an nba athlete.

louisorr · Post #1138 » by **louisorr** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:06 pm

They don't seem to be getting any love in the mocks, but as a Big East fan, I love Duke or Zegarowski with that Detroit second.both come with some seasoning, pretty ambidextrous driving and can shoot the three

Spree2Houston · Post #1139 » by **Spree2Houston** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:30 pm

Take Zaire Williams and BJ Boston with the 2 picks

TerrenceClarke · Post #1140 » by **TerrenceClarke** » Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:07 pm

2010 wrote:Bennedict Mathurin is under the radar but would be a really good get with that Detroit pick. Haitian from Canada who spent some time developing his game in Mexico City. Dude is mad young (18) with big upside. 6’7”, athletic, a great cutter/finisher, and absolutely lethal with the corner three. Has a very clean shot. Once his handle catches up to everything else, he will have major breakout potential. Hope Knicks have him on their radar.

Watch on YouTube

His offensive rating (128.4) ranks second-best among all players in the Pac-12 so far this season.

Ranks in the 93rd percentile out of spot-ups, he's also 21-of-31 at the rim.

Overall, he is averaging 1.16 points per possession, per Synergy, which ranks in the 96th percentile among all players in D-I college basketball. He also currently ranks as the most efficient high-volume player (minimum: 120 possessions) in the uber-competitive Pac-12 conference.

I posted him last week he is a super sleeper.