2022 NBA Draft - Prospects Discussion

[Ruzious]

Is Cliff Omoruyi draftable?

I think he has a decent chance to go late 2nd. Probably too raw to go higher, and he's surprisingly not a great shot-blocker.

[emunney]

Look out, Baylor Scheierman is the next John Konchar. You heard it here first.

[The Wet Whistle]

From watching today I've been impressed with Branham (Ohio St) & Williams (Duke) as guys potentially in our range

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[emunney]

Williams looked pretty Brook-y today.

[Ruzious]

From watching today I've been impressed with Branham (Ohio St) & Williams (Duke) as guys potentially in our range

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Branham didn't come through down the stretch against Nova, but he probably showed enough to help his draft stock. He's so young, so there's probably some untapped potential. He reminds me of what Mathurin was last season, and Mathurin's a top 10 guy in this draft for sure. I think Branham will be gone around 20, but if he slides - he'd be a great fit for the Bucks - though we'd probably have to be patient with him.

[emunney]

Watching more Duke as less a Duke fan and more on Mark Williams assignment and he's really a much better prospect than I'd given him credit for. Defensively he's just so damn long (9'8" standing reach according to Duke), and you see his offensive potential in flashes. It's wild how much he scores given he's basically just dicking around in the dunker spot 80% of the time. His hands are imperfect (pretty typical big man hands), but for all his dunks and the fact that he's 7' 240lbs, I think his body is just beginning to fill out. He's going to be an absolute monster, and his touch is looking downright feathery in the 2nd half of the season, huge progress since last year. I'd be very excited if we got him. Ideal understudy for Brook.

FWIW I've watched Koloko a ton over the past couple weeks, and I wouldn't mind if we got him, either, but I have a clear preference for Williams at this point, because I don't see Koloko as a guy with a lot of hidden offense. He's got to be similarly freakishly long, though.

[emunney]

Haven't seen the NIT semi tonight but A&M's Quenton Jackson has really caught my eye down the stretch of the season and it looks like he had another nice game tonight. Skinny and shaky handles for a lead guard, but quick, tough, athletic shot maker and all around playmaker.

[Ruzious]

The Italian guard, Matteo Spagnolo has been improving. I don't think he's ready for the NBA, but if he fills out some and gets smarter (gotta cut down on the turnovers), I think he's got some serious combo guard skills - with deep 3 point range. I wouldn't pick him in the 1st round, but if we can buy a mid 2nd rounder and let him play another year or 2 in Europe, he might turn out to be something - not Manu - but in that style.

[Brewhoopfan]

I keep seeing Walker Kessler to the Bucks in mocks. Yuck. Little upside. Can't shoot. Could even stay on the floor in his last NCAA tourney game. Please no.

[emunney]

Hadn't seen this one, but good illustration of the bounce on this kid to go up and get a backboard oop for a poster.

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[Ruzious]

DX has really been pushing David Roddy and I have to admit, he's pretty awesome. Like a thick Dillon Brooks.

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266325/David-Roddy-Declares-For-NBA-Draft-Leaves-Open-Possibility-Of-Staying-At-Colorado-State

I wouldn't complain if the Bucks use their FRP on him. Love the physicality.

[Ron Swanson]

Yeah, I have no interest in Kessler. Zero floor-spacing potential, mediocre passing instincts, older for a sophomore (turns 21 in July), and needs to add serious strength to his frame. Very surprised that I still see him consistently mocked in the mid-late 1st. He's strictly a situational rim-protector that offers little else. Cole Aldrich/Tony Bradley vibes. Tops on my do-not-want list assuming we keep our 1st. If I'm looking for a 5, would much rather take a flier on Koloko.

I think Wendell Moore has gotten a bit overlooked on that Duke team. He's got all the tools and skills to come in right away and be an impact offensive wing immediately. Feel the same way about him as I did about Desmond Bane in the 2020 class. Roddy's got an intriguing profile, but I'm not convinced the 3PT shot translates (low volume, poor FT shooter). Also think he might struggle to stay in front of other NBA wings. Explosive vertical leaper but relies way too much on bully ball. If he's not an undersized/small-ball 4 then who does he guard? E.J. Liddell may have played himself out of our range, but I'd just look for a different player type instead of settling for the poor-man's version of him.

[ReasonablySober]

Haven't paid attention to the draft again, so help me out. Who is a reasonable replacement for BroLo? That seems like it should be a big priority. The Duke kid is being mocked in the 20s and he seems perfect.

[Diggr14]

The Duke kid will probably go lottery after the tournament he had. I would be shocked if he hit outside the top 15.

I think a project like Pat Baldwin is gaining steam. I'd reach out to the Timberpuppies about 41, 48 and a 2nd in 2023. Since we are going to be over the cap the next 14 seasons. Start piling up the 2nds again, get rid of the 1st.


There is nothing terribly exciting at 25 versus 40.. IMO. I'd rather have 3 2nds than a late first.

[Rockmaninoff]

Kennedy Chandler seems undervalued based upon his stats.

DaRon Holmes as well. This will sound stupid AF, but he reminds a little of Giannis with his body type and movement. Late growth spurt too.

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[Ruzious]

It would be amazing if Mark Williams lasts till the Bucks pick - not gonna happen.

While I don't think this is a good draft, I still think there will be 2nd round sleepers. Trevion Williams got real overshadowed on Purdue. Great passer for a big and a smart physical player. Isiaih Mosley seems to be the most over-looked guard in the draft. I wouldn't be surprised if the Bucks 1st rounder is Oscar Tshiebwe.

[RiotPunch]

Holy ****, David Roddy is awesome.

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He would be a killer in the PJ role as a small ball 5. 6'6" 250 l(ol)bs but can really move and is pretty athletic. Great ballhandler and passer, shoots well from 3, competes harder than anyone on both ends, Giannis would LOVE him. Struggled against Michigan in the tourney, not sure he's worth our 1st, but would happily buy a 2nd to get him.

[BroncoBuck]

Not sure if you guys followed the Ignite at all, but Beauchamp would be a solid late first. I’d also take the hometown kid Foster in the 2nd if we buy a pick (I could see him carving that Grant Williams niche role in the NBA) and wouldn’t hate it if he was our first.

I saw Baldwin outside the arena last night. I’d be really interested in seeing what he could do on an actual team, UWM was a complete mess. I could see him moving up boards when private workouts start.

[CharityStripe34]

I don't follow the Draft but the Bucks desperately need to hit on a hidden gem. That David Roddy kid would look good in a Bucks jersey.

Tired of seeing old farts like Wes, Hill and even Brook plod out on the court, lol.

[The Wet Whistle]

Anyone watch some of the international dudes? Jovic, Kamagate, & Procida?

Just from the YouTube clips Procida looks like he has a hell of a stroke from deep. No idea if he offers more beyond that though

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