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.
