2011 draft.....

[jazzrule]

4 draft picks all from Kentucky

You know I want Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones from Kentucky in this draft. Not sure Jones will be there at 12 with so many dropping out, but hope we get him. Looking at the 2012 mock draft we have a chance to add two more lottery picks with Kentucky players. If they have good years, I would want Michael Gilchrist 6 ft. 6in., 216 lbs., small forward and Deron Lamb 6 ft. 4 in., 195 lbs., shooting guard. However, I don't think the Jazz will be in the lottery with their pick next year, but NBAdraft.net has us picking 11 and 12 next year. If we make the playoffs, maybe we can maybe get one of these players with the Golden State pick.

 

[cowhide]

I would love it if the Jazz could get M. Gilchrist next year. I was really impressed with him. He looks like he can be a star in a few years.

 

[NCJazz]

I would love it if the Jazz could get M. Gilchrist next year. I was really impressed with him. He looks like he can be a star in a few years.

Care to start the 2012 draft thread?

 

[mellow]

So I'm lazy and don't feel like looking it up, but does anybody know when the lottery order is announced? Also when is the draft?

The Early Entry Eligibility Deadline is April 24th, 2011.

The NBA Draft Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline June 13th at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Under NCAA rules, players will only have until May 8 to withdraw from the draft and maintain their college eligibility.

Draft Lottery is May 17th.

Draft is June 23.

 

[NCJazz]

Burks supposed to declare at 2 today. Must declare to at least give us more options at 12.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Derrick Williams had a broken finger on his shooting hand the last two months of playing at Arizona.

 

[Hantlers]

Derrick Williams had a broken finger on his shooting hand the last two months of playing at Arizona.

Incredible......the man can just straight up shoot.

 

[Beantown]

Austin Rivers might be available when the Jazz pick in 2012.

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

Austin Rivers might be available when the Jazz pick in 2012.

You think the Jazz will be that bad? Or GS?

 

[Elizah Huge]

It starting to look like Bismack Biyombo might not even be available at #6:

Even with all the high draft picks and some free agent acquisitions, the Wolves have holes at every position except whatever spot Kevin Love plays. Though they still own Ricky Rubio's rights and sit on a very disappointing -- but talented -- Jonny Flynn, the Wolves clearly will have to consider taking Kyrie Irving, of course. But pairing up your best player with a complementary one makes sense, and if the Wolves decide to go that route, they'll have to consider Bismack Biyombo.

If you think he's too raw a talent to go No. 1, you're wrong. Think of it like this; he averages 6 and 5, with over 2 blocks a game while plaing in Spain's top division, which is the second best basketball league in the world after the NBA. And he does that while playing less than half the game. It's a league far more rugged than college. How would Kyrie Irving fare over there in 17 minutes?

Biyombo pairs up perfectly with Love, as his above-the-rim game and high intensity matches up with Love's solid positional defense and calm demeanor. BB would give the Wolves a constant threat in the paint to dunk anything he touched while allowing Love to float outside for his great jumper. And they would form one of the top rebounding tandems in the league. His energy alone would help Love and every other player on his team. Flynn, Wes Johnson and Love all want lots of touches and shots, and BB could excel just playing off all their misses. The two names he's always compared to are Ben Wallace and Kevin Garnett.

-David Thorpe, ESPN Insider

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

Derrick Williams played with a broken finger on his right hand last year. Still shot 59%.

Too bad the Jazz won't have a shot at him.

 

[YB85]

Burks supposed to declare at 2 today. Must declare to at least give us more options at 12.

There is only one option at 12: TRADE!!!!

 

[NCJazz]

There is only one option at 12: TRADE!!!!

Jimmer! Jimmer! Jimmer! or if say Jonas V slips because of his buyout could be a great pick for a couple of years down the line.

 

[YB85]

Jimmer! Jimmer! Jimmer! or if say Jonas V slips because of his buyout could be a great pick for a couple of years down the line.

I am one who believes that Jimmer is a foregone conclusion, but I still hope for a trade.

 

[JFFR]

Have you already discussed the option of trading Tomic and the 6th pick to move up to the top 3? It's gonna happen. You heard it hear first.

 

[YB85]

Have you already discussed the option of trading Tomic and the 6th pick to move up to the top 3? It's gonna happen. You heard it hear first.

Moving to 1 or 2, fine, but if they're moving to 3, they might as well stay put and keep Tomic. He's as good as any of the Euro big men in this darft.

 

[NCJazz]

Burks lovers rejoice he is in. If nothing else at least will help with depth at the 12th spot.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I agree with the posts that say the Jazz should do something with Tomic. Either make him a mainstay or trade his rights. Enough time has passed. He's an asset that could make a small difference in a trade.

 

[NCJazz]

I agree with the posts that say the Jazz should do something with Tomic. Either make him a mainstay or trade his rights. Enough time has passed. He's an asset that could make a small difference in a trade.

Problem is that he has had a huge buyout and may again this year. It might not be until after next season we can bring him over.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Do yall think Roy Hibbert is a good comparison to Tomic? They are both tall and slow, and skilled. The only problem is Tomic is weak, where as Hibbert has a nice build to him.