Following Potential 2020 draftees

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Trevor Booker could never shoot, wasn't a particularly good finisher at the rim, had very limited ability to handle, and was mostly a straight-line driver. He was the epitome of a backup energy big who would play defense, crash the offensive glass, and bring emotional energy and toughness, but that was about it. His lack of shooting and finishing made him unplayable and pushed him out of the league.

Brantley has the ability to play and create out on the perimeter. He's got some handle, hesitations and crosses, the ability to backdown, and a variety of ways to finish at the rim. He bullies smaller defenders, and he uses his length to score around bigger defenders. He can shoot off the dribble, both from distance and mid-range, and he's even developed a pretty good floater from 8-10 feet. The thing that's most surprising is his ability to fire passes off the dribble with timing and vision.

If you want to compare him to someone, compare him to guys like Paul Millsap, Royce White, Boris Diaw, and even a bit of Paul Pierce. The way he'll earn his way onto the floor is by playing hard on defense and crashing the glass, but he's got a lot of versatility and ways to contribute in Quin's system. If Georges Niang wasn't hitting 43% of his 3s right now, I think Brantley would already be getting some rotation minutes.

He has handles, but is a bit slow with it, not sure how well he’d be able to use his crossovers in the nba. But IDK I could be wrong. Just some of my fears I have for his game transitioning to the nba game.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

He has handles, but is a bit slow with it, not sure how well he’d be able to use his crossovers in the nba. But IDK I could be wrong. Just some of my fears I have for his game transitioning to the nba game.

He's faster than Ingles. He's at least 2 clicks faster than Niang. He's faster than Diaw. The Jazz don't have to run their entire offense through him, but he's definitely playable, imo.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

He's faster than Ingles. He's at least 2 clicks faster than Niang. He's faster than Diaw. The Jazz don't have to run their entire offense through him, but he's definitely playable, imo.

Nothing in those highlights gave me any confidence in soothing my fears about him. His handles aren’t crisp and I couldn’t help but feel like a lot of those shots at the rim wouldn’t work at the nba level. And he’s not all that explosive.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Trevor Booker could never shoot, wasn't a particularly good finisher at the rim, had very limited ability to handle, and was mostly a straight-line driver. He was the epitome of a backup energy big who would play defense, crash the offensive glass, and bring emotional energy and toughness, but that was about it. His lack of shooting and finishing made him unplayable and pushed him out of the league.

Brantley has the ability to play and create out on the perimeter. He's got some handle, hesitations and crosses, the ability to backdown, and a variety of ways to finish at the rim. He bullies smaller defenders, and he uses his length to score around bigger defenders. He can shoot off the dribble, both from distance and mid-range, and he's even developed a pretty good floater from 8-10 feet. The thing that's most surprising is his ability to fire passes off the dribble with timing and vision.

If you want to compare him to someone, compare him to guys like Paul Millsap, Royce White, Boris Diaw, and even a bit of Paul Pierce. The way he'll earn his way onto the floor is by playing hard on defense and crashing the glass, but he's got a lot of versatility and ways to contribute in Quin's system. If Georges Niang wasn't hitting 43% of his 3s right now, I think Brantley would already be getting some rotation minutes.

Brantley is in now way more skilled than Booker. Booker is a dude who had a 40 point game in the NBA. Stop romanticizing Brantley and be real.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Your comps are ***.

Lmfao.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He's faster than Ingles. He's at least 2 clicks faster than Niang. He's faster than Diaw. The Jazz don't have to run their entire offense through him, but he's definitely playable, imo.

This is just a highlight of him using his shoulder as a battering ram

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

This is just a highlight of him using his shoulder as a battering ram

0:08 - strong roll and finish with a dunk
0:46 - strips Kabengele off the dribble, goes the full length and dunks
0:56 - stepback 3
1:01 - left-hand drive baseline past a defender and finish
1:06 - spins off a defender, keeps a low dribble and finishes

It's not all post scoring.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

0:08 - strong roll and finish with a dunk
0:46 - strips Kabengele off the dribble, goes the full length and dunks
0:56 - stepback 3
1:01 - left-hand drive baseline past a defender and finish
1:06 - spins off a defender, keeps a low dribble and finishes

It's not all post scoring.

And none of this stuff makes him comparable to Paul Pierce or Joe Johnson...

Booker would have done all this and much more in the G-League. He was an explosive monster, could handle, and could shoot just as well as Brantley. That's a very good outcome for him if he can get to Booker's level.

But please keep telling me my comps are **** while you comp a 24 year old mid major rookie to HOF players who arent even anything like him...

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

And none of this stuff makes him comparable to Paul Pierce or Joe Johnson...

Booker would have done all this and much more in the G-League. He was an explosive monster, could handle, and could shoot just as well as Brantley. That's a very good outcome for him if he can get to Booker's level.

But please keep telling me my comps are **** while you comp a 24 year old mid major rookie to HOF players who arent even anything like him...

The video clips I pointed out were to show Brantley's speed on the floor, which is already better than guys the Jazz have and have had in their rotation.

The upside scenario for Brantley is a forward who can play on the ball and create a unique triple threat, which is what Paul Millsap became after several years in the league. Brantley is almost there now, if he'll play hard consistently. That's why the Jazz drafted him and have put the ball in his hands in the G-league. They love forwards who can play with the ball.

So far you've compared Brantley to a poor man's Aaron Gordon, Jabari Parker, or Trevor Booker. None of those are really relevant. You might have compared him once in the past to a lesser version of Julius Randle, which would be closer I guess. I used contemptuous language in order to match the tone of your post.

As for Booker, he was mostly a dunker, was never a consistent 3pt shooter, was never a creator off the dribble, and was a very limited offensive player. He averaged like 6pts for his career, scoring off of rolls and putbacks. By his second year with the Jazz, he no longer had a green light to shoot 3s and he was even bricking layups off the glass.

The Joe Johnson/Paul Pierce big-wing role is unlikely for Brantley, as he's not skilled enough to be the primary initiator, but those are guys with similar measurables who played on the ball and created mismatches. I was comparing Brantley to that role, not directly to them as players.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The video clips I pointed out were to show Brantley's speed on the floor, which is already better than guys the Jazz have and have had in their rotation.

The upside scenario for Brantley is a forward who can play on the ball and create a unique triple threat, which is what Paul Millsap became after several years in the league. Brantley is almost there now, if he'll play hard consistently. That's why the Jazz drafted him and have put the ball in his hands in the G-league. They love forwards who can play with the ball.

So far you've compared Brantley to a poor man's Aaron Gordon, Jabari Parker, or Trevor Booker. None of those are really relevant. You might have compared him once in the past to a lesser version of Julius Randle, which would be closer I guess. I used contemptuous language in order to match the tone of your post.

As for Booker, he was mostly a dunker, was never a consistent 3pt shooter, was never a creator off the dribble, and was a very limited offensive player. He averaged like 6pts for his career, scoring off of rolls and putbacks. By his second year with the Jazz, he no longer had a green light to shoot 3s and he was even bricking layups off the glass.

The Joe Johnson/Paul Pierce big-wing role is unlikely for Brantley, as he's not skilled enough to be the primary initiator, but those are guys with similar measurables who played on the ball and created mismatches. I was comparing Brantley to that role, not directly to them as players.

Brantley role is going to be Trevor Booker. You completely forget that he had some limited playmaking skills. He had a ton of moves. He was just inconsistent with shooting and kind of a spazz. Brantley isn't as skilled or athletic, hes just bigger. Just cuz a guy shows some inconsistent ability in the gleague at 24 doesn't mean he is going to somehow become a point forward God in the NBA just cuz. He plays bully ball in a small league.

 

[homeytennis]

Brantley has that ability to score where there is contact and he gets the and 1 or no call. Whether that translates to the Association is the question.

 

[Game6Conley]

https://watchstadium.com/stay-or-go-advice-for-the-2020-nba-drafts-early-entrants-04-29-2020/

Let’s start with the easy ones.

No-Brainer — Going, Going, Gone!

Precious Achiuwa, 6-9, 225, PF, Fr., Memphis
Cole Anthony, 6-3, 190, PG, Fr., North Carolina
Saddiq Bey, 6-8, 216, SF, So., Villanova
Vernon Carey Jr., 6-10, 270, C, Fr., Duke
Devon Dotson, 6-2, 185, PG, So., Kansas
Anthony Edwards, 6-5, 225, SG, Fr., Georgia
Malachi Flynn, 6-1, 185, PG, Jr., San Diego State
Josh Green, 6-6, 210, SG, Fr., Arizona
Tyrese Haliburton, 6-5, 175, PG, So., Iowa State
Tre Jones, 6-3, 185, PG, So., Duke
Kira Lewis, 6-3, 165, PG, So., Alabama
Nico Mannion, 6-3, 190, PG, Fr., Arizona
Tyrese Maxey, 6-3, 200, G, Fr., Kentucky
Jaden McDaniels, 6-9, 200, F, Fr., Washington
Aaron Nesmith, 6-6, 213, F, So., Vanderbilt
Zeke Nnaji, 6-11, 240, F, Fr., Arizona
Jordan Nwora, 6-7, 225, F, Jr., Louisville
Onyeka Okongwu, 6-9, 245, PF, Fr., USC
Isaac Okoro, 6-6, 225, SF, Fr., Auburn
Daniel Oturu, 6-10, 240, C, So., Minnesota
Jahmi’us Ramsey, 6-4, 195, G, Fr., Texas Tech
Jalen Smith, 6-10, 225, PF, So., Maryland
Cassius Stanley, 6-6, 193, SG, Fr., Duke
Isaiah Stewart, 6-9, 250, PF, Fr., Washington
Obi Toppin, 6-9, 220, PF, RS So., Dayton
Devin Vassell, 6-6, 180, SG-SF, So., Florida State
Patrick Williams, 6-8, 225, SF, Fr., Florida State
James Wiseman, 7-1, 240, C, Fr., Memphis

It’s Time to Leave for the NBA

Tyler Bey, 6-7, 218, G, Jr., Colorado | “I know we like him. He can be a 3-and-D guy. I don’t think he goes in the first round, but it’s not out of the question, either.” – NBA executive

Elijah Hughes, 6-6, 215, SF, RS Jr., Syracuse | “I’m fine with him leaving, especially if he has his degree. He’ll be drafted — probably in the second round somewhere.” – NBA executive

Reggie Perry, 6-10, 250, PF, So., Mississippi State | “He may as well. He just hasn’t really matured, and it’s not Ben Howland’s fault. He’s talented and should be [selected] somewhere from [pick] 30 to 45.” – NBA executive

Immanuel Quickley, 6-3, 190, G, So., Kentucky | “He had a great second half of the year. He’s an undersized two-guard, and unless he was going to play the point next season at Kentucky, he should leave now. I think he goes somewhere in the second round.” – NBA executive

Paul Reed, 6-9, 220, F, Jr., DePaul | “He will probably go somewhere in the first part of the second round, and I’m just not sure going back to school will help him all that much, if at all.” – NBA executive

Nick Richards, 6-11, 247, PF, Jr., Kentucky | “This is an easy one. Even though he’s a second-rounder, he needs to go. He played well and went from undrafted to being drafted. He can’t lose that momentum.” – NBA executive

Robert Woodard II, 6-7, 230, F, So., Mississippi State | “He’s all over the boards, but he’ll be drafted. Some guys love him and others don’t. He’s an athletic combo forward. I think he could go in the first round.” – NBA executive

Omer Yurtseven, 7-0, 264, C, Sr., Georgetown | “He is what he is by now. He may as well come out and start making money.” – NBA executive

They Say They’re Ready, But Leaving School Would Be a Mistake

Ty-Shon Alexander, 6-4, 195, SG, Jr., Creighton | “He’s a borderline drafted guy who is probably on a two-way [contract] next year. He should go back to school. I’m not sure what he’s doing.” – NBA executive

Alonzo Gaffney, 6-9, 200, PF, Fr., Ohio State | He barely got off the bench at Ohio State last season, averaging 6.8 minutes per game. He’s long and looks the part, but his stock couldn’t be any lower.

“This is one of the worst decisions of anyone. He needs to transfer.” – NBA executive

Naji Marshall, 6-7, 220, SF, Jr., Xavier | “Maybe he won’t do more than he did, but I think he goes undrafted … and with another year, he’s got a much better shot to stick.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “I think he’ll be [stuck] in the G League abyss, and it’s too bad cause I like him.”

E.J. Montgomery, 6-10, 230, PF, So., Kentucky | Montgomery averaged 6.1 points and 5.4 boards in 24.1 minutes per game this past season. His role will expand this season, especially since the ‘Cats don’t have anyone else up front right now.

“We don’t even have him in our Top 100. I have no clue what he’s thinking.” – NBA executive

Jay Scrubb, 6-6, 215, SG, So., John A. Logan College | “Talented, but probably should have gone to Louisville for a year.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “I wouldn’t draft him. He needed to go to college.”

Nick Weatherspoon, 6-2, 185, PG, Jr., Mississippi State | “Go back to school. He needs to learn how to play a team game. He just makes too many bad decisions.” – NBA executive

Kaleb Wesson, 6-9, 270, PF, Jr., Ohio State | “Mid to late second or undrafted. His body improved last year. Go back and get even better at guarding more athletic guys and also shooting from the perimeter.” – NBA executive

Kahlil Whitney, 6-6, 210, SF, Fr., Kentucky | “He screwed up when he left Kentucky in January or whatever it was. He should have transferred. He might as well go with the high schoolers in the new G League program because that’s what he needs.” – NBA executive

Emmitt Williams, 6-6, 230, PF, So., LSU | “Go back to school. He’s gotta go back.” – NBA executive

Leaning Toward Going Pro … And It’s a Bad Idea

Ayo Dosunmu, 6-5, 185, PG, So., Illinois | “He needs to go back. He’s got negative momentum. And without workouts, I think he could wind up maybe going undrafted.” – NBA executive

Malik Fitts, 6-8, 230, F, Jr., Saint Mary’s | “He’s going to end up in the G League. He could have been the best player at Saint Mary’s with Jordan Ford gone.” – NBA executive

Jalen Harris, 6-5, 195, SG, Jr., Nevada | “I know he’s probably staying in the draft, but he should go back to school.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “Our intel is that he needs to go back to school and mature.”

Andrew Nembhard, 6-5, 193, PG, So., Florida | “I’ve heard he may not go back to Florida, but I don’t see any way he gets drafted. He needs to go back to school. Period.” – NBA executive

Trendon Watford, 6-9, 235, PF, Fr., LSU | “He needs to go back and work on his speed.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “He’s a second-rounder with potential, but he should go back.”

Please Don’t Do It, Youngster

Josh Hall, 6-9, 190, F, Post-Grad, Moravian Prep (NC) | “No, no, no. Go to school. PLEASE!” – NBA executive

Makur Maker, 6-11, 220, F, Post-Grad, Hillcrest Prep (AZ) | “He’s not [his cousin and NBA player] Thon. I don’t think he gets drafted.” – NBA executive

Kenyon Martin Jr., 6-6, 210, F, IMG Academy (FL) | “Maybe a fringe NBA guy. Kenyon [Sr.] should send him to play for [Bob] Huggins in college. He needs to work on his skill.” – NBA executive

Split Decision — NBA Execs Are Torn

Ashton Hagans, 6-3, 200, PG, So., Kentucky | “I think he’s a first-rounder, in the 20s. He’s got to get better with his shot, but he’s such a great on-ball defender.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “I don’t think he gets drafted. He should go back and work on his shot and decision-making.”

Mason Jones, 6-5, 200, SG, Jr., Arkansas | “He had such an amazing year that I don’t know if he can duplicate it. I think he goes somewhere from 45 to 60.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “He should go back. He’ll have a really good team and can improve his stock because so many people don’t really know much about him.”

Xavier Tillman, 6-8, 245, PF, Jr., Michigan State | “I think he’ll get drafted, and should probably come out.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “He should go back to school. It’s a no-brainer for me. I don’t think he gets drafted. I love him as a college player — not sure he’s an NBA player.”

The NBA Is Intrigued, But It’s Wise to Return to School

Derrick Alston, 6-9, 190, SG, Jr., Boise State | “Someone might take a flyer on him, but he’s probably undrafted and playing in the G League — where his dad is a coach.” – NBA executive

Jared Butler, 6-3, 190, G, So., Baylor | “Go back. He probably gets drafted in the 40s or 50s. He can go back, play for a really good team and try and work his way into the first round.” – NBA executive

Kofi Cockburn, 7-0, 290, C, Fr., Illinois | “He’s a monster, but he should go back to school. He may get drafted, but it’s a toss-up. He needs another year in college.” – NBA executive

Isaiah Joe, 6-5, 180, SG, So., Arkansas | “He’d probably get drafted because he can flat-out shoot, but he needs to put on weight. He needs to go back another year.” – NBA executive

Corey Kispert, 6-7, 220, SF, Jr., Gonzaga | “I’m not sure his stock changes at all. He’s a good player with size who can shoot it and is deceptive athletically. He should go back, but I think there’s a chance he could get drafted.” – NBA executive

Saben Lee, 6-2, 183, PG, Jr., Vanderbilt | “He’s athletic, has a high IQ, but needs to go back. Become a guy who can shoot it.” – NBA executive

John Petty, 6-5, 184, SG, Jr., Alabama | “He should go back. You started to see it the second half of last season. He’s got the size and can shoot it. Go back and take another jump.” – NBA executive

Colbey Ross, 6-1, 180, G, Jr., Pepperdine | “Needs to go back to school. Has some talent but has to be more efficient and under control. G League player right now.” – NBA executive

Tyrell Terry, 6-1, 160, PG, Fr., Stanford | “I like him, but he looks like a little boy. He needs to go back and put on weight.” – NBA executive

Another NBA executive: “He could be picked in the first round on potential, or go 50. Go back, work on your body and shot selection.”

Unanimous: GO BACK TO SCHOOL!

Luka Garza, 6-11, 260, C, Jr., Iowa | He was second to Obi Toppin in all of the National Player of the Year awards, and all signs point to him returning to Iowa for his senior campaign.

“I know what he did last season in college, but he could use one more year to work on his body, his perimeter shot and his defense. Then maybe he gets drafted.” – NBA executive

Filip Petrusev, 6-11, 235, PF, So., Gonzaga | “His game doesn’t translate. He plays hard, finishes around the rim. But he needs to be able to show he can step out and be a four-man. He needs to go back 100 percent.” – NBA executive

Javonte Smart, 6-4, 205, PG, So., LSU | “He has to learn how to play the point. Go back, and maybe he can get drafted.” – NBA executive

Chris Smith, 6-9, 215, G, Jr., UCLA | “He has to go back. Keep improving his reputation, which hasn’t been great in terms of work ethic. He also needs to improve his basketball IQ.” – NBA executive

Unlikely to Be Drafted (aka Should Absolutely Return)

Milan Acquaah, 6-3, 195, G, Jr., California Baptist
Jordyn Adams, 6-3, 200, G, Fr., Austin Peay
Abdul Ado, 6-11, 255, F, Jr., Mississippi State
Timmy Allen, 6-6, 204, F, So., Utah
Joel Ayayi, 6-5, 180, G, RS So., Gonzaga
Brendan Bailey, 6-8, 200, SF, So., Marquette
Jermaine Bishop, 6-1, 185, G, RS Sr., Norfolk State
Jomaru Brown, 6-2, 190, G, So., Eastern Kentucky
Marcus Burk, 6-3, 205, G, Jr., IUPUI
Dachon Burke Jr., 6-4, 180, G, RS Jr., South Alabama
Jordan Burns, 6-0, 175, G, Jr., Colgate
Manny Camper, 6-7, 203, G, Jr., Siena
Marcus Carr, 6-2, 195, PG, RS So., Minnesota
Tamenang Choh, 6-5, 210, F, Jr., Brown
David Collins, 6-3, 218, G, Jr., South Florida
Zach Cooks, 5-9, 155, PG, Jr., NJIT
Jalen Crutcher, 6-1, 175, PG, Jr., Dayton
Ryan Daly, 6-5, 225, G, RS Jr., Saint Joseph’s
Nate Darling, 6-5, 200, SG, Jr., Delaware
Darius Days, 6-6, 240, F, So., LSU
Dexter Dennis, 6-5, 207, G, So., Wichita State
Lamine Diane, 6-7, 205, F, So., Cal State Northridge
Nojel Eastern, 6-7, 225, G, Jr., Purdue
CJ Elleby, 6-6, 200, SF, So., Washington State
Mason Faulkner, 6-1, 181, PG, Jr., Western Carolina
LJ Figueroa, 6-6, 195, SG, Jr., St. John’s
Blake Francis, 6-0, 175, G, RS Jr., Richmond
Hasahn French, 6-7, 245, PF, Jr., Saint Louis
D.J. Funderburk, 6-10, 225, PF, RS Jr., NC State
Both Gach, 6-6, 183, SG, So., Utah
Jacob Gilyard, 5-9, 160, G, Jr., Richmond
Grant Golden, 6-10, 255, F, RS Jr., Richmond
Jordan Goodwin, 6-3, 200, G, Jr., Saint Louis
Tony Goodwin II, 6-6, 200, F, Redemption Academy (MA)
Jayvon Graves, 6-3, 200, PG, Jr., Buffalo
A.J. Green, 6-4, 175, G, So., UNI
Darin Green Jr., 6-4, 180, G, Fr., UCF
Rayshaun Hammonds, 6-9, 235, PF, Jr., Georgia
Niven Hart, 6-5, 205, G, Fr., Fresno State
Aaron Henry, 6-6, 210, SF, So., Michigan State
Jalen Hill, 6-10, 245, PF, So., UCLA
Nate Hinton, 6-5, 210, G, So., Houston
Jay Huff, 7-1, 243, PF, RS Jr., Virginia
Feron Hunt, 6-8, 195, F, So., SMU
Chance Hunter, 6-6, 190, G, So., Long Beach State
DeJon Jarreau, 6-5, 185, G, RS Jr., Houston
Damien Jefferson, 6-5, 200, F, Jr., Creighton
Dakari Johnson, 6-0, 170, G, Fr., Cape Fear CC
Jalen Johnson, 6-7, 205, F, Jr., Louisiana
Andre Jones, 6-4, 200, G, Jr., Nicholls State
C.J. Jones, 6-5, 175, G, Jr., Middle Tennessee
Herb Jones, 6-7, 205, SF, Jr., Alabama
Kameron Langley, 6-2, 205, PG, Jr., North Carolina A&T
A.J. Lawson, 6-6, 180, G, So., South Carolina
Matt Lewis, 6-5, 195, G, Jr., James Madison
Isaiah Livers, 6-7, 230, SF, Jr., Michigan
Denzel Mahoney, 6-5, 225, G, Jr., Creighton
Sandro Mamukelashvili, 6-11, 240, PF, Jr., Seton Hall
Tre Mann, 6-4, 175, G, Fr., Florida
Remy Martin, 6-0, 170, PG, Jr., Arizona State
Mac McClung, 6-2, 186, PG, So., Georgetown
Isiaha Mike, 6-8, 215, F, Jr., SMU
Isaiah Miller, 6-0, 180, PG, Jr., UNC Greensboro
Matt Mitchell, 6-6, 240, F, Jr., San Diego State
Obadiah Noel, 6-4, 190, G, Jr., UMass Lowell
Elijah Olaniyi, 6-5, 203, SG, Jr., Stony Brook
Nate Pierre-Louis, 6-4, 200, G, Jr., Temple
Xavier Pinson, 6-2, 170, PG, So., Missouri
Yves Pons, 6-6, 215, G, Jr., Tennessee
Darius Quisenberry, 6-1, 186, G, So., Youngstown State
Fatts Russell, 5-10, 165, PG, Jr., Rhode Island
Joe Saterfield, 6-4, 185, G, Ranger CC
Aamir Simms, 6-8, 240, F, Jr., Clemson
Collin Smith, 6-11, 240, F, Jr., UCF
Justin Smith, 6-7, 230, F, Jr., Indiana
Mitchell Smith, 6-10, 220, F, RS Jr., Missouri
Stef Smith, 6-1, 185, G, Jr., Vermont
Ben Stanley, 6-6, 225, F, So., Hampton
Parker Stewart, 6-5, 200, G, RS So., UT Martin
Terry Taylor, 6-5, 230, G, Jr., Austin Peay
MaCio Teague, 6-3, 195, G, RS Jr., Baylor
Justin Thomas, 5-11, 180, G, Jr., Morehead State
Ethan Thompson, 6-5, 195, G, Jr., Oregon State
Jeremiah Tilmon, 6-10, 260, PF, Jr., Missouri
Jordan Tucker, 6-7, 220, SF, Jr., Butler
Alonzo Verge Jr., 6-3, 170, G, Jr., Arizona State
Chris Vogt, 7-1, 260, C, Jr., Cincinnati
CJ Walker, 6-1, 195, G, Jr., Ohio State
Ibi Watson, 6-5, 203, G, Jr., Dayton
Jarrod West, 5-11, 185, PG, Jr., Marshall
Romello White, 6-8, 235, PF, RS Jr., Arizona State
DeAndre Williams, 6-9, 190, F, So., Evansville
Keith Williams, 6-5, 215, SG, Jr., Cincinnati
McKinley Wright IV, 6-0, 195, PG, Jr., Colorado

 

[Game6Conley]

Josh Hall is seriously declared for the draft?! How bizarre... Here's a video for those completely unfamiliar..

 

[Game6Conley]

Allonzo Gaffney is a player Ive been mentioning here is underrated for some time... It's also a strange thing to see him declare... see the blurb..

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Here's Karim Mane again. I think that he and Jared Butler from Baylor would both be nice value picks in the mid-2nd round, if we can get a pick there. They're both 20 yrs old. Mane is 6'4" or 6'5" with a 7' wingspan. He's a 5-star recruit with offers from a half dozen schools, including Memphis.

 

[Game6Conley]

Here's Karim Mane again. I think that he and Jared Butler from Baylor would both be nice value picks in the mid-2nd round, if we can get a pick there. They're both 20 yrs old. Mane is 6'4" or 6'5" with a 7' wingspan. He's a 5-star recruit with offers from a half dozen schools, including Memphis.

I really would hesitate to call him a 5-star recruit... Like you said, he's 20 years old...

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I really would hesitate to call him a 5-star recruit... Like you said, he's 20 years old...

He's a 5th-year senior, obviously old enough to be eligible for the draft.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

So I gave money to ESPN for their draft coverage. The social distancing is breaking my will. Let me know if you want their latest mock or intel on prospects pm'd.

Their mock has some surprises, including Isaac Okoro (my favorite prospect in the top 10) going #3. They still show the Jazz taking Kira Lewis at #24, while Leandro Bolmaro goes #22 to Denver.

Again, if we can lose a few games once the season resumes, we could move up to 21 in the draft, where Bolmaro, Patrick Williams or someone else may be available.

 

[Game6Conley]

He's a 5th-year senior, obviously old enough to be eligible for the draft.

So he was a 19 year old True HS senior... 18 years old as a JR... 17 year old Sophomore... 16 year old Freshman... right?

He was also old enough to be draft eligible in last years class..... Thon Maker style... Thats kinda my point, the class your referring to, that you say he's a 5-star representative of, is filled with players who were too young to be eligible last year...


U see what happens when u follow this further down the rabbit-hole?

15yo 8th grader... 14 y/o 7th grader.. 13 year old 6th grader.. 12 year old 5th grader.. 11 year old 4th grader... 10 year old 3rd grader.. 9 year old 2nd grader... 8 year old 1st grader... 7 year old kindergartner.. Something obviously got quite distorted along the way..... Are there not 2 years clearly missing?

Children are supposed to be enrolled in kindergarten by 5 years old... no? sometimes even 4...

That kinda like..... lacks competitive integrity... no? idk.. i really think its worth pointing out... There's some clear Sandbagging here...

If u really look at it too, his birthday is clearly before the normal 'cut-off'/enrollment dates..

 

[Game6Conley]

Josh Hall signed with an agent!!! wow