Wingspan spooks me a bit at #1 overall unless he projects as a legit guard or wing. The list of top tier NBA players without a meaningfully plus wingspan is small.
Same comment about Collier (obviously he's not in contention for #1).
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Wingspan spooks me a bit at #1 overall unless he projects as a legit guard or wing. The list of top tier NBA players without a meaningfully plus wingspan is small.
Same comment about Collier (obviously he's not in contention for #1).
He's 7. Tomorrow is the first day back to school after spring break and the eclipse. He's had cousins here all weekend as well.
Plus he's become an insufferable Purdue fan, and continues to let me know about how they destroyed Utah State.
I think he's more likely 6'6" or maybe close to 6'7". Looks like a 2-guard. Not sure what his defense looks like.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON_5y0uAkQM&t=289s
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON_5y0uAkQM&t=289s
Eh, probably more than you would think. The majority of good players in the NBA have a plus wingspan, but the majority of draft prospects in general have a plus wingspan. Wingspan is important, but I do wonder if we've emphasized it too much. Probably more important to evaluate the things that wingpsan is supposed to help with.
Some random thoughts about wingspan in my 5 minute study. Don't take this too serious, but I was thinking about longer winspans = better outcomes. I did some googling and found this article from 2014 that weighs the average measurements of NBA players according to their minutes. Here is the average height (no shoes) to winspan:
PG : +4.9
SG : +4.0
SF: +5.6
PF: +5.3
C: +5.1
Now compare that to DX's database of all years all drafted players:
PG : +4.75
SG : +4.5
SF: +4.75
PF: +5.25
C: +5.25
www.draftexpress.com
Take this information as you will, but if the value is higher in the first set of numbers....that would indicate that it is more important and the opposite would be true if it was lower.
PG : +4.9
SG : +4.0
SF: +5.6
PF: +5.3
C: +5.1
Average NBA Position Draft Measurements
As we near the 2014 draft, potentially one of the most unpredictable ever, people are searching for answers, objective truths visible in the haze. A number of prospects have question marks about their ultimate NBA position. For instance, Jabari Parker's future position has led to some...
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Now compare that to DX's database of all years all drafted players:
PG : +4.75
SG : +4.5
SF: +4.75
PF: +5.25
C: +5.25
DraftExpress - Average Measurements by Position
Average athletic testing (height, weight, wingspan, standing reach and more) of basketball players by position.
www.draftexpress.com
Take this information as you will, but if the value is higher in the first set of numbers....that would indicate that it is more important and the opposite would be true if it was lower.
Just hope it's a good game. Would rather see Edey win, but been a big fan of UConn these last two years.
I think Edey has Clingan with the pivot to his left shoulder every time. Clingan way overplaying his hook shot.
Edey the ****ing man
When Edey wants to move he can move. He has surprising burst on defense when he needs it. If he had elite defensive talent around him Purdue would be unstoppable
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Edey is really impressive
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Edey is here for it
Edey has elite hands for a big
Edey is 7'4 and dived on the floor in the first minute of the game. Just insane
Edey hook shot immaculate
Win the lottery for Edey
Imagine when Wemby and Edey are teammates
Honestly think it's near impossible for UConn to lose. The Purdue others just aren't good enough. Edey has to score 40 for them to have a chance.