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Following Potential 2025 Draftees

seattlejazzfan said:
he can't shoot like Mobley now - but Mobley couldn't shoot like Mobley now at the same stage.
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The archetype is this Kai Jones, Jaxson Hayes, Nic Claxton, maybe Precious Achiuwa long athlete who runs the floor, plays with energy, picks up rebounds, scores off dump-offs and put-backs. Maybe he'll develop his game. Achiuwa did somewhat. But if he's not really big enough to be a true 5, and not skilled enough to be a wing, then he likely ends up as a backup big. The real success story for this archetype is Anthony Davis, who further developed his shooting and ball skills and also gained like 30+ lbs. However, AD was a bit of a unique case in that he grew up as more of a guard who then had a big growth spurt. AD was also a game-changing athlete and defensive player who could also create a bit off the dribble.

If Newell could handle, change directions, have a bit of nuance, pass off a live dribble, there'd be more to believe in. Right now, you'd expect him to take one or two dribbles at most and try to score at the rim.
 
KqWIN said:
Should Ian Jackson and Tre Johnson be talked about more closely? Ian Jackson is a year older (and very old for a freshman) and listed shorter, but I might like his game a bit more. He applies more pressure to the rim vs Tre who is more of a mid range guy.
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It's a fair discussion, but at this stage I'd give Tre a nod for his defense (or willingness to try) and probably his rim finishing. Jackson is probably going to go lottery when it's said and done. He's a volume scorer with decent efficiency who can shoot off the dribble.
 
Rutgers and Nebraska in a good one rn. Harper and Bailey showing out. 24 and 11 (and 3 blocks) for Bailey scoring from everywhere, and 21 for Harper who is absolutely incredible attacking the basketball and finishing.
 
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This was Tre Johnson last night vs. Oklahoma. It looks like Texas is letting him handle and pass more than he did earlier in the season. The results are a bit mixed, but he makes a few good plays. I think Ace Bailey has a leg up on him at this point, but I still see Johnson as probably the 5th guy in this class at the moment. A perimeter with Tre, Brice and Lauri would knock down shots at a high rate and still have the ability to move the ball and score in different ways.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YifuFtUPGt4
 
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oldtimer said:
maybe it is just me, but i think Kas is far higher on your list. kas maybe the second best player in this drat. maybe third. he is much better than Egor.
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Oh for sure, he's really good. My question is does he fit with what the Jazz already have in future like Cody Williams, Brice, and Taylor. That order was for what I like personally as a fit for the Jazz.
 
noahthejazz said:
Oh for sure, he's really good. My question is does he fit with what the Jazz already have in future like Cody Williams, Brice, and Taylor. That order was for what I like personally as a fit for the Jazz.
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Players like Cody, Brice and Taylor aren't significant enough to really impact the Jazz's drafting decision near the top of the draft. Right now, the Jazz don't have a lead initiator, so Kasparas would be a nice fit both from a BPA and positional-need perspective. However, the Jazz will take the best player they can get their hands on regardless.
 
Ferguson_Mellochill said:
He's more fluid and a more nuanced ball handler than Filipowski. The question is, can he survive defensively out on the floor like Filipowski does for the most part.
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I don't think Wolf has the same defensive quickness, but he is a much better rebounder and is tougher inside IMO. That counts for something, but defense will always be a concern. I am more optimistic that he can bring more center/big man value than Flip, but Flip can at least play one defensive position decently. Having Wolf's skillset as the 5 is pretty intriguing though.

Wolf is such a weird combo of attributes....he's probably more unique than he is good, but sometimes taking a bet on unique skills works.
 
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