seattlejazzfan
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we need that guy to keep playing. dude's a beast. i guess worst case he's in the NIT. though that may be best case as he'd have a better chance to play more games.
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framer
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It would be easier to pick up a vet pg then try to thread the needle, again, with a later first round pick on a starting pg. Just get best player available. Good vets can be had pretty cheaply now a days with everyone capped out.
This is an interesting big board. He seems to value defensive potential more than most.
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I really havent watched much Yaxel at all even though I've been aware of him. I think when you put up that stat line against any level of competition you are probably a lock to get drafted. Just insane stuff.
I would be surprised if UAB got a NIT invite. They were the 3rd ranked team in the American. I guess it's possible though given how many P5 teams deny their invites to the NIT out of embarrassment.
seattlejazzfan
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i've never seen him play (only highlights). the highlights from last night are encouraging - it looks like he can legit play some three on offense. they often give him the ball on the perimeter and let him create from out there. shows ball handling chops and a natural feel as a passer (an impressive play at about the 2:47 mark where throws a guy open on a skip pass) and he has a really good looking shooting stroke. they play a very good north texas team at 3pm utah time today on espn2.
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Philon thinks that everything he does is awesome, I kind of love it.
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seattlejazzfan
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i saw him play in person his senior season at Link Academy - and he's a punk out there. tries to intimidate, talks **** all game, etc. i like it as well - definitely plays with an edge.
I've liked Yaxel for awhile now. His film always reminds me of like a teenager playing against little kids. He looks so out of place in that league.
The big board I posted earlier was the first one I've seen with Tugler in the first round. It has emboldened me to put him there as well. Defense is 50% of the game and Tugler is one of the best defenders I've seen in college basketball this year.
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Jace reminds me of Donovan if Donovan couldn't fly. I'm not sure how valuable that player is, but it's probably worth a lottery pick.
I'm a little sad that Princeton lost today. I was hoping to see Xavian Lee in the tournament.
Izzo is looking old. I really don't get these coaches that do it forever. It seems like a super stressfull job. I can't imagine that money at that age is that important, they definitely have more than they can spend in their lifetime.
Tremendous Upside
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I think most of them are just pathologically competitive basketball lifers who can't let go. It's the only thing they want to do.
Izzo is just four years older than Ainge, and Danny is still out here trying to get his kicks by "winning" deals where cash considerations and 2nd round picks change hands.
Yeah, there is definitely something wrong with them that gets them to that level in the first place.
If I were in their shoes I would retire at 60 and just take on consulting positions when I felt like it.
- I'd be surprised if there are teams that would draft CMB ahead of Ace Bailey or Tre Johnson. Normally, it's the high-end offensive players that go at the top of the draft. Bailey and Johnson should be big-time offensive players. Ace Bailey is being over-scrutinized at this point, imo.
- Maybe I have a blindspot with Asa Newell, but I'm struggling to see him as a top-10 guy, unless his handle, shooting and self-creation really take off. If he measures at the Combine in the 6'8" range, I think he's somewhat comparable to Precious Achiuwa. He's an athletic, defensive energy big who runs the floor and finishes plays. He won't be as physically dominant or get to the rim so easily at the next level. If he has touch from 5 - 10 feet, then that will expand his game. Right now, I don't think he takes more than a few dribbles and I don't think he handles or shoots off the bounce.
- Maluach is fine. He's a big physical presence. It's just that his movement and coordination aren't that tight, and it seems like he doesn't process the game super fast.
- I like Zikarsky and Proctor in the 2nd round. Both those guys I think should make it in the league. Proctor's play-style fits the NBA.
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Max Shugla is an interesting sleeper.
Shugla is kind of like "Kon at home" as a 5th year senior.