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Following potential 2013 draftees

Hotttnickkk said:
^^^

What are you hearing about whether he's coming out this year or next?

(Burke 1st pick and GR III 2nd pick, is my dream draft BTW)
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Nothing at all. I think it depends on if he has a strong tournament or not and has some good momentum going into the draft. If he has an average tournament and stays projected around low 20's, I bet he stays one more year. I really think he could be a top pick next year, especially if Hardaway goes to the draft with Burke.

When he came to the program, Beilein recognized his talent and told him he's a shooter and that he needs to shoot. That he's not just a dunker/rebounder. Problem is, Michigan has so many shooters on the team that I don't think he's been able to showcase it enough - except for the 3 ball a couple times a game.

Also, he has been playing power forward in a very physical and competitive Big10 conference - would love to see him play small forward. Jalen Rose was calling for that switch during the Indiana game when GRIII was struggling to guard the bigger guys.

Anyway, would love to draft both as well!
 
bluenote said:
Nothing at all. I think it depends on if he has a strong tournament or not and has some good momentum going into the draft. If he has an average tournament and stays projected around low 20's, I bet he stays one more year. I really think he could be a top pick next year, especially if Hardaway goes to the draft with Burke.

When he came to the program, Beilein recognized his talent and told him he's a shooter and that he needs to shoot. That he's not just a dunker/rebounder. Problem is, Michigan has so many shooters on the team that I don't think he's been able to showcase it enough - except for the 3 ball a couple times a game.

Also, he has been playing power forward in a very physical and competitive Big10 conference - would love to see him play small forward. Jalen Rose was calling for that switch during the Indiana game when GRIII was struggling to guard the bigger guys.

Anyway, would love to draft both as well!
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Yeah I'm no scout, but I do see his potential as well. Strong as an ox, with a shooting touch and a great feel for the game. Not sure if he can be the No. pick next year though..

Also as PKM keeps reminding us that it'll be strong draft class next year, I hope he decides to declare this year instead!
 
Hotttnickkk said:
Yeah I'm no scout, but I do see his potential as well. Strong as an ox, with a shooting touch and a great feel for the game. Not sure if he can be the No. pick next year though..

Also as PKM keeps reminding us that it'll be strong draft class next year, I hope he decides to declare this year instead!
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I was thinking top as in 5-10 pick next year. But you're right, you can just tell he is super comfortable out there, has a high bball IQ and plays with a lot of confidence.

Good character guy too. Post dunk-a-thon interview....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M1pgzj75UHg
 
Here's my take on GR3. His dad was supposed to be a stud. The GR2/Grant Hill matchup in the Elite 8 was the biggest one-on-one match-up of the last 30 or so years. Maybe longer. And he was mediocre at best as a pro. So that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The flip side is ex-pro's sons seem to have a far greater success rate in pro sports than the average kid.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
:)

If you were GR III's advisor - would you advise him to declare this year? Or next?
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Depends on his showing in the NCAA tourney. Show strong and improve to 15'ish, come out. Show not so strong, come back next year and try to improve your stock .. he was a lesser known prospect than many others, so the added year won't hurt him as much in that case.
 
Ty the Turd said:
Here's my take on GR3. His dad was supposed to be a stud. The GR2/Grant Hill matchup in the Elite 8 was the biggest one-on-one match-up of the last 30 or so years. Maybe longer. And he was mediocre at best as a pro. So that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The flip side is ex-pro's sons seem to have a far greater success rate in pro sports than the average kid.
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Cap'n Irrelevancy
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CHnt9jUw3yM#!

i think hes a bit of a sleeper.
good fit for the team and draft range, seems to have good instincts. IMHO
 
'Tweener', 'not a winner', shoots a set shot. (people really want him to be a PG for some reason, looks like a 6th-man dynamo to me.)

if you see that vid i think his quickness and timing with and without the ball, and in the passing lanes on d, appear well above average.
and hes got range on that set shot, looks like the type of change of pace player who can cause a ruckus in limited minutes.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
I haven't seen Gyp / Wes for a while. Is he still posting here? Or is he too busy teaching nowadays?
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He is swamped with teaching, helping MsSerp get her new business off the ground, signed up to be a Big Brother .. and says he'll be checking in soon.
 
PointGod_AlecBurks said:
'Tweener', 'not a winner', shoots a set shot. (people really want him to be a PG for some reason, looks like a 6th-man dynamo to me.)

if you see that vid i think his quickness and timing with and without the ball, and in the passing lanes on d, appear well above average.
and hes got range on that set shot, looks like the type of change of pace player who can cause a ruckus in limited minutes.
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I was going to answer but lacked the .. well, I was being lazy. Pleasantly surprised to see such a solid answer. Nice work.
 
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