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Saint Cy of JFC said:
I do think I've officially come full circle on Edgecombe, and might have him high as #2.
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He's starting to show more ability off the dribble than he showed earlier and his shooting numbers seem to be holding pretty well. He should look better in the NBA than he does on a crowded floor at Baylor.
 
JazzFever said:
Like I noted, his main issue is his 3pt shot, which I think is fixable. If he was hitting another 1.5 per game of his 3 point shots, his numbers would basically be on par with these guys...
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All he needs to do is more than double his 3FG%, easy!
 
SoberasHotRod said:
I do think there will be a few all stars drafted in the 7-25 range of this draft. I just also think you have some guys in that range that don't make it to their second contract.

Currently, at least for me, that range is filled with:

- Freshman who are probably being drafted a year early.
- Productive guys who don't seem to fit the NBA
- International prospects who can't shoot

There are a few guys that are safe bets, but I don't remember a year with as many potential swings or misses.
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What guys have the most star potential in your opinion?

I think Queen/Traore/Demin/Fears/CMB/Wolf maybe are guys you can see a narrative where XYZ translated and they fixed a few things and they hit. IDK... I'm not like consumed with the Minny pick being in the lotto other than the odds at jumping top 4 atm. I think this is a draft you will be able to move up in if you have a notion on a guy.
 
If I had to make an early prediction, I'd say the Jazz will be tempted to take a 2-way forward with the Twolves pick--one of Bryant, Murray-Boyles or Fleming. All three of those guys are intriguing talents that fit a need. They aren't stars per se, but they have toughness, athleticism and complementary production that the Jazz will need, and I could see them fitting the playstyle that Will Hardy seems to want--e.g., play hard, play fast, space the floor/make 3s, play defense.
 
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JazzFever said:
Like I noted, his main issue is his 3pt shot, which I think is fixable. If he was hitting another 1.5 per game of his 3 point shots, his numbers would basically be on par with these guys...
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Difference is SGA was an aggressive scorer and Lonzo was an aggressive shooter. Demin is naturally timid in both areas.
 
KqWIN said:
One thought I had is what is more likely, Harper improves his shooting or VJ improves his handle? If you believe VJ can improve his handle, I think he has a case for #2. I was skeptical of him preseason, but I've been impressed by his shooting and passing.
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I know you shouldnt draft on fit, but I like the fit of Edgecome/Collier more than Harper/Collier. ATM I still have Harper #2, but it's become a conversation in my mind.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Difference is SGA was an aggressive scorer and Lonzo was an aggressive shooter. Demin is naturally timid in both areas.
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Nah, he's been firing away on his 3's of late, even though not hitting at a good clip and he's happy to drive. I'd be more concerned if his mechanics were ugly, but they're fine. He hit a pretty one from deep during a small Kansas run to take their hope away. The less he thinks the better it looks, which makes me believe he'll eventually straighten it out.

His worst case is a much taller Ricky Rubio, which is a very good player.
 
JazzFever said:
Nah, he's been firing away on his 3's of late, even though not hitting at a good clip and he's happy to drive. I'd be more concerned if his mechanics were ugly, but they're fine. He hit a pretty one from deep during a small Kansas run to take their hope away. The less he thinks the better it looks, which makes me believe he'll eventually straighten it out.

His worst case is a much taller Ricky Rubio, which is a very good player.
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I would say his worst case is far worse than Rubio, but I get what you are saying and he has shot the 3ball more than I originally assumed.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
I would say his worst case is far worse than Rubio, but I get what you are saying and he has shot the 3ball more than I originally assumed.
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This is where having a GLeague coach that has been focused on player development has been key for BYU and Demin- a traditional college coach focused on the immediate game in front of them would have limited Demin by now and told him to stop firing so freely, Coach Young instead, has encouraged him to keep firing and keep making risky passes that greases the skids of the offense, which should pay dividends for his pro team next year.
 
fishonjazz said:
Ya I mean byu might have played their best game in their program history last night and he wasn't even noticeable. Was probably about the 5th best player on the team last night. Which is kind of typical for him.

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The best game was BYU vs. San Diego State at the Marriot Center when Jimmer was there. Those two teams played at their absolute peak that night. I have never seen anything like that.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
What guys have the most star potential in your opinion?

I think Queen/Traore/Demin/Fears/CMB/Wolf maybe are guys you can see a narrative where XYZ translated and they fixed a few things and they hit. IDK... I'm not like consumed with the Minny pick being in the lotto other than the odds at jumping top 4 atm. I think this is a draft you will be able to move up in if you have a notion on a guy.
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In addition to your list I would add Fland, Saraf, Egor, Jace, Jackson, and Bryant.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
AEDBC might be the order I would like those guys blind based on the numbers.
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I think I have the same order, but C ahead of B. I think my biggest takeaway is that recently there isn't much separation between 2-6. Everything matters including non-conference play, but this also doubles as a way to see the current form/how things are trending.

The order is:
VJ
Harper
Tre
Ace
Kas
 
framer said:
The best game was BYU vs. San Diego State at the Marriot Center when Jimmer was there. Those two teams played at their absolute peak that night. I have never seen anything like that.
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Just saying that it literally might have been their best game of all time if we are going off stats and results rather than opinion. It was the most points they have ever beaten a ranked team by. Also the most points that kansas has lost by since bill self has been the coach. According to the broadcast last night.
 
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