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Here's my crappy Utah Jazz mock prediction thingamajig.

14: Schroeder - PG - We all know who this guy is. Seems like a good floor leader, hard worker, nice potential. This just isn't a very good PG class, and I'm not entirely impressed by Burke/MCW/anybody else except McCollum. If we do draft Schroeder, we will need to sign a veteran PG for a 1-2 year deal. Need to.

21: Mike Muscala - PF/C - Bucknell - This one is a little out there, but I really, really like Muscala. He won't last until our 2nd, we need a backup big, and the kid can play. He will rebound, he has the size to play effective enough defense, and he's a really savvy offensive player. If you get a big guy that can consistently hit an open jumper and rebound, you take him. Perfect backup, and we need one.

Whatever number our 2nd round pick is: Glen Rice Jr. DLEAGUE - At this point, why not take a shot on Rice Jr? Has a lot of upside, has actually produced well in the DLeague, and seems to have a strong work ethic since learning how to be a pro. That's a huge trait that goes unrecognized often. If Rice Jr. can just play a bench role, play good defense and make open shots, then this was a good selection.

Not a great draft, but a solid draft full of people who will contribute IMO (except for possibly Schroeder).



EDIT: I did not realize that Rice is projected to go 1st round. I'm an idiot. I will change this momentarily.
 
RE-DO: Here's my crappy Utah Jazz mock prediction thingamajig.

14: Schroeder - PG - We all know who this guy is. Seems like a good floor leader, hard worker, nice potential. This just isn't a very good PG class, and I'm not entirely impressed by Burke/MCW/anybody else except McCollum. If we do draft Schroeder, we will need to sign a veteran PG for a 1-2 year deal. Need to.

21: Mike Muscala - PF/C - Bucknell - This one is a little out there, but I really, really like Muscala. He won't last until our 2nd, we need a backup big, and the kid can play. He will rebound, he has the size to play effective enough defense, and he's a really savvy offensive player. If you get a big guy that can consistently hit an open jumper and rebound, you take him. Perfect backup, and we need one.

Whatever number our 2nd round pick is: Screw it. They all suck. Pick a PG between Canaan/Kabongo/Ray McCallum.
 
orangello said:
Personally I like Schroeder for these reasons:

He makes defense his priority and his measurements (length and speed) could make him an above average defender to an elite defender.
He seems to be a hard worker.
He's got an orange spot on his head.
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Defending at the crap level he plays at is nothing compared to the guys he'll defend at the nba level. He's 6-2 and only 160 something lb's. he's not very strong, in a league with bigger more physical pg's. I'm sure he's a good defender, just not sure it will translate to the big leagues.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
Defending at the crap level he plays at is nothing compared to the guys he'll defend at the nba level. He's 6-2 and only 160 something lb's. he's not very strong, in a league with bigger more physical pg's. I'm sure he's a good defender, just not sure it will translate to the big leagues.
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He will be able to bulk up, but it will take 2 years or so. Anybody expecting him to be a good defensive player right away is going to be very disappointed. I do expect him to be a good defensive player within 3-4 years though. That's why I think if we draft him, we need to sign a veteran PG so that we can give Schroeder time to develop and not just throw him to the wolves.
 
Hantlers said:
Hey man, I'm really big on Muscala. He's the one I'm gonna be pimpin for the rest of this ride.
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Three teams interviewed Muscala at the Combine.....Jazz, Spurs and somebody else that I forgot already.

I read somewhere since then that the Spurs love him. I have kept an eye on him for some time, you speak truth...he consistantly rebounds and he was the best jumpshooter at the combine. He measures out to similar to Perry Jones and Nikola Vucivic, but lighter than both. I don't know if he can play C, probably a stretch 4, but for a team like the Jazz or Spurs where a pf (Favors or Duncan) are effectivley the C anyway Muscala makes sense as a bench or rotation player.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
Defending at the crap level he plays at is nothing compared to the guys he'll defend at the nba level. He's 6-2 and only 160 something lb's. he's not very strong, in a league with bigger more physical pg's. I'm sure he's a good defender, just not sure it will translate to the big leagues.
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So let me get this right. You hate him because he has an orange spot on his head?
 
Hantlers said:
He will be able to bulk up, but it will take 2 years or so. Anybody expecting him to be a good defensive player right away is going to be very disappointed. I do expect him to be a good defensive player within 3-4 years though. That's why I think if we draft him, we need to sign a veteran PG so that we can give Schroeder time to develop and not just throw him to the wolves.
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I like all of this. I think you are right on.
 
mellow said:
Three teams interviewed Muscala at the Combine.....Jazz, Spurs and somebody else that I forgot already.

I read somewhere since then that the Spurs love him. I have kept an eye on him for some time, you speak truth...he consistantly rebounds and he was the best jumpshooter at the combine. He measures out to similar to Perry Jones and Nikola Vucivic, but lighter than both. I don't know if he can play C, probably a stretch 4, but for a team like the Jazz or Spurs where a pf (Favors or Duncan) are effectivley the C anyway Muscala makes sense as a bench or rotation player.
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He certainly is an interesting project. If he was a little quicker on his feet I would like him more.
 
I like Schroeder at 12.
Think Muscala at 21 is a reach and that there are potential starter-caliber players at 21.
I would take Glen Rice Jr. at 21 if he's even there. Pretty sure he's a 1st-round pick.
 
If the Jazz came out of the month of June adding Schroeder, Karasev/Rice Jr and Muscala I would feel that they came out winners.
 
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The Jazz are going to be extorted into trading up for schroeder. I can feel it. Everyone knows we want him and he appears to really want to come here. We will likely pay a hefty price for him.
 
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