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Following potential 2017 draftees...

damnn theres some interesting measurements in for possible top picks in future drafts from the BWB camp.

Balsa Koprivica measured 7'1" without shoes, he could be the #1 pick in 2020. The next Arvydas Sabonis. Some team might list him at 7'3".. I guess he could still be growing too. 7'3½" wingspan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBDXhJSb8rs
Simi ****tu 6'10½ without shoes!!! so I'd imagine he could keep growing too because he's certainly been doing that since I've been following his story.. He can now play C in college.. 7'1" wingspan.. He's an inch and a half taller than Favors? I can't wrap my mind around that lol.. Supreme athlete..

Charles Bassey 6'10" without shoes and a 7'3" wingspan.. He could also go #1.. It's safe to say hes a better prospect than Favors too.
 
Koprivica and Bassey above are 2 of the reasons 2020 will have a very good shot at being a better draft than 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBDOIasrj0o
2017 is definitely the draft for PG's.

2019 hasthese really high end bigs at the top and also some unreal wings and just crazy talent/depth/starpower on the map already, the bars set really high.

All sorts of players from 6'3" to 6'9" including a ****load of wings, many of whom look elite already.

Scottie Lewis is probably a better SG prospect than Josh Jackson..........
 
Crocodile Dante said:
I love the DX player videos but you watch their strengths and it is like wow that is a future all star then you watch their weeknesses and you don't want anything to do with that player

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Yep. That's why you have to watchb the games. They show both extremes and its kind of dumb. They could make John Collins look like a POS and he has like the highest PER ever for a P5 player.
 
Michael Hurt looks a lot like TJ Leaf but I think will be better and more of a pure 3. Right now his build is sorta like Hayward in college and he's a HS Sophomore.. great body control as u can see.. probably still growing too.. Considered a top-10 player in a loaded class..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS-pmM7hjcQ

Looks way better than Kyle "the next Larry Bird" Singler too, obviously.. Possibly the next torch bearer of the prestigious "Best domestic Caucasoid player" title..


The HS class of 2019 (so the 2020 draft) is so strong that if you gave an expansion team like 8 picks with a few in the 1st rd lets say 3 top-20 picks(Koprivica, Scottie Lewis, LaMelo Ball), that core would be around for a long time and probably make several playoff runs in a few years..

So as that applies to the Jazz - If the win now movement has veered off course it's wise for them to downshift and try to trade into this draft.. Scottie Lewis would be one of the top targets for the Jazz IMO.. He's a ball-of-lightning athlete at SG, probably a better prospect than Josh Jackson..
 
6'9"ish HS Jr. Pete Nance (son of Larry Nance) is starting to make some noise.. Florida offered on him a few weeks back and his recruitment is gonna ramp up to more high-majors..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvTV4NZow_w
 
Surprised there isn't more of a call for Utah to draft BYU's Eric Mika. He's definitely good enough to go in the 50's. He's got an NBA skillset for sure. I guess they want him to return for his Jr season even tho he's already 22..

https://www.draftexpress.com/article/Eric-Mika-vs-Gonzaga-Matchup-Video-5817/

by: Julian Applebome
March 3, 2017
Julian Applebome takes a closer look at BYU big man Eric Mika and the big performance he had in a win over Gonzaga.

The 6'10 sophomore out of Alpine Utah put together one his best games of the season on a big stage vs a Gonzaga team that was previously undefeated and ranked #1 in the country.

The 22-year old sophomore originally played his freshman season in 2013-14 before taking off two years to complete his Mormon mission. Since returning to BYU, Mika has put up massive numbers in WCC play, where he currently leads the conference in rebounds and is second in points.

At 6'10” Mika is somewhat undersized at the 5 spot where he spends most of his time. He doesn't have exceptional length or athletic ability, but does possess a high motor, is very physical, and has shown a developing skill set on the offensive end. While jump shooting hasn't been a primary part of his offensive arsenal, he showed comfort stepping out on jumpers out to the 3-point line vs. Gonzaga and forced them to defend him on the perimeter.

Mika does not shy away from contact and does a good job initiating contact on face up drives and post ups on the block. He is currently attempting 12.2 free throw attempts per 40 minutes, and got to the line 13 times vs Gonzaga.

Mika displayed his motor on the glass coming up with 11 rebounds, while creating several second chance opportunities on the offensive boards.

Defensively, Mika is currently averaging 2.8 blocks per 40, and showed his timing and instincts protecting the rim as a weak side shot blocker. While he has shown promise as a rim protector, his lack of ideal size and length is evident when he is forced to defend on the block, particularly in this game where he struggled giving up ground and defending the bigger Karnowski around the rim.

Mika is having a very strong sophomore year and is one of the top players to monitor in the WCC.
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Valpo's Alec Peters is done for the year with a stress fracture in his left leg..

Royally sucks for Valpo..

I firmly believe they were ripe to upset some team in the tourney with him
 
Haven't been able to watch much college ball this season, a few questions for those who have

-Thoughts on Fultz vs Ball (+ who's the better fit for Boston)

-Thoughts on Markkanen's long-term potential

-Potential targets if Utah were to move up (#10-20 range)

-Ideal targets if Utah stays put

-Non-lottery prospects with the best long-term potential

Thanks to anyone who takes the time out to answer
 
PG_AB said:
Valpo's Alec Peters is done for the year with a stress fracture in his left leg..

Royally sucks for Valpo..

I firmly believe they were ripe to upset some team in the tourney with him
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That sucks, he was going to be a late first-round pick.


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karl malone said:
Haven't been able to watch much college ball this season, a few questions for those who have

-Thoughts on Fultz vs Ball (+ who's the better fit for Boston)

-Thoughts on Markkanen's long-term potential

-Potential targets if Utah were to move up (#10-20 range)

-Ideal targets if Utah stays put

-Non-lottery prospects with the best long-term potential

Thanks to anyone who takes the time out to answer
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Fultz v. Ball -- My take is that Fultz is the better pure scorer. Fultz has a very smooth and diverse offensive game and can score from all over the floor. He's a complete player. He's bigger and more capable as a scorer than Kyrie Irving coming out of school. Ball is a slightly unusual player, a home-run passer with good speed and decision making in the open floor. People compare Ball's game a bit to Jason Kidd (though he's a good spot-up shooter from range). Ball probably is the better floor leader for a team that wants to push pace and spread the floor (like a Mike D'Antoni team).

Markkanen is a PF/C who can really shoot the ball -- like Memo Okur, but even better from mid-range and off the bounce. He can probably survive in pick-and-roll coverage and grab a handful of rebounds. He's a face-up player and floor spacer at this point. He can put the ball on the floor a bit and make basic plays with the pass. He'll likely end up as a stretch-5 in the mold of a Channing Frye or a better version of Frank Kaminsky. I'm not sure if he can punish smaller players in the post or not. Maybe.

I have no idea what the Jazz's draft strategy is. It would make sense to package a pick and a player they don't want to pay to move up into the teens if they can. Outside the lottery, teams can usually pick up an upside big or athletic wing. The premier guards look like they'll be gone. However, there are some interesting bigs in the teens leaking into the 20s. I think a big like Hartenstein or Adebayo would be a good grab. I would also take a swing on OG Anunoby depending on his recovery from injury. A few internationals will be in play.

I think the Jazz will be part of multiple trades on draft night. The George Hill situation seems to be taking a sour turn if Hill wants a max deal.
 
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PG_AB said:
Valpo's Alec Peters is done for the year with a stress fracture in his left leg..

Royally sucks for Valpo..

I firmly believe they were ripe to upset some team in the tourney with him
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Assuming they could win the Horizon tourney over Oakland.
 
Catchall said:
I think the Jazz will be part of multiple trades on draft night. The George Hill situation seems to be taking a sour turn if Hill wants a max deal.
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I think they will let Hill, Hayward and Ingles walk to free up some roster spaces, then take on several bad contracts and a late 1st rounder from a conference rival, and maybe finish up by trading Exum for a second round pick. Lindsey will work-out about 100 kids, 83 of which will never sniff an NBA floor, and the Jazz will come away with a high character guy in the draft.

As a Jazz fan I really look forward to the off-season.
 
karl malone said:
Haven't been able to watch much college ball this season, a few questions for those who have

-Thoughts on Fultz vs Ball (+ who's the better fit for Boston)
Alot like Deron vs CP3 but this time the Deron-type is better.

-Thoughts on Markkanen's long-term potential
Mid-20's scorer. High upside. All-star potential

-Potential targets if Utah were to move up (#10-20 range)
Robert Williams, OG Anunoby, Miles Bridges, Harry Giles, Isaiah Hartenstein, Justin Patton, Jarrett Allen

-Ideal targets if Utah stays put
Andrew Jones, Donovan Mitchell, Rodions Kurucs, John Collins, Tyler Lydon, Ivan Rabb, TJ Leaf, Luke Kennard, Jalen Brunson, Shake Milton, Jonathan Motley

-Non-lottery prospects with the best long-term potential
Jarrett Allen, Ike Anigbogu, OG Anunoby,Terrance Ferguson, Rodions Kurucs, Andrew Jones, Zach Collins, (Borisa Simanic, Jonathan Jeanne, Felipe Dos Anjos and Arnoldas Kulboka), Cameron Oliver, Bruce Brown, De'Anthony Melton and Jacob Evans (to name a few)
Thanks to anyone who takes the time out to answer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZuScBQK4rI

https://streamable.com/xmysp - some blocks
 
PG_AB said:
Leaf isn't redundant with Lyles he's got legit SF potential. He reminds of Kyle Singler, who fooled me and many others back in the day so I'm weary. At this point I like Rodions Kurucs better - Thats the same from the last update a month ago tho, he hasn't really dropped he was 26th and is now 28th after Anunoby and Anigbogu reemerged.


I'm very interested to see how Leaf measures and shoots for teams in workouts. Same for Lydon, IMO Lydon is the best 3pt shooter and Kurucs is the best natural SF.
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Not that he's in our range right now, but if he slips a little and we move up, what are your thoughts on Bridges? I see really high upside and pro potential. A little Iggy in him.

Do you think he could play some small ball 4?
 
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