Following Potential 2026 Draftees

[underdog]

I think without a top 4 pick in this draft this iteration of the rebuild is going to be so mid... likely a retool in 3 years when Lauri may be fading out.

I'm not as pessimistic because there are other great prospects in this draft, but one of the top 3-4 picks is certainly my goal.

 

[underdog]

Why can't BYU generate some easier looks for AJ? Almost every shot he takes is difficult. Isn't Kevin Young known as a basketball genius?

I think Dybantsa has some fantastic defensive tools, but his defensive awareness keeps him from being an impactful defender.


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One of the reasons I like Dybantsa is that although he has great tools for iso, he's a team player, willing to share the ball.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Mikel Brown is worth drafting if you're the Jazz, imo. He can be the primary ball handler and move Keyonte into a secondary creator role when they're on the floor together. Physically if he can fill out a bit in a year or two and make the effort, he should be able to guard 1 - 3, a bit similar to Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The main question with him should be what his athleticism looks like at the NBA level--is he going to be able to get by defenders on offense and stay in front on defense? He has star potential if his athleticism is good enough.

I think the Jazz are probably in good shape if they draft top 6. That's the top 4, plus Ament and Brown. If the Jazz slip beyond that, they're looking to hit on someone with upside, but more risk--e.g., Peat, Neo, Tounde, etc.

Adding someone with an athletic profile and physical presence would be a nice complement to Keyonte, Ace and Lauri, who play from the perimeter.

Talking about moving Keyonte to the secondary for a less talented player who plays a similar style is crazy

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Ideally you are pairing Ace and Key? with a high level talent in a similar age range for the long-term success and then coupling that to Lauri and any addition's win now ability for short/medium range success. Walker is a part of both long and short timeline too.

Not that its a two timeline deal... just think no pick this year or a pick that flops is going to hurt all the goals.

You pairing them with Quentin Grimes in UFA and taking BPA in the draft.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Boozer vs Haugh tonight. Should be interesting.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Boozer vs Haugh tonight. Should be interesting.

I would assume Ruben will guard Boozer

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I would assume Ruben will guard Boozer

Might be right, probably Condon a little as well.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Stirtz vs Michigan State also a great draft matchup to watch. Will be the hardest matchup of his career to date

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Stirtz vs Michigan State also a great draft matchup to watch. Will be the hardest matchup of his career to date

We're missing out on Peterson vs Uconn though, too bad.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

We're missing out on Peterson vs Uconn though, too bad.

Peterson going to be out for a while probably. Doesn't want to risk a hamstring tear.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

You pairing them with Quentin Grimes in UFA and taking BPA in the draft.

And if you don't have a pick?

 

[KqWIN]

Only 7-8 games in, but if production hold does Ament have a case against AJ?