re: SI’s latest mock, based on rumors and buzz, has Shaedon Sharpe falling to us at 8.

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Chet/ivey/paolo all have collegiate tape to watch and evaluate. They had nothing else to show. Sharpe does not, he has plenty that he needs to show

Unfortunately it is to the prospects advantage not to show anything...

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You answered your own question.

After Sharpe blew people away with his drills and workouts, and cemented himself as a top 8ish pick, likely top 6, there is little to gain from giving scouts additional tape that can be used to doubt you.

The hard and fast rule is that the combine is for players looking to move up, and when you are a consensus top 6 prospect, there isn't much to gain and a whole lot to lose.

It's frustrating for fans/scouts, but this is a business first and foremost, and he's following standard NBA advice. The same his peers are all following.