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re: Just for fun: NBADraft.net and DraftExpress recent mocks.
Posted on 2/8/16 at 12:26 pm to Solo
Posted on 2/8/16 at 12:26 pm to Solo
Jonathan Tjarks on Robert Carter III of Maryland. Not a lottery pick, but a guy, according to Tjarks, worth keeping an eye on in the 2nd round.
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Carter is a prototype small-ball 5
A generation ago, Carter would have been a 4. He was 6'9 and he had prototype size and the ability to play on the perimeter and in the post on both sides of the ball. These days, height isn't as important a consideration at the C position while speed and shooting is more important than ever. The problem with most small ball 5's is they just don't have the size and the strength to wrestle with the bigger C's at the NBA level. They don't need to dominate bigger players - they just need to be able to hold their own against them. That was the most encouraging part of Carter's performance on Saturday to me. Watch how he's able to hold off Haas (7'2 300) in the block. This is a guy whose not afraid of getting physical and guarding bigger players
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What makes that skill so valuable is what it allows you to do on the other end of the floor. If RC3 can hold his own in the post and provide some modicum of rim protection, he puts opposing C's in a world of hurt on offense. There's no way that guys like Haas and Hammons can stick with Carter at the 3-point line, much less contest his shot while still being able to prevent him from getting to the rim. There's a lot of different thing that a coach can do with a multi-dimensional big man who can guard 5's while being able to handle, shoot and pass.
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My guess is that RC3 is ultimately going to come off the bench at the next level as a 4/5 but if a true 5 doesn't project as a high level two-way player (which means he will ultimately be a bench player on a good team) than I'd rather my backup 5 provide more line-up versatility. This is a unfair because of the age gap but RC3 is a better NCAA player than Stone right now and I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being the better NBA player.
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Posted on 2/8/16 at 12:48 pm to LosLobos111
Kris Dunn out of Providence!
Posted on 2/8/16 at 2:38 pm to corndeaux
I also really like onuaku out of Louisville
He's a second round guy that has similarities to biyombo(but not quite as raw)
He's a second round guy that has similarities to biyombo(but not quite as raw)
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Strengths:
-Big enough to play center at over 6-10 in shoes with a 7-2 ½ wingspan and a 9-1 ½ standing reach
-Tremendous frame. 246 pounds and should be able to add even more strength in time
-Light on his feet. Moves very well for a player his size
-Excellent finisher around the basket
-Outstanding offensive rebounder. 6.2 per-40 at U19s, 4.4 as a college freshman at Louisville
-Gets hands on tons of loose balls
-Gets in passing lanes impressive with combination of length and mobility. 3.5 steals per-40 at U19s, 1.7 per-40 at Louisville
-Can step out on the perimeter defensively and not look out of place
-Rotates impressively for blocks. 3rd best shot-blocker at U19s per-minute
-Moves feet very well defensively
-Was one of the youngest freshmen in college basketball. Turned 18 just two weeks before his first game at Louisville. Doesn't turn 19 until November.
Superb length. Gets in passing lanes. Gets hands on lots of loose balls. Good rebounder. Gets steals. Good anticipation skills. Playing hard. Can step out onto the perimeter. Moves feet. Made some underhanded free throws late in game vs Greece. Rotates impressively for blocks.
Weaknesses:
-An inch shorter than you might hope for a NBA center
-Offensive skill-level a work in progress.
-Averaged just 6.6 points per-40 as a freshman. 11.1 at U19s
-Doesn't have any real footwork inside the paint or go-to moves. All of his offense comes on finishes and offensive rebounds
-Not a great passer
-Struggles badly from free throw line. Made 47% of attempts as a freshman. Up to 60% from line at U19s, shooting granny style
-Played hard at U19s in limited role, but has a reputation for being somewhat up and down with his intensity level at times
-Average defensive rebounder. 5.9 per-40 at U19s, 5.8 per-40 at Louisville
This post was edited on 2/8/16 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 2/8/16 at 8:28 pm to LosLobos111
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over 6-10 in shoes
My wife is 5'8" in heels.
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has a reputation for being somewhat up and down with his intensity level at times
Remember when that a-hole Jester said he wouldn't take Drummond in the top 6?
This post was edited on 2/8/16 at 8:30 pm
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