Re: The mock draft thread, 2006 NBA draft
Might as well revive the Mock Thread a number of sites have recently updated thier predictions
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(1.Draft.Net
Shannon Brown
Updated June 4
17. Indiana
Shannon Brown 6-3 200 SG Mich St. Jr.
So apparently from one Mich St Guard now to another according to this Site.
I did read somewhere that Brown has already worked out with the Pacers..
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(2.)HoopsHype
Sergio Rodriguez
6-3 PG Estudiantes (Spain) / 1986
Phenomenal ballhandling skills and court vision. A good athlete with nice size to boot. Started off the season slow, but is putting up NBA type assist numbers towards the end of the year in the toughest domestic league in Europe.
Inconsistent perimeter shot and matador defense are huge knocks against him. Clearly a year or more away still.
Comparison: Carlos Arroyo
Rookie season salary*: $1,099,100
Stats: 5.1 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.6 rpg, 1.5 spg
Ranking: 4th Point Guard / 3rd International
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(3.)Draft Express
Sergio Rodríguez
Updated June 1
17 Indiana Pacers
Name:Sergio Rodríguez
Height:6' 3"
Weight:170 pounds
Current Team:Adecco Estudiantes , International
NBA Position:PG
Date of Birth:6/12/1986 (19 Years Old)
High School:
Hometown:Tenerife, Spain
Earliest Draft Class:2005
Current Position:PG
Possible Positions:PG
Best Case Scenario:Steve Nash
Worst Case Scenario:Rafer Alston
Above are just portions of a much larger article..
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InsideHoops
Mardy Collins
Updated May 28th
17. Indiana Pacers
Mardy Collins (Temple, 6-6, 205, PG, Sr.)
Highly versatile and fundamentally sound ballhandling type who can play the 1, 2 or the 3. Temple's main point guard, plays all 40 minutes for them more often than not. Tough and unselfish, controls the tempo and plays with lots of poise. Terrific off-the-ball defender. Not an incredible athlete or outside shooter. Temple's archaic system limited his numbers, but will be a better pro than college player.
Comparison: Marko Jaric
Rookie season salary*: $754,700
Stats: 16.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.0 apg
Ranking: 6th Point Guard / 8th Senior
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(5.)CollegeHoopsNet
Rajon Rondo
Updated May 31st-- (Next updated June 6th)
17 Indiana
Rajon Rondo
College: Kentucky
Class: Sophomore
Stats: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player...playerId=22099
Position: PG
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 171lbs
Might as well revive the Mock Thread a number of sites have recently updated thier predictions
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(1.Draft.Net
Shannon Brown
Updated June 4
17. Indiana
Shannon Brown 6-3 200 SG Mich St. Jr.
So apparently from one Mich St Guard now to another according to this Site.
I did read somewhere that Brown has already worked out with the Pacers..
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Updated June 1..
(2.)HoopsHype
Sergio Rodriguez
6-3 PG Estudiantes (Spain) / 1986
Phenomenal ballhandling skills and court vision. A good athlete with nice size to boot. Started off the season slow, but is putting up NBA type assist numbers towards the end of the year in the toughest domestic league in Europe.
Inconsistent perimeter shot and matador defense are huge knocks against him. Clearly a year or more away still.
Comparison: Carlos Arroyo
Rookie season salary*: $1,099,100
Stats: 5.1 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.6 rpg, 1.5 spg
Ranking: 4th Point Guard / 3rd International
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(3.)Draft Express
Sergio Rodríguez
Updated June 1
17 Indiana Pacers
Name:Sergio Rodríguez
Height:6' 3"
Weight:170 pounds
Current Team:Adecco Estudiantes , International
NBA Position:PG
Date of Birth:6/12/1986 (19 Years Old)
High School:
Hometown:Tenerife, Spain
Earliest Draft Class:2005
Current Position:PG
Possible Positions:PG
Best Case Scenario:Steve Nash
Worst Case Scenario:Rafer Alston
Sergio Rodríguez is an off-the-charts basketball talent; one of just a few players capable of surprising even the most knowledgeable minds in the game with his moves. A very creative playmaker, he has a superb ability to generate offense, whether for himself or for his teammates, based on an outstanding skill set.
As you can see, there is nothing particularly special regarding his physical profile; what really sets him apart from virtually every other youngster is his skill set. To start with, Sergio is a terrific ball-handler. More in the line to what we usually see in American playmakers, he dominates the ball. High dribble, low dribble, crossover, behind-the-back dribble, he’s mastered every single variant at a young age with both hands. But he’s not an exhibitionist; it’s only a matter of gaining advantages through this skill. He’s really quick driving the ball, and creative in order to get to where he wants.
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(4.)
InsideHoops
Mardy Collins
Updated May 28th
17. Indiana Pacers
Mardy Collins (Temple, 6-6, 205, PG, Sr.)
Highly versatile and fundamentally sound ballhandling type who can play the 1, 2 or the 3. Temple's main point guard, plays all 40 minutes for them more often than not. Tough and unselfish, controls the tempo and plays with lots of poise. Terrific off-the-ball defender. Not an incredible athlete or outside shooter. Temple's archaic system limited his numbers, but will be a better pro than college player.
Comparison: Marko Jaric
Rookie season salary*: $754,700
Stats: 16.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.0 apg
Ranking: 6th Point Guard / 8th Senior
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(5.)CollegeHoopsNet
Rajon Rondo
Updated May 31st-- (Next updated June 6th)
17 Indiana
Rajon Rondo
College: Kentucky
Class: Sophomore
Stats: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player...playerId=22099
Position: PG
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 171lbs
Accolades: McDonald’s All-American (high school) (04), SEC All-Freshman Team (05), USA Men’s Under 21 Team (05).
Scouting Report: A lightning quick, explosive leaping point guard with off the charts rebounding ability. Unfortunately he doesn’t possess much of a shooting touch.
Strengths: Great penetrator and disher. His quickness allows him to blow by defenders, and he also has a nice passing touch. An unbelievably strong rebounder for a point guard (or for any position for that matter) – grabbed 19 boards in a game this year. He is also is a terrific defender – using his great quickness, long reach, and jumping ability to snare passes and loose balls.
Weaknesses: Poor outside shooter. He hasn’t shown the ability to knock down the 3-point shot consistently. His big hands make his shot ugly to look at. He also is a horrible free throw shooter, although to his credit he has improved this year. Hasn’t been a big time scorer on the college level.
Projected 2006 Draft Range: Late lottery pick.
Consensus: Rondo’s quickness, leaping ability and defensive prowess make him a great NBA prospect. If he works hard on his shooting touch he could become an all-star point guard down the road. For the meantime defenders will continue to lag off him until he proves he can knock down jumpers.
Scouting Report: A lightning quick, explosive leaping point guard with off the charts rebounding ability. Unfortunately he doesn’t possess much of a shooting touch.
Strengths: Great penetrator and disher. His quickness allows him to blow by defenders, and he also has a nice passing touch. An unbelievably strong rebounder for a point guard (or for any position for that matter) – grabbed 19 boards in a game this year. He is also is a terrific defender – using his great quickness, long reach, and jumping ability to snare passes and loose balls.
Weaknesses: Poor outside shooter. He hasn’t shown the ability to knock down the 3-point shot consistently. His big hands make his shot ugly to look at. He also is a horrible free throw shooter, although to his credit he has improved this year. Hasn’t been a big time scorer on the college level.
Projected 2006 Draft Range: Late lottery pick.
Consensus: Rondo’s quickness, leaping ability and defensive prowess make him a great NBA prospect. If he works hard on his shooting touch he could become an all-star point guard down the road. For the meantime defenders will continue to lag off him until he proves he can knock down jumpers.
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