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NBA Draft Prospects 2022

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  • we should get this harral guy as a cheap sabonis replacement

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    • I need Ivey in my life
      @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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      • Ivey
        @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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        • And that last play by Ivey is why he's seen as a top 4 pick.
          Originally posted by IrishPacer
          Empty vessels make the most noise.

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          • yeah, he's pretty raw but the physical tools are all there...

            also he and hali have a similarly weird shot...maybe they can give each other pointers and stuff

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            • Purdue always has a big occupying space in the middle and he does all that stuff, in the spread out NBA he will have an open lane at all times and nobody is going to be able to stay in front of him.
              @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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              • Jalen Duren stock's about to start going up quick. You guys better jump on it while you can. That was one of the most dominant games I've seen all year. I'll be shocked if this guy's not picked top 8 in this ****** draft.

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                • Wendell Moore Jr. is looking pretty good. He's one of my top guys for the Cleveland pick.

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                  • Originally posted by Nuntius View Post
                    Some unprompted thoughts about this draft. But first, a disclaimer: I only started following the NCAA season during the All-Star break. People who have followed certain prospects throughout the year will generally have a more accurate insight than me. So, take anything I say with a grain of salt. I could definitely be wrong in my opinions about these young players. Here it goes:

                    Ranking the top #4:


                    #2) Jaden Ivey:

                    Having Ivey at #2 instead of Chet is probably a minority opinion, I know. But as I said above, I place a premium on scoring and shot-creation and that's where Ivey excels at. He is an explosive scorer with impressive above-the-rim athleticism. I believe that he will most likely be a guy who averages north of 20 PPG in the NBA which is why I have him so high. I believe that the NBA's spacing will greatly benefit him and I also believe that he fits very well alongside Haliburton. Hali is a natural passer, Ivey is a natural scorer and they're both very dynamic on transition. That tandem will certainly make for some very

                    Keegan Murray: His sophomore jump is extremely impressive. He has been an absolutely amazing scorer for Iowa this year, averaging 23.4 PPG in 31.1 MPG with a blistering 63.7% TS. His Stocks (steals and blocks combined) also indicate that he has value on the defensive end. The main knock on him and why he probably shouldn't go top 4 is his age. He is a very old for a sophomore, almost senior-aged, as he will have turned 22 before his first NBA game.
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                    Wanted to share some observations..
                    Ivey: Got some hops and is an elite athlete. Currently, not much of a distributer, thus projects to be a shooting guard. Really needs to develop his outside shot, if not, he won’t be able to just blow by defenders, as they will just sag off him. Size is just ok for a SG. And what does a SG with Ivey size requires to really make an impact in the NBA? Shooting.. recent players that comes to mind are Norman Powell and Donovan Mitchel.

                    I think, he is very comparable to oladipo. Where victor unleashed his game when he develop a decent 3 point shot.
                    If the draft position stays as it is, and okc picks 4 and pacers picks 5. I think okc with Shai and giddey may pass at Ivey.

                    murray: He gets most of his points by overpowering defenders at the Low block. I don’t think that will translate at the next level. Currently plays like a small ball 4, but if he can somehow play the 3, we may have something here…


                    Last edited by stew; 03-12-2022, 10:31 AM.

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                    • One thing you notice about Ivey is that he is too fast for his dribble, at some point in his career he is going to be able to dribble as fast as he runs and that is going to be lethal.
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                      • Recommend Chad Fords big board podcasts for Draft enthusiasts.

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                        • Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post
                          Purdue always has a big occupying space in the middle and he does all that stuff, in the spread out NBA he will have an open lane at all times and nobody is going to be able to stay in front of him.
                          All that stuff like all the turnovers? Ivey has tons of potential, but so unfinished as a product, many times Purdue in general looks like they have no game plan, like they have no idea what they are doing or how to play as a unit, this is on painter. They have so many weapons they just need direction.

                          We could end up out after the round of 32.

                          But I think Ivey will be way better when he gets to the league as well!
                          Why so SERIOUS

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                          • Originally posted by Nuntius View Post
                            Some unprompted thoughts about this draft. But first, a disclaimer: I only started following the NCAA season during the All-Star break. People who have followed certain prospects throughout the year will generally have a more accurate insight than me. So, take anything I say with a grain of salt. I could definitely be wrong in my opinions about these young players. Here it goes:

                            Ranking the top #4:

                            #1) Jabari Smith Jr:

                            His level of production against tough competition cannot really be denied. And neither can his shooting and his shooting form. He seems utterly unfazed by shot contests which means that his shot will have no issue translating to the next level. A 58.6% TS throughout the year for a perimeter-oriented player is pretty damn good, He has the tools and the mobility to be a good defender as well. He does have some issues finishing inside but he hasn't even turned 19 yet. I do expect that issue to correct itself as he builds up his strength. What our team needs the most is a top-tier scorer and Jabari Smith Jr. has the best chance of being that. I really hope we get him but to do that, we're going to need some lottery luck.

                            #2) Jaden Ivey:

                            Having Ivey at #2 instead of Chet is probably a minority opinion, I know. But as I said above, I place a premium on scoring and shot-creation and that's where Ivey excels at. He is an explosive scorer with impressive above-the-rim athleticism. I believe that he will most likely be a guy who averages north of 20 PPG in the NBA which is why I have him so high. I believe that the NBA's spacing will greatly benefit him and I also believe that he fits very well alongside Haliburton. Hali is a natural passer, Ivey is a natural scorer and they're both very dynamic on transition. That tandem will certainly make for some very exciting basketball.

                            #3) Chet Holmgren:

                            Holmgren is an extremely unique talent. He is a true unicorn. He may have the most overall talent in this draft but the reason why I don't have him #1 is because he doesn't create his own shot as much as the two players above him. He is definitely a talented offensive player but he is more of a finisher than a shot creator at this point. Could it change in the future? Yeah, it could. He is a very gifted player. But him being a top-tier scorer isn't as likely as it for Jabari Smith and Jaden Ivey which is why I have him at #3. I do love his defensive potential, though. He's going to be extremely impactful on that end.

                            #4) Paolo Banchero:

                            Banchero is a very talented offensive player and if he develops a consistent 3-point shot (he already shoots the college 3 but numbers aren't that great yet) then he has the chance to be a really impactful offensive player. But he may face some issues on the defensive end that are similar to Julius Randle. Banchero definitely has the talent to be a part of this top 4 and I do believe that he deserves to be in that A tier but I do like him less than the other 3.

                            Honorable mention goes to Shaedon Sharpe. His athleticism is eye-popping but the lack of sample size against real competition makes him the mystery man of this draft. If there was any kind of sample size, I'd be willing to include him with the other 4, thus making it a top 5, but the lack of sample size gives me pause. Would I be sad if the Pacers ended up with the 5th pick and drafted Sharpe? No, I wouldn't. But it would be a pretty significant risk, imo.

                            Now, let's talk about the players who do not belong in the top 4 but are still really, really intriguing. As things stand right now, we probably won't draft any of these players. They aren't quite good enough to be in that top 4 (which is where I'm hoping our own pick lands) but they should be picked higher than the Cavs pick (which I'm expecting to be in the 18-22 range) but, hey, a lot can change until draft time. Maybe we use our draft capital (or one of Brogdon/Myles) to get a second lottery pick or maybe some of these players fall after a bad tournament. I'll name this category the In-between players.

                            In-between players I'd love to draft:

                            Keegan Murray: His sophomore jump is extremely impressive. He has been an absolutely amazing scorer for Iowa this year, averaging 23.4 PPG in 31.1 MPG with a blistering 63.7% TS. His Stocks (steals and blocks combined) also indicate that he has value on the defensive end. The main knock on him and why he probably shouldn't go top 4 is his age. He is a very old for a sophomore, almost senior-aged, as he will have turned 22 before his first NBA game.

                            Tari Eason: An extremely active forward with a burgeoning offensive game. He is currently averaging 17 PPG for LSU while coming off the bench and playing 24.5 MPG. He is a plus athlete and a very versatile and active defender who can make plays all over the floor. His Stocks are quite impressive. He uses his athleticism well on both ends of the court. The main concern with him was his outside shooting but he is shooting 36.5% from 3 this year on 2.4 attempts which is an encouraging sign.

                            Bennedict Mathurin: A 6'6 (or 6'7, depends on who you ask) sophomore guard that has upped his scoring volume a lot this year (from 10.8 PPG to 17.3 PPG) while retaining some pretty good efficiency (58.5 TS% which is down from his freshman year but it's still quite good). He is a good shooter (38.3% on 5.7 attempts), has good size for his position and also seems to have some length. He may not be a star in this league but he does project as a very solid player. I'd certainly pick him over Duarte, for example.

                            These are not the only players that would be good to draft in that in-between range. These are just the ones that intrigue me the most.

                            Players I target with the Cavs pick:

                            Nikola Jovic: A 6'10 wing with an all-around offensive game. Good shooter and playmaker. He could definitely act as a secondary playmaker or as a player who creates for others after the catch. Really young too as he hasn't turned 19 yet. Same age as Jabari Smith Jr.

                            Jeremy Sochan: A 6'9 forward out of Baylor. Good athlete that can defend multiple positions. Really young (18.8 just like Jovic and Jabari Smith) but not proven as a scorer or a shooter yet.

                            Wendell Moore: A 6'5 wing out of Duke. Very good shooter (shooting 40.9% from 3 on 3.4 attempts) and capable as a playmaker. He also could definitely act as a secondary playmaker.

                            Centers I target in the 2nd round:

                            Walker Kessler, Christian Koloko, Oscar Tshiebwe, Zach Edey. There are a lot of Centers in this draft and if we're moving on from Goga and view Jackson as more of a PF then we can definitely pick an intriguing Center in the second round.

                            Non-Centers I target in the 2nd round:

                            Trevor Keels, Bryce McGowens, Max Christie, Julian Champagnie, Gabriele Procida, Jake LaRavia.

                            Not all of the players I mentioned in the two paragraphs above are players I'd target with the Rockets pick. Some of them are ones I'd target with the Suns pick (currently 60th) which may not be in our possession when the Draft ends.
                            Chet creates his shots just as much as Jabari, he can handle the ball, pass, he has a second gear when dribbling, he can finish, and hit 3s… dude is next level forsure… we all have to see how he deals with the NBA size, but the way he runs the floor and his ability to score from anywhere are going to give defenses a fit
                            Why so SERIOUS

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                            • He still doesn't do it for me


                              @WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!

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                              • This clip doesn't do his game justice. It leaves out a bunch of big time NBA level plays from Duren last night. He broke a conference tournament record for rebounding. He DELIVERED one of the best lob passes you'll ever see from a big man. A guy on Ford's most recent podcast compared him to Bam and I can see it.

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