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Following Potential 2018 Draftees

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I think they'll make Frazier try to guard the big to see if he can. They'll see how Simons handles getting bullied by Alkins. Then they'll see if Simons can play at the 1 and see if Okobo can shut down Simons defensively.

If Simons can hold his own in this workout, he's a real candidate for our pick.
 
Jazz are typically looking for:
  1. size & length for position
  2. plus athleticism
  3. defense
  4. shooting
  5. ability to create in the pick-and-roll
If they have size and can play on the wing, that's a real plus. Of course, most teams think this way.

Incidentally, I think Gary Trent checks these boxes more than he's getting credit for. Obviously the question with him is defense.
 
I'm really glad they they are getting in Anfernee Simons in for a close look

Y'all think we'd be getting in all these guys for workouts if it weren't for DM45~!
 
Ajdin Penava
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
College: Marshall
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 3/11/1997

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted


Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket

Adequate scorer off the dribble

Has stretch big potential

Decent playmaker for a player his size

Good rebounder

Solid shot blocker

Better than advertised athlete

Cons:

Can be quite foul prone

Virtual unknown

Relative late bloomer

Overshadowed by his higher profile teammate

Summary:

Ajdin Penava is a little known big man from Bosnia and Herzegovina that has been having a very productive junior season for Marshall.



He's an athletic big man that can finish plays around the basket to get scores, and he is also a good passer for a player his size. Penava was instrumental in helping Marshall get a surprising upset win over WIchita State, as he could be a player to keep an eye on in the future.
 
The Jazz aren't going to sit at #21 and hope they get lucky that someone they really want falls to them. This is the team that traded from 30 to 28 to get Tony Bradley.

Takes two to tango
 
Jazz are typically looking for:
  1. size & length for position
  2. plus athleticism
  3. defense
  4. shooting
  5. ability to create in the pick-and-roll
If they have size and can play on the wing, that's a real plus. Of course, most teams think this way.

Kevin Huerter checks the boxes more or less.
Troy Brown is good if he'll shoot better.

I have to believe those two guys really stand out for the Jazz at the moment.

I don't think the Jazz are keen on drafting a guy whose 6'3" or less unless he's really awesome.

Agreed! I would add "young" to that list. I don't think they have drafted an upperclassman under DL. So many prospects in that 6'3" range but I don't see us going there with what we already have. I would be fine with either Brown or Huerter.
 
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