Following Potential 2025 Draftees

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think the handle issues with Demin are more of a strength problem. He just gets knocked off his line. When he can gather without being knocked off, he is a good finisher.

It depends. To be a pg he will need to improve on both. I think if he just improved the shot he could be a 2/3 and be an incredible second playmaker. Maybe something along the lines of prime Joe Ingles. If I had to pick one skill to move the sliders on it would be the shot. Its why I was so high on him when he was shooting 50% from 3. Then he proceeded to shoot like 10% from 3... sad face.

 

[KqWIN]

When I talk about hype, I'm talking about guys like Givony calling it the greatest draft ever.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I do think I've officially come full circle on Edgecombe, and might have him high as #2.

 

[KqWIN]

It depends. To be a pg he will need to improve on both. I think if he just improved the shot he could be a 2/3 and be an incredible second playmaker. Maybe something along the lines of prime Joe Ingles. If I had to pick one skill to move the sliders on it would be the shot. Its why I was so high on him when he was shooting 50% from 3. Then he proceeded to shoot like 10% from 3... sad face.

It's funny, if you had just watched him play a random game you'd probably think he's a great shooter who just had an off game. He has great form and takes difficult 3's with confidence. Even if he's not making tough shots, there's got to be a reason why he's allowed to shoot them...the opposite of "open for a reason" if you will. but when you look down you realize he's actually just a horrid shooter and has been a horrid shooter.

The good thing is that he does have good tools. I think he is fairly athletic and his passing is actually legit. He also seems to have a great motor. His shooting and ball handling are awful, but an optimist would say he has low hanging fruit that would exponentially improve his play.

 

[KqWIN]

I do think I've officially come full circle on Edgecombe, and might have him high as #2.

One thought I had is what is more likely, Harper improves his shooting or VJ improves his handle? If you believe VJ can improve his handle, I think he has a case for #2. I was skeptical of him preseason, but I've been impressed by his shooting and passing.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I do think there will be a few all stars drafted in the 7-25 range of this draft. I just also think you have some guys in that range that don't make it to their second contract.

Currently, at least for me, that range is filled with:

- Freshman who are probably being drafted a year early.
- Productive guys who don't seem to fit the NBA
- International prospects who can't shoot

There are a few guys that are safe bets, but I don't remember a year with as many potential swings or misses.

 

[KqWIN]

Blind, conference play stats. Any thoughts?

 

[JazzFever]

For added context:
Demin: 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists. 42.2%, 27.6%, 66.7%. 16.5 per. 2.1 Win shares
SGA: 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists. 48.5%, 40.4%, 81.7%. 21.2 per. 5.2 Win shares
Lonzo: 14.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.6 assists. 55.1%, 41.2%, 67.3%. 24.7 per. 6.8 Win shares

Like I noted, his main issue is his 3pt shot, which I think is fixable. If he was hitting another 1.5 per game of his 3 point shots, his numbers would basically be on par with these guys...

 

[fishonjazz]

Blind, conference play stats. Any thoughts?

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I like player "A" the best and due to the high 3 point % but lower attempts im thinking he might need more minutes?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I do think I've officially come full circle on Edgecombe, and might have him high as #2.

He's starting to show more ability off the dribble than he showed earlier and his shooting numbers seem to be holding pretty well. He should look better in the NBA than he does on a crowded floor at Baylor.

 

[KqWIN]

Like I noted, his main issue is his 3pt shot, which I think is fixable. If he was hitting another 1.5 per game of his 3 point shots, his numbers would basically be on par with these guys...

All he needs to do is more than double his 3FG%, easy!

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I do think there will be a few all stars drafted in the 7-25 range of this draft. I just also think you have some guys in that range that don't make it to their second contract.

Currently, at least for me, that range is filled with:

- Freshman who are probably being drafted a year early.
- Productive guys who don't seem to fit the NBA
- International prospects who can't shoot

There are a few guys that are safe bets, but I don't remember a year with as many potential swings or misses.

What guys have the most star potential in your opinion?

I think Queen/Traore/Demin/Fears/CMB/Wolf maybe are guys you can see a narrative where XYZ translated and they fixed a few things and they hit. IDK... I'm not like consumed with the Minny pick being in the lotto other than the odds at jumping top 4 atm. I think this is a draft you will be able to move up in if you have a notion on a guy.