Following 2016 potential draftees

[Game6Conley]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNpIqFsnl0o

Hotnick special; a PF many expect to play on the perimeter.

 

[The Midnight]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNpIqFsnl0o

Hotnick special; a PF many expect to play on the perimeter.

He would be puurrrrfect under Quin in that empty post of his!!!

Needs to be able to knock down those threes though.. can he do that???

 

[Dr. Jones]

Scouts will tell you he shoots it well from 3, and does most everything well, I read many months ago that he might be one of the more 'complete' HS players you will see.

He can actually dribble and pass incredibly well, some expect him to play a Royce White/Kyle Anderson type game but at the quality of a #1 pick. (many feel that Simmons has separated himself from the other prospects in this class, and think his Peach Jam performance confirmed that)

Simmons and Exum have been friends since Ben is 7 His dad played in the NBL like Cecil Exum too. This class could end up loaded with Aussies if Thon Maker re-classifies. Jonah Bolden and Deng Adel look like probable NBA players to me also.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sgMeomzy-s

Rumor is Maker is leaning heavily at NOT reclassifying. Rumor also has it that Simmons has been underwhelming recently.. whatever that means.

 

[Dr. Jones]

2017 is STACKED then, someones gonna land a star in the late lottery. Jayson Tatum might be #1...

I recently saw a Scottie Pippen comparison from a scout on Simmons(though i dont have any spectacular, reliable sources) The video looks pretty good from the event, I know he outplayed Harry Giles in their matchup, theres multiple sources saying he showed out at Peach Jam.

Trier showed very well and lapped the competition in scoring, I watched him vs Isaiah Briscoe in the championship and also vs Antonio Blakeney he was better than both, but i was impressed with Briscoe and Blakenley(any UK info on either of those players)

Cal is very close to dumping Newman and his mini-drama and taking Blakeney. Im good with that, every bit the quicksilver and a better shot. (Not saying he's better.. )

 

[Dr. Jones]

In the Louisville event Blakeney (today) just finished with 27pts, 10tbs, 8asst.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I like Blakeney he reminds me of Jamal Crawford.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLha2uCtoTE

I wonder how confident Cal is about Jaylen Brown, Diamond Stone, Chieck Diallo, Carlton Bragg, Allonzo Trier, and fringe 4/5 star players if hes thinking of dumping Newman. (would dumping Newman affect Stone's recruitment?)

also have you heard anything about Caleb Swanigan lately? I know he was considered a top 15-20 player in the HS class of 2016 before he re-classified to 2015..

This will obviously be perceived as a negative, but when i saw him initially he reminded me of Ike Diogu.

Brown is going to UCLA.
Trier is gong to UCLA.
Stone to Conn.
Bragg is a slight UK lean.
Diallo to UK
Newman to MissST (lol)
Swanigan has been getting TONS OF interest from UK.. BUT dunno.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Tough for UK right now with all the guys that bucked the OAD system and came back.... and deep as ****. Who's staying and who's going.. creating a concern for '15 recruits.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Labissiere strongly considering heading overseas a la Mudiay.

Sucks. We should just bomb the **** outta overseas and keep these kids home.

 

[BTP]

Labissiere strongly considering heading overseas a la Mudiay.

Sucks. We should just bomb the **** outta overseas and keep these kids home.

or...

you could implement a legit college system.
just sayin

 

[Dr. Jones]

or...

you could implement a legit college system.
just sayin

Im assuming you mean pay them? If so, everyone agrees except the NCAA.

 

[BTP]

Im assuming you mean pay them? If so, everyone agrees except the NCAA.

I mean insure them properly against injuries.

Edit: I should be more specific here

1) Allow endorsements for kids. Most ridiculous cat and mouse game with the agents having to hide their financial contributions for their future clients' families' in need.

2) No pay, simply give them the exposure and opportunity to attend class. The exposure leads to better endorsement opportunities.

3) Insurance should be handled by independent investigators. They have to determine a projected draft range prior to injury and make the insurance company compensate at least for the guaranteed 2 years at 120% of their projected rookie contract.

I think that would create a safer working environment.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Insurance is in play and can be loaned from the University. I believe (as Calipari and others do) the kids should get a stipend.. like $100 per week or something. Sucks that a member of the swim team can have a job but a player of a money sport cannot. NCAA is ****ed up.