Following potential 2012 draftees

[Dr. Jones]

I think he's the best fit for us. I love MKG, but we need shooting more than anything, and that's obviously his biggest flaw. And Miller is too inconsistent. I would still take him, if our pick is between 8-12 though. But if destiny likes us again, and we get the #3 pick, we take Barnes. I wouldn't even have to think about it.

Incidentally, I no longer feel Barnes will go #3. Teams I've talked to are saying he's around 4-6 depending on who's picking where.

 

[Weezur]

Wow Marshall with some amazing drives today and a clutch tough 3 pointer.....but he made a very bad decision when UNC was down 1 and UNC lost.

 

[Park Bites]

Kentucky and UNC both lost today? Interesting.

I haven't seen Marshall play live since the Duke game, but his numbers continue to impress me.

I'm also warming up to Barnes. Deep down, I'm hoping the Jazz's record keeps dropping, so we can get lucky and get our third #3 pick in a row to draft Barnes and solve our SF and shooting problems.

I could just see the signs at ESA draft night Utah jazz 3peat

 

[Dr. Jones]

I didn't see the UNC game today. Those that I spoke with said that Marshall played the first half very tentative and FSU got in his head .. then he had the fortitude to overcome it and get things together in the second.

 

[spycam1]

Incidentally, I no longer feel Barnes will go #3. Teams I've talked to are saying he's around 4-6 depending on who's picking where.

Interesting. Good news for us though, if his stock has fallen a bit. If we don't get lucky in the lottery, I'm hoping we can trade Jefferson/Millsap/Harris/ a pick in some way to move up and grab him. We seem to have enough pieces to trade up, and I wouldn't be surprised if KOC doesn't pull the trigger on any major trade before the deadline for this very reason.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Iona in th tourney!

Edit: Scott Machado .. it's a play-in game against BYU! Love it. Winner plays Marquette. A very, very good test. (3rd seed, is Marquette)

 

[spycam1]

Iona in th tourney!

Edit: Scott Machado .. it's a play-in game against BYU! Love it. Winner plays Marquette. A very, very good test. (3rd seed, is Marquette)

I'd rather it was Lillard...but still.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I'd rather it was Lillard...but still.

Obviously, but ..

Iona should not have made it, honestly, they just dont have the resume.

 

[Jazz4ever]

Wow Marshall with some amazing drives today and a clutch tough 3 pointer.....but he made a very bad decision when UNC was down 1 and UNC lost.

Solid game for him. His game will probably be akin to a 30+ year old Jason Kidd....if he can hit an NBA three.
After watching Lillard play a few times, I don't think it's remotely close who is the better prospect.

 

[Favors Flave]

Obviously, but ..

Iona should not have made it, honestly, they just dont have the resume.

Who should have made it over them in your opinion?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Who should have made it over them in your opinion?

Many. If you look at the spirit of the field of 64/68, it's about which teams have the best likelihood of making a run in the tourney. I think, for example, MissSt would beat Iona 4 out of 5 games.

 

[Weezur]

Incidentally, I no longer feel Barnes will go #3. Teams I've talked to are saying he's around 4-6 depending on who's picking where.

The little I've seen of Barnes says that he's got pretty much everything a star basketball player needs except good BBall IQ. I don't understand why he settles for jumpers and fade aways against smaller and less athletic opponents. It also seems like he doesn't play within the system and does a lot of ISO. I still take Barnes at 3 though.