Following Potential 2025 Draftees
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Powell
Poor man’s Carter Bryant, which might be worth it just a few spots down the board. HS shooting numbers make him somewhat promising.
I’m just hesitant because his rebounds + stocks are way lower than they should be.
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Thiero, I like how he plays with force and his activity on defense.
Powell is a big question mark offensively and I don't trust Penda's general scoring touch.
Thiero’s offensive game is kinda interesting too. Hes had massive development there. Think he’s the best athlete in the draft.
The answer to this question is probably just "who can shoot?", but I don't feel like any of them have a leg up on the other in that area. IMO:
Penda seems like the smartest/highest feel guy.
Thiero is the best athlete and has some offensive potential as a scorer.
Powell, you're kind banking on his performance not representing who he is as a player....but there's good reason to think it didn't.
Penda seems like the smartest/highest feel guy.
Thiero is the best athlete and has some offensive potential as a scorer.
Powell, you're kind banking on his performance not representing who he is as a player....but there's good reason to think it didn't.
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Yea, I think there is something there offensively; Which combined with his athleticism, makes him high potential despite being a junior. Only just turned 21.
It’s not a skillset that nicely fits into a smaller NBA role, but I still think it’s worth something. Also, Coach Cal guy which could be seen as a positive indicator for him.
I think it's all just contextual so you have to understand what's going on. I remember two years ago people were down on Cason Wallace because his conference numbers were not great, but when I dug deeper he had like 3 or 4 really bad games that tanked his numbers that happened right around injuries.
I have it Penda, Powell, Thiero.
Not really the one to ask, since I've only seen one game (maybe only part) from Thiero and perhaps two from Powell (and nothing at all from Penda), but I could be happy with either Thiero and Powell. Really liked Theiro's athleticism and straight-line-drive game -- thought that it was Kuminga-esque. If you think you can get him to shoot and figure that he's likely a better team player than Kuminga, I'm all for taking that bet. For Powell, I have doubts about his offense, and he's a little thin now, but some improvement in both areas should be expected. Really like his general prospects as a defender.
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Numbers beginning vs end of the season surely matter.
Kas was injured the second half of the season. His numbers pre injury were really good.
Fears is really young... he was barely eligible for college. That extra 6 months definitely matters.
Showing up at the big dance shows your fight and competitiveness. Also matters a ton.
If you are a scout and you don't understand the situations... you arent scouting. You are an analyst.
Kas was injured the second half of the season. His numbers pre injury were really good.
Fears is really young... he was barely eligible for college. That extra 6 months definitely matters.
Showing up at the big dance shows your fight and competitiveness. Also matters a ton.
If you are a scout and you don't understand the situations... you arent scouting. You are an analyst.