Following Potential 2025 Draftees

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think Queen is going to be a lot like Filipowski defensively. Probably better off being a 4 defensively than a 5.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I am surprised you aren't hearing more about Walter Clayton Jr. I know he is 22 but just turned 22. He is not too old for a senior. He plays so effortlessly. 45/39/86 splits are pretty darn good.

He is listed at 6'3" which is good size for a PG. Doesn't seems like a bad defender. Has good stocks at 2. Is a decent rebounder at 4 a game and over 4 assists a game.

Those are pretty good numbers. I haven't looked at him too deeply as a prospect. When I've watched him, the thing that has stuck out is he is a 3 level scorer.

 

[KqWIN]

I think he's definitely an NBA player. From what I hear there shouldn't be any major concerns about his shooting as he has a long history of shooting well. I expect he'll be able to shoot at an NBA level at some point in his career, I think he does everything else well enough to stick in the league.

I think he's a pretty high floor/low ceiling player for me. I would guess he's a rotation player at worst/Starting level player at best.

I just worry that he's not high enough level at enough things. He's not bad at anything, but I still think he needs to level up in at least a few areas. I don't love him in the lottery, but for MIN pick I think he would be a nice value.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I think Queen is going to be a lot like Filipowski defensively. Probably better off being a 4 defensively than a 5.

That probably means he needs to shoot then, right?

 

[KqWIN]

I think Queen is going to be a lot like Filipowski defensively. Probably better off being a 4 defensively than a 5.

This is why I think CMB is just the superior prospect. Maybe Queen is more special on offense and he's a real difference maker that CMB cannot be, but CMB is actually a great defensive prospect at the 4 IMO. It's hard for me to put Queen so far offensively that I would prefer him to CMB.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

That probably means he needs to shoot then, right?

Ideally or he just finds a perfect fit with a 5-out/rim protecting center.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think Queen will end up shooting it though.

 

[KqWIN]

I was interested to see if he might test the NBA waters (he still can), but I think he's at the exact level where the NIL will be too much to pass up and take the risk. I'm keeping an eye on him and would consider him this year as a late first round draft pick.


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[Saint Cy of JFC]

at some point a draft is going to be loaded with good seniors who delayed the NBA.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Would you rather have the 1st pick in this draft and the 8th pick in the 2026 draft, or the #3 pick in both drafts?

 

[rippimpc]

Cooper and a Taylor Hendricks / Cody Williams equivalent

Or

Ace / VJ and Cam boozer

Man. Probably take cooper but good question

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Cooper and a Taylor Hendricks / Cody Williams equivalent

Or

Ace / VJ and Cam boozer

Man. Probably take cooper but good question

Well hopefully you wouldnt get a redux of Hendricks/Williams at 8 lmao