Game6Conley
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I'm with Catchall on the Okpala train. I actually wouldnt be surprised if he ends up in the top-10.
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Game6Conley
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The player who I have ranked highest over consensus right now is Jaxson Hayes on Texas. I think he could actually be a top5 or even top3 pick..
His player comparison is Marcus Camby.. I'd consider taking him over RJ...
I'm buying the rumors that he's still growing too.. I've read all there is to read on this topic and the case of why he's still growing is MUCH stronger than most you'll see.
That kid just has the glow, like bruce leeroy. Hayes has proven enough to me where I throw my hands up and say "you dont bet against guys like that"...
He's clearly like, uh, Rudy Gay levels of athletic and 2" taller...
U watch a Texas game it's like Gobert is out there for them.... Seriously... at the top of opposing teams scouting reports, very first thing, in big bold letters, it's gotta say "dont test Hayes".... He'd average an incredible amount of blocks if tested but they dont test him... there's a very large 'no fly zone' that surrounds him, he's super light on his feet too..
His player comparison is Marcus Camby.. I'd consider taking him over RJ...
I'm buying the rumors that he's still growing too.. I've read all there is to read on this topic and the case of why he's still growing is MUCH stronger than most you'll see.
That kid just has the glow, like bruce leeroy. Hayes has proven enough to me where I throw my hands up and say "you dont bet against guys like that"...
He's clearly like, uh, Rudy Gay levels of athletic and 2" taller...
U watch a Texas game it's like Gobert is out there for them.... Seriously... at the top of opposing teams scouting reports, very first thing, in big bold letters, it's gotta say "dont test Hayes".... He'd average an incredible amount of blocks if tested but they dont test him... there's a very large 'no fly zone' that surrounds him, he's super light on his feet too..
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I'm so out of the loop on the draft this year. This will be a year of late, mostly uninformed hot takes.
But here are some updates on upperclassmen I watch regularly that are fringe prospects.
Lamar Peters: Back to being super annoying to watch. No way is he a NBA player until he drastically improves his decision making and finishing on drives. Stock: Down
Terence Davis: Still love this guy. Could be worth a late first in my book. Shooting the ball much better and has improved his combo guard skills that are a necessity as an undersized 2. High stocks % suggest he can make it in the NBA. Stock: Up
Quindary Weatherspoon: Sleeper 2nd rounder for me. His 3pt shooting has returned this year. Needs to shoot it well to be a NBA player. Jack of all trades combo guard with a great frame. Sneaky athletic and plays at a good pace in the picknroll. Stock: Up
Aric Holman: His coach has no idea how to use him properly. I think he's the next Channing Frye. Struggles to guard in space, but can block shots and rebound. Probably needs to bulk up to guard 5s and hold position in the NBA. Stock: Down (slightly)
But here are some updates on upperclassmen I watch regularly that are fringe prospects.
Lamar Peters: Back to being super annoying to watch. No way is he a NBA player until he drastically improves his decision making and finishing on drives. Stock: Down
Terence Davis: Still love this guy. Could be worth a late first in my book. Shooting the ball much better and has improved his combo guard skills that are a necessity as an undersized 2. High stocks % suggest he can make it in the NBA. Stock: Up
Quindary Weatherspoon: Sleeper 2nd rounder for me. His 3pt shooting has returned this year. Needs to shoot it well to be a NBA player. Jack of all trades combo guard with a great frame. Sneaky athletic and plays at a good pace in the picknroll. Stock: Up
Aric Holman: His coach has no idea how to use him properly. I think he's the next Channing Frye. Struggles to guard in space, but can block shots and rebound. Probably needs to bulk up to guard 5s and hold position in the NBA. Stock: Down (slightly)
NBA Draftroom moved Okpala up to #7. I think he's going to be like Robert Horry in the league, probably better off the dribble.
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Also, Romeo Langford would be great for us next to Mitchell. Yeah, he's a lottery pick, yada yada...
Dude, last time you brought him up you said he was Paul George. You took a real 180 on your evaluation.
He's a terrible fit on Utah, but I do like him. Definitely not someone who the Jazz should trade up for. His development on his jumper is far from guaranteed.
I compared him to Paul George, yes. I said he was the closest comp to Paul George in this draft. He is, but that's his ultimate ceiling.
His jumper has made some progress this season. He's got really advanced offensive instincts.
He's nothing like PG. PG was a defensive powerhouse.
KZ has subpar stocks% for his length.