Keyonte - Likely low end starter, 6th man type of guy. The standard for being an NBA PG is really high. Darius Garland is about the level of an average, starting PG and I think that would be near the very high end of outcomes for him. Realistically, he’s probably more of a lower third starting PG in the same vein as DLO or have a career as a 6th man like Monk or Clarkson. I don’t really care about PG/SG….but I think his on ball/off ball mix is too tilted towards being an on ball player. It has to be that way, however, as we are very deficient in ball handling. I think his offense will improve but his defense is likely to be terrible. Don’t think he will flame out but is also unlikely to be an above average starter.
Hendricks - Likely role player, low potential. He will probably be a good defender. I would feel comfortable saying he already is. I think he will be a versatile defender who is a B+ or A- in several roles. If his activity level was more consistent, I’d say he could be a great defender or even beyond that. But his activity level goes up and down. Offensively, I’ve somewhat given up hope that he will be a volume 3 point shooter and I never bought into the idea of him as some kind of rim runner. He’ll probably be a KCP/DFS stand around, passable-ish shooter kind of offensive player. Will be in the league a long time.
Sensabaugh - Has some of the makings of a decent complimentary player. The playmaking stuff looks terrible but it’s somewhat encouraging that the coaching staff believes in that part of his game. Needs to prove he can actually make these shots, but decent volume 3 point shooter. Defense has improved a lot, will still probably be bad. He can maybe cut it as a poor man’s Bogey type of player. High level shooter with a pinch of iso ability….but he’s far away. Jury is still out on whether or not he’s a player at all.
Cody - Similar to Hendricks, likely role player and low potential….but for different reasons. His versatility shows on the offensive end. A little bit of shooting, ball handling, passing, and scoring. He can be ok at all of these things but likely not great. Best skill is his finishing and seems to be a smart player. On ball defense looks promising, but doesn’t do anything else on defense. No presence unless he’s directly on the ball. Think he could be something like current day Exum. A decent player who fills in the gaps on offense and guards on the ball well. It’s very early though, physical development will be important. Could be a Batum like player, but he’s likely too passive for that.
Collier - Decent ball handling and playmaking, very worrying ability to put the ball in the basket. He has no jumper and no touch/craft around the basket. Right now he has to bully ball and pray for FT’s. Some of it can be improve, but a large part is lack of vertical ability. His defense is better than people said….good effort and is a playmaker on that end. Decision making is ok for a rookie but needs to improve. Probably not an NBA player until he can figure out a way to be more of a scoring threat. Decent potential, however, if he can figure out a way to threaten as a scorer. It would open up his playmaking a ton.
Flip - Great passer, also needs to find a way to put the ball in the hoop. Has to be able to make open shots or score around the paint. Neither was that great in college. Does not seem to have NBA big man ability, so probably more of a 4man at this point but he can improve. I think his skillset is much more enticing if you can have him play as a lone big. Defensive feet are pretty good. Can find a way to be a useful off the bench big similar to Olynyk. Unlikely to be more than that though.
