So having fun with a narrative and using the most obvious of hyperbole regarding it is now gaslighting? Im not sure the guys who are using that term around here actually understand what it means. Puffery? SURE! Im going to have fun with it.
I get giddy about Dream and Paolo working together. Kid would absorb that knowledge and put it to work immediately. He already has certain body movements in his post game that resemble SOME of Dreams package. Imagine if Dream could light a defensive fire in Banchero? Both Paolo and Sengun working with Dream would be a treat. Implementing multiple guys at once who understand leverage, footwork and tremendous IQ? Forgettaboutit!
i don't like Sochan and Daniels rising into the top 10... i really want one of them for our second pick. we need a real quality 3D wing. We haven't had one since Ariza. Also Jaden Hardy at 34 is interesting. I remember you saying you thought he was a better prospect than Jalen Green last year.
1. Jabari Smith Jr., F, Auburn | Freshman Height: 6' 10" | Weight: 220 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 1 The case for Smith at No. 1 isn’t complicated: he’s arguably the best pure freshman jump shooter to enter the draft in years, he’s an excellent, switchable defender, his intangibles are strong, and he’s the youngest of the draft’s elite prospects by a significant margin. Smith’s jumper is an incredible base on which to stack other offensive skills, and as he expands his array of moves, cleans up his footwork and tightens his handle, his potential is through the roof. He shouldn’t need to waste many dribbles to score efficiently, and can be immediately employed as a pick-and-pop scorer and dangerous floor spacer, at minimum. While Smith didn’t get to the rim a ton in college, part of that had to do with Auburn’s style of play. As he adds strength and physically matures, that should change. He has strong instincts and few bad habits, and as he continues to add to his scoring repertoire, Smith could be a near-impossible cover by the time he hits his prime years. Historically speaking, he’d be a legit No. 1 pick candidate in most drafts. This is not one I’d overthink. 2. Jaden Ivey, G, Purdue | Sophomore Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 200 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 4 It’s hard not to get wrapped up in the possibilities Ivey’s physical tools and explosive speed might create in the pros, and that tantalizing upside should make him one of the first players drafted. There’s star potential here: he’s extremely fast and strong, he puts a lot of pressure on defenses in transition, and the NBA’s style of play will open things up for him in a big way. He can be an impactful defender when he wants to be, which is something he can control. Ivey’s three-point shooting returned to earth as the season went on, and he had his share of frustrating games. He still has to polish his passing, handling and decision-making and develop a better left hand. Teams will make their own assessments about his makeup and want to see him mature as a leader. He may not be a true point guard, but he should score enough points and create enough offense that the designation may not matter. Ivey’s best moments made plain his ability to take over games in a manner no other college player could. He’s someone you think long and hard about drafting early. 3. Paolo Banchero, F, Duke | Freshman Height: 6' 10" | Weight: 250 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 2 Banchero struggled a bit in conference play, but his skill, size and versatility are strong calling cards. He feels like a pretty safe bet to be a very good player. He’s had bouts of inefficiency, but as long as his jumper continues to improve over time, Banchero should be a dangerous offensive option and potential go-to guy who can make plays for others off the threat of his scoring. The concerns here stem primarily from the fact he’s an average run-jump athlete by NBA standards: he relies on power and coordination rather than speed and explosive vertical play, which hampers him both scoring around the rim and protecting it on the other end. Banchero isn’t super-versatile on defense either, and there’s some concern that his eventual value will be capped by whatever he gives up on that end. But he’s a highly productive player with a league-ready offensive game. His passing skills and mismatch creation will help him step in right away. Banchero has All-Star potential if things break right. 4. Chet Holmgren, F, Gonzaga | Freshman Height: 7' 0" | Weight: 195 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 3 Holmgren is a highly unusual talent and one of the more polarizing prospects in the draft. Not many 7-footers can protect the basket, handle the ball, make plays in a pinch and space the floor. The tough part is it’s hard to separate Holmgren’s successes and shortcomings from his slender frame, which enabled him to majorly impact college games on the defensive end, but will create some hurdles as he adjusts to playing against experienced opponents who can negate some of his physical advantage. Holmgren is gifted in many areas, and his statistical case is undeniably strong, but NBA teams are placing more weight on what he did against teams with quality bigs than the way he dominated lesser ones in conference play. There are salient concerns as to exactly what degree everything will translate: other than lobs and simple finishes, his buckets often require a lot of physical effort, which puts a heavy premium on him becoming an elite jump shooter. Still, the crux of Holmgren’s value lies in his defense, and that coupled with his variety of offensive skills makes him a fascinating option early in the draft. 5. Shaedon Sharpe, G, Kentucky | Freshman Height: 6' 6” | Weight: 200 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 7 After reclassifying to attend Kentucky a year early, then sitting out the season, Sharpe will hear his name called early in the draft despite never playing a college game. That’s a testament to his substantial upside: he’s an extremely explosive and smooth athlete gifted at creating his own shot and making tough ones. His strengths point to star-like outcomes if everything breaks right. Sharpe creates separation easily off the dribble and, if his shooting continues to improve, should be a dangerous offensive option and three-level scoring threat. Sharpe has some lazy habits, and like most players making an accelerated leap from high school, he has maturing to do in terms of motor and tendencies. Given most high-level execs haven’t seen him play in person, there will be a lot of weight placed on his pre-draft workouts and interviews to get a sense of his trajectory. But in terms of sheer basketball ability and room for growth, Sharpe has major upside to offer and should be worth an early investment. It’s not crazy to think he could go higher than this. 6. Keegan Murray, F, Iowa | Sophomore Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 225 | Age: 21 | Last rank: 6 Murray may follow his ascent to the shortlist of college basketball’s top players as one of the NBA’s most productive rookies next season, with a mature, polished game befitting his age. He’ll likely be the oldest player drafted in the lottery, but his skills feel pretty translatable to the point where teams aren’t too concerned. Murray plays with energy and smarts and can impact the game without needing his number called by crashing the glass, knocking down shots and staying active. His feel for finding pockets to score on offense and playing off of teammates, coupled with a long frame and some defensive versatility, make him a safe bet to be a starting-caliber forward. Forwards with his type of size, feel and skill are always in demand, and with room to improve as a shot-maker and passer, Murray has more upside to offer than a typical 21-year-old college prospect. 7. Johnny Davis, SG, Wisconsin | Sophomore 8. Dyson Daniels, G/F, G League Ignite Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 200 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 8 Daniels boasts one of the most versatile skill sets in the draft and should enter the NBA well-prepared to play a role immediately. While not flashy or a big-time scorer, he specializes in a valuable combination of things that impact winning, made more impressive by the fact he recently turned 19. He’s an excellent passer, rebounder and team defender who can play point guard, but will benefit from a more secondary playmaking role in the NBA. He has the size and smarts to defend a range of positions, and his offensive value will stem from his understanding of how to move the ball, pick his spots and make teammates better. Daniels has to keep working on his jumper, but it’s not broken. Simply hitting open threes consistently will open up a lot for him. There are a lot of pathways for him to be successful in the long run: there aren’t many players at any level who can plausibly spend time at four positions on either side of the ball. 9. Jeremy Sochan, F, Baylor | Freshman Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 220 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 11 Teams spent much of the season quietly hoping Sochan would stay under the radar. That didn’t happen, as his immense basketball IQ and diverse skill set constantly popped in a way that belied somewhat modest production. Sochan feels like one of the safer bets in this freshman class to become a valuable contributor, as the rare energy big who also creates lineup versatility on both ends of the floor, capable of playing on the perimeter and guarding multiple positions while rebounding and finishing plays at a quality rate. I wouldn’t run to classify him as a wing, but it doesn’t really matter, which is kind of the point. He competes with a ton of grit and isn’t afraid to mix things up, which should facilitate a quicker adjustment to the NBA. If Sochan continues to expand his offensive game and improve his shooting, he could be extremely valuable in the long run. If he doesn’t, he should still be a longtime valuable contributor. 10. Bennedict Mathurin, SG, Arizona | Sophomore Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 210 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 11 Mathurin put himself in the lottery conversation with a breakout sophomore season that had some impressive peaks and occasionally frustrating lows. He projects as a quality two-guard, with elite run-jump athleticism and enough shooting ability to plug and play early. He’s hard to stop in transition and proved he could take over games on a number of occasions this season, although he can be pretty streaky. The main question teams have is how much he can improve as a playmaker, as improvising doesn’t come naturally to him. Without that element he profiles better as a supporting scorer than as an offensive anchor. Still, between his rebounding, open-court play and potential to improve guarding the perimeter, there’s enough of a secondary skill set here to buy into. He’s earned a spot in the mid-to-late lottery.
11. A.J. Griffin, F, Duke | Freshman Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 220 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 10 Griffin was one of the harder players to assess this season: he entered with a big reputation as a scorer and had some great games, but didn’t always make a major difference. He’s dealt with injuries and it took him time to get comfortable in college, but Griffin wasn’t as explosive athletically as some expected, which often limited his impact to launching threes and floating around the perimeter. He’s one of the youngest players in the draft and was touted in high school, so there’s perceivable upside here. But his strengths as a shooter don’t totally cover for the fact he doesn’t always add much value in other areas. And considering he’s still playing catch-up developmentally between the pandemic and his injury history, it’s going to take him a while to actually help an NBA team. Teams will be eager to get a better feel for him in workouts, which will likely determine whether he lands in the top 10, or winds up in the next group of prospects off the board. 12. Mark Williams, C, Duke | Sophomore Height: 7' 0" | Weight: 240 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 20 There’s debate every year about when it’s actually a smart idea to draft a developmental center as opposed to simply signing a veteran. Williams did quite a bit to help himself this season, proving he can consistently impact games as a defensive presence and rim-runner, and his sheer size, tools and ability to run the floor are hard to find. He’s put himself in the late-lottery conversation as a result. While he’s not supremely skilled and doesn’t shoot very well, Williams has improved rapidly overall, has shown some flashes as a passer, and could be a legit high-end rim protector if he stays on this trajectory. He’s a pretty simple player to evaluate, it just depends at which point in the draft you’re willing to take a non-shooting center. He’s leapfrogged Jalen Duren in the minds of some, due to his readiness to contribute and size advantage. 13. Jalen Duren, C, Memphis | Freshman Height: 6' 11" | Weight: 250 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 15 Duren has some of the best physical tools in the draft, with a chiseled frame, long arms and a strong base that should make him a quality rebounder and play-finisher. He’s shown passing potential that has added a degree of perceived upside. Still, Duren is going to have to be dangerous enough on offense to warrant playing through in order to maximize that. Although he’s quite young, many NBA scouts have been a tad skeptical for some time, as his feel isn’t particularly strong, his motor remains inconsistent, and he doesn’t figure to shoot jumpers anytime soon. Duren can be too reliant on bullying defenders in lieu of skill, something he’s been able to do his entire career, and he doesn’t play as big as his listed size. Given how the center position is changing, he’s not modern in the truest sense. He should be able to stick in the league with gradual improvement and is still a first-round talent—it’s possible he lands in the top 10 on draft night—but a lot of patience will be warranted. 14. Malaki Branham, SG, Ohio State | Freshman 15. Kendall Brown, F, Baylor | Freshman Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 205 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 12 Although Brown didn’t end the season on a great note—his offensive struggles led to reduced minutes as the games got more important—he remains among of the more intriguing if-he-shoots prospects in this draft. He’s an elite athlete and smart cutter and finisher, and it’s impressive that he managed to be supremely efficient in his role as a true 18-year-old freshman. He’s also a big, rangy team defender who should offer versatility on that end. Brown’s shot isn’t broken by any means, but he does have a ways to go in developing consistency, and he’ll need to show signs of progress in workouts to maximize his draft stock. He’s also not a great ballhandler, which contributes to his shortcomings. But it’s hard to find big wings with Brown’s type of tools. If he can simply become a passable, confident shooter, he can be a pretty valuable role player in the NBA. 16. Ochai Agbaji, SG, Kansas | Senior Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 215 | Age: 22 | Last rank: 16 Agbaji has more or less cemented himself as a top 20 pick, finishing his college career as the best player on a national championship team and looking prepared to play a supporting role in the NBA. He’s not flashy, but he has a physical presence that will help him defensively. He’s also become a very good shooter, and he’ll have a much easier time finding open shots while playing off of better shot-creators in the pros. He took a huge leap in terms of confidence as a senior and emerged as a consistent scorer. Agbaji isn’t much of a playmaker for teammates, so he’ll probably need to continue shooting at an elite clip in order to secure a high-value role in the long run. But teams feel comfortable with what he brings to the table now, even if there’s not immense upside here. 17. Jaden Hardy, SG, G League Ignite Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 200 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 28 Hardy closed the G League season in better form, and while it’s been hard for him to shake the narrative of an underwhelming year, when you place him in the context of the other guards outside the lottery, his upside remains intriguing. His efficiency struggles, poor shot selection and occasionally selfish play were predictable. Hardy looked like such a skilled shot-maker in high school that you have to think there may be more under the hood here, but he was also old for his grade and turns 20 this summer. He’s not extremely toolsy or athletic, so more than anything, his long-term success is going to hinge on his own willingness to adapt and adjust to a role. Optimistically, Hardy still projects as a dangerous shooter who should be able to play in ball screens, space the floor and supply some scoring punch, perhaps off the bench. It could be a good thing that he’s gone through real struggles before reaching the NBA, or it could be a portent of things to come. 18. Wendell Moore, F, Duke | Junior 19. Walker Kessler, C, Auburn | Sophomore Height: 7' 1" | Weight: 245 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 17 Statistically speaking, Kessler was the best defensive big in college basketball putting up ridiculous block numbers as the backbone of a very good Auburn team. He is a good athlete for his size, has been extremely efficient around the basket, and has also flashed some potential to eventually shoot the three. It’s a little bit concerning that he sometimes struggles to keep up in uptempo games, but he is not going to be drafted as a franchise center. While Kessler’s block totals will return to earth in the NBA to some extent, he should be well-suited to play in drop coverage and has the requisite mobility to be a defensive asset. The upside here is something like late-career Brook Lopez—and if he doesn’t become a floor spacer, he may just be a backup—but that’s a pretty useful player if all breaks correctly. 20. Ousmane Dieng, G/F, New Zealand Breakers Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 185 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 41 Dieng was projected in this range in December, saw his stock fluctuate as he struggled early, and is trending back toward a top 20 selection after making visible strides in the final stretch of the season. He looked much more confident and prepared to make an impact in the NBA, and his skill set at his size has always been broadly appealing. He’s on the younger end of draft-eligible guys, which helps, and as a tall, playmaking wing who can make shots and move the ball capably, Dieng has a lot of what teams look for in a developmental project. He’s not incredibly strong, explosive or physical, but it’s easy to see him turning into a useful player if the late-season returns point to his trajectory moving forward. There’s still some risk here if Dieng doesn’t put it all together, but it’s palatable in this part of the draft. 21. Patrick Baldwin Jr., F, UW-Milwaukee | Freshman 22. E.J. Liddell, F, Ohio State | Junior 23. Blake Wesley, G, Notre Dame | Freshman
24. TyTy Washington, G, Kentucky | Freshman Height: 6' 3" | Weight: 200 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 22 Steady yet unspectacular, Washington is more or less a consensus first-rounder, but often left scouts wanting more. He struggled mightily at various junctures, playing through a bad ankle injury for the final two months, but the eye test didn’t quite back up the production at times, even early in the season when he was playing well. This has made for a tricky eval, with his critics wondering what he does at an elite level, but also assuming he’ll receive some benefit of the doubt coming out of Kentucky. He’s shown some intriguing craftiness and poise, and has proven to be a capable shooter, if sometimes over-reliant on his jumper and floaters in the mid-range. The Wildcats needed him badly, but there were also games where he barely made an impact. Washington turns 21 this year and was old for a freshman, making him even more polarizing for teams. He’s not a stellar athlete and he doesn’t get to the line or rim often enough to inspire a ton of confidence in his upside. But his knack for making the right play gives him a chance to succeed as a ball screen-heavy combo guard in the right situation. 25. Trevor Keels, G, Duke | Freshman 26. Tari Eason, F, LSU | Sophomore Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 215 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 24 While Eason is a divisive player among scouts due to his offensive limitations, it’s hard to deny his productivity, going from lesser-known transfer to one of the top players in the SEC. Eason’s value in the NBA will come more on the defensive end: he is athletic and rangy, has a nose for the ball and might be able to defend wings. But there are real questions about his jumper, his offensive game being primarily right-hand drives, and his reliance on converting random offense. The eye test doesn’t always match his impressive stats, but at some point those numbers become hard to ignore. Eason has built a fairly convincing first-round case, but his range is pretty wide, conceivably beginning in the late teens. 27. Terquavion Smith, SG, NC State | Freshman 28. Bryce McGowens, SG, Nebraska | Freshman 29. Nikola Jovic, F, Mega Basket (Serbia) Height: 6' 10" | Weight: 210 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 32 Jovic had a productive year in Serbia and has developmental appeal as huge forward with guard-like perimeter skills. He’s a terrific passer, can make jumpers off the dribble, and in theory could be an oversized playmaker, considering his feel and handle, but he’s not an efficient scorer and isn’t likely to make much of an impact defensively. Jovic likely has to improve in those two areas to stay on the floor, and considering he’s not very athletic or fast, it’s fair to wonder how often he’ll get to the rim and how much he’ll defend. Considering NBA’s premium on positional size and skill, he’s still an interesting bet, particularly if his shooting continues to improve, but he’ll need a good predraft process to firm up a first-round spot. 30. Keon Ellis, SG, Alabama | Senior 31. Christian Koloko, C, Arizona | Junior Height: 7' 1" | Weight: 230 | Age: 21 | Last rank: 34 Koloko remains in the late first-round conversation as a high-quality rim protector who anchored a very good Arizona team. He fell behind Mark Williams and Walker Kessler in the draft’s center hierarchy—he’s older than both and not as advanced offensively—but does offer upside with the way he changes shots and covers ground around the basket with his size and length. Koloko’s defensive impact is palpable and his immense physical progression over the past several years has been impressive, although there are still times he needs to play through contact better. His upside is almost entirely tied to his defense, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing—he’s shown enough to project somewhat comfortably as a viable backup and worthwhile pick in this range of the draft. 32. Marjon Beauchamp, G/F, G League Ignite Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 200 | Age: 21 | Last rank: 25 Beauchamp used the Ignite platform to his advantage, entering the season as a relative enigma, then establishing himself as a potential first-round pick. He’s the age of a college upperclassman and can’t be given quite the same developmental leeway as a one-and-done freshman, but he was productive in the G League and looks the part with great physical tools. Beauchamp doesn’t really create much offense for himself, but he’s a capable finisher and above-the-rim athlete who has some feel for playing off of others and finding his spots. He’s a comfortable mid-range shooter, and the hope is that eventually leads to consistency from three. While not much of an on-ball defender and at times a step slow on that end, his long frame plays up well in the passing lanes and should hopefully make him a positive. The shooting and feel concerns at his age are drawbacks, making him more of an acquired taste than some. 33. Justin Lewis, F, Marquette | Sophomore 34. Jake LaRavia, F, Wake Forest | Junior 35. Josh Minott, F, Memphis | Freshman 36. David Roddy, F, Colorado State | Junior 37. Kris Murray, F, Iowa | Sophomore 38. Max Christie, SG, Michigan State | Freshman 39. Peyton Watson, F, UCLA | Freshman 40. Julian Champagnie, F, St. John’s | Junior 41. Andrew Nembhard, PG, Gonzaga | Senior 42. Kennedy Chandler, PG, Tennessee | Freshman Height: 6' 0" | Weight: 170 | Age: 19 | Last rank: 48 To Chandler’s credit, he made a lot of progress as the season went on, looking much more confident and assertive by the end of the year. He still profiles better as a backup in the NBA considering his size limitations and reliance on his speed. But Chandler generally makes the most of what he has, utilizing his quickness and vision to facilitate offense and attack the paint, and putting in consistent effort defensively. He wound up with respectable shooting numbers (38% from three) but made just 60% of his free throws, which will continue to feed concerns about his jumper. The main issue here is that it’s arguably a tough proposition to invest first-round draft capital in undersized, offense-first guards. Chandler falls into that bucket for me, though he may very well stick in the league long-term. 43. Jean Montero, PG, Overtime Elite Height: 6' 2" | Weight: 180 | Age: 18 | Last rank: 35 Following a full season with Overtime Elite and an appearance at the Hoop Summit, teams have a fairly good feel for Montero, a creative playmaker with moxie who continues to battle stigma about his size and decision-making. He’s an excellent passer and good improviser, plays with flair, and can be a pesky defender when he wants to be, but remains somewhere on the cusp of the first round due to concerns over his inconsistent jumper and shot-happy, ball-dominant style. Montero shot just 27% from three this season with OTE, and if that doesn’t improve, it’s hard to see his game translating without some habitual adjustments. He remains an interesting flier, but will be more palatable in the second round. 44. Alondes Williams, G, Wake Forest | Senior 45. Tyrese Martin, F, UConn | Senior 46. Jalen Williams, SF, Santa Clara | Junior 47. Gabriele Procida, G/F, Fortitudo Bologna (Italy) 48. Jabari Walker, PF, Colorado | Sophomore 49. Tyler Burton, F, Richmond | Junior 50. Dalen Terry, G, Arizona | Sophomore
51. Leonard Miller, F, Fort Erie International Academy Height: 6' 10" | Weight: 195 | Age: 18 | Last rank: NR Per league sources, Miller was officially ruled eligible by the NBA on Wednesday night. He was not initially on the NBA’s early-entry list due to paperwork issues, but teams mostly expected Miller—an intriguing but raw prospect from Canada—would wind up in the draft. It’s worth noting that he’s still considering G League Ignite, Kentucky and Arizona as options for next season. Considering how young and inexperienced he is, taking an extra year before making an NBA leap makes some sense. If Miller is able to enter the draft this year, he’s someone teams will be fascinated to learn more about—he’s a projectable scorer and passer with size and length, and a capable shooter, albeit with unorthodox mechanics. He’s so far away from contributing that it’s a tricky sell for some, but the upside is such that he’s draftable, should he choose. 52. Ismael Kamagate, C, Paris (France) 53. Christian Braun, F, Kansas | Junior 54. John Butler Jr., F, Florida State | Freshman 55. Ryan Rollins, G, Toledo | Sophomore 56. Yannick Nzosa, C, Malaga (D.R. Congo) 57. J.D. Davison, PG, Alabama | Freshman 58. Trevion Williams, C, Purdue | Senior 59. Dominick Barlow, F, Overtime Elite 60. Michael Foster Jr., F/C, G League Ignite 61. Vince Williams, F, VCU | Senior 62. Moussa Diabate, F/C, Michigan | Freshman 63. Harrison Ingram, F, Stanford | Freshman 64. Caleb Houstan, F, Michigan | Freshman 65. Hugo Besson, G, New Zealand Breakers 66. Jaylin Williams, C, Arkansas | Sophomore 67. Pete Nance, F/C, Northwestern | Senior 68. Lucas Williamson, SG, Loyola Chicago | Senior 69. Julian Strawther, G/F, Gonzaga | Sophomore 70. Khalifa Diop, C, Gran Canaria 71. Dereon Seabron, F, NC State | Sophomore 72. Jared Rhoden, SG, Seton Hall | Senior 73. Orlando Robinson, C, Fresno State | Junior 74. Stanley Umude, G/F, Arkansas | Senior 75. Bryson Williams, F, Texas Tech | Senior 76. Jamaree Bouyea, PG, San Francisco | Senior 77. Will Richardson, G, Oregon | Senior 78. Ron Harper Jr., F, Rutgers | Senior 79. Gabe Brown, F, Michigan State | Senior 80. Isaiah Mobley, F/C, USC | Junior 81. Johnny Juzang, SG, UCLA | Junior 82. Adam Flagler, G, Baylor | Junior 83. Colin Gillespie, PG, Villanova | Senior 84. Josiah-Jordan James, F, Tennessee | Junior 85. Trayce Jackson-Davis, C, Indiana | Junior 86. Drew Timme, F/C, Gonzaga | Junior 87. Baylor Scheierman, G, South Dakota State | Junior 88. Iverson Molinar, G, Mississippi State | Junior 89. Darius Days, F, LSU | Senior 90. Aminu Mohammed, F, Georgetown | Freshman 91. Kevin McCullar, G/F, Texas Tech | Senior 92. Jaden Shackelford, SG, Alabama | Junior 93. Quenton Jackson, G/F, Texas A&M | Senior 94. Javon Freeman-Liberty, G, DePaul | Senior 95. Jordan Hall, F, St. Joseph’s | Sophomore 96. Marcus Bingham, C, Michigan State | Senior 97. Brady Manek, F, North Carolina | Senior 98. Ryan Hawkins, F, Creighton | Senior 99. Fardaws Aimaq, C, Utah Valley State | Junior 100. Kofi Cockburn, C, Illinois | Junior
There is no reason to believe that he will not be at least an average NBA 3 point shooter, his form is too good, a bit mechanical but good. The thing that has really impressed me is his footwork I had not really noticed, but it is top-notch he moves like a guard. 19 years old 6'10 250 with movement and ball handling skills, really what's not to like. Anybody still talking about rim protection is really missing the boat. The GM that passes on him for "potential" is going to get fired.
Incoming!!!!!! I said Lebron 1.0 and got huge ****, but you're in here talking bout Dream? Yeah, that footwork is other level, especially when consider how big he is once he reaches full maturity people will be bouncing off him.
That’s why I’m not getting why folks are stressing about which of top 3 we would draft, I’m perfectly happy with any of the 3. Being risk adverse by nature, I would be strongly inclined to draft Banchero first overall.
It seems that Holmgren is falling in a lot of the latest mocks, I wonder why, I think him and Banchero are the top 2, and I am scared to death of Smith I don't know why but seems like the ultimate tease. I predict Banchero will almost be consensus #1 by the time the draft rolls around, he just has too much in his bag while also being very young.
Once teams are able to start working these guys out in person vs other NBA players it should solidify the order among them - what if one or two of them slide due to bad workouts? GMs with "projections" who still get cute on draft night will most definitely be looking for work in 2-3 seasons.
I am in on Banchero full stop, I think he has the most upside and highest floor, I only see Holmgren having as much, but he will always have physicality issues IMO. I think a notch below those guys are Ivey and Sharpe but I go size over them if I had to make a choice.
This is fair. If Paolo can play more wing, which I think he can do. I’m not opposed to having him with Sengun and drafting a Williams/Kessler type at 17
Nobody gives a **** if you think it's fair. Everything I have said has been fair. Go back to your regular trolling.
God you’re so stupid. You have been called out by multiple posters for how stupid your posts are. Lebron 1.0 lmao, what a ****ing clown. Your dumb ass still doesn’t know what 1.0 means, r****ded ass boy
You’re right. Paolo is a low ceiling player with average athleticism. I can be talked into it if we have a defensive center to go along with the core (Alp and Green)
