He's so good at college basketball, he played 5 years! Imagine if he was an NBA player. He'd play til he is 45, 46 even. He's not even the best player on his team correct?
I think the Rockets would be better off with Shelden Williams and both of his foreheads than Tyler "Shoulder Heave" Hansbrough.
Apparently he's a legit 6'9'' (in shoes at least). 6'8.25'' no shoes, 6'9.5'' in shoes. Not the longest standing reach or wingspan for the height, but enough so that size isn't a big handicap or anything. He compares himself to David Lee, we'll see if he has that kind of productivity in him.
Then what were you getting at? And yes, I know, Lawson is better. Just saying there's plenty that would argue otherwise.
This was in this morning's paper: http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/06/11/article/beyond_the_work_ethic Hansbrough: Beyond the work ethic Thursday, June 11, 2009 By Mike Cranston Associated Press CHARLOTTE (AP) — If there was ever a player who could skip an audition in front of a bunch of North Carolina alums, it's Tyler Hansbrough. Pass a television set in these parts in the past four years and you probably saw Hansbrough — at the foul line. Sporting that signature glare and relentless work ethic, he helped the Tar Heels reach two Final Fours and win a national title, while setting the ACC career scoring record. But there was Hansbrough on Wednesday, being led through drills in a pre-draft workout by Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown and assistant Phil Ford, whose career scoring record Hansbrough broke last season. It's no surprise Brown, UNC class of 1963, wasn't about to join the group of critics questioning how the 6-foot-8 Hansbrough will fare in the NBA. "You know big guys in our league don't like to block out. They don't run on every play. They don't rebound every ball," Brown said. "So if you have the mentality to do those things you have a chance. "And he's a much better athlete than most people think." Hansbrough's motor was at full speed in the portion of the workout reporters were allowed to watch. He went first in drills, sprinted up the court and showed a decent touch with his mid-range shot. Likely no player in this draft has had his weaknesses dissected more. Perhaps that comes from playing 141 college games, the majority of them on national TV, for one of the nation's elite programs. There's talk that Hansbrough, who set an NCAA career record with 982 made free throws, isn't athletic enough to use that style of play in the NBA. There are questions about his quickness, athleticism and shooting range. No one criticizes his effort. But to Hansbrough, projected to go somewhere in the latter half of the first round in the June 25 draft, that's become a backhanded compliment. "There's a lot more to me than just someone that works hard," Hansbrough said. "I can do a lot of different things. I think my skills get overlooked because people judge me as a hard worker. But I've proven myself and expanded my game a lot." It's unlikely the Bobcats would select Hansbrough with the 12th pick. But Charlotte, managed by the most famous ex-Tar Heel, Michael Jordan, is an organization stocked with baby blue products. "He's going to get better. I don't think he's even gotten close to where he could be. And we all know he'll work," Brown said. "We need athleticism and we need size. I'm sure we'll look at him very carefully." Brown believes too much is made of Hansbrough's weaknesses, claiming similar shortcomings among players who didn't stay in school four years are overlooked. Brown compared Hansbrough to Ben Wallace, a similarly undersized forward whom Brown coached in Detroit. Wallace, now with Cleveland, just finished his 13th NBA season. "Everybody said Ben was undersized, he couldn't shoot the ball, he couldn't handle the ball," Brown said. "He's had a phenomenal career. There are a lot of players like that." Chatter around the league indicates Hansbrough's stock has risen. He's also worked out for Detroit (15th pick), Chicago (16th) and New Orleans (21st) and has workouts planned with Indiana (13th), Utah (20th) and Portland (24th). So after countless games on college's biggest stage, Hansbrough is ready to make the jump — and prove his critics wrong. "I'm not worried about it," Hansbrough said, "because when people get me in the gym they're kind of surprised." Notes: Bobcats GM Rod Higgins said they'll make a qualifying offer to G Raymond Felton, an impending restricted free agent, by the June 30 deadline. Higgins said they still haven't decided whether to do the same for F Sean May, who has battled weight and injury issues. ... Taj Gibson of Southern California, Juwann James of James Madison, Ben McCauley of N.C. State, Ahmad Nivins of Saint Joseph's and Shawn Taggart of Memphis also auditioned for the Bobcats. Charlotte was McCauley's first NBA workout and Brown said he's "a little better athlete than I thought."
if he's picked in the lottery, i'd be very surprised, i could see him going to utah though, don't ask me why. and i'd be glad, coz i don't see him doing much in the league.
This thread has me happy to see so many people hating on UNC. Here is my understanding as to why we won't draft him: 1. The organization is not stupid. 2. No other star in my college basketball viewing history has had so much of his value earned at the free throw line. Take that to mean whatever you want. 3. As far as potential goes, he's peaked and then some. Look at his stats, I believe his junior year was better on paper than his senior year. And my god his age, it's like he intentionally got held back a couple of years in high school just so he could gang up on the little fish recruits year after year. 4. Adam Morrison vs. JJ Redick. IT'S THE NBA FINALS ON ABC!!!!!! Oh and I've got a few more names for you, since Shelden was already mentioned: Sean May (fatter than Charles Barkley now) and Rashad McCants-Kardashian (only good enough to net the ugly one).
Four years of scouting prime time national TV exposure/scouting will not be erased by ONE day of measurements. Get over it, Hansbrough won't be that good in the NBA. He is an energy, hustle guy. Various mock has the j*zz taking him since he is the type of player that Sloan likes (and they need PF after Boozer/Millsap bails)
well his playing style is annoying so Utah is a perfect fit for him. We dont need him, we have Landry. Hell I rather stick with Chuck than this dude. He is like the Colt Brennan of the NBA, just a guy who benefited A LOT from the system he had in college.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/06/16/article/hansbrough_impresses_with_workout_in_utah Hansbrough impresses with workout in Utah Tuesday, June 16, 2009 By DAN RYAN Special to the News & Record NBA DRAFT SALT LAKE CITY — It's one of the trendy guesses among NBA draft prognosticators — Tyler Hansbrough to Utah if he's still around when the 20th pick comes around June 25. So Hansbrough admitted there was "a little bit" extra to his Monday workout in front of Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan on a day otherwise consigned to the usual talk of speculation, his work ethic compared to his talent and the obligatory references to Jazz greats John Stockton and Karl Malone. The former North Carolina star continued his workout tour in a mid-afternoon session that included Arizona State's Jeff Pendergraph, Washington State's Taylor Rochestie, Villanova's Dante Cunningham, Southern California's Taj Gibson and North Dakota State's Ben Woodside. It was the second of two Jazz workouts Monday, and it was the one Sloan enjoyed because it featured primarily big men. "They were knocking and banging around," Sloan said. "That's always good to see." Especially with the Jazz post game uncertain at best. Free agency is weighing heavily, with the return of power forwards Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap both in question. The Jazz did sign second-year man Kyrylo Fesenko last week, but questions about his mental toughness and dedication remain. So if Hansbrough is available, even though on some given days he's projected going as early as 11th and as late as the second round, Utah could be a good fit. "It'd be nice to come in and make an immediate impact," Hansbrough said. "I've always liked the Jazz and their competitiveness and the way (point guard) Deron Williams plays. I admire Coach Sloan — he's one of those hard-nosed coaches. I like a coach that lets you know that before you walk on the court your shirt needs to be tucked in. Reminds me a lot of Coach Williams." Sloan appreciated Hansbrough's work ethic. "He's going to play hard and not take time out," Sloan said. "People like players who like to play. "You always look for guys who work hard. That's huge in this business," Sloan added. "That gives your team a chance to be competitive. Guys who come in and think they've got the job done ... that's where the headaches come in. Stockton and Malone — they worked hard in practice every day." The compliments about his work ethic are cool, but the workout tour is Hansbrough's opportunity to showcase that he has NBA-quality talent. "I'm more athletic than a lot of people think." he said. "I do a lot more than work hard. I can put the ball on the floor and make moves. My jump shot is getting better. Everything else will come together." Even if the Jazz resolves the Boozer and Millsap issues, vice president of player personnel Walt Perrin would give Hansbrough a look if he were still around. "We don'tlook at drafts for need purposes; we look at the best available player," Perrin said. "Even if we get Boozer and Millsap back, if Tyler or any other power forward is there, that's who we'll go with. You don't know what you have for two years (after any draft.)" If Utah doesn't address the power forward issue in the draft, then the likelihood shifts to getting Williams some help with a backup point guard. Neither Brevin Knight nor Ronnie Price is expected to return. UNC's Ty Lawson has been mentioned as a possible draft candidate, as has Wake Forest's Jeff Teague, who announced Monday that he will remain in the draft. Utah also could go the route of drafting a foreign player who will not play in the NBA in 2009-10 — a trend among teams with late first-round selections.
I think the David Lee comparison is valid. Hansbrough will surprise people in the NBA. He won't be dominant by any means, but he will fine. The Larry Brown quote about big men not running the floor and boxing out on every play with be something Hansbrough will thrive on, and his offensive game is more effective than it looks. And he is athletic, he dunked on a 7 foot 8 guy, Kenny George, from UNC Ashevile I believe. Side note: george didnt jump on the play, but he cant anyways.
