Draft Combine on ESPN3

Comes on at 6 for me, Can't wait!!!

 

thanks for the heads up

 

Sorry, a little off topic but only thread related to Draft Combine:

SpearsNBAYahoo One rumor out of Chicago predraft camp is Heat enamored by Washington forward Quincy Pondexter.

 

Dexter Pittman, a Texas senior center and possible first-round draft pick, left the NBA draft combine early Friday due to the death of his brother.

His brother, Darius Johnson, 16, was shot in the head and killed during an argument in Johnson's garage Thursday night in Houston. Pittman learned of the situation late Thursday and flew home Friday morning.

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The Sixers are reportedly making the No. 2 pick in the draft available, but there are strings attached.

A team would have to take Elton Brand and the three years, $51 million left on his contract along with the pick. It's a pretty sure bet that no NBA team is going to take on that burden, so the pick is probably staying with the Sixers.

 

http://www.nbadraft.net/2010-nba-draft-combine-official-measurements

2010 NBA Draft Combine Official Measurements
By Aran_Smith
Fri, 05/21/2010 - 5:35pm
Player

Height
No Shoes
Height
With Shoes Weight Wingspan Standing
Reach Body Fat
Solomon Alabi 6-11.5 7-0.75 237 7-5 9-5 5.0
Cole Aldrich 6-9 6-11.25 236 7-4.75 9-3.5 8.5
James Anderson 6-4.75 6-5.75 208 6-8.5 8-8 7.9
Luke Babbitt 6-7.5 6-8.75 218 6-11.25 8-8.5 5.6
Eric Bledsoe 6-0.25 6-1.5 192 6-7.5 8-2 5.6
Trevor Booker 6-6.25 6-7.5 236 6-9.75 8-10 7.3
Craig Brackins 6-8.5 6-9.75 229 7-0 9-1 7.9
Avery Bradley 6-2 6-3.25 180 6-7.25 8-2.5 4.0
Derrick Caracter 6-8.25 6-9.5 280 7-0.25 8-11.25 12.8
Sherron Collins 5-10.25 5-11.75 217 6-2.5 7-10 9.2
DeMarcus Cousins 6-9.5 6-10.75 292 7-5.75 9-5 16.4
Jordan Crawford 6-3 6-4.5 198 6-7 8-5 4.9
Ed Davis 6-9 6-9.75 227 7-0 9-0 10.0
Devin Ebanks 6-7 6-8.25 208 7-0.25 8-11.5 7.9
Al Farouq Aminu 6-7.25 6-8.5 216 7-3.25 9-0.5 8.2
Derrick Favors 6-8.75 6-10.25 245 7-4 9-2 6.5
Keith Gallon 6-8.5 6-9.5 302 7-4.5 9-1.5 15.1
Charles Garcia 6-8.25 6-9.25 232 7-1.75 8-11.5 7.0
Paul George 6-7.75 6-8.75 214 6-11.25 8-11 5.0
Luke Harangody 6-6 6-7.75 240 6-9.5 8-10 11.1
Manny Harris 6-4 6-5.5 185 6-7.25 8-6 3.8
Gordon Hayward 6-6.75 6-8 211 6-7.75 8-7 6.9
Lazar Hayward 6-4.5 6-5.75 226 7-0.75 8-6 7.5
Xavier Henry 6-5.25 6-6.5 210 6-11.25 8-9 4.7
Darington Hobson 6-5.25 6-6.5 204 6-9.25 8-8.5 6.2
Damion James 6-6.25 6-7.75 227 7-0.75 8-11 9.6
Armon Johnson 6-2 6-3.25 19 6-8 8-3.5 5.6
Wesley Johnson 6-6.25 6-7.25 206 7-1 8-10 4.6
Dominique Jones 6-3.25 6-5 216 6-9.25 8-5 5.9
Jerome Jordan 6-11.5 7-0.75 244 7-5.25 9-5 6.9
Sylven Landesberg 6-4.75 6-6.25 210 6-9 8-4.5 11.6
Gani Lawal 6-7.5 6-9 233 7-0 8-11.5 6.3
Greg Monroe 6-9.75 6-11 247 7-2.25 9-0.5 11.2
Daniel Orton 6-8.75 6-9.5 269 7-4.25 9-2.5 13.8
Patrick Patterson 6-8 6-9.25 240 7-1.25 8-11 5.3
Artsiom Parakhouski 6-10.25 6-11.75 268 7-1 9-1.5 6.0
Dexter Pittman 6-9.5 6-11.5 303 7-6 9-3 20.8
Andy Rautins 6-4.25 6-5 192 6-7 8-4 6.2
Ryan Richards 6-10.5 6-11.75 230 7-1.5 9-2 8.0
Stanley Robinson 6-6.5 6-7.75 213 7-0 8-11.5 8.3
Larry Sanders 6-9.25 6-10.5 222 7-5.75 9-4 4.6
Jon Scheyer 6-4.75 6-6 180 6-3.25 8-3 5.4
Lance Stephenson 6-4.5 6-5.75 227 6-10.5 8-7 9.3
Mikhail Torrance 6-4 6-5 209 6-7.5 8-7 7.0
Evan Turner 6-5.75 6-7 214 6-8 8-7.5 8.6
Ekpe Udoh 6-8.75 6-9.75 237 7-4.5 8-10.5 8.0
Jarvis Varnado 6-8.25 6-10 210 7-3.5 9-1.5 9.5
Greivis Vasquez 6-5 6-6.5 211 6-7 8-5 8.6
John Wall 6-2.75 6-4 196 6-9.25 8-5.5 5.6
Willie Warren 6-2.5 6-3.75 208 6-6 8-3.5 7.6
Terrico White 6-3.75 6-5 203 6-9 8-5 3.7
Hassan Whiteside 6-10.5 6-11.5 227 7-7 9-5 5.5

 

http://www.nbadraft.net/nba-draft-combine-day-1

Centers

Larry Sanders Sanders looked very impressive. His body looks like he has put on some real muscle since the end of the season. He’s still very thin, but his shoulders are showing more definition. Showed a nice release shooting behind the three point line. Looked impressive shooting off the dribble.

Solomon Alabi Dwarfed Larry Sanders. Looks a legit 7-1. Appears very mechanical and slow. Looked rigid in his one dribble jump shots. Has a solid release, but lacks fluidity in his motions when taking jump shots. Did knock down a number of jump shots. For some reason we got a chance to watch him drink a blue Gatorade for 30 seconds. Top 10 pick? Maybe in second round.

Power Forward

Patrick Patterson Was one of the few projected lottery picks that actually showed up. The big question with Patterson is how he’ll measure. He has a long wingspan so that will help, but measuring under 6-6.5 barefoot would be damaging. Interesting that his teammate Daniel Orton who has much more to prove did not participate.

Gani Lawal Body looks more toned than the in the same event a year ago.

Trevor Booker Had a solid showing shooting the ball, although his release is slow. Similar to Patterson, Bookers measurement will be big. He appears to be closer to 6-7 than 6-8. If he measures well it could mean a big boost to his stock.

Jarvis Varnado Body still looks painfully skinny. At some point you have to wonder if he will be able to put on significant weight. This isn’t the type of event that Varnado can impress in as his offensive game is extremely awkward. His jumpshot is very ugly and lacks a consistent release point.

Small Forward

Paul George looked very impressive knocking down 4 outside shots in a row. Finally getting some of the hype that he has deserved all along.

Luke Babbitt’s lack of speed and athleticism was glaring in the full court drills. Shot the ball extremely well as he did all season. Shows the intensity and effort level to make up for his lack of quickness, staying with Devin Ebanks in the line sprints.

Stanley Robinson’s athleticism stood out as one of this year’s true physical specimens. Ball handling looked terrible on the 3-2, 2-1 drill losing the ball but then regaining it by diving to the floor.

Gordon Hayward Larry Bird had his eyes on Hayward the minute he walked through the door and never took them off him. Hayward mentioned that he would love to play for the hometown Pacers, but being taken 10th overall seems high.

Damion James showed some shooting ability.

Shooting Guards

Lance Stephenson’s ball handling looked among the best of the shooting guards. His shot looks improved but still has some issues, his release is still short and he sort of pushes the ball. His shot looks much better from inside 12 feet but breaks down when he goes beyond that range. His body looks cut and a little better than during the season. His physical strength looks far greater than the other 2guards.

James Anderson’s form looked suspect. He’s a quality shooter however he doesn’t have enough follow through on every shot and his form was breaking down some.

Sylvan Landesburg showed some athleticism in the full court in the 3-2 2-1 drill, but he lacks the requisite explosiveness and body strength to make it at the NBA level.

Darrington Hobson For some reason Hobson was put in with the 2-guards instead of the small forwards. He looked out of place shot an airball at one point. He has good length but he’s got a strange body and lacks great athleticism. Came in distant last in the full court sprint drills.Not exactly a way to leave a great impression. Intensity and effort were very suspect.

Dominique Jones outside shot looked average. Didn’t make a huge impact. Outside shot shows good form but doesn’t get much lift.

Xavier Henry had easily the best shot among the shooting guards. The ball rolls off his fingers on every shot in a textbook form.

Manny Harris’ shooting form stood out as one of the better ones among the 2-guards. He did fumble the ball in the ball handling drills. His lack of size and natural body strength is the major concern with him.

Andy Rautins looked outclassed athletically chasing Sylvan Landesburg in a full court drill. He’s got picture perfect form on his shot, but his lack of strength and athleticism is glaring.

Jordan Crawford showed solid handles. He’s an above average athlete but his lack of height hurts him. His body posture is strange as he has hunched shoulders, but this can be corrected.

Point Guards

The point guard segment got cut short as the 4 hour telecast ran up.

Avery Bradley Barely had any air time.

Armon Johnson See Bradley.

Terrico White Was wearing a t-shirt, barely saw any time on tv.

Eric Bledsoe Went high for a block attempt on Torrance and got a nice dunk on the break in the following 2-1.

Willie Warren Fumbled the ball in the first touch in a wide open situation.

Greivis Vasquez Looked like he’s added some weight. Struggled shooting the ball.

Mickhail Torrance Converted on the break.

Sherron Collins Jump shot looked good.

 

Projected lottery pick DeMarcus Cousins raised concerns at the draft combine with his 16.4% body fat, second-highest among all 52 prospects in attendance.

Cousins is a talented big man (in short supply in the NBA) but there have been red flags about his maturity and ability to control his emotions. DraftExpress.com notes that "his game can probably be improved ...by shedding the 10-15 pounds of baby fat he’s still sporting." Only Dexter Pittman (20.8%) had a higher body-fat percentage.
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Memphis SG Elliot Williams did not attend this week's draft combine in Chicago because of a minor knee injury.

"Elliot banged knees with another player ... and stayed in L.A. to rehab," said his agent. "It’s nothing too serious and he should be back in action by the end of the month." Williams projects as a borderline first-round pick.
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Washington SF Quincy Pondexter hyper-extended his finger in a workout last week, forcing him to skip the NBA draft combine.

This means that Pondexter will not interview with NBA teams, meet with the media, get measured or be examined by NBA doctors. Pondexter can reportedly begin working out for teams as soon as next week, and it doesn't sound like his injury is anything long-term.
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Syracuse SF/PF Wesley Johnson thinks he'll be drafted by either the Nets (#3 overall) or Timberwolves (#4).

DraftExpress.com has him going to the Warriors at #6, but many mock drafts think Minnesota will grab him before then. Johnson has already interviewed with the Pistons (#7) so he's covering all his bases.
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