and believe is severely under-rated. I will go with DJ White.

White's a good one. I'll go with Jason Thompson from Rider. I like his well rounded game. He can score both inside and out, board and block shots. He played against weak competition, but did dominate at that level.

Former McDonalds all-american Nick Calathes, from St Joes, is a very interesting prospect.

cdr is the best choice
and will probly get the best chance of all the late round picks

Oh...Chris Douglas-Roberts

I agree with Chris Douglas-Roberts. I'd choose him or Tyler Smith at the likely "special players" that could be taken at the end of the draft.




[Edited by - supremecommander on 04-11-2008 1:27 PM]

Good call on Alexander.

I think, in terms of upside, one of the most impressive guys is Terrance Williams of L'Ville.

I really really really liked Josh Duncan from Xavier. He played spectacular in the tournament, defended Joe Alexander fantastic in their game. I think he can be a solid rotation player in the NBA.

Late in the draft as in 2nd round you mean right? These are my safest picks as far as getting the most return:

(1) Josh Shipp - I'm a big fan. Last I heard he was still on the fence as far as making a decision on whether or not to declare. If he enters his name in the ring, some team will be very lucky to get him. He probably won't be a star, but I think he's NBA ready. Good size (6'5"), sweet shooting stroke with quick release & legit NBA trey range despite going cold for that long stretch this season which I basically chaulk up to as a fluke anyway. Normally, a very steady performer. That shot to win the game over the back board was awesome even though it shouldn't have counted. Overcame numerous injuries to play at a pretty high level for most of this season against top-flight competition every night. Very smooth, effortless like performance night-in, night-out. Best attribute is his jumpshot but he has the ability to help out in a number of areas. Kind of reminds me of a slightly smaller/slightly less athletic version of Ron Mercer but could have that type of impact. I think he's a steal in the 2nd round.

(2) Shan Foster - another SG prospect with excellent size (6'6") and solid athletic ability. Awkward release on the jumper but whatever man, he's very effective. Shows a lot of guts. So clutch for Vandy this season. Personally saw the guy step up and take and make I don't know how many threes down the stretch of games to either force OT or win games. If a team has a second rounder and they're looking for a complementary shooter late in the draft, you can do a lot worse than this guy.

(3) Brandon Rush - yet another SG with nice size. Not the gunner his brother is but can do a little of everything. Very well-rounded. Opened a lot of eyes taking his team all the way to the end this year. Probably won't still be on the board come the 2nd round though.

(4) Taj Gibson - OJ Mayo gets all the hype for USC but this guy is a real steady performer for them. Does all the dirty work. I don't quite see the Vin Baker comparison (nbadraft.net again, jeeeez...), but definitely reminds me of PJ Brown/Tyrone Hill - both decent PFs with long careers, **** Brown's still playing. 14th in the NCAA in blocks per/game with 2.5/game (ahead of such names as Anthony Randolph, Joey Dorsey, Roy Hibbert, Robin & Brook Lopez - impressive).

I keep saying it like a broken record, but Shan Foster.

Courtney Lee could be a steal. I think the biggest lottery flops will be Lopez.