iSergio wrote:Who would you have taken Bocker?

I would have taken Blakely. BRIGGS sold me on him.

and Jerome Jordan. If you are looking for tall project then take the 7'1" center

He has a little bit of Gallo in his game.

Strengths: An extremely versatile player, capable of playing a number of positions thanks to his size and ability to handle the ball … Has a great feel for the game and makes plays thanks to his natural basketball ability … He is a playmaker and is able to create scoring opportunities for teammates thanks to his great vision, ability to see overtop of defenses and passing precision … He sees the floor well in transition and in the halfcourt, keeping his head up and looking to make reads … Plays the pick&roll well, can shoot overtop the screen, off the dribble, or make the play with the pass … Has become a very reliable shooter, he has extended his range and is now very dangerous from beyond the arc … He is a good spotup shooter, but is much more dangerous creating his shot off the dribble … Shoots a well balanced and good rhythm midrange pullup, making it very difficult to contest because of his size and high release point … Handles the ball with ease, and has a nice mix of change of pace and direction moves … Can play as the primary ballhandler but is also very good in a point-forward type of role … Has a great nose for the ball in terms of rebounding, he hangs around the basket and gets a high number of missed shots … Plays on a fairly bad team, but continues to play the right way without dominating the ball and forcing bad shots …

Weaknesses: Does not have great explosiveness, both in terms of a first step and leaping ability … Struggles against smaller and quicker defenders who are able to get into his legs and force him out of driving lanes … His body is still very skinny and he lacks the muscle to finish against contact … He is not a good finisher around the basket, he looks to finesse his shot inside and does not convert at a high percentage … He is a streaky and rhythm player, he can go for long stretches where he has a very low impact on the game … Does not play with great aggressiveness, he plays soft at times and doesn’t look to attack … He is not ball strong, getting stripped often when slashing to the basket … He becomes too unselfish and will pass up very good looks to get teammates the ball in worse positions … Has a tendency to throw passes while in the air, causing him to get caught without any targets …Will have problems defending a position at the next level, his body is too weak to battle inside and he is not quick enough laterally to stay infront of wings … At this point he doesn’t put a lot of energy into playing defense and gets beaten of the dribble on a regular basis … Needs to become more effective playing off the ball …

Sherron Collins, PG, Kansas

Similarities: Damon Stoudamire

Positives:

Physical guard with great speed
Loves to push the tempo
Quick first step makes him a relentless penetrator
Strong enough to finish around the basket
Solid perimeter shooter with NBA 3-point range
Very strong and explosive

Negatives:

Tries too often to make the spectacular play
Turnover-prone
Generously listed at 5-foot-11
Gained a lot of weight in the summer of 2007
Accused of assault of a women in an elevator in 2007

LA Culm pics

6-9 225 Paul George
6-4 200 Jeremy Lin

AK47 needs a buddy. This 6'6" PG has too much upside not to take this late in the draft.

Strengths: A 6-7 natural point guard with immense upside ... A real competitor, also very smart. Charismatic ... Really has a great feel for the game at a young age ... Has it all offensively with the ability to shoot off the dribble with range as well as take it to the basket ... Tremendous passer and ball handler ... Has a nasty crossover and handles the ball well against the quickest of defenders ... Makes the game look very easy ... Creates baskets for his teammates and makes those around him better ... Very bouncy, good leaper with huge wingspan ... Looks very young. Could still be growing ... Has huge hands giving him added control over the ball ... Applies himself defensively and shows good instincts staying in front of his man and not biting on fakes ... One of the top overall prospects in all of Europe ...

Weaknesses: His frame is very long but his shoulders are narrow and he is very skinny ... May never be a very strong player, but as a point guard, that's less important ... Added strength will allow him to drive to the basket and absorb contact better ... He'll also be able to use his size better on the boards ... Being from Russia, he has some hurdles to cross as a number of recent Russian players (besides AK47) have struggled to make the transition to the NBA/USA culture ...

Jon Scheyer out of the University of Duke...

Simply won't find better value this late in the draft. Couldn't pass him up and I can't stand Duke.

De'Sean Butler out of the University of West Virginia...

Yeah he had a major season ending injury but I'm wagering he comes back in Top form. Simply a freak injury he experienced in the NCAA Tourney. Played well in the Big East Tourney and turned in a couple huge performances during MM. Flat out can score and stretch the floor.

One last thing he's CLUTCH!!!!!!

TMS wrote:no more love for Jimmer Fredette BRIGGS? i thought u were high on him

he took himself out of the draft bro

TMS wrote:no more love for Jimmer Fredette BRIGGS? i thought u were high on him

I dont think Fredette wouldve made it passed 18 at worst in this draft.