nykshaknbake wrote:I doubt he makes the team in the end but that's how it goes for people drafted where he was.

I think he'll at the least be able to make the roster. If Shelden Williams can play in this league a kid like Jorts has a shot to stick. What he does is take up space and become an immovable object and rebounder. His girth and strength is what will allow him to do that. He has such a strong base that I think he'll be able to hold his position against just about anyone in the NBA. If he can do that and keep up on offense, he may have a shot.

We need a tough guy like him. He's a banger and that's very important. Just think about how effective Kevin Love is. Jorts and love are built very much alike. Love is 6-10 260 and can't jump and Jorts is 6-10 275 and can't jump. But both players hold their position on the boards and that's how Jorts can be most effective. He loves contact and doesn't try to avoid it. He won't be able to outdo NBA bigs in terms of athletic ability, but you really don't have to as Kevin Love demonstrates. Zach Randolph too. These guys get rebounds without getting up off the floor very much. It's about positioning and core strength. I just get the feeling that Jorts is gonna be able to find a niche doing those kinds of things.

I think he's a late bloomer and that we may have got a bit of a steal in this kid.

In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, Harrellson averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds, including a 17 point-10 rebound-3 block performance against Ohio State All-American Jared Sullinger in the third round.[26][27] He followed up with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and a career-high 4 assists in the regional finals against Tyler Zeller of the North Carolina Tar Heels, helping the Wildcats reach the Final Four.[28] After the game, Harrellson was named to the All-East Region Tournament team along with teammates Deandre Liggins and Brandon Knight, who was named the region's most outstanding player.[29] In his final game as a Wildcat, a one-point loss to the Connecticut Huskies in the national semi-finals, Harrellson managed only 6 points and 4 rebounds.[30]

nixluva wrote:

nykshaknbake wrote:I doubt he makes the team in the end but that's how it goes for people drafted where he was.

I think he'll at the least be able to make the roster. If Shelden Williams can play in this league a kid like Jorts has a shot to stick. What he does is take up space and become an immovable object and rebounder. His girth and strength is what will allow him to do that. He has such a strong base that I think he'll be able to hold his position against just about anyone in the NBA. If he can do that and keep up on offense, he may have a shot.

We need a tough guy like him. He's a banger and that's very important. Just think about how effective Kevin Love is. Jorts and love are built very much alike. Love is 6-10 260 and can't jump and Jorts is 6-10 275 and can't jump. But both players hold their position on the boards and that's how Jorts can be most effective. He loves contact and doesn't try to avoid it. He won't be able to outdo NBA bigs in terms of athletic ability, but you really don't have to as Kevin Love demonstrates. Zach Randolph too. These guys get rebounds without getting up off the floor very much. It's about positioning and core strength. I just get the feeling that Jorts is gonna be able to find a niche doing those kinds of things.

I think he's a late bloomer and that we may have got a bit of a steal in this kid.

In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, Harrellson averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds, including a 17 point-10 rebound-3 block performance against Ohio State All-American Jared Sullinger in the third round.[26][27] He followed up with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and a career-high 4 assists in the regional finals against Tyler Zeller of the North Carolina Tar Heels, helping the Wildcats reach the Final Four.[28] After the game, Harrellson was named to the All-East Region Tournament team along with teammates Deandre Liggins and Brandon Knight, who was named the region's most outstanding player.[29] In his final game as a Wildcat, a one-point loss to the Connecticut Huskies in the national semi-finals, Harrellson managed only 6 points and 4 rebounds.[30]

I like him and I like his type of player. I hope he can make a contribution. He will probably be a liability on O to some degree and his speed may really hurt him on the D. He would be 6 hard fouls at the least. I hope he gets some PT to show what he can do for us.