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5/13/2016  11:32 PM    LAST EDITED: 5/14/2016  9:06 AM
Thought I heard the commentators say Kay Felder outplayed Cat Barber in the scrimmage on day 1 of the Combine but it looks like they played to a draw pretty much--both appeared to have played well. Felder had 11 points; Barber finished with 13 pts on 5-10 from the floor along with 6 assists:

http://www.backingthepack.com/nc-state-basketball/2016/5/13/11669698/nba-combine-results-cat-barber-nc-state-basketball

What's everyone's feelings on this kid Barber? I'm high on him for us as a 2nd round target the more I think about him. 6'3" scoring machine may not be looked at as a 'triangle guard' I'm sure but I think he can function well in the triangle system. He's obviously a score first guard but also an exceptional ball-handler and quite a good passer showing good court vision and awareness. Reminds me of several different players: Monta Ellis (I think Cat might have better PG skills), some Jamal Crawford, Jerryd Bayless (similar size along with the real potent mid-range game), I even see some Latrell Sprewell believe it or not with the way he's able to jab-step and free himself for mid-range shots. Flawless shooting mechanics from what I can see.. Was probably asked to take too many shots this year which may have brought down his overall FG% a little but I think his team wanted/needed him to play like that. 23.5 ppg, 43.4% FG, 36.1% from 3, 86.5 FTs, 4.6 rebs, 4.5 assists -- those are real solid numbers. Got to the line 274 times this season--that's an unbelievable number. Anything over 200 really stands out.. I think he can not only make it in the NBA but actually excel. This guy could be a big-time threat off someone's bench coming in and feasting on other teams' 2nd units. I mean the Garden would fall in love with this kid instantly. Said he declared for the draft and chose to stay in because he wanted to provide a better life for his young daughter--talked about that being his chief concern now. That shows great ownership, maturity and responsibility. He's impressive. Awful lot to like about this dude.




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5/14/2016  12:05 AM
ehhh. sure he can score and he scored alot in the ACC. sure he has a shot as a 2nd rounder since he can score. however i always thought his numbers just came from a high usage rate. the team relied him to do EVERYTHING
Knicks should be improved: win about 40 games and maybe sneak into the playoffs. Melo, Rose and even Noah will have some nice moments however this team should be about PORZINGUS. the sooner they make him the primary player, the better
Cat Barber

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