Bear Down Wildcats

AZ likely losing four players:

SJ
RHJ
BA
KT

We'll have to see how the tourney plays out, of course, but some of our resident insiders have maintained that the above four are gonzo.

Elsewhere in the Pac, these guys are either graduating or rumored to be leaving early:

Joseph Young
Delon Wright
Jakob Poeltl
Norman Powell
Kevon Looney
GPIII
Robert Upshaw
Shawn Kemp Jr.
Davonte Lacy
Tyrone Wallace
David Kravish
Jabari Bird
Anthony Brown
Chasson Randle
Josh Scott
Askia Booker

As we know, a team's prospects are greatly impacted by draft decisions. Which team will be hurt the most? Which will come out alright?

Beachcat97 wrote:AZ likely losing four players:

SJ
RHJ
BA
KT

We'll have to see how the tourney plays out, of course, but some of our resident insiders have maintained that the above four are gonzo.

Elsewhere in the Pac, these guys are either graduating or rumored to be leaving early:

Arizona losing TJ McConnell (and Korcheck)

UAEebs86 wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:AZ likely losing four players:

SJ
RHJ
BA
KT

We'll have to see how the tourney plays out, of course, but some of our resident insiders have maintained that the above four are gonzo.

Elsewhere in the Pac, these guys are either graduating or rumored to be leaving early:

Arizona losing TJ McConnell (and Korcheck)

Right. I didn't include TJ and Matt because I assume most here know they've exhausted their eligibility.

I've seen multiple mocks with D'Angelo Russell going ahead of Stanley. Not sure what these GMs are seeing that I'm not.

Beachcat97 wrote:I've seen multiple mocks with D'Angelo Russell going ahead of Stanley. Not sure what these GMs are seeing that I'm not.

James Harden

rgdeuce wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:I've seen multiple mocks with D'Angelo Russell going ahead of Stanley. Not sure what these GMs are seeing that I'm not.

James Harden

Wow. I've watched DR a few times and haven't seen that kind of potential.

Russell is a SG who can handle the ball, has good vision and can shoot.

Im still up in the air about Stanley. I think he will benefit from the added spacing in the NBA, allowing him to power his way through contact. The problem is that there is even more size at the rim and he already struggles to finish.

That said, his pull up game is good already and should a major weapon in the NBA, especially when he adds consistency to his 3pt jumper. Hes a good rebounder who has the size to make that translate to the next level as well. All in all, I see him as a solid/good NBA player. He needs to continue to draw contact and get to the line to offset his disappointing finishing this year.

Winslow looks far and away the top SF, IMO. Hes more advanced defensively and his offensive game is coming around already. If he puts it all together like he did last weekend, he is going to be a star.

I'd like to point out that this thread was started hours BEFORE our Wiscy game. I guess once UCLA is out, the season is over for you eh? That is fucking sad.

There is an NBA board.

If the Celtics are able to move up tomorrow night, they will have all kinds of ammunition to deal for a perimeter scoring threat to further sway Love.

Like that deal for Charlotte. Batum and MKG is nasty on the wing. I like the fit for Batum and then this opens the possibility for them taking someone like Turner or Kaminsky and even trading out for another veteran.

Pretty good buy low on Vonleh too.

He's gonna go to the Spurs

Main Event wrote:He's gonna go to the Spurs

Sounds like Spurs or Lakers. Spurs would have to lose Green and Splitter to make the money work.

Hate the Lakers, but really like that pick

BUST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our NBA Players shut his ass down!!!!

I guess if you're getting Love or Aldridge, you don't need Okafor.

The Sixers have Okafor, Embiid and Nerlens Noel. Mother of God.

what time does this/did this thing start?

If already started, what pick are they at?

ESPN?

How do u pass on Winslow knicks?

Knicks fans are not happy with the Euro.

CalStateTempe wrote:what time does this/did this thing start?

If already started, what pick are they at?

ESPN?

5th pick is next. On ESPN

Hinkie is a smart guy. He knnows he needs a star to win anything. He keeps taking BPA in every draft, Okafor was definitely that guy.

The only question is if the Celtics off a big package for him, including Marcus Smart and a few 1sts.

Stanley goes over Justice!

I think that's a great spot for Stan.... even though I wanted him to fall to PHX!

Great fit for Stanley. Good system, awesome coach, rim protector, floor spacing and a primary shot creator. He'll get minutes, develop as a defender and fits very well with his attack ability in that offense.

3goggles wrote:BUST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our NBA Players shut his ass down!!!!

The Russell pick? Cmon...

TucsonClip wrote:Great fit for Stanley. Good system, awesome coach, rim protector, floor spacing and a primary shot creator. He'll get minutes, develop as a defender and fits very well with his attack ability in that offense.

Gets to play with ex-Wildcat Brandon Jennings.

Winslow is falling hard. He won't get past Miami, though.

I can't agree with the Sixers. Unless they have something in place, there are other good players. Draft Mudiay and they're still stacked. They have to pray for a good offer now.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:Great fit for Stanley. Good system, awesome coach, rim protector, floor spacing and a primary shot creator. He'll get minutes, develop as a defender and fits very well with his attack ability in that offense.

Gets to play with ex-Wildcat Brandon Jennings.

Winslow is falling hard. He won't get past Miami, though.

I can't agree with the Sixers. Unless they have something in place, there are other good players. Draft Mudiay and they're still stacked. They have to pray for a good offer now.

I dont pass on Okafor for Mudiay. Plus, the trade market isnt very high for Mudiay. It will be for Okafor if they want to move him.

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:Great fit for Stanley. Good system, awesome coach, rim protector, floor spacing and a primary shot creator. He'll get minutes, develop as a defender and fits very well with his attack ability in that offense.

Gets to play with ex-Wildcat Brandon Jennings.

Winslow is falling hard. He won't get past Miami, though.

I can't agree with the Sixers. Unless they have something in place, there are other good players. Draft Mudiay and they're still stacked. They have to pray for a good offer now.

I dont pass on Okafor for Mudiay. Plus, the trade market isnt very high for Mudiay. It will be for Okafor if they want to move him.

They have to move one of those 3 (Okafor, Noel, Embiid). When teams box themselves into having to make a trade...bad things happen.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:Great fit for Stanley. Good system, awesome coach, rim protector, floor spacing and a primary shot creator. He'll get minutes, develop as a defender and fits very well with his attack ability in that offense.

Gets to play with ex-Wildcat Brandon Jennings.

Winslow is falling hard. He won't get past Miami, though.

I can't agree with the Sixers. Unless they have something in place, there are other good players. Draft Mudiay and they're still stacked. They have to pray for a good offer now.

I dont pass on Okafor for Mudiay. Plus, the trade market isnt very high for Mudiay. It will be for Okafor if they want to move him.

They have to move one of those 3 (Okafor, Noel, Embiid). When teams box themselves into having to make a trade...bad things happen.

They have years to move one of those guys. They need a star, take the BPA figure the rest out later.

Devin Booker to the Suns

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:Great fit for Stanley. Good system, awesome coach, rim protector, floor spacing and a primary shot creator. He'll get minutes, develop as a defender and fits very well with his attack ability in that offense.

Gets to play with ex-Wildcat Brandon Jennings.

Winslow is falling hard. He won't get past Miami, though.

I can't agree with the Sixers. Unless they have something in place, there are other good players. Draft Mudiay and they're still stacked. They have to pray for a good offer now.

I dont pass on Okafor for Mudiay. Plus, the trade market isnt very high for Mudiay. It will be for Okafor if they want to move him.

They have to move one of those 3 (Okafor, Noel, Embiid). When teams box themselves into having to make a trade...bad things happen.

They have years to move one of those guys. They need a star, take the BPA figure the rest out later.

The perpetual tank gets old. Hinkle is keeping his job because they aren't trying to win and he can claim potential, but this needs to come together sometime or another.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: The perpetual tank gets old. Hinkle is keeping his job because they aren't trying to win and he can claim potential, but this needs to come together sometime or another.

Who were they supposed to pick instead of Noel or Embiid? Why pass on Okafor? Who were they supposed to sign? Pay MCW next summer?

Hinkie is doing it right, even if plenty of people complain. You need a star to win in the NBA. Thats what hes hunting for. I dont fault him at all.

Vaughn to the Bucks.

Rozier and Vaughn back to back are unusual.

And Tucsonclip, you're a knowledgeable guy, and I respect your take. This is just an area we disagree.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Rozier and Vaughn back to back are unusual.

And Tucsonclip, you're a knowledgeable guy, and I respect your take. This is just an area we disagree.

Bucks need someone like Vaughn. Dont like Rozier but damn the Celtics guards can D it up.

Fair enough. Im just glad im not a 76ers fan.

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Rozier and Vaughn back to back are unusual.

And Tucsonclip, you're a knowledgeable guy, and I respect your take. This is just an area we disagree.

Bucks need someone like Vaughn. Dont like Rozier but damn the Celtics guards can D it up.

Fair enough. Im just glad im not a 76ers fan.

By the end, how many Sixers fans will be left? They have to be disappearing fast.

Both those guys went really high. I'm surprised that they didn't go with Hunter or Wright. Toronto is a good landing spot for Wright.

Rondae!

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Rozier and Vaughn back to back are unusual.

And Tucsonclip, you're a knowledgeable guy, and I respect your take. This is just an area we disagree.

Bucks need someone like Vaughn. Dont like Rozier but damn the Celtics guards can D it up.

Fair enough. Im just glad im not a 76ers fan.

Clip, help me figure out exactly what Ainge is doing? Hes got to be stockpiling multiple guards with the intent of moving two in the near future, right?

rgdeuce wrote:

TucsonClip wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:Rozier and Vaughn back to back are unusual.

And Tucsonclip, you're a knowledgeable guy, and I respect your take. This is just an area we disagree.

Bucks need someone like Vaughn. Dont like Rozier but damn the Celtics guards can D it up.

Fair enough. Im just glad im not a 76ers fan.

Clip, help me figure out exactly what Ainge is doing? Hes got to be stockpiling multiple guards with the intent of moving two in the near future, right?

Collecting assets and pieces that fit Stevens' system. Hes banking on selling high on them with the draft picks to supplement a trade for a star.

Dislike the fit for Rondae.

If they lose LMA, he's going to be asked to do too much. Needs to be on a playoff team where he can play a role and grow overall. Literally any other team in the 20s could have been a good fit.

Rondae is going to BK

Looney to be last pick. Left the room already apparently.

Guess he came back.

Chicat wrote:

Lol!