It's too early to talk draft but some positive observations

[jonaslopes]

Sam Dekker is a very intriguing prospect with the Clippers pick. Great size for the SF spot and a very good athlete.

Yes! I've been saying that for some time, Dekker is a very nice prospect for Clippers pick if we use our pick to grab a center. The probiem is, then will would have to trade up the pick to mid teens. But I think it's easier to trade up the Clippers pick than our pick.

[CFAN38]

Been a while since I posted on here,

Just wanted to add my observation that Justin Anderson has the look of a really high end 3-D NBA player. In 2011 he measured 6'6 222lb with 6'11 wing, I would think he is bigger maybe not taller but at least 235lbs. He has worked his way into being a great college 3pt shooter and is a very good athlete. 

[csfansince60s]

Been a while since I posted on here,

Just wanted to add my observation that Justin Anderson has the look of a really high end 3-D NBA player. In 2011 he measured 6'6 222lb with 6'11 wing, I would think he is bigger maybe not taller but at least 235lbs. He has worked his way into being a great college 3pt shooter and is a very good athlete.

TP from one csfan to another CFAN. Good to see you back.

Anderson has improved his game and  his shot, especially. He's hitting almost 50% from three this year, a huge improvement from <30% last year . His 80+% FT shooting has always been solid.

Here's some encouraging word about his willingness to work on his game:

The Virginia native spent the offseason in Chicago with his cousin, Bears tackle Jermon Bushrod, training at a nearby gym and focusing on his shooting mechanics. "I wanted to fine-tune a lot," Anderson says. "It was a lot of balance work, keeping my eyes on the rim, shooting off the dribble, shooting fadeaways, just different ways of getting shots."

The work paid off. Anderson dropped 12 pounds (he's now 228) and shoots 51.9 percent from behind the arc, averaging 13.9 points, up from 7.8 last season. "He worked hard in the offseason," coach Tony Bennett says. "His decision-making, shot selection -- he's a more mature player."

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/12244232/virginia-justin-anderson-new-game

Great stuff to see. I'd love to get Anderson.

[CFAN38]

good game to watch tonight

UCLA vs Stanford @ 9 on ESPN 2

There last meeting was an OT game and Looney had the best game of his young career 27pts 19rb

[CFAN38]

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Mario-Hezonja-vs-Real-Madrid-Video-Analysis-4813


I find this pretty impressive. Others on here are more knowledgeable about Euro basketball but I would assume that Real Madrid would be better if not at least comparable to all the current bottom feeding (tanking) teams in the NBA and substantially better then any NCAA team.

This game and his previous 8-8 from 3 performance is making the prospect of the Cs pick slipping a little more palatable. At 19 to perform at this level in the 2nd best league in the world is really impressive and tells me that this kid should have an NBA allstar ceiling. 

[CFAN38]

Also wanted to add that WCS and Towns where impressive vs Florida. WCS had some lapses on O but more then a couple of times he was ilolated on the PG at the top of the key and forced a pass out. Very few current NBA 7'ers can move like he can. He may very well PHYSICALLY be David Robinson like.

Towns looked under control and smooth on O he just needs to be more consistent. I wonder id this lack of consistency is coming from UKs depth and the fact that they don't need to relay on him ever game. 

[CFAN38]

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Mario-Hezonja-vs-Real-Madrid-Video-Analysis-4813


I find this pretty impressive. Others on here are more knowledgeable about Euro basketball but I would assume that Real Madrid would be better if not at least comparable to all the current bottom feeding (tanking) teams in the NBA and substantially better then any NCAA team.

This game and his previous 8-8 from 3 performance is making the prospect of the Cs pick slipping a little more palatable. At 19 to perform at this level in the 2nd best league in the world is really impressive and tells me that this kid should have an NBA allstar ceiling.

Game is replaying on NBA TV right now

[Smitty77]

Been a while since I posted on here,

Just wanted to add my observation that Justin Anderson has the look of a really high end 3-D NBA player. In 2011 he measured 6'6 222lb with 6'11 wing, I would think he is bigger maybe not taller but at least 235lbs. He has worked his way into being a great college 3pt shooter and is a very good athlete.

TP from one csfan to another CFAN. Good to see you back.

Anderson has improved his game and  his shot, especially. He's hitting almost 50% from three this year, a huge improvement from <30% last year . His 80+% FT shooting has always been solid.

Here's some encouraging word about his willingness to work on his game:

The Virginia native spent the offseason in Chicago with his cousin, Bears tackle Jermon Bushrod, training at a nearby gym and focusing on his shooting mechanics. "I wanted to fine-tune a lot," Anderson says. "It was a lot of balance work, keeping my eyes on the rim, shooting off the dribble, shooting fadeaways, just different ways of getting shots."

The work paid off. Anderson dropped 12 pounds (he's now 228) and shoots 51.9 percent from behind the arc, averaging 13.9 points, up from 7.8 last season. "He worked hard in the offseason," coach Tony Bennett says. "His decision-making, shot selection -- he's a more mature player."

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/12244232/virginia-justin-anderson-new-game

Great stuff to see. I'd love to get Anderson.

I wonder how Anderson's injury will impact his decision to perhaps forego his senior year?

Smitty77

[krumeto]

A heck of performance by Vezenkov in the Greek league against PAOK (3rd best record in the league).
29 Points on 5 of 9 2P, 5 of 10 3p, 4 of 6 FT
14 Rebounds
3 Assists
1 TO

He is 19, second in the Greek league in PPG with 18.6, 3rd in rebounding with 7.9, 32 min per game. I'd strongly consider a draft and stash with our own 2nd rounder. This kid has a Teletovic floor and a very high ceiling (with some fitness work).

This on his performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYDtCk2KHU

These are his stats:
http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Aleksandar-Vezenkov/Summary/27768

[krumeto]

Been a while since I posted on here,

Just wanted to add my observation that Justin Anderson has the look of a really high end 3-D NBA player. In 2011 he measured 6'6 222lb with 6'11 wing, I would think he is bigger maybe not taller but at least 235lbs. He has worked his way into being a great college 3pt shooter and is a very good athlete.

TP from one csfan to another CFAN. Good to see you back.

Anderson has improved his game and  his shot, especially. He's hitting almost 50% from three this year, a huge improvement from <30% last year . His 80+% FT shooting has always been solid.

Here's some encouraging word about his willingness to work on his game:

The Virginia native spent the offseason in Chicago with his cousin, Bears tackle Jermon Bushrod, training at a nearby gym and focusing on his shooting mechanics. "I wanted to fine-tune a lot," Anderson says. "It was a lot of balance work, keeping my eyes on the rim, shooting off the dribble, shooting fadeaways, just different ways of getting shots."

The work paid off. Anderson dropped 12 pounds (he's now 228) and shoots 51.9 percent from behind the arc, averaging 13.9 points, up from 7.8 last season. "He worked hard in the offseason," coach Tony Bennett says. "His decision-making, shot selection -- he's a more mature player."

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/12244232/virginia-justin-anderson-new-game

Great stuff to see. I'd love to get Anderson.

I wonder how Anderson's injury will impact his decision to perhaps forego his senior year?

Smitty77

He looks very similar to me to Crowder (play-wise, of course). I don't think I would take him in the 19-23 range with the Clips pick, but if the pick is lower or if he falls to the 2nd round - sure.

Middle floor, low ceiling guy and I guess that is what we can hope for with the late picks.

[jonaslopes]

A heck of performance by Vezenkov in the Greek league against PAOK (3rd best record in the league).
29 Points on 5 of 9 2P, 5 of 10 3p, 4 of 6 FT
14 Rebounds
3 Assists
1 TO

He is 19, second in the Greek league in PPG with 18.6, 3rd in rebounding with 7.9, 32 min per game. I'd strongly consider a draft and stash with our own 2nd rounder. This kid has a Teletovic floor and a very high ceiling (with some fitness work).

This on his performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYDtCk2KHU

These are his stats:
http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Aleksandar-Vezenkov/Summary/27768

Vezenkov is one of my choices for our second round pick, good, Mirotic-like player, great for Brad's system. The other option is Guillermo Hernangomez.

[krumeto]

A heck of performance by Vezenkov in the Greek league against PAOK (3rd best record in the league).
29 Points on 5 of 9 2P, 5 of 10 3p, 4 of 6 FT
14 Rebounds
3 Assists
1 TO

He is 19, second in the Greek league in PPG with 18.6, 3rd in rebounding with 7.9, 32 min per game. I'd strongly consider a draft and stash with our own 2nd rounder. This kid has a Teletovic floor and a very high ceiling (with some fitness work).

This on his performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYDtCk2KHU

These are his stats:
http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Aleksandar-Vezenkov/Summary/27768

Vezenkov is one of my choices for our second round pick, good, Mirotic-like player, great for Brad's system. The other option is Guillermo Hernangomez.

Yep, Wily is a good solid option for a center in the 2nd round.

[slamtheking]

A heck of performance by Vezenkov in the Greek league against PAOK (3rd best record in the league).
29 Points on 5 of 9 2P, 5 of 10 3p, 4 of 6 FT
14 Rebounds
3 Assists
1 TO

He is 19, second in the Greek league in PPG with 18.6, 3rd in rebounding with 7.9, 32 min per game. I'd strongly consider a draft and stash with our own 2nd rounder. This kid has a Teletovic floor and a very high ceiling (with some fitness work).

This on his performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jYDtCk2KHU

These are his stats:
http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Aleksandar-Vezenkov/Summary/27768

Vezenkov is one of my choices for our second round pick, good, Mirotic-like player, great for Brad's system. The other option is Guillermo Hernangomez.

Yep, Wily is a good solid option for a center in the 2nd round.

nice pick up K.  we've certainly got the second rounders to use on him

[Celtics4ever]

I find this pretty impressive. Others on here are more knowledgeable about Euro basketball but I would assume that Real Madrid would be better if not at least comparable to all the current bottom feeding (tanking) teams in the NBA and substantially better then any NCAA team.

This game and his previous 8-8 from 3 performance is making the prospect of the Cs pick slipping a little more palatable. At 19 to perform at this level in the 2nd best league in the world is really impressive and tells me that this kid should have an NBA allstar ceiling.

The D in that tape was about good high school level.  The part about the jab step killed me around 2:50 mark by the scout,  the guy is a scout for a website, that was not even the best choice he could have made in that situation.  That being said, I was impressed with his handles, his mobility but most especially his motor. 

[krumeto]

Our pick keeps falling these days and looking at the schedule ahead it looks like we will be either picking 15 or 10-12.

Draftexpress has Winslow at 11. I have not watched the kid, but lots of people put him in the same sentence as Johnson.

Has somebody watched more games of the kid?