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Who's your most underrated draft prospect?
« on: June 16, 2018, 07:19:47 AM »

Offline Csfan1984

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I feel Devonte Graham is currently the most underrated prospect. Most mocks have him going late 40s. He is considered the toughest PG to cover in college by a few guys. Coach K called him a top 5 player in college basketball. He doesn't have a lot of holes either as he won some very good awards in conference over his career include winning Big 12 player of the year over Trae Young this year.

Who you got for most underrated draft prospect this year?

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I love this kid from Kentucky, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's got great feel, great length (his arms are long) and a good stroke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csucEH4NG6Q
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I love this kid from Kentucky, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's got great feel, great length (his arms are long) and a good stroke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csucEH4NG6Q

Think SGA my answer to but I'll say at the top end I could see a world where Bagley should be getting considerations at number 1.

He averaged 21 and 11 ad looks every bit the part of an elite modern center. He's got relentless pursuit of the ball and and an understanding of how to find quality looks around the rim. Reminds me of a less skilled but possibly grittier Chris Bosh.

Could see a world where Ayton put's up stats on a lotto team while Bagley is anchoring a playoff contender.

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I love this kid from Kentucky, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's got great feel, great length (his arms are long) and a good stroke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csucEH4NG6Q

Think SGA my answer to but I'll say at the top end I could see a world where Bagley should be getting considerations at number 1.

He averaged 21 and 11 ad looks every bit the part of an elite modern center. He's got relentless pursuit of the ball and and an understanding of how to find quality looks around the rim. Reminds me of a less skilled but possibly grittier Chris Bosh.

Could see a world where Ayton put's up stats on a lotto team while Bagley is anchoring a playoff contender.

Word is, Bagley’s defensive awareness is poor - they covered for him a lot - and his arms are pretty short for the NBA. He might figure it out and be great. His motor seems excellent. But kind of a puzzle for now - how do you get the best out of him?

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Agree with the first three posts....

might add Jerome Robinson and Trevon Duval. 

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 I'll say Grayson Allen at where he's projected early second round. That's a steal. Also Khyri Thomas. I love the SGs we can get at #27 potentially.
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I like De'Anthony Melton. He strikes me as a Cs type player. Combo guard, good defensively, good rebounder for his position, great athleticism, issues shooting the 3 (lol). Considering the Cs could lose all 3 of Smart/Irving/Rozier, I'd say drafting a guard is likely. He seems like a good fit to me.

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Devon Hall for me.

I think he will be an excellent NBA fit. Has the size to play both wing spots. Can shoot. Can defend. Won't be an all-star, but could be a Danny Green type player that would start for most teams.

He's a projected second rounder too, so not a lot of risk and a lot to offer for reward,.
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Jevon Carter. Feel like if he gets a shot he'll be TJ McConnell 2.0 but with a 3 point shot
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I love this kid from Kentucky, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He's got great feel, great length (his arms are long) and a good stroke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csucEH4NG6Q

Think SGA my answer to but I'll say at the top end I could see a world where Bagley should be getting considerations at number 1.

He averaged 21 and 11 ad looks every bit the part of an elite modern center. He's got relentless pursuit of the ball and and an understanding of how to find quality looks around the rim. Reminds me of a less skilled but possibly grittier Chris Bosh.

Could see a world where Ayton put's up stats on a lotto team while Bagley is anchoring a playoff contender.

Word is, Bagley’s defensive awareness is poor - they covered for him a lot - and his arms are pretty short for the NBA. He might figure it out and be great. His motor seems excellent. But kind of a puzzle for now - how do you get the best out of him?
I wouldn't say Bagley is underrated because he is probably still going top 5. I think there is a very good chance he goes #2 to Kings. While Bagley looks like Chris Webber light, Ayton looks like Olajuwon light so can't put Bags at 1.

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Jevon Carter. Feel like if he gets a shot he'll be TJ McConnell 2.0 but with a 3 point shot
PG is a special position this draft to have Brunson, Carter and Graham potentially all going so late.

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Think a bigger Ariza

Although i predict Jarren Jackson JR will be ROY

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Jevon Carter. Feel like if he gets a shot he'll be TJ McConnell 2.0 but with a 3 point shot
PG is a special position this draft to have Brunson, Carter and Graham potentially all going so late.
Yeah, absolutely stacked this year. Can't believe how much those guys are being overlooked because they're old.

I like Keenan Evans too
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I don't think Tony Carr should slip so far in the draft. But I do think he's not a first rounder.