The Tyler Hansbrough Thread

[dav7z]

A fter watching him last night against Wake im begining to think he can play the pro game . I am all most convinced he could be a nice late first rounder or a early second rounder. He might be a good choice as a second pick . Hes good on the boards and is a banger for damn sure . Thoughts.

[amour217]

He does poorly when bigger guys are physical with him on the floor and you KNOW NBA bigs will be physical with him, moreso than half the jobber schools he dominates

[Muttley]

There must be someone else. I'm all for taking the best player available, and if he's it, then so be it. However, there must be someone else.

That's just my thoughts as a true ABCer. I've gotten used to Felton and even come to like him as a Bobcat. McInnis as a back-up, and also May are alright by me and I cheer for them both as they recover from knee injury and over-use by a brain-dead coach. However, Ijust don't think I could get used to Tyler Hansborough, too. I understand that the Cats' Management should no more overlook players from UNC than they should draft UNC-ers for the sole reason that they went to UNC (not something I'm claiming they did).

But there's just gotta be someone else.

[ohara831]

If we did not get a big with our first pick, then I would not be opposed to him with our second. But, if we made some moves and wound up with another 1st rounder, I don't think I'd spend a 1st on him.

[dav7z]

If we did not get a big with our first pick, then I would not be opposed to him with our second. But, if we made some moves and wound up with another 1st rounder, I don't think I'd spend a 1st on him.

Agreed hes no where near a first rounder . But might be a nice pick up in the 2nd round . He kinda reminds me of a Madson with a little better touch. But not a first round pick. For our needs any way.

[Dunk]

How about the refs call a foul on him? Jesus Christ! I was watching the Wake game and he got every call his way. It's sickening.

[Muttley]

How about the refs call a foul on him? Jesus Christ! I was watching the Wake game and he got every call his way. It's sickening.


jeez... you're telling me.

[TheBeagle]

How about the refs call a foul on him? Jesus Christ! I was watching the Wake game and he got every call his way. It's sickening.

It's called playing smart defense and moving your feet to get good position. Maybe some of the guys that bang on him and get in foul trouble can learn a lesson from watching the guy at work.

He's a winner and a warrior: late 1st rounder to a perrennial contender (Spurs would be great fit)

[ReesieNCPantherCatfan1]

No way does he last til the second round, he is projected to go at 18 on draftexpress, and I think he will go higher than that. I have defended him in the past and I think alot of the hate comes from the school he is from. I am not saying we should reach for him in the top 10 or anything, but if we can pick up a mid-late first round pick then he is exactly what this team needs. His offense would probably drop off in the pros, but we already have crash and jrich for that. He would certainly be a force on the boards, and a banger on the block I think he is exactly what we need. The bobcats need fire and energy, and he certainly has both.

Consider how happy everyone was when we signed Varajao, you can't tell me that Hansbrough will not be a better version of Varajao, without all the flopping. He is also an underrated defender, I say he is the second best defender on UNC behind Ginyard. He has also developed a good outside jumper, and has a ridiculous work ethic. I think people would be all over his jock if he went to Hofstra, Wyoming, or any other place, but because he is at UNC there is a lot of hate. Put school loyalties aside for a minute and think what we are lacking: Size, rebounding, fire and effort. Last time I checked he has all of those. If he turns out to be a bust I will admit if I am wrong, but I think he would be a great pickup in the mid-late first round.

[Slam]

I'm going to include my comparisons in each of the prospects threads. Hansborough is by far the hardest!!

I'll also say which NBA team I think could use them and their skill set the most (usually only teams around where I project they will be drafted). Feel free to disagree or comment!!

Comparison: Artest (strength) meets Nene (offense)

Best fit: Nets, Bulls, Kings

[ohara831]

Ok guys. I've watched Tyler now for the NCAA and listened to a lot of "experts". You know I have been critical of his play from an NBA point of view. However, my mind is changing a bit. What I have noticed is that Tyler worked very hard on developing a game away from the basket. He now has a very nice and consistent mid-range 15 ft jumper. He has hit it over and over again in clutch situations.

Based on that, he is moving up into the mid 20's on the Draft Boards. No way do I take him at #8, but if we made a move from our 2nd back into the 1st, in that range, he'd be a solid pick I believe.

[ohara831]

I think his achilles heel was shown last night. Did you notice how much he struggled with the trmendous athletes on the Kansas squad? Their speed and jumping ability seemed to catch him flat footed. He was out hustled to rebounds, beaten to the loose balls, had his shot rejected several times, and just looked slower than his counterparts from Kansas. And even his great heart and effort were not enough to cover the difference. Now, when you take into account that the NBA players are even better, that is what will hurt him.

With his ability inside and the nice mid range jumper he possesses, he wil still likely go late 1st or very early 2nd. He will be a good bench player for 15-25 min per game, and will have a nice NBA career I hope. But, the liabilities were really spotlighted by Kansas, and you can only imagine that an NBA team would know exactly how to handle him.

[Dead_Real]

I honestly don't see him declaring this year Lawson either but who knows.

[Dead_Real]

North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough -- The Associated Press national player of the year last season -- will return for his senior year.

Sophomores Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington will declare for the NBA draft, the school says, but will not hire agents -- leaving open the possibility of their return.

Hansbrough, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 22.6 points and 10.2 rebounds. He led the Tar Heels to the winningest season in school history and the Final Four.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
I wish Ty and Wayne would return to school as well but I wish them both luck reguardless.

[Slam]

Hansborough has said he is going back to UNC for his senior year and wont delacre for the draft.

Usually I would be totally against that decision, but for him it's a good one. At best, in any draft, he's a late 1st and probably an early 2nd, so going back to school wont effect his draft stock.

I don't give a toss about UNC - or any other school for that matter - but I really, really, REALLY hope that UNC wins the title for him next season. I really like the kid, his hard work ethic and his blue collar approach. He seems like a really nice bloke and I think he deserves an NCAA title.

[Alex]

Can we go ahead and delete this right now before I puke?

[masta249]

hansbrough is going to be a BEAST in the nba. better than beasley. better than love. i predict that he's gonna win at least 3 mvp's in his career. im glad he's staying at unc one more year but i cannot wait to see him in the league. everyone is doubting his potential with the big boys but mark my words... he is going to go down as one of best, if not the best, big men in nba history

[Alex]

hansbrough is going to be a BEAST in the nba. better than beasley. better than love. i predict that he's gonna win at least 3 mvp's in his career. im glad he's staying at unc one more year but i cannot wait to see him in the league. everyone is doubting his potential with the big boys but mark my words... he is going to go down as one of best, if not the best, big men in nba history

You're kidding right? Please tell me you're kidding.

[BobCatsFanInTx]

I am a UNC fan and I like Tyler but I don't expect any MVP awards or a Hall Of Fame career from him. He will be a solid and consistent rebounder who will have scoring averages in the low double figures. I don't see him being good as a starter but a sure fire spark off the bench who does well in spurts. With a bit of work in the weight room he will be plenty good in the NBA. I predict he will be an all star two or three times in ten or more seasons.

If Tyler repeats his play of this year next season he WILL be a top ten pick regardless of the questions surrounding him. A player is a player and his consistency won't be ignored.

[ohara831]

Interesting that Danny Greene declared. I thought he would stay and try to steal the spotlight next year and be a Lottery pick. Not sure how ready he is for 2008 Draft. Lots of potential, but he'll go late 1st at best.

[masta249]

You're kidding right? Please tell me you're kidding.

no alex im not kidding. trust me, tyler is going to be better than wilt, russel, and shaq. just watch

[ziggy]

no alex im not kidding. trust me, tyler is going to be better than wilt, russel, and shaq. just watch

ummm.... Nahh, you can't possibly be serious.

Better than Wilt?!?!? These are just jokes, Right?

[Alex]

no alex im not kidding. trust me, tyler is going to be better than wilt, russel, and shaq. just watch

internet sarcasm detected

[masta249]

ummm.... Nahh, you can't possibly be serious.

Better than Wilt?!?!? These are just jokes, Right?

no they are not jokes. you will all see