Our Draft Targets

[SWedd523]

Okay guys, as most of you know, I'm a college basketball nut. I follow teams from Centenary to North Carolina and all of them between. This thread will be for us to discuss the guys in our target range.


Looking at our depth Chart, we have good young talent at the PG, SG, and PF slots. That makes our targets in the draft at the SF and C positions. Fortunately, there are a ton of likable wings available in the draft who can provide some of what we miss in Crash. There are, however, very few big men targets.

We'll use this thread to talk about them. As it gets closer to the draft, we'll break them out into individual threads to get a more specific look at each player. So, as you watch college ball (and you definitely should if you enjoy REAL basketball), then do your best to check these guys out so you have a better understanding of the players we'll be looking at.



Targets in the 8-12 (Bobcats pick) range in no order:

SF

• Terrence Jones--6'8" 245, Freshman from Kentucky
• Harrison Barnes--6'8" 210, Freshman from North Carolina
• Jan Vesely--6'11" 240, 20 years old from Czech Republic
• Jordan Hamilton--6'7" 220, Sophomore from Texas
• Kawhi Leonard--6'7" 225, Sophomore from San Diego St.

C

• Jonas Valanciunas--6'11" 240, 18 years old from Lithuania
• Enes Kanter--6'10" 250, 18 years old from Switzerland/Kentucky
• Donatas Motiejunas--7'0" 215, 20 years old from Lithuania

Targets for the Hornets pick vary widely because they can be in the 13-14 range, or 18-22. If the pick falls into the lottery, we'll be targeting two of the players listed above. Otherwise, the following "next tier" players will be the target.


SF

• Tyler Honeycutt--6'8" 190, Sophomore from UCLA
• Marcus Morris--6'9" 235, Junior from Kansas
• Chris Singleton--6'9" 225, Junior from Florida St.

C

• JaJuan Johnson--6'10" 225, Senior from Purdue
• Lucas Nogueira--7'0" 225, 18 years old from Brazil
• Keith Benson--6'11" 230, Senior from Oakland

[teej]

SF

• Terrence Jones--6'8" 245, Freshman from Kentucky
• Harrison Barnes--6'8" 210, Freshman from North Carolina
• Jan Vesely--6'11" 240, 20 years old from Czech Republic
• Jordan Hamilton--6'7" 220, Sophomore from Texas
• Kawhi Leonard--6'7" 225, Sophomore from San Diego St.
• Tyler Honeycutt--6'8" 190, Sophomore from UCLA
• Marcus Morris--6'9" 235, Junior from Kansas
• Chris Singleton--6'9" 225, Junior from Florida St.

C

• Jonas Valanciunas--6'11" 240, 18 years old from Lithuania
• Enes Kanter--6'10" 250, 18 years old from Switzerland/Kentucky
• Donatas Motiejunas--7'0" 215, 20 years old from Lithuania
• JaJuan Johnson--6'10" 225, Senior from Purdue
• Lucas Nogueira--7'0" 225, 18 years old from Brazil
• Keith Benson--6'11" 230, Senior from Oakland

Terrence and Harrison haven't really been that impressive, but if they fall out of the 8-10 range and are still around at the second pick, you have to take them. I like Hamilton, and while they're more of a 3/4 than a swingman, Marcus Morris and Vesely are good too. I like what I've seen in college from Singleton but I'm not convinced he'll be that great in the pros. I dunno why, though. And I don't know much about Honeycutt or Leonard, other than I don't like their names

I love Donatas, but he wouldn't fit with Tyrus. That frontcourt would be TINY. I like Jonas and Enes, although Enes not playing at UK concerns me just for lack of tape. Not a fan of JaJuan, but Benson might fit. Don't know anything about the Brazilian.

[Marvel]

and you definitely should if you enjoy REAL basketball

What do you mean "REAL" basketball. I hear that a lot. Some guys say "real defense" is played in college....lolwut.

Anyway, I don't think Barnes is ready for the NBA. The only Euro prospect i would take in the top 10 would be Enes Kanter. I think he can develop into the Chris Kaman mould. He intrigues me, NBA body(WIDE, excellent hands, tough, rugged player, strong rebounder(really gets after it), finishes well in and around the basket. In saying that, i'd take a long hard look at him in workouts.

Other targets in the 8-12 range:

Honeycutt, Hamilton, Leonard, Jones, Marcus Morris, Kanter, Derrick Williams



Hornets pick:

Benson, JaJuan.

[Pepperz]

If we get these two players in this draft, I will be satisfied with our picks completely.

Harrison Barnes - I have a feeling that this guy is going to be a star in the NBA one day. He's a smart and talented kid that will get better and better with each passing day.

Lucas Nogueira - This kid has alot of upside to his game. He will need to bulk up a bit but with the right training (Oak Tree) he can turn into something special as well.

[frontpager]

Harrison isnt impressive? He hits clutch shots continuously and ever since he has gained confidence he has become one of best players in nation. Anyway we can save that for later when draft gets closer after the tourney. Terrence Jones has a game similar to wallace, even in his form in the way he shoots haha.
Jordan Hamilton is a player who can definetly light up the offensive end of the court, but needs to improve defensively. Enes Kanter would be a good look but I would like to wait until workouts because I haven't seen highlights since his HS years.
Jajuan Johnson is a good college player but I am not sure if it will transfer over because of how light he is.
Kyle Singler could help fill a void if somehow the pick ends up being in 20-25 range. He is defense first who plays the 3 and can defend well.
Alec Burks.. I really like this dudes game. His game is made for the NBA. He is 6'6, will take you in post if your small, will drain a three and next time down blow by you with his quickness. He might go in 15-20 but definetly is capable of becoming a star.

[Chef]

What do you mean "REAL" basketball. I hear that a lot. Some guys say "real defense" is played in college....lolwut.

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most of the players in college basketball are self-check on jumpers. low scoring because of terrible offense and undercutting half charges do not equal defense.

[polarcat]

I like Alec Burks a lot, but I don't think he nor Hendo can play the 3. With a pick as high as we're going to have, I hope we can get a true athletic shooting SF. I think Barnes is the real deal and I CAN'T stand UNC. He is a little raw, but the tools are there and I think his ceiling is a potential All-Star highlight player. Tyler Honeycutt and Jordan Hamilton are also the other two that I like a lot and think they would fit here nicely. I don't know enough of the Euros, but I know this draft is very Euro-heavy over the past few years. Jan Vessley intrigues me a little from what I've read, but not enough video and I hate to go on what a couple of draft sites say as if it's the truth. I think we are going to be one of the "it" teams in this year's draft with 2 first round picks, and with Diaw & Jackson as potential trade bait. Good thing about this draft is that a player you get at 12 could be as good of a player (talent-wise) at 6 since this is a deep draft of very good players, but not an elite draft.

[adam187]

Jordan Hamilton, I want some scoring on this team.

[ohara831]

If we were able to get Kanter with one pick and either Hamilton or Leonard with the other 1st rounder, that would be a very very very good draft. That is my wish list for where we likely are picking. But I fear Kanter will not make it to where we pick unless we really start to drop back. And if NO continues their freefall, it is quite likely Hamilton or Leonard will be available at the #14-#16 range.

[docend24]

I like Alec Burks a lot, but I don't think he nor Hendo can play the 3. With a pick as high as we're going to have, I hope we can get a true athletic shooting SF. I think Barnes is the real deal and I CAN'T stand UNC. He is a little raw, but the tools are there and I think his ceiling is a potential All-Star highlight player. Tyler Honeycutt and Jordan Hamilton are also the other two that I like a lot and think they would fit here nicely. I don't know enough of the Euros, but I know this draft is very Euro-heavy over the past few years. Jan Vessley intrigues me a little from what I've read, but not enough video and I hate to go on what a couple of draft sites say as if it's the truth. I think we are going to be one of the "it" teams in this year's draft with 2 first round picks, and with Diaw & Jackson as potential trade bait. Good thing about this draft is that a player you get at 12 could be as good of a player (talent-wise) at 6 since this is a deep draft of very good players, but not an elite draft.

Just look around. Even on BCP