2013 Draft Thread

[polarcat]

It is a looooooong way away from Draft Day 2013, but I would think our board would be Shabazz, McAdoo and Polythress. CharlotteHornets, I agree about Polythress from what I remember from the McD's AA game. He really jumped out at me as Shabazz did to everyone. Going with the dark horse theme, I'll put CJ Leslie out there. If he can add 15 pounds or so of muscle, he can be a fluid athletic PF that could be a menace in the NBA. A bigger question going into the draft is what is our view of Biyombo moving forward..... C or PF?

[MadBOBCATfanUK]

I think we should draft Rudy Gobert, 7"9 winspan, great athleticsm and touch + he's French which is codename for awesome.

[CamoAmmo35]

Nerlens Noel

[BrotherDave]

Going with the dark horse theme, I'll put CJ Leslie out there. If he can add 15 pounds or so of muscle, he can be a fluid athletic PF that could be a menace in the NBA. A bigger question going into the draft is what is our view of Biyombo moving forward..... C or PF?

As a diehard State fan, I don't see Leslie being worth more than a mid 1st rounder at best. He'll be considered "old" by draft standards and his lateral quickness and handle aren't good enough for the 3 and he'll need to add muscle as you say and develop a better post game to play the 4.

I think we should draft Rudy Gobert, 7"9 winspan, great athleticsm and touch + he's French which is codename for awesome.

He looks meh to me.

Nerlens Noel

Could be a defensive stud but his basketball IQ looks nonexistent from what I've seen (just McD and Jordan Brand games)

[GillyFan]

The nickname for going around for Cody Zeller is T-Rex b/c his wingspan is only 6'8. I think Shabazz may emerge as a sure fire superstar. It will be fun to see Noel against elite college competition and see how much James McAdoo improves. However, I think the dark horse is Alex Polythress - I got to see him play in HS and he is special and apparently has an incredible work ethic.

Absolutely. As a UK fan I can tell you that this kid is generating major buzz for how he's playing in the new summer practice sessions the NCAA has allowed beginning this year. A huge matchup problem, as he's 6'9' with long arms, a great natural body and an even better athlete than MKG. Much better shooter as well. Also exceptionally bright [made one B in high school while working part time].

He's a definite top four pick IMO.

[westbrook08]

I'd bet zellar doesn't even go in the top 5.McAdoo either.I think the top of this draft is muhammed,noel,and then 3 guys who we're not even talking about who will come in and have great seasons in college basketball.Zellar,Mcadoo,and Leslie will all be good rotation players who could spot start on a bad team in a pinch.None of those 3 will be stars.And i actually think McAdoo might very well be a bust.And i'm a carolina fan! I would take muhammed or noel in that order.And if we're outside the top 2 and another kid doesn't come out of nowhere this season and blow us away then i would definitely trade out of the draft next year.

[BrotherDave]

After watching McAdoo in those HS all star games, I've come around on him. He's a lot more talented than he was showing at UNC IMO. I think he'll be top 5.

[Dcarnys]

+ he's French which is codename for awesome.

Umm. Alexis Ajinca and Boris Diaw.... Ill give you Tony Parker though

[SWedd523]

I always thought French was codename for Surrender.


go figure

[Chef]

I always thought French was codename for Surrender.


go figure

surrender? have you seen their military prowess?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGf-s...layer_embedded