What’s the latest buzz on Luka and Joe W?
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That's about right based on what I've seen.
I think most teams can use a player like Joe Wieskamp - a shooter who can spread the floor, makes good decisions, and is athletic enough to turn into a good defender and run the court. I think this makes it very unlikely that he will slide out of the 40's.
Garza, on the other hand, could really be scheme specific, similar to and NFL team running a 3-4 or 4-3 defense and drafting DE's to fit. Except in this case I think there are only about 10 teams that might think Garza's game could fit them - maybe more now that he's shed weight and is a Stretch 5 rather than being a Paint Beast, so to speak. I think 50 is a good range to see him go, but still some chance of going undrafted if the few teams that he fits find others guys fall to them. His dedication to his sport and all his ++++ intangibles should get it done, though.
Still has to guard the screen and roll, so teams that are comfortable using the "zone up" scheme (where the big doesn't hedge but rather sags on the screen while the guard goes over the screen and pushes the guard inside the arc towards the big, who doesn't have to switch onto a guard and move his feet) may feel better about him.
This method is discussed below - different ways the NBA guards screen and roll.
https://www.sbnation.com/2014/4/18/5601402/nba-pick-and-roll-defense-playoffs-2014
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If they are both drafted that has to be a big recruiting plus for us. With Tyler Cook, that helps puts refute the claim that Fran can’t develop players for the NBA. And if Keegan blows up next year like we all hope and gets drafted, that’s pretty impressive for a developmental school.
What will be the format for this year's draft? Will there be fans and players attending the draft site?
I think Joe gets drafted in the late 30's or 40's. Luka goes undrafted but gets picked up and put on a two-way contract by a slower paced team.
Add Marble and Uthoff as players Fran can sell as having developed into players that saw time in the NBA.
Quick scan of mocks had JW on 5/5 at selection 36-44 range. Not at all surprisingly the one that had player comparisons cited Duncan Robinson for JW.
Luka on 2/5 at pick 50 and 60.
That reasonably tracks with what one might expect. Strictly from the perspective of needs for a pro team it's much easier to see where JW's game can translate to the NBA than what LG might bring.
Luka on 2/5 at pick 50 and 60.
That reasonably tracks with what one might expect. Strictly from the perspective of needs for a pro team it's much easier to see where JW's game can translate to the NBA than what LG might bring.
Would like to see JW to the Bulls at 38. They could definitely use a wing.
Wieskamp heading to an awesome organization in the Spurs. I’m positive that they will maximize his talent, if nothing else. Knock em down Joe
Organization is facing some turmoil and hasn't had much success in recent years, will be interesting to see how the come out of this.
I always got the feeling that they were counting on Kawhi to be “the guy” post-Duncan/Ginobli and haven’t been able to recover from his exit. Tried filling the void with DeRozan, but his best days are behind him
Don’t follow the Spurs too closely, but doesn’t seem like there’s been a ton of turnover on their executive team or coaching staff?
Coaches: Messina left, Udoka left, Hardy left.
Front office has had a lot of turnover as well.
Luka’s the guy to take a chance on late in the draft. Skilled player offensively, and will do whatever it takes to be great. Hope he balls out at the next level… and plays serviceable defense too
One of my favorite events each year....was better 10-12 years ago when it wasn't so crowded. I get passes each year now from a friend in the NBA so I can sit away from the common folk. Pistons play the Rockets at 8 PM CST on 8/10.
I love it for the same reason I loved PTL...off season basketball.
We did a PTL Fantasy League one year. That was a sign we all had too much time on our hands.
