2014 NBA Draft Thread

Jabari going top 2 so that's definitely a pipe dream considering how improved Charlotte has looked
 
Jeff Goodman:
NBA comparisons for top 10 freshmen

Each week we release the Freshman Tracker, and each week there are new names and plenty of movement.

Last week we went through the weaknesses of each player in the top 10. This week we give you an NBA comparison for each guy.

Check back each week as we’ll have updates on how they did on the floor and give you the rundown on the top first-year players in the country, in a season in which the young guys have taken center stage.

1. Jabari Parker, F, Duke Blue Devils
6-foot-8, 235 pounds

The Blue Devils had the week off.

Comparison: Glenn Robinson. “He’s a less athletic version of the Big Dog. Can score in so many different ways.” -- NBA executive

This week: Monday vs. Gardner Webb; Thursday vs. UCLA at Madison Square Garden Stats: 22.1 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 47 percent 3-point shooting | Previous rank: 1

2. Julius Randle, PF, Kentucky Wildcats
6-9, 250 pounds

Randle had another double-double in the Wildcats' win against Boise with 17 points and 11 boards, but struggled in their loss against North Carolina, finishing with just 11 points and five rebounds.

Comparison: Zach Randolph. “Julius has some small forward skills and is more athletic. They are both strong and tough, and both lefties. Both are aggressive scoring the ball.” -- NBA executive

This week: Saturday vs. Belmont

Stats: 17.2 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 2.3 APG | Previous rank: 2

3. Aaron Gordon, F, Arizona Wildcats
6-9, 225 pounds

Gordon’s numbers aren’t quite indicative of his play this season. He had 11 points and four boards in a win over New Mexico State and was terrific on both ends in Arizona's win at Michigan. He finished with 14 points and five rebounds, but also locked down Glenn Robinson III defensively in the second half.

Comparison: Kenneth Faried. “I’m not sure this is who Gordon wants to be, but this is who he needs to be. He’s a tremendous athlete who brings toughness and energy -- and could be a terrific rebounder at our level.” -- NBA executive

This week: Thursday vs. Southern University

Stats: 12.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG | Previous rank: 3

4. Andrew Wiggins, SF, Kansas Jayhawks
6-8, 200 pounds

Wiggins was tremendous in the Jayhawks' loss in Gainesville, going for a career-high 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. However, he was a nonfactor in their victory over New Mexico, finishing with 11 points on 3-of-11 shooting.

Comparison: Rudy Gay. “He’s a long, athletic wing who is a decent shooter, but doesn’t have that killer instinct. Rudy’s never been a star, and I could see that being the case with this kid as well.” -- NBA executive

This week: Saturday vs. Georgetown

Stats: 15.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG | Previous rank: 4

5. Tyler Ennis, PG, Syracuse Orange
6-2, 180 pounds

The Canadian point guard and the Orange had the week off.

Comparison: Andre Miller. “He’s not quite as big, but he’s got an old-school game, knows how to run a team and picks his spots when he scores.” -- NBA executive

This week: Sunday at St. John’s; Friday vs. High Point

Stats: 11.3 PPG, 4.9 APG, 3.2 RPG | Previous rank: 6

6. Jordan Mickey, PF, LSU Tigers
6-8, 220 pounds

He played only once this past week, but Mickey had a big game with 25 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in a rout over Louisiana-Monroe.

Comparison: Patrick Patterson. “He’s big and strong, and is a decent athlete. Mickey could be a solid role guy in the NBA because he’s got size, strength and is fairly versatile.” -- NBA executive

This week: Wednesday at Texas Tech; Saturday vs. UAB

Stats: 14.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 3.8 BPG | Previous rank: 9

7. Joel Embiid, C, Kansas Jayhawks
7-0, 250 pounds

The Cameroon native struggled in the Jayhawks' loss to Florida, finishing with six points and six rebounds. But he bounced back with 18 points, six boards and four blocks in a win against New Mexico.

Comparison: Andrew Bynum. “Bynum was raw early on when he came out of high school and was a work in progress defensively, but they both keep the ball high on the catch, are able to get space and get nice extension on their jump hook. Both showed patience on the block.” -- NBA executive

This week: Saturday vs. Georgetown

Stats: 9.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.4 BPG | Previous rank: 7

8. Eric Mika, C, BYU Cougars
6-10, 230 pounds

The Cougars big man had 15 points and six rebounds in a win over Prairie View and went for a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in a loss at Utah.

Comparison: Kris Humphries. “He has similar size and athleticism. Neither is much of a shooter at that age.” -- NBA executive

This week: Saturday at Oregon

Stats: 14.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG | Previous rank: 8

9. Noah Vonleh, PF, Indiana Hoosiers
6-10, 240 pounds

Vonleh was average in two games this week, scoring eight points in both a win against Oakland and a loss to Notre Dame in Indianapolis, and averaging eight boards in the two contests.

Comparison: Tristan Thompson. “Neither is much of a scorer, although Vonleh is better on the offensive end. Both are long, wiry strong and their strength is rebounding the ball.” -- NBA executive

This week: Friday vs. Nicholls State

Stats: 12.4 PPG, 9.6 RPG | Previous rank: 6

10. Nigel Williams-Goss, PG, Washington Huskies
6-3, 185 pounds

He’s back in the top 10 after averaging 13.5 points and five assists in a pair of games this past week.

Comparison: Matthew Dellavedova. “He’s an average athlete who knows how to play. Delly was a better shooter, but both of these guys use angles, know how to play in the pick-and-roll -- and will have trouble guarding at the next level.” -- NBA executive

This week: Tuesday vs. Tulane

Stats: 13 PPG, 5 APG, 3.9 RPG | Previous rank: NR
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Bari shows effort on D though I see him as prime PP with a better assist game/close to but not as athletic Grant Hill.

I trust him to develop faster than all of the other prospects besides maybe Exum, he's been playing against the best ever since he was a freshman in HS and has consistently gotten better in every aspect of his game. He already handles himself like a pro on and off the court IMO he should be in the NBA right now he did not need to go to college at all, that rule is a joke.
 
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6'10 wingspan for Exum as well and he can run the point
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Where are they building these kids?
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Australian Institute of Sport
 
CertifiedFlyBoi23 said:
Glenn Robinson though?
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Dudes must be 90's babies to question Big Dog. Dude was a killer on offense and had a bag of different ways to score, very similar to 'Bari.

Only difference, as someone alluded to, is the defensive side of things, but Big Dog used to get after it rebounding every now and then too.
 
Big Dog wasn't a bad player just wasn't worth #1 overall pick when the next 2 picks after him were Jason Kidd and Grant Hill who were all around players that were triple double threats on a regular basis.  Big Dog averaged 30 pts and 10 rebs a game at Purdue the season before going to the draft, he just couldn't guard anyone in the NBA whether it was 3s or 4s
 
glenn robinson was an iso guy, didn't have the do it all package of skills; not similar.
Kenneth faried has no ball handling skills, was way better rebounder and defender.
rudy gay was a poor defender in college, showed no instincts for it, unlike wiggins.

i could go on
 
With those comparisons I viewed it like typecasts

If you're going to bash the comparisons at least do your own so we can see your perspective
 
Embiid is more fluid of an athlete than Bynum can ever dream of being.

Wiggins comparison is awful too. 
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Goodman did the list, so my expectations weren't high. 
 
Ricardo Malta said:
CertifiedFlyBoi23 said:
Glenn Robinson though?
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Dudes must be 90's babies to question Big Dog. Dude was a killer on offense and had a bag of different ways to score, very similar to 'Bari.

Only difference, as someone alluded to, is the defensive side of things, but Big Dog used to get after it rebounding every now and then too.
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THis, dudes mustve not seen him during his days at purdue and only remember him later in his career (probably as a hawk :lol: ). offensive gm was complete, one of the best midrange shots in the gm. was all-everything during his time at purdue

and he is a nba champion :smokin
 
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I'm on Cleanthony Early watch.

Goodwin is playing out of his mind as a sophomore.

DFS and Kasey Hill.
 
Early :pimp:

Depending on how he performs late Feb/March I see him climbing draft boards

Kasey Hill is a good prospect but I think he should stay a year where he can be the man and up his draft stock
 
Best thing to happen to Kasey will be a sophomore year with Wilbekin graduating. His frosh campaign was tarnished by the ankle.
 
At his best he had some nice wiggle. Embiid is fluid but well see how fluid he can be against pros. Posting from a phone so I don't know how to embed Bynum highlights. Again, seems like an exaggeration to put the gap that wide
 
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