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Post by Gundo on Mar 29, 2015 16:47:31 GMT -8
Dwayne Polee ranked #42 among Seniors
Winston Shepard ranked #60 among Juniors
Malik Pope ranked #21 among Freshmen
No Aztecs predicted in the first two rounds.
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Post by Gundo on Mar 29, 2015 17:35:07 GMT -8
How many Lottery/ 1st Rd. Picks are in the Final Four?
1. Townes, Kentucky
2. Okafor, Duke
5. Winslow, Duke
6. Stein, Kentucky
10.Kaminsky, Wisconsin
16. Dekker, Wisconsin
17. Booker, Kentucky
19. Lyles, Kentucky
26. Hayes, Wisconsin
28. Jones, Duke
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Post by MarshallU on Mar 29, 2015 18:07:35 GMT -8
so you're saying good players, with high upside are critical for a final four run?
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Post by standiego on Mar 29, 2015 19:00:21 GMT -8
also add the guys from Arizona and Kansas .... puts a reality check into the thoughts of some of the Aztecs . Deliver as the teams moves through MM and your stock rises.
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Post by K2Aztec73 on Mar 29, 2015 19:22:26 GMT -8
so you're saying good players, with high upside are critical for a final four run? It definitely makes your life easier... Teams lacking that level of talent basically have to catch lightning in a bottle and have a couple guys get hot at the right time. The most talented team doesn't always win, but that's the way to bet. |
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Post by Ambivalent_Fan on Mar 29, 2015 21:29:50 GMT -8
How many Lottery/ 1st Rd. Picks are in the Final Four? 1. Townes, Kentucky 2. Okafor, Duke 5. Winslow, Duke 6. Stein, Kentucky 10.Kaminsky, Wisconsin 16. Dekker, Wisconsin 17. Booker, Kentucky 19. Lyles, Kentucky 26. Hayes, Wisconsin 28. Jones, Duke I think Okafor goes before Townes... and Cauly-Stein goes before Winslow... but other than that...I have no problems with your list |
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Post by aztecfury on Mar 29, 2015 22:15:15 GMT -8
How many Lottery/ 1st Rd. Picks are in the Final Four? 1. Townes, Kentucky 2. Okafor, Duke 5. Winslow, Duke 6. Stein, Kentucky 10.Kaminsky, Wisconsin 16. Dekker, Wisconsin 17. Booker, Kentucky 19. Lyles, Kentucky 26. Hayes, Wisconsin 28. Jones, Duke I think Okafor goes before Townes... and Cauly-Stein goes before Winslow... but other than that...I have no problems with your list They estimate picks based on the wants/needs of the teams that have that pick, whoever has the 5th pick probably wants a small forward. I don't think Cauley-Stein is that good though other than being pretty mobile for his size. In my opinion Winslow has actually been the real star for Duke in the tournament. He's extremely quick, has great moves to the basket, can shoot the 3, rebounds very well for his size, and is a really good defender. |
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Post by dunksalot on Mar 29, 2015 22:32:34 GMT -8
I think Okafor goes before Townes... and Cauly-Stein goes before Winslow... but other than that...I have no problems with your list They estimate picks based on the wants/needs of the teams that have that pick, whoever has the 5th pick probably wants a small forward. I don't think Cauley-Stein is that good though other than being pretty mobile for his size. In my opinion Winslow has actually been the real star for Duke in the tournament. He's extremely quick, has great moves to the basket, can shoot the 3, rebounds very well for his size, and is a really good defender. NYK (14 wins) - big man (Okafor) MIN (16 wins) - big man (Towns) PHI (18 wins) - Winslow, Mudiay, or Russell (personally I go Winslow). If they draw #1 they may trade down with LAL to get what they want at #4 to save money plus the #27. LAL (19 wins) - big man (Cauley-Stein or go with Winslow or Russell) |
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Post by aztecfury on Mar 30, 2015 13:22:46 GMT -8
Okafor probably has better footwork and post moves, but I could just as easily see Towns going ahead of him.
Towns shoots over 80% from the free throw line which is pretty rare for a big man, makes him pretty dangerous in the NBA they will often just foul big men ex. Deandre Jordan. (Okafor 51%)
Their big man basically shoots free throws over 10% better than anyone on SDSU did this year , haha (except Shrigs who was 6 for 6 for the year, AQ shot 70%)
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Post by justanothersdsufan on Mar 30, 2015 13:25:34 GMT -8
seems like Chad Ford is the only guy pumping up Malik Pope
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Post by gigglyforshrigley on Mar 30, 2015 13:28:25 GMT -8
I think Okafor goes before Townes... and Cauly-Stein goes before Winslow... but other than that...I have no problems with your list They estimate picks based on the wants/needs of the teams that have that pick, whoever has the 5th pick probably wants a small forward. I don't think Cauley-Stein is that good though other than being pretty mobile for his size. In my opinion Winslow has actually been the real star for Duke in the tournament. He's extremely quick, has great moves to the basket, can shoot the 3, rebounds very well for his size, and is a really good defender. Winslow reminds me totally of Rudy Gay. Very similar size, athleticism, and skill set. Better motor than Rudy Gay though |
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Post by aztecdan8 on Mar 30, 2015 13:31:02 GMT -8
so you're saying good players, with high upside are critical for a final four run? It definitely makes your life easier... Teams lacking that level of talent basically have to catch lightning in a bottle and have a couple guys get hot at the right time. . In addition, getting favorable match ups, having an opponent upset the higher seed prior to playing you and/or catching a team or two on an off night helps too. |
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Post by aztecdan8 on Mar 30, 2015 13:34:26 GMT -8
Dwayne Polee ranked #42 among Seniors Winston Shepard ranked #60 among Juniors Malik Pope ranked #21 among Freshmen No Aztecs predicted in the first two rounds. I guess this is "good news" for those of us who would like to see them both back and dream of what next season's squad could accomplish. I don't begrudge either Winston or Malik going pro and making a great living when the time is right for each, I think it's wiser and there's no downside to either of them coming back next season- not for them or for the program. |
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Post by Gundo on Mar 31, 2015 0:34:44 GMT -8
Malik will be back, Shepard's road will be tough if he thinks he'll be drafted. He'll make the Summer League as a FA and end up in Spain, or Turkey if lucky. Otherwise China or Asia. Look at Jamaal one year in Memphis then to China. His LA Defender D league numbers are great 19.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 6.3 apg and hit can now hit a jump shot.
Shep needs a jump shot, and to finish at the rim.
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