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Post by Motown Monty on Jul 28, 2010 9:51:13 GMT -8
I Did a search and didn't find this previously posted so... DraftExpress.com has Kawhi projected as the 25th selection in the 1st Round of next year's NBA player draft (last updated 6/16/10). It'll be interesting to watch his progress this coming season and how that affects his draft status. If he continues to improve the way he did throughout last season this is likely to be his last season on the Mesa, unfortunately for Aztec fans. Other players of note in the 2011 draft projections: 16th Pick / 1st Round = Elias Harris / SF-PF / Gonzaga 4th Pick / 2nd Round = Scotty Hopson / SF / Tennessee 9th Pick / 2nd Round = Jeremy Tyler / PF-C / (formerly) San Diego HS 16th Pick / 2nd Round = Jimmer Fredette / PG / BYU 23rd Pick / 2nd Round = Robert Sacre / C / Gonzaga www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft/2011/ |
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Post by Old School on Jul 28, 2010 9:53:06 GMT -8
Good for him, sad for us.
Oldie Out
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Post by AztecTom on Jul 28, 2010 10:10:33 GMT -8
I am just praying that he will stick around through his junior season.
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Post by aztec70 on Jul 28, 2010 10:32:49 GMT -8
Not me. I want to see him have a fantastic year. Take the team to the final four. Get drafted in the top five and sign a huge contract for millions of dollars. That will open the eyes of some great high school players.   This program will take off if Leonard does that. ;D |
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Post by AztecTom on Jul 28, 2010 10:43:03 GMT -8
Not me. I want to see him have a fantastic year. Take the team to the final four. Get drafted in the top five and sign a huge contract for millions of dollars. That will open the eyes of some great high school players. This program will take off if Leonard does that. ;D I would take what you are saying if that actually happened. |
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Post by AztecWilliam on Jul 28, 2010 11:15:07 GMT -8
Sad is not the word for it. Losing Leonard after next season would be a major blow. I had been hoping against hope that he would stay three years on the Mesa. (Never felt there was a chance he would stay four!)
Consider this; 2010-11 will probably be the best chance SDSU has ever had, or may have for some time, to really make it big on the national collegiate basketball scene. The picture after 2011 is uncertain. Just look at these facts:
We will lose for sure the following seniors:
Carlwell, Cheriet, Gay, Thomas, and White. That's a lineup right there that many a Div-I BB school would envy. If Leonard goes, the loss becomes much greater.
And who returns? The following;
Jamaal Franklin G
LB Franklin G
Rahon G
Tapley G
Thames G
Williams F
(For the moment, I am not counting on Shelton's return.)
Do you see a pattern there? I'm not familiar with 2011 basketball recruiting at State, but I do know that you can't lose the six mentioned above (that includes Leonard) and not experience a significant drop in strength. If the Aztecs cannot win at least a game or two in the NCAA tournament this coming season, when will they? And if it's another one-and-done, you can be sure there will be plenty of negativity toward Steve Fisher expressed on AztecMesa.
There can be no excuses. Let's grab the moment and get to the Sweet-16 or higher!
AzWm
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Post by monty on Jul 28, 2010 11:16:21 GMT -8
Sad is not the word for it. Losing Leonard after next season would be a major blow. I had been hoping against hope that he would stay three years on the Mesa. (Never felt there was a chance he would stay four!) Consider this; 2010-11 will probably be the best chance SDSU has ever had, or may have for some time, to really make it big on the national collegiate basketball scene. The picture after 2011 is uncertain. Just look at these facts: We will lose for sure the following seniors: Carlwell, Cheriet, Gay, Thomas, and White. That's a lineup right there that many a Div-I BB school would envy. If Leonard goes, the loss becomes much greater. And who returns? The following; Jamaal Franklin G LB Franklin G Rahon G Tapley G Thames G Williams F Do you see a pattern there? I'm not familiar with 2011 basketball recruiting at State, but I do know that you can't lose the six mentioned above (that includes Leonard) and not experience a significant drop in strength. If the Aztecs cannot win at least a game or two in the NCAA tournament this coming season, when will they? And if it's another one-and-done, you can be sure there will be plenty of negativity toward Steve Fisher expressed on AztecMesa. There can be no excuses. Let's grab the moment and get to the Sweet-16 or higher! AzWm We lost what 5 or 6 two years ago and got better, we will be strong in 2 years, the sky is not falling |
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Post by theMesa on Jul 28, 2010 11:21:46 GMT -8
Final 4??....pass that Koolaid!! Just getting to the Sweet 16 would be huge for our university. The women did it and now it's up to the men!!
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Post by RB Aztec on Jul 28, 2010 11:24:41 GMT -8
Fisher is on a roll with recruiting. I don't see a major drop in our team's strength going forward.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2010 11:26:04 GMT -8
Winning one is a must this year. Sweet 16 is a very real possibility if things go well this year. Anything beyond that would be a dream come true for all of us.
I believe that Kawhi returns for his junior year, unless he completely blows up on the national level. We shall see.
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Post by AztecWilliam on Jul 28, 2010 11:27:39 GMT -8
Sad is not the word for it. Losing Leonard after next season would be a major blow. I had been hoping against hope that he would stay three years on the Mesa. (Never felt there was a chance he would stay four!) Consider this; 2010-11 will probably be the best chance SDSU has ever had, or may have for some time, to really make it big on the national collegiate basketball scene. The picture after 2011 is uncertain. Just look at these facts: We will lose for sure the following seniors: Carlwell, Cheriet, Gay, Thomas, and White. That's a lineup right there that many a Div-I BB school would envy. If Leonard goes, the loss becomes much greater. And who returns? The following; Jamaal Franklin G LB Franklin G Rahon G Tapley G Thames G Williams F Do you see a pattern there? I'm not familiar with 2011 basketball recruiting at State, but I do know that you can't lose the six mentioned above (that includes Leonard) and not experience a significant drop in strength. If the Aztecs cannot win at least a game or two in the NCAA tournament this coming season, when will they? And if it's another one-and-done, you can be sure there will be plenty of negativity toward Steve Fisher expressed on AztecMesa. There can be no excuses. Let's grab the moment and get to the Sweet-16 or higher! AzWm We lost what 5 or 6 two years ago and got better, we will be strong in 2 years, the sky is not falling The sky is indeed not falling. I am not predicting something like a 10-18 season in 2011. We may still be a contender then. On the other hand, this is not Duke or UCLA, schools that can just pick up the phone and order 3 or 4 McDonald's All-Americans every year like clockwork. I am really saying that Leonard is the heart of this team. With him gone, it's almost certain that SDSU will not be as strong after 2011. Good, yes, but not as good. Therefore, it also seems logical to think that if any Aztec basketball team is going to make a statement nationally, the 2010-11 team is the one to do it. Opportunity is knocking at SDSU's door in 2010-11. Let's not miss that opportunity. AzWm |
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Post by pokinsky on Jul 28, 2010 11:47:02 GMT -8
we lose a lot of experience and talent, but at least we know we have 2 players coming in (Crowder and Thames) that already have college or JC experience and will be older and wiser than your average 4 year high school recruit.
If players like Jamaal, Labradford, Rahon and Williams can push for significant playing time this year ... we might recover faster than we think.
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Post by Old School on Jul 28, 2010 11:49:58 GMT -8
I like it when a winning program "reloads" than "rebuilds" every year.
Oldie Out
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Post by AztecWilliam on Jul 28, 2010 11:56:20 GMT -8
I like it when a winning program "reloads" than "rebuilds" every year. Oldie Out I think we are close to the reload every year stage. Maybe not quite there, but close. Whether we continue that trend will depend largely on who takes over when Steve Fisher calls it a career. AzWm |
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Post by aztech on Jul 28, 2010 12:08:43 GMT -8
If Leonard does get drafted in the first round, chances are he'll stick with the team that drafts him. You just do not cut a #1 draft choice. Outside of Michael Cage, finally an NBA player from San Diego State after all these years.
This will be good for our program because we'll be able to build from it. It'll give SDSU and the MWC more legitmacy as a good basketball conference. We've had our share of Aztecs going to the European or the development league. That's not good enough and our post season reflects it.
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Post by standiego on Jul 28, 2010 12:10:26 GMT -8
KL is an NBA talent and would be difficult to replace, we have not had an NBA draft choice that has performed since Cage. The game against the Zags will be very important for the team and KL. Interesting first team ALL American Candidate- BYU 's J . F. is middle second round projection.
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Post by longtimebooster on Jul 28, 2010 12:20:06 GMT -8
I believe that Kawhi returns for his junior year ... If he's a first-round pick, he'd be stupid to stick around another year and take a pass on the NBA. And Kawhi's not stupid. |
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Post by longtimebooster on Jul 28, 2010 12:23:08 GMT -8
Interesting first team ALL American Candidate- BYU 's J . F. is middle second round projection. Scouts are concerned with Jimmer's size and speed. Everything else about his game is fabulous. |
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Post by Section T(urn Up) on Jul 28, 2010 12:23:48 GMT -8
It's interesting actually, I find myself hoping Kawhi doesn't get too much pub coming into the season so that he can't go from a low first rounder to a mid-high first rounder. Seems like the more pub he gets coming in the more likely he gets drafted--unless he disappoints. And we don't want him to disappoint.
Either way it should be a really really special season.
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Post by pokinsky on Jul 28, 2010 12:35:29 GMT -8
I believe that Kawhi returns for his junior year ... If he's a first-round pick, he'd be stupid to stick around another year and take a pass on the NBA. And Kawhi's not stupid. If he's a guaranteed lottery pick, I would have to agree ... but if he's projected to go late in the 1st round .. it might make more sense to come back and improve your stock, especially with a projected lock out (work stoppage) for the 2011 nba season. Darrington Hobson is the perfect example of a prospect who had a tremendous year and potential and also had numerous "promises" to go in the 1st, but he dropped to the 2nd round, and then got injured, missed all of the summer league and is struggling to make the Bucks roster. And for all we know Leonard has no desire to leave early at all. Singler (Duke) and other players have bucked the trend and returned, even though they were projected lottery picks because they loved the college experience. |
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