Post by johnnyutah on Feb 13, 2019 11:16:39 GMT -8
I keep seeing stuff posted in Jaden's recruiting thread...thought it be better and more on-topic to create it's own thread.
There are obviously others, but here's a few that I think are reasonable sources that are also recently updated.
ESPN (updated 2/12)
Projected #33
It's an ESPN+ article so there's a paywall, but they also had a write-up on him:
www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/25979427/2019-nba-mock-draft-top-five-picks-knicks-bulls-hawks
NBA Draft.net (updated 2/12)
Projected #20
www.nbadraft.net/2019mock_draft
SI.com (updated 2/12)
Projected #48
www.si.com/nba/2019/02/12/nba-draft-big-board-2019-zion-williamson-rj-barrett-ja-morant
There are obviously others, but here's a few that I think are reasonable sources that are also recently updated.
ESPN (updated 2/12)
Projected #33
It's an ESPN+ article so there's a paywall, but they also had a write-up on him:
Jalen McDaniels | So. | PF | San Diego State
After an up-and-down showing at the Maui Invitational and disappointing blowout losses to Brown, Air Force and Boise State, it looked like McDaniels' sophomore season wasn't going to be the breakout year scouts hoped for when he removed his name from the 2018 NBA draft. Things are starting to look a bit better lately, as San Diego State has won four of its past five games, with McDaniels shooting a scorching 9-for-16 (56 percent) from beyond the arc, a major outlier relative to the rest of his college career (12-for-51 in 49 games).
Because of McDaniels' thin frame, his ability to make outside shots is of utmost importance for his draft stock since it's unlikely that he'll be able to play the same type of 4/5 role in the NBA that he does in college, projecting as more of a wing. NBA scouts love his defensive versatility, long strides attacking the rim and willingness to be physical and embrace contact despite weighing less than 200 pounds. His size, length and fluidity give him a lot more upside to tap into than most 21-year-olds. If his jumper continues to show signs of progress, he'll have a much stronger case as a first-rounder come June.
After an up-and-down showing at the Maui Invitational and disappointing blowout losses to Brown, Air Force and Boise State, it looked like McDaniels' sophomore season wasn't going to be the breakout year scouts hoped for when he removed his name from the 2018 NBA draft. Things are starting to look a bit better lately, as San Diego State has won four of its past five games, with McDaniels shooting a scorching 9-for-16 (56 percent) from beyond the arc, a major outlier relative to the rest of his college career (12-for-51 in 49 games).
Because of McDaniels' thin frame, his ability to make outside shots is of utmost importance for his draft stock since it's unlikely that he'll be able to play the same type of 4/5 role in the NBA that he does in college, projecting as more of a wing. NBA scouts love his defensive versatility, long strides attacking the rim and willingness to be physical and embrace contact despite weighing less than 200 pounds. His size, length and fluidity give him a lot more upside to tap into than most 21-year-olds. If his jumper continues to show signs of progress, he'll have a much stronger case as a first-rounder come June.
www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/25979427/2019-nba-mock-draft-top-five-picks-knicks-bulls-hawks
NBA Draft.net (updated 2/12)
Projected #20
www.nbadraft.net/2019mock_draft
SI.com (updated 2/12)
Projected #48
48. JALEN MCDANIELS, F/C, SAN DIEGO STATE | SOPHOMORE
Height: 6'10" | Weight: 195 | Age: 20 | Last Rank: 26
It continues to be difficult to get over McDaniels’s extremely thin build, but he’s having a productive season and offers some intrigue as a stretch forward. He will need to be a more consistent three-point shooter, and his frame is going to be an impediment on some level—he’s just not an extremely efficient offensive player at this point, either. McDaniels has been productive on the glass and has improved since last season, but lack of shot-blocking presence is also a bit worrisome. He will likely need strong workouts to convince teams a bit further—the first round may be a stretch right now.
Height: 6'10" | Weight: 195 | Age: 20 | Last Rank: 26
It continues to be difficult to get over McDaniels’s extremely thin build, but he’s having a productive season and offers some intrigue as a stretch forward. He will need to be a more consistent three-point shooter, and his frame is going to be an impediment on some level—he’s just not an extremely efficient offensive player at this point, either. McDaniels has been productive on the glass and has improved since last season, but lack of shot-blocking presence is also a bit worrisome. He will likely need strong workouts to convince teams a bit further—the first round may be a stretch right now.
www.si.com/nba/2019/02/12/nba-draft-big-board-2019-zion-williamson-rj-barrett-ja-morant