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2. Nikola Vucevic, PF, USC, 6-10, Jr.
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3. Darius Morris, PG, Michigan, 6-4, Soph.
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10-'11: 17.1 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 1.4 bpg, 50.5 FG%, 75.5 FT%, 34.9 3-PT%
3. Darius Morris, PG, Michigan, 6-4, Soph.
10-'11: 15.0 ppg, 6.7 apg, 4.0 rpg, 2.9 TOpg, 1.0 spg, 48.9 FG%, 71.5 FT%, 25.0 3-PT%
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If the Cavaliers were going to draft later in the first round, I would hope there would have been a thread dedicated to Tristan Thompson. He is Canadian (strike one) and he has a girl's name (strike two), but I watched him match up with some blue-chip bigmen this season, and he more than held his own each time. He is too raw for the top of the lottery, but don't forget his name.
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I always mix him and Trey Thompkins up. Funny thing is they couldn't play the game any dissimilar.
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Any "Thor's" out there?
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Thompson would be drafted in the lottery with a name like "Thor," Canadian or not. I was surprised to read he was ranked top three in his high school class in 2009. The problem is that he hasn't developed much. He is still a 6'9 tough, super-athlete with little offensive game. The more I watched Florida play, the more Thor-ish Patric Young looked. He's got a man's game.
Overall, I still have a good feeling about Enes Kanter as a potential Thor for the Cavaliers. He needs to grow out a Luis Scola mane of hair and play in front of some scouts to make my decision final.
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Thank god this thread was started. Now we just need the season to be over.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/tournament/2011/news/story?id=6236917
Tristan signed up for summer classes...
Tristan signed up for summer classes...
You should apologise to damage
As for tristan Liar Liar pants on fire
he Texas Longhorns were largely successful in 2010-11 thanks sophomore standout Jordan Hamilton and freshman phenom Tristan Thompson. Following the team's third round exit from the 2011 NCAA Tournament, thanks to Arizona, both players, with emotions running high following the game, indicated that they would return to Texas next season.
Now, it appears that after being given some time to think it over, at least one of the dynamic duo, Thompson, will be attempting to take his talents to the next level.
According to a report by nbadraft.net, Thompson is not only making himself available for the 2011 draft, but the 6-foot-9 power forward has also signed with an agent:
We received word today from sources close to the situation that Texas big man Tristan Thompson has signed with an agent and is foregoing his college eligibility. Look for the official announcement to come in the next few weeks.
Thompson had previously indicated that he would like to return to the Longhorns squad and play with incoming freshman point guard and fellow Canadian, Myck Kabongo, one of the top point guard recruits in the nation, who is set to join the school in 2011-12.
Unfortunately for Texas, Thompson's inaugural season in Austin has wet the appetite of many scouts and NBA executives, who caught a glimpse of him this season.
Thompson appeared in all 36 of the Longhorns' games this season and averaged 13.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg and 2.4 bpg, while being named the Big 12 Conference's Freshman of the Year.
Not only was he instrumental in the Big 12 Conference Tournament, Thompson also had a big game against another draft hopeful, Oakland's Keith Benson, in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 17 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 7 blocked shots in Texas’ 85-81 second round victory over Oakland.
Given the success of his lone season at Texas, his physical intangibles and perceived upside, Thompson will very likely be taken in the first-round of the draft and may have boosted his stock enough to warrant a lottery selection.
As for tristan Liar Liar pants on fire
he Texas Longhorns were largely successful in 2010-11 thanks sophomore standout Jordan Hamilton and freshman phenom Tristan Thompson. Following the team's third round exit from the 2011 NCAA Tournament, thanks to Arizona, both players, with emotions running high following the game, indicated that they would return to Texas next season.
Now, it appears that after being given some time to think it over, at least one of the dynamic duo, Thompson, will be attempting to take his talents to the next level.
According to a report by nbadraft.net, Thompson is not only making himself available for the 2011 draft, but the 6-foot-9 power forward has also signed with an agent:
We received word today from sources close to the situation that Texas big man Tristan Thompson has signed with an agent and is foregoing his college eligibility. Look for the official announcement to come in the next few weeks.
Thompson had previously indicated that he would like to return to the Longhorns squad and play with incoming freshman point guard and fellow Canadian, Myck Kabongo, one of the top point guard recruits in the nation, who is set to join the school in 2011-12.
Unfortunately for Texas, Thompson's inaugural season in Austin has wet the appetite of many scouts and NBA executives, who caught a glimpse of him this season.
Thompson appeared in all 36 of the Longhorns' games this season and averaged 13.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg and 2.4 bpg, while being named the Big 12 Conference's Freshman of the Year.
Not only was he instrumental in the Big 12 Conference Tournament, Thompson also had a big game against another draft hopeful, Oakland's Keith Benson, in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 17 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 7 blocked shots in Texas’ 85-81 second round victory over Oakland.
Given the success of his lone season at Texas, his physical intangibles and perceived upside, Thompson will very likely be taken in the first-round of the draft and may have boosted his stock enough to warrant a lottery selection.
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5.) Michael Dunigan, F/C, Oregon
Dunigan left Oregon last summer to play pro ball in Israel, where he played one game before moving on to Estonia -- yes, Estonia -- to play. As a prospect who has played professionally and is age 19 or older (Dunigan is 21), he is automatically entered into this year's draft, according to NBA rules. He has played well and was already considered a legit prospect before he left college thanks to his size and athleticism. But he's got a lot to work on to convince scouts that he's ready for the NBA.
6.) Gus Gilchrist, F/C, South Florida*
Gilchrist was a hot prospect in December of 2009, but injuries and a lackluster junior year have dropped his stock considerably. He's got size and physicality going for him, but he's a second-round pick at best right now. More likely he goes undrafted.
7.) Tobias Harris, F, Fr, Tennessee*
Harris' father told the Tennessean that Harris will test the waters this year. Harris won't hire an agent to preserve his college eligibility and is looking to see if he's a lottery pick. He could be. While Harris isn't an elite athlete and is a bit of a tweener, he has a high basketball IQ, can play multiple positions and is unselfish. He could be the next Shane Battier. If he stays in the draft he should go somewhere in the mid-to late first round.
8.) Jamine Peterson, F, New Mexico Thunderbirds
Peterson was dismissed from Providence last spring, went to play pro ball in Greece and eventually landed in the D-League playing for the New Mexico Thunderbirds. He's actually played pretty well, averaging 12.8 ppg and 5.7 rpg in 22 mpg. Lately he's been on fire. On March 26 he scored 40 points and grabbed 13 boards against Springfield. He's been averaging 16 ppg and is shooting 45 percent from three in March. Peterson has an NBA body, is a great athlete and is a legitimate inside/outside threat. He's got a shot at landing in the late first round, but most likely he's a second-round pick.
9.) Iman Shumpert*, G, Jr, Georgia Tech
Shumpert announced via Twitter on March 28 that he was testing the draft waters. Shumpert has caught the eye of NBA scouts for years, but he's never quite lived up to the potential -- at least on the offensive end of the ball. Defensively he's one of the best guards in the country. If he could ever get a consistent jump shot he'd be a lock for the first round. As it stands now, he's a likely second-round pick.
10.) Greg Smith, C, So, Fresno State
NBA scouts have been intrigued by his size and ability in the post. But mostly the've been perplexed by his lack of development, effort and focus. If a team drafts him (a fairly big if at this point), he'll be a project. At best, he's a second-round pick.
11.) Jeremy Tyler, F/C, Japan
As a prospect who has played professionally and is age 19 or older (he is 19, and will turn 20 on June 1), Tyler is automatically entered into this year's draft, according to NBA rules. He was once one of the top high school basketball players in the country, but he skipped his senior year of high school to play pro ball in Israel, and that was an unmitigated disaster. This year he's been playing in Japan with former NBA coach Bob Hill. He's made progress, but he is likely a second-round pick at this point.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=InOut-2011
*To preserve eligibility, player has not hired an agent.
Dunigan left Oregon last summer to play pro ball in Israel, where he played one game before moving on to Estonia -- yes, Estonia -- to play. As a prospect who has played professionally and is age 19 or older (Dunigan is 21), he is automatically entered into this year's draft, according to NBA rules. He has played well and was already considered a legit prospect before he left college thanks to his size and athleticism. But he's got a lot to work on to convince scouts that he's ready for the NBA.
6.) Gus Gilchrist, F/C, South Florida*
Gilchrist was a hot prospect in December of 2009, but injuries and a lackluster junior year have dropped his stock considerably. He's got size and physicality going for him, but he's a second-round pick at best right now. More likely he goes undrafted.
7.) Tobias Harris, F, Fr, Tennessee*
Harris' father told the Tennessean that Harris will test the waters this year. Harris won't hire an agent to preserve his college eligibility and is looking to see if he's a lottery pick. He could be. While Harris isn't an elite athlete and is a bit of a tweener, he has a high basketball IQ, can play multiple positions and is unselfish. He could be the next Shane Battier. If he stays in the draft he should go somewhere in the mid-to late first round.
8.) Jamine Peterson, F, New Mexico Thunderbirds
Peterson was dismissed from Providence last spring, went to play pro ball in Greece and eventually landed in the D-League playing for the New Mexico Thunderbirds. He's actually played pretty well, averaging 12.8 ppg and 5.7 rpg in 22 mpg. Lately he's been on fire. On March 26 he scored 40 points and grabbed 13 boards against Springfield. He's been averaging 16 ppg and is shooting 45 percent from three in March. Peterson has an NBA body, is a great athlete and is a legitimate inside/outside threat. He's got a shot at landing in the late first round, but most likely he's a second-round pick.
9.) Iman Shumpert*, G, Jr, Georgia Tech
Shumpert announced via Twitter on March 28 that he was testing the draft waters. Shumpert has caught the eye of NBA scouts for years, but he's never quite lived up to the potential -- at least on the offensive end of the ball. Defensively he's one of the best guards in the country. If he could ever get a consistent jump shot he'd be a lock for the first round. As it stands now, he's a likely second-round pick.
10.) Greg Smith, C, So, Fresno State
NBA scouts have been intrigued by his size and ability in the post. But mostly the've been perplexed by his lack of development, effort and focus. If a team drafts him (a fairly big if at this point), he'll be a project. At best, he's a second-round pick.
11.) Jeremy Tyler, F/C, Japan
As a prospect who has played professionally and is age 19 or older (he is 19, and will turn 20 on June 1), Tyler is automatically entered into this year's draft, according to NBA rules. He was once one of the top high school basketball players in the country, but he skipped his senior year of high school to play pro ball in Israel, and that was an unmitigated disaster. This year he's been playing in Japan with former NBA coach Bob Hill. He's made progress, but he is likely a second-round pick at this point.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=InOut-2011
*To preserve eligibility, player has not hired an agent.
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He hasn't hired an agent...
@nbadraftblog: no harm in Ashton Gibbs as a junior,going through the process/getting feedback(players should have more access to"explore"
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FearTheStache RT @GaryParrishCBS: My guess: Ashton Gibbs will get a workout or two, realize he's not gonna be drafted, then return to PIttsburgh.
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Here is a great article with everyone status thus far, as well as their mindset and draft status. It also includes some important dates. I will be sure to update it as time passes and more guys declare for the draft.