NCAA

[Carson Wentz]

Jogaço entre Badgers e Gators, ainda bem que Wisconsin foi com os porcos. :badgrin:

 

E Fox :prayer:

[pedrituh_9]

O Fox ontem assumiu o jogo. Gostei de ver. Adicionando ali um lançamento exterior e fica no ponto.

[vakjew]

Ainda bem que ucla foi de sopa pode ser que o Lavar se cale um bocadinho

[Jonas F]

Oregon na Final Four. O Jordan Bell esteve incrível na defesa :prayer:

[pedrituh_9]

South Carolina em grande :handclap:

[Jonas F]

Kentucky vs UNC

[Jonas F]

UNC na Final 4. Belo jogo, e bem emotivo o final :mrgreen:

[pedrituh_9]

Que final incrível. A bola do Monk foi de outro mundo.

[Fuzila]

Queria tanto um OT ...

 

final incrivel !

[pedropb13]

Gonzaga na final!

[pedrituh_9]

Grande réplica de South Carolina. Mas nos últimos 4 minutos a defesa de Gonzaga não vacilou e Carolina teve muitas dificuldades em marcar.

Editado 2 Abril 2017 por pedrituh_9

[Poeira]

UNC também na final.

[treinadordebancada]

Há algum sítio que dê para ver jogos em diferido, a final em específico? Já agora, o Williams-Goss de Gonzaga é bom? Tem bons números nos últimos jogos.

[treinadordebancada]

71-65 para North Carolina.

[pedrituh_9]

Só vi a 1ª parte, e estava equilibrado embora tenha gostado mais de Gonzaga.

 

Ao que parece a 2ª parte foi o show do apito :- :-|

[Jonas F]

2017 ESPN college basketball preseason All-America teams

 

Já faltou mais para começar. :torcida:

 

EDIT: Muito curioso em ver Bagley, Bamba e Ayton

Editado 23 Outubro 2017 por Jonas F

[Jonas F]

Com a nova temporada aí à porta vou aproveitar para partilhar aqui 4 artigos da ESPN insider, onde Jonathan Givony (um dos responsáveis pelo Draft express) analisa os melhores jogadores para esta temporada do college. Vou começar pelo artigo dos seniors até acabar nos que suscitam mais interesse, os freshman.

 

NBA draft rankings - Best seniors in college basketball

 

Who are top NBA draft prospects in college basketball's senior class? Here are our top 10 rankings.

 

 

In the 2017 draft, 28 picks went by before the first NCAA senior heard his name called. Mercifully, the last two players picked in the first round -- Derrick White and Josh Hart -- were NCAA seniors, the fewest in the history of the modern era of the NBA draft (since 1966). An average of 4.4 seniors per year have been drafted in the first round this decade, down from 6.9 in the 2000s, 17.8 in the '90s and 19.8 in the '80s.

 

This year might not be that different.

 

Currently, only one NCAA senior -- Grayson Allen -- is projected to be picked in the first round of the 2018 draft. There are a number of other contenders to shake Adam Silver's hand on June 21, which we'll outline here, but they have a lot to prove in their final season of college basketball. Will the NBA revert back to the average number of first-round picks (3.9 in the past five years, 4.6 over the past 10) we've become accustomed to seeing, or is this the new normal?

 

1. Grayson Allen

Duke

Age: 22.0

SG

 

Height: 6-foot-4 | Wingspan: 6-6½

 

Duke is Vegas' favorites to win the NCAA championship next spring, and Allen will undoubtedly be the team's most important player. Allen was exceptional as a sophomore, averaging 24 points per 40 minutes on 42 percent shooting from beyond the arc, but really came down to earth as a junior. That was partially due to his bizarre on-court antics, which were a major distraction, but also because of the emergence of Luke Kennard, the eventual No. 12 pick in the 2017 draft.

 

Allen will need to regain his touch from the perimeter on a Duke roster that doesn't have much in the way of outside shooting. He has proven to be a big-time shot-maker over the course of his career, but there are question marks about who he will guard at the NBA level. He'll be one of the faces of college basketball this season.

 

 

2. Bonzie Colson

Notre Dame

Age: 21.7

PF

 

Height: 6-foot-5 | Wingspan: 7-1½

 

One of the most unique players in college basketball, Colson is also highly productive -- averaging 23 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks per 40 minutes last season on impressive efficiency. What confounds NBA scouts is the fact that Colson is just 6-5 but sees most of his minutes at the power forward and center positions. He also has an unorthodox frame and average athleticism.

 

Who exactly will he guard in the NBA? Notre Dame's coaching staff argues that Colson's 7-1 wingspan allows him to play much bigger than his size and claims he will hit more than the 26 3-pointers he made last season as a senior. After missing on Draymond Green, NBA teams will be very sensitive to Colson's prospects, tweener or not, and a big senior year will undoubtedly put him in favorable position leading up to June. Continuing to shoot well from outside will be a key for him.

 

3. Devonte' Graham

Kansas

Age: 22.6

PG

 

Height: 6-foot-2 | Wingspan: N/A

 

Graham likely could have been a second-round pick in 2017 but elected to come back for his last go-around at KU. With Frank Mason off to the NBA, Graham is expected to be the leader of a team with Final Four aspirations. A career 41 percent 3-point shooter who excels in the open court and plays aggressive defense, Graham's role in the NBA as a spark-plug bench player is easy to envision.

 

After Graham played second fiddle to Mason for most of his career, scouts will finally get to see what Kansas' offense looks like with him running the show full time this season. Improved decision-making and consistency could help his cause significantly, as he isn't blessed with elite size or length relative to his position.

 

4. Alize Johnson

Missouri State

Age: 21.4

PF

 

Height: 6-foot-9 | Wingspan: 6-9

 

A player we highlighted last February as a sleeper to keep an eye on, Johnson is now everyone's favorite mid-major prospect after a strong showing at the Adidas Nations camp in Houston in August. His versatility is intriguing as a 6-9 combo forward who can make 3-pointers, crash the glass aggressively, push it in the open court and play hard on defense.

 

His average frame, poor length and just-decent feel for the game are things he'll have to overcome, but the fact that he's one of the younger seniors in the class -- and an extremely late bloomer -- certainly helps his cause. Missouri State's lackluster schedule isn't doing him any favors, though, so making the NCAA tournament will go a long way in getting him the exposure he needs.

 

5. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk

Kansas

Age: 20.3

SG

 

Height: 6-foot-8 | Wingspan: 6-5

 

Still only 20 years old, Mykhailiuk is younger than a number of sophomores projected to be picked in the first round, and thus it's hard to consider him an NCAA senior despite going into his fourth year of college basketball. The Ukrainian had some encouraging performances last season, when he was really the age of many freshmen, and should finally have his breakout season in his last go-around in Lawrence.

 

He led the FIBA U20 European Championship in scoring this past summer, showing some of the all-around offensive game NBA scouts have been waiting to see more of by now. Mykhailiuk has great height but extremely short arms, making him mostly a one-positional player. His ability to shoot from the perimeter, and hopefully do a little more, is keeping NBA talent evaluators interested in monitoring his progress.

 

6. Vince Edwards

Purdue

Age: 21.4

SF

 

Height: 6-foot-8 | Wingspan: 7-0

 

Edwards ticks a number of boxes NBA scouts look for at the combo forward position, with his 7-foot wingspan, 38 percent career 3-point percentage and terrific passing metrics. Edwards has always been a better prospect in theory, though, as his lack of focus on defense, slow release on his jumper and radical swings in productivity have made it tough to fully get behind him.

 

Is this the year things finally click and he's able to put it all together? With Caleb Swanigan off to the NBA, Edwards is in a great position to show his entire skill set for Purdue and have a consistent and productive year in a go-to role.

 

7. Chandler Hutchison

Boise State

Age: 21.4

SF

 

Height: 6-foot-7 | Wingspan: 7-0½

 

A marginal player his first two seasons, Hutchinson blossomed into one of the best wing players in the West as a junior. He looks the part and has prototypical tools for his position, with fluid athleticism and the ability to handle the ball smoothly.

 

The big question mark revolves around his jump shot, as he has only taken 91 3-point attempts in his three seasons so far and really wavers with his confidence from outside. His stroke doesn't look bad, so NBA scouts will be monitoring his progression in this area closely.

 

8. Anas Mahmoud

Louisville

Age: 22.4

C

 

Height: 7-foot-0 | Wingspan: N/A

 

Mahmoud didn't blow anyone away with his productivity last season, averaging just 12 points and 9 rebounds per 40, but his exceptional mobility and versatility as a 7-footer who can protect the rim, hedge out to half court and switch onto guards is highly coveted in today's NBA.

 

Mahmoud's frame is one of the biggest things holding him back, particularly on the defensive glass, but he is a late bloomer physically who has made impressive strides over the past few years in a number of areas, particularly his passing ability and basketball IQ. He has natural instincts and an engaging personality. He is someone who can find a role in today's NBA as his body continues to fill out.

 

9. Malik Pope

SDSU

Age: 21.2

SF

 

Height: 6-foot-9 | Wingspan: 7-2

 

Pope has underachieved for the better part of his career at San Diego State, but there is some hope he can finally put things together as a senior. It's difficult to find 6-9 combo forwards with a 7-2 wingspan and 9-1 standing reach who make nearly 40 percent of their 3-pointers.

 

Scouts will want to take a close look at the knee that sidelined him for part of last season and get a better feel for his personality, as he has always lacked toughness, confidence and physicality in a major way. Even if he goes undrafted, he's the type of player teams will continue to monitor, as he's a very young senior.

 

10. Isaac Haas

Purdue

Age: 22.0

C

 

Height: 7-foot-2 | Wingspan: 7-4

 

At 7-2, 290 pounds, Haas could very well be the biggest big man in college basketball. He's a devastating force on the interior at the college level, scoring 25 points per 40 for his career on 58 percent shooting. Even in the small-ball era of today's NBA, there's likely still a place for a behemoth like Haas in a small role off the bench.

 

The big question marks will come on the defensive end, where his inability to cover ground will be a major issue guarding pick and rolls. Haas will have to show better potential here than he has in the past to hold scouts' interest, including making a more concerted effort on the defensive glass.

 

Fonte: NBA draft rankings: Top 10 senior prospects for 2018

 

NBA draft rankings - Best juniors in college basketball

 

We continue our preseason college basketball rankings with the top 10 draft prospects in the NCAA junior class.

 

Like seniors, NCAA juniors, have fallen out of favor in a major way over the past few years. Only 10 total NCAA juniors have been drafted in the first round in the past four years. That number was tripled on average in the decade prior (7.5 first-round juniors per draft).

 

On first glance, it doesn't appear that this year will dramatically change that trend. Three juniors are currently projected to be picked in the first round of our latest 2018 NBA mock draft, but others will certainly make their case as the year moves on, as previous juniors such as Justin Jackson, Kyle Kuzma, Kris Dunn, DeAndre' Bembry and Elfrid Payton did in their respective drafts.

 

1. Mikal Bridges

Villanova

Age: 21.1

SF

 

Height: 6-foot-7 | Wingspan: 7-1½

 

Going into his fourth year of college basketball after redshirting upon arrival at Villanova, Bridges looks primed for a breakout season. He has enviable physical tools for his position, fluid athleticism and the versatility to be a multipositional defender tasked with guarding any position from 1-4 depending on the matchup.

 

Bridges made 39 percent of his 3s as a sophomore and 91 percent of his free throws. His ability to maintain his efficiency (68 percent true shooting) while shouldering a bigger load is a point of interest for NBA scouts (he ranked just sixth in usage rate for Villanova last year). It's easy to envision a role for him at the NBA level, but showing he can be more of a ball handler, facilitator, passer and decision-maker will help his stock considerably.

 

 

2. Chimezie Metu

USC

Age: 20.5

PF/C

 

Height: 6-foot-9 | Wingspan: 6-10½

 

Metu looks the part of a big-time prospect, but he hasn't always had the consistent production to match, something NBA scouts are hoping will change going into his junior season. His soft hands, excellent touch and ability to cover ground fluidly make him a strong target as a pick-and-roll finisher, and he also has shown marked improvement with his jump shot since arriving at USC -- something he'll need to continue to expand upon as an upperclassmen.

 

Still, Metu often leaves you wanting more, due to his soft approach to the game on both ends of the floor, which shows up most vividly as a rebounder, where he's shockingly poor (partially because of his lack of length). He has yet to show any one skill that truly separates him as a prospect at this stage. However, he's in position to help his stock considerably as the best prospect on a team with Final Four aspirations.

 

3. Shake Milton

SMU

Age: 21.0

PG

 

Height: 6-foot-6 | Wingspan: 7-0

 

Milton has prototypical tools for an NBA guard, standing 6-foot-6 with a chiseled frame and an exceptional 7-foot wingspan. He has converted 42 percent of his 3-point attempts at the college level. He legitimately plays point guard for SMU, despite having the measurements of a small forward. With SMU's three other double-digit scorers last season off to the pro ranks, scouts will want to see how Milton handles himself in what will undoubtedly be a far more prominent role.

 

Milton often has looked all too content blending into the background and being more of a spot-up shooter and an average distributor, struggling to create his own offense in the half-court (49 percent from 2) and rarely getting to the free throw line. Can he become more of a leader as an upperclassman?

 

4. Aaron Holiday

USC

Age: 21.0

PG

 

Height: 6-foot-1 | Wingspan: 6-6

 

Holiday entered the 2017 draft but was given the cold shoulder by the NBA, not even receiving a combine invite. With UCLA's starting backcourt off to the pros, Holiday will be in a much better position to show NBA scouts that he's a better prospect than they gave him credit for.

 

Holiday doesn't have great size, but his strong frame and very long arms help make up for that to an extent. His 41 percent career 3-point shooting is a major plus, and he puts consistent pressure on the rim with his ability to get downhill. He also is ultra-aggressive, looking to make things happen on both ends of the floor. Scouts will want to see improved decision-making now that Holiday is an upperclassmen, particularly operating out of the pick-and-roll, and UCLA likely will ask him to carry a significant load. He is in an ideal situation to improve his pro prospects and should know exactly what teams want to see from him after going through the pre-draft process.

 

5. Allonzo Trier

Arizona

Age: 21.7

SG

 

Height: 6-foot-5 | Wingspan: 6-6

 

Trier suffered a major setback last season when he was suspended for PED usage, wiping out most of his sophomore year. Not particularly gifted in terms of athleticism or length, Trier will rely on scoring instincts and improved defensive tenacity to give him a chance to carve out a career in bringing scoring punch and aggressiveness to a team's second unit.

 

With quite a bit of firepower around him this season, scouts will want to see if Trier can play nice with teammates and find a balance between seeking out his own offense and making the right play. Older than many of the seniors projected to be drafted -- and playing on a team with Final Four aspirations -- the time to become a more unselfish player is certainly now.

 

6. Ray Spalding

Louisville

Age: 21.6

PF

 

Height: 6-foot-9 | Wingspan: 7-1

 

Spalding drew rave reviews from Louisville's coaching staff for the offseason he had (before the FBI brought the hammer down on Rick Pitino and the Cardinals). His physical tools have always been intriguing to NBA scouts. He is exceptionally quick, rangy and bouncy for a player of his size, and he occasionally has shown some budding versatility offensively, as well, particularly from the perimeter.

 

His lack of strength is a major hindrance on both sides of the floor, and he's not the toughest or most focused big man you'll find, either. Spalding has upside both physically and with his skills, and he will earn quite a few looks if he can translate that into more consistent production as a junior. He'll need to make a big jump, as he's older than many of the seniors who are projected to get drafted.

 

7. Ethan Happ

Wisconsin

Age: 21.4

PF

 

Height: 6-foot-9 | Wingspan: N/A

 

Happ is one of the most unique players in college basketball, posting outrageous per-40-minute averages of 22 points, 14 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.8 blocks. He plays exclusively at the center position for Wisconsin, despite standing just 6-foot-9, and shows little to no range on his jumper. He also converts just 50 percent of his free throw attempts.

 

Nevertheless, Happ's energy level, strong feel for the game and excellent productivity at the highest levels of the college game are intriguing in today's NBA.

 

8. Jacob Evans

Cincinnati

Age: 20.3

SF

 

Height: 6-foot-6 | Wingspan: N/A

 

Evans broke out as a sophomore, making 42 percent of his 3-pointers and showing intriguing sparks of versatility defensively and as a passer that hint at good things to come down the road. He has good physical attributes for the wing and seems to have plenty of room to continue to develop, as he was an extremely late bloomer in high school.

 

Evans has a ways to go as a ball handler, and his ability to develop into a better shot creator could seriously improving his NBA prospects. There's a market for wing players in his mold, and Evans is closer to a sophomore in age, giving him a little extra upside, considering his late growth spurt and unique trajectory.

 

9. Moritz Wagner

Michigan

Age: 20.4

C

 

Height: 6-foot-11 | Wingspan: 7-0

 

Wagner blossomed into one of the better big man scorers in the college game as a sophomore, after barely getting off the bench as a freshman. A poor showing at the NBA combine convinced him to return for his junior season. Over the summer, Wagner led the FIBA U20 European Championship in per-minute scoring, despite shooting just 2-of-12 from beyond the arc. He hit 40 percent of his 3-pointers as a sophomore, though. He has polished footwork and the ability to create his own shot from the perimeter, which is difficult for most collegiate big men to handle at 6-foot-11.

 

Wagner's lack of length, poor frame and complete inability to make the extra pass, bend his knees, grab a defensive rebound or protect the rim are significant issues when projecting to the NBA level. Nevertheless, there's a market for stretch big men, so any improvements he can make in those areas as a junior will be duly noted by NBA scouts.

 

10. Terence Davis

Mississippi

Age: 20.4

SG

 

Height: 6-foot-4 | Wingspan: 6-8¼

 

Davis barely played as a freshman for Ole Miss but broke out as a 22-points-per-40-minutes scorer as a sophomore, putting himself firmly on the NBA radar in the process. He's a physically gifted, although somewhat undersized, wing player, with long arms, a strong frame and impressive athleticism. Davis is at his best operating in the open court, making spot-up 3-pointers and attacking closeouts in a straight line. He gets after it defensively by using his strength, length and quickness.

 

Scouts will want to see Davis improve his ballhandling, decision-making and all-around polish, particularly as a shot creator in the half-court. He's a one-position player at the moment who could stand to become more dynamic and versatile to improve his pro prospects.

 

Fonte: NBA draft rankings: Top 10 NCAA junior prospects for 2018

 

NBA draft rankings - Best sophomores in college basketball

 

We continue our preseason college basketball rankings with the top 10 draft prospects in the NCAA sophomore class.

 

Seven sophomores were picked in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft, right in line with what we've seen historically over the past decade (6.8 first-round sophomores on average per year).

 

It's a safe bet that a few players we aren't currently projecting as first rounders will end up there by the time June rolls around. The jump players make between their freshman to sophomore seasons is very real, as we saw last year with the likes of Luke Kennard, Donovan Mitchell, D.J. Wilson, John Collins and others who rocketed up draft boards relative to preseason expectations.

 

This looks like a fairly strong class of sophomores early on, but we'll be keeping an open mind on how these players, and more unheralded ones, develop throughout the season, as there will undoubtedly be surprises. The fact that two projected lottery picks from last year in Miles Bridges and Robert Williams surprisingly elected to return to college gives this class a very strong starting point right off the bat. The 2016 high school class was considered by many to be one of the best in years, and it could very well be the gift that keeps on giving, both this year and beyond.

 

1. Miles Bridges

Michigan State

Age: 19.5

SF/PF

 

Height: 6-foot-6 | Wingspan: 6-9

 

A likely top-10 pick who surprisingly elected to return for his sophomore season, Bridges will be one of the faces of college basketball. He's an exceptional athlete who has added a lot more skill to his game in the past year or two, making 39 percent of his 3-pointers on a high volume of attempts. Bridges has the body type to play either forward position but will be asked to see more time at the 3 position after operating strictly at the 4 last season.

 

His ball-handling is a work in progress, as is his decision-making and ability to shoot off the dribble, but his toughness, aggressiveness and powerful first step will help his transition to the NBA. Michigan State is a FInal Four contender and Bridges' development will go a long way in helping the Spartans achieve that.

 

 

2. Robert Williams

Texas A&M

Age: 20.0

PF/C

 

Height: 6-foot-9 | Wingspan: 7-4

 

Williams was a projected top-10 pick in the 2017 NBA draft when he announced his decision to return for his sophomore season. He came out of nowhere early on as a freshman, captivating NBA scouts' attention with his incredible physical tools, highlighted by an NBA-ready body, 7-foot-4 wingspan and tremendous athletic ability. Williams is a gifted shot-blocker, offensive rebounder and finisher who shows enough flashes in other areas to leave plenty of room for optimism. He has a decent shooting stroke, passes the ball better than expected and shows extremely light feet defensively that should help him develop into a versatile player in time.

 

With that said, Williams is still very raw in many areas, as his fundamentals, basketball IQ and all-around approach to the game are still catching up to his natural tools. He'll be played out of position once again at the power forward spot for A&M this season, which may prevent him from fully breaking out relative to expectations.

 

3. Bruce Brown

Miami

Age: 21.1

SG

 

Height: 6-foot-3 | Wingspan: 6-8½

 

Brown won NBA scouts over with his aggressiveness, intensity level and two-way playmaking ability. While not overly skilled or naturally talented, Brown finds ways to contribute to winning with his open-court prowess, rebounding, defense, unselfishness and improved shooting ability (35 percent from 3-point territory as a freshman) with his feet set.

 

To take the next step in his development, Brown will need to show improved shot-creation skills, off-the-dribble shooting and decision-making. Brown is the same age as some of the players in our senior rankings, making him fairly old relative to this class.

 

4. Justin Jackson

Maryland

Age: 20.6

SF/PF

 

Height: 6-foot-7 | Wingspan: 7-3

 

Jackson went through the NBA pre-draft process last year and ultimately elected to return to school after a solid showing at the NBA combine. Standing 6-foot-7 with a gigantic 7-3 wingspan, he fits the mold of the modern NBA frontcourt player who can slide between the 3 to 5 spots. He shot 44 percent from 3 as a freshman and his ability to continue to shoot the ball proficiently will go a long way in solidifying his NBA stock.

 

Jackson is just a decent ball-handler, and his passing ability, awareness and overall feel for the game are still catching up to the rest of his game. The fact that he will likely play quite a bit of small forward this season, according to Maryland coach Mark Turgeon, may exacerbate those issues.

 

5. De'Anthony Melton

USC

Age: 19.3

PG/SG

 

Height: 6-foot-4 | Wingspan: 6-8

 

Melton was perhaps the least highly regarded player on this list coming out of high school, but nonetheless emerged as a legitimate NBA prospect as a freshman at USC thanks to his impressive versatility. He can play any of the backcourt positions with his strong frame and 6-8 wingspan, and he does all the little things you like to see from a role player with his ability to pass, defend, rebound, move without the ball and make an occasional jump shot.

 

The development of Melton's ball-handling and off-the-dribble shooting are points of interest for NBA scouts, as is his overall scoring volume as a sophomore.

 

6. Austin Wiley

Auburn

Age: 18.7

C

 

Height: 6-foot-11 | Wingspan: 7-5

 

Wiley skipped his senior year of high school and enrolled at Auburn at semester break, making him the youngest player in this class. He's even younger than some of the highly touted freshmen eligible for the 2018 draft. Wiley didn't have a great freshman season, as expected, but had a tremendous summer as the best player on USA Basketball's U19 World Championship team in Cairo. He's an old-school big man who takes full advantage of his chiseled 250 pound frame, 7-5 wingspan and 9-1 standing reach, averaging an astounding 20 rebounds per-40 minutes in FIBA play. He is mobile and coordinated, with soft hands and touch, and can be quite a force with his length when he's competing at maximum intensity like he did at the U19s.

 

On the downside, Wiley is not much of a rim-protector, pick-and-roll defender or passer, and he shows limited range outside of the paint, relegating him mostly to operating with his back to the basket. Big men in his mold are not really en vogue these days. Wiley was one of the first names mentioned in the FBI/DOJ NCAA investigation, something that could put a damper on his sophomore season.

 

7. Tyus Battle

Syracuse

Age: 20.0

SG/SF

 

Height: 6-foot-6 | Wingspan: 6-8

 

Battle looks the part of an NBA wing player, standing 6-7 with a solid frame, and has the smooth athleticism and shot-making ability to match. He shows potential as a shot creator and was effective making jumpers with his feet set and off the dribble as a freshman, even if his ball-handling ability and decision-making are still works in progress.

 

Jim Boeheim will need him to step up in a major way this season, as Syracuse lacks much in the way of experience among upperclassmen, having zero returning players besides Battle who averaged more than 4.5 points per game. That will give scouts a great feel for where Battle is in terms of skill and feel, but could also overextend him in a major way, leading to some ugly nights.

 

8. Andrew Jones

Texas

Age: 19.8

PG/SG

 

Height: 6-foot-4 | Wingspan: 6-6½

 

Jones entered the 2017 draft but was given the cold shoulder by the NBA after an up-and-down freshman campaign. He has good size for a combo guard and is a strong athlete on top of that.

 

Jones is powerful in the open court and operating downhill but needs to continue to polish his skill-set in the half-court, as he's a streaky shooter and decision-maker who is prone to playing out of control, partially due to his loose handle. Nevertheless, he shows potential in a few different areas, namely his defense, where he has versatility to contain multiple positions. It will be interesting to see how much the game slows down for Jones as a sophomore, and if he can find a way to become a more consistent shooter on what should be an improved Texas team.

 

9. Landry Shamet

Wichita State

Age: 20.6

PG

 

Height: 6-foot-4 | Wingspan: 6-8

 

Shamet made a name for himself nationally by scoring 20 points in a first round NCAA tournament loss to Kentucky, but he was quietly intriguing NBA scouts prior to that after being inserted as Wichita State's starting point guard midway through his freshman season. He has good size for the position and is very smooth with his ability to operate out of pick and rolls, while also hitting 44 percent of his 3s.

 

His narrow frame and struggles handling contact inside the paint are things scouts will be monitoring. The fact that he has suffered injuries in both feet early in his career is something NBA teams will want to learn more about as well.

 

10. Rui Hachimura

Gonzaga

Age: 19.6

SF/PF

 

Height: 6-foot-8 | Wingspan: 7-2

 

Hachimura followed up a very quiet freshman year at Gonzaga (128 total minutes played) with an outstanding showing at the FIBA U19 World Championship in Cairo this summer, finishing as the second-leading scorer and third-best rebounder at the event. Standing 6-8 with a strong 225-pound frame and a reported 7-foot-2 wingspan, Hachimura has the physical tools to play any of the frontcourt positions at the college level. He showed impressive development as a shot-maker and rebounder at the U19s, and was a handful for opposing big men to stay in front of with his ability to push the ball in the open floor and attack in a straight line.

 

Hachimura still has a lot of polish to add to his game, some of which will naturally come with the experience he sorely lacks. His awareness on both ends of the floor is a major work in progress, and he'll certainly need to find a position to defend on a consistent basis.

 

Fonte: NBA draft rankings: Top 10 sophomore prospects for 2018

 

NBA draft rankings - Best freshmen in college basketball

 

Our preseason college basketball rankings roll on with the top 10 draft prospects and potential one-and-dones in the NCAA freshman class.

 

An astounding 16 freshmen were picked in the first round of the 2017 draft, easily the highest mark in league history.

 

The NCAA freshman class of 2018 won't enter the college season as highly touted, but the message sent by NBA front offices to young prospects has surely been heard loud and clear, which will make for an interesting pre-draft process at the very least.

 

In the 11 years since the NBA age limit was instituted, the DraftExpress database counts 100 players who could be considered one-and-done. ESPN Stats & Information has that number at 97, excluding Terrance Ferguson, Emmanuel Mudiay and Brandon Jennings, who all played overseas but were clearly products of the American high school system (and Thon Maker is in his own unique category). Either way, we're looking at around nine players per class on average over the past decade-plus, but closer to 11 if you look at only the past five years.

 

At the moment, we have 13 freshmen projected to be one-and-done in our latest mock draft, but we are usually a little more conservative than others early on with our projections. That could certainly change once the season starts and we get a better feel for how these young players' games translate from the high school level. Some will inevitably struggle early on, while other players we aren't even considering at the moment will flourish.

 

1. Michael Porter Jr.

Missouri

Age: 19.3

SF/PF

 

Height: 6-foot-10 | Wingspan: 7-0

 

Porter is an exceptionally skilled, oversized wing player who is big enough to see minutes at power forward at 6-foot-10. He can get his shot off with incredible ease and put the ball in the basket from anywhere on the floor. He averages 33 points per 40 minutes in the 49 games we have in our database.

 

He is a good ball handler with polished footwork and feathery touch on his pull-up jumper, making him a dangerous threat in one-on-one situations. He has excellent instincts for blocks, rebounds and steals, and he should be able to develop into a solid defender in time as his frame fills out. While Porter's talent level is exceptional, he's still figuring out how to play within a team setting, as he isn't the most efficient prospect you'll find.

 

 

2. Marvin Bagley III

Duke

Age: 18.6

PF/C

 

Height: 6-foot-11 | Wingspan: 7-0½

 

Bagley skipped his senior year of high school to enroll in college a year early, expediting his NBA draft clock in the process and improving Duke's chances of winning the NCAA tournament, according to Vegas oddsmakers. The smooth and fluid 6-foot-11 big man is a very talented scorer who is highly skilled. He can handle the ball in the open floor, passes well and has shown the ability to make 3-pointers at times.

 

It will be interesting to see how Bagley is utilized defensively at Duke, as he's somewhat caught between big men positions in terms of his lack of length, average physicality and inconsistent motor. He showed impressive instincts as a rim protector and rebounder at the high school level, so there is plenty of potential.

 

3. Deandre Ayton

Arizona

Age: 19.2

C

 

Height: 7-foot-0 | Wingspan: 7-5½

 

Ayton has been drawing rave reviews early on from the Arizona coaching staff and NBA scouts who have attended practice in Tucson. Ayton is a physical marvel, standing 7-foot and 250 pounds with a 7-5½ wingspan and 9-3 standing reach. He's a tremendous athlete on top of that, capable of covering ground fluidly, playing quick off his feet and displaying high-level coordination. He is very skilled for a player his size, as he can step away from the paint and shoot 3-pointers, handle the ball in the open floor and finish with good touch around the basket. He makes his presence felt on the glass consistently and has excellent potential defensively with his agility and length.

 

Ayton hasn't always played with the type of intensity and passion scouts would like to see, preferring to float around the perimeter and not willingly embrace how impactful his tools could make him inside the paint.

 

4. Mohamed Bamba

Texas

Age: 19.4

C

 

Height: 7-foot-0 | Wingspan: 7-9½

 

Bamba has some of the freakiest measurements you'll come across, as his 7-9 wingspan and 9-6 standing reach will both rank in elite company historically immediately upon entering the NBA. Bamba also brings a degree of skill and feel, with soft touch and hands, the ability to move the ball with feel, and even make an occasional jump shot.

 

His frame will take some time to fill out, and he's not the naturally toughest or most intense player around, leaving some questions about his passion for the game. Bamba is one of the bigger boom-or-bust prospects in this draft class, and there will likely be a significant discrepancy among NBA front offices in how he's evaluated.

 

5. Jaren Jackson Jr.

Michigan State

Age: 18.0

PF/C

 

Height: 6-foot-10 | Wingspan: 7-4

 

The son of an NBA journeyman with the same name, Jackson was considered somewhat of an underachiever for much of his high school career, blowing up only at the very end of his senior season at the Nike Hoop Summit. He has tremendous physical tools at 6-foot-11, 240 pounds, with a 7-4 wingspan and 9-1 standing reach to go along with a budding skill level on both ends of the floor.

 

Jackson shows good instincts as a shot-blocker as well as the ability to make 3-pointers, put the ball on the floor, and finish with either hand around the basket. His basketball IQ and intensity level are still a work in progress, but his upside is extremely high, especially considering he's far younger than most of his class. He's also in the right place to work on his weaknesses at Michigan State.

 

6. Collin Sexton

Alabama

Age: 18.7

PG

 

Height: 6-foot-2 | Wingspan: 6-6½

 

Sexton has strong physical tools for the point guard position, with a solid frame, long arms and tremendous athleticism. He's an instinctive scorer who changes speeds impressively and can create offense in the blink of an eye, with or without a ball screen. He's also a very physical player who can really defend when he wants to, takes contact at the rim and competes hard.

 

Sexton's jump shot is a work in progress, as are his natural playmaking instincts and decision-making. It will be interesting to see what kind of impact he makes on the win column at Alabama, where he'll operate under former NBA point guard and head coach Avery Johnson.

 

7. Wendell Carter Jr.

Duke

Age: 18.5

C

 

Height: 6-foot-10 | Wingspan: 7-3

 

Carter has been considered among the top prospects in his class since he was 15 years old, as he was an early bloomer physically who always had a polished skill set and a strong feel for the game. Other players gradually caught up physically, but Carter has continued to add things to his game, becoming a better passer, adding a midrange jumper, and becoming a more versatile defender.

 

Carter's chiseled 257-pound frame, 7-3 wingspan and 9-0 standing reach will allow him to play the center position with ease. He's a good but not great athlete who lacks a degree of explosiveness; he needs to continue to hone his skill set outside the paint and improve his versatility as a shot-blocker and pick-and-roll defender.

 

8. Trevon Duval

Duke

Age: 19.2

PG

 

Height: 6-foot-3 | Wingspan: 6-9½

 

Duval has prototypical tools for a point guard, standing 6-foot-3 with a chiseled frame, 6-9 wingspan and tremendous athletic ability. He has an elite first step, plays above the rim regularly, and changes speeds powerfully to make a living inside the paint. Duval is nearly unstoppable in the open floor and has significant potential defensively due to his physical tools. He shows flashes of unselfishness and vision as a passer, but he's a poor decision-maker, preferring the flashy highlight-reel play over the substantive one too often.

 

His biggest downside is his jump shot, an area in which he appeared to make painfully little progress over the course of his high school career. Duval will be counted on heavily to make Duke's offense work this season, and he will have every opportunity to show scouts he has a better feel for the game and more polish than he has been given credit for. It's likely Duval will take some lumps early in the season, but it's important he show progress as the year moves on.

 

9. Lonnie Walker

Miami

Age: 18.8

SG

 

Height: 6-foot-4 | Wingspan: 6-10½

 

Walker is a physical specimen, standing just 6-foot-4 but with a chiseled frame, 6-10½ wingspan and explosive athleticism. He shows potential in all facets of the game -- sound shooting mechanics, good handles in transition or on straight line drives, a solid feel for the game, and the ability to defend multiple positions when fully engaged.

 

Walker is still figuring out how to use his talent consistently and become an impactful player on both ends of the floor game-by-game and possession-by-possession. His pure production wanes at times as he's lacking a degree of intensity in his approach. He's also just an average shot creator and is prone to streakiness as a shooter and decision-maker.

 

10. Kevin Knox

Kentucky

Age: 18.2

PF

 

Height: 6-foot-9 | Wingspan: 7-0

 

Knox has excellent physical tools for a combo forward with his long arms, big standing reach, a frame that should fill out nicely in time, and fluid athleticism. He's a multi-positional defender with quick feet and solid instincts who can get in the passing lanes frequently, crash the glass, and even block some shots on occasion. He shows the ability to space the floor with his feet set, but needs to find consistency with his jumper.

 

Knox is an average ball handler and passer who struggles at times with his decision-making, not always playing to his strengths. He can be a highly impactful defender when his motor is running hot, but he has been a little inconsistent in that regard throughout his career. Knox ticks quite a few boxes NBA teams look for in a combo forward, and he's in an ideal situation to be drafted high at NBA prospect-factory Kentucky.

 

Fonte:NBA draft rankings: Top 10 freshman prospects for 2018

 

EDIT: Não era suposto ter ficado tudo no mesmo post... Oh well :mrgreen:

Editado 26 Outubro 2017 por Jonas F

[pedrituh_9]

Miles Bridges MVP da Final Four. Tá dito :mrgreen:

 

Estou curioso para ver como se porta Duke e claro, o Michael Porter.

[Jonas F]

Duke suspends Trevon Duval for 'violation of team standards'

 

Começa bem :mrgreen:

[Jonas F]

 

Bom arranque do Bagley... 25pts 10reb

[Jonas F]

Hoje há Michigan State vs Duke e Kentucky vs Kansas

[pedrituh_9]

http://grandma.press/4.html

 

Stream para Duke vs Mich St

Editado 15 Novembro 2017 por pedrituh_9

[Jonas F]

Bombaaaa do Grayson

[pedrituh_9]

Espero que aquela fase que ele passou tenha ficado para trás, porque ele tem muita qualidade.

 

Do lado dos Spartans o Miles tem de aparecer mais em jogo, mas a defesa zona não está fácil de atacar.

[Jonas F]

Vá lá, finalmente o Duval lá conseguiu marcar um lançamento contestado, tava dificil :mrgreen:

 

EDIT: Miles acordou

 

EDIT2: Caguem, o Grayson Allen está unstoppable :prayer:

Editado 15 Novembro 2017 por Jonas F