[PS4] NBA 2K14 Fantasy Draft Class - Create your own player!

[jpshua15]

NBA 2K14 FANTASY DRAFT CLASS PROJECT

Hi, and welcome to my project for NBA 2K14 for PlayStation 4. My goal is to make a draft class that is more realistic for Association rather than the randomly generated ones by default. Instead of making real players (who are actually in college, high school, etc.), I want to make a custom, fantasy draft class with created players. I invite all of you to fill out an application and create your own prospect. There will be multiple draft classes and you do not have to use them in order (ex: 2014 class, then 2015 class. You can hop around the years because they're fake). This will be a lot like what the draft classes are like in Madden's Connected Careers mode, so feel free to add a storyline for your player(s), too.

Last year, I attempted to make a fantasy draft class just like this one for 2K13, but I was really busy at the time and wasn't motivated to play 2K that much. I'll try to update this as frequently as possible and let you know when an update is available.

The application can be found at the bottom of this post.

A new addition to this year's thread will be the introduction of a draft class preview, which will give those who view them an upper hand on who to take in the upcoming draft. This was added to increase the realism of the draft while at the same time making it more fun. Even highlight videos will make a debut for only the greatest of prospects!

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PSN: shuab15
2014/#1: FictionalDraft#1 (OS: jpshua15)
2015/#2: FictionalDraft#2 (OS: jpshua15)
2016/#3:
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The lettered list gives a basic idea of what tier the player belongs in.

A- Top 5 Pick (70-80 overall)
B- Lottery Pick (65-73 overall)
C- Mid-Late First Round Pick (60-70 overall)
D- Early-Mid Second Round Pick (58-63 overall)
F- Late-Second Round Pick/Undrafted (Under 60 overall)

{ } <---- these indicate the creator of the player


Draft Class #1/2014

A- Byron Austin: 6'7" All-Around SG/SF from Northwestern {jpshua15}
A- Cole Brooks: 6'8" Athletic SF/PF from UCLA {krooked}
A- Johnny Swift: 6'0" All-Around PG from Villanova {jpshua15}
A- LaDarius King: 6'11" Athletic PF/C from Belmont {jpshua15}
A- Doogs Fox: 6'11" Athletic C from UConn {imfromhoiland}
B- Sky McCloud: 6'4" Scoring PG/SG from Syracuse {MrBigShot1}
B- Jordan Moon: 6'6" Scoring SG/SF from North Carolina {KyotoCarl}
B- Alberto Catinella: 6'9" Faceup PF/C from Italy {jpshua15}
B- Beau Jackson: 6'10" Athletic PF/C from Kansas {Phatsam}
B- Javier Santos: 6'5" Slashing SG/SF from Dominican Republic {javicd21}
B- Dre Bradford: 6'9" Athletic PF/SF from Cincinnati {AntiBandwagoner}
B- John James: 6'10" Athletic SF/SG from UCLA {QuadDub}
B- Brandon Scott: 6'10 Faceup PF/SF from Wisconsin {king_brandon_23}
B- DeAndre Harris: 6'11 Athletic PF/C from Florida {mcw23}
C- James DeAngelo: 6'2" Scoring SG/PG from Syracuse {mcw23}
C- Cody Smith: 5'11" Scoring PG from Iowa State {dutch27}
C- Andre Jenkins: 6'3" All-Around PG from UNLV {turty11}
C- Jimmy White: 6'6" 3pt Specialist SF/SG from Wisconsin {jpshua15}
C- Lamar Huntley: 6'8" Defensive SG/SF from Duke {jpshua15}
C- Jason Jackson: 5'11" All-Around PG from Wichita State {Phatsam}
C- Cameron Bell: 7'0" Defensive C from UMass {mcw23}
C- Zach Wilson: 6'9" All-Around SF/PF from Kentucky {jpshua15}
C- DeMar Johnson: 6'7" Rebounding PF from VCU {jpshua15}
C- Gabriel Thompson: 7'0" Back-to-Basket C/PF from Jackson State {StayPlation82}
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D- Jose Martinez: 7'3" Defensive C from Mexico {Donny514}
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Draft Class #2/2015


A- Drew Dawkins: 6'8" Scoring SF/SG from DePaul {jpshua15}
A- Jayson Carter: 5'8" Scoring PG from Villanova {jpshua15}
A- Richard Bayless: 6'9" Scoring SF/PF from Ohio State{jpshua15}
A- Kyle Frazier: 6'6" All-Around SG/PG from St. John's {jpshua15}
A- Demaryius Fisher: 7'0" All-Around PF/C from Wichita State {Metapod}
B- Darrell Newton: 7'1" Defensive C from Indiana {jpshua15}
B- Bryce Taylor: 6'11" All-Around PF/C from Wisconsin {jpshua15}
B- Cameron Cousins: 6'9" Athletic SG/SF from Duke {cam1017}
B- Juwan Cousins: 6'4" Athletic PG/SG from Florida {cam1017}
B- Julian Fredriksson: 6'5" Athletic PG/SG from Minnesota {Donny514}
B- Andy Battle: 6'8" Defensive SF/SG from USC {Phunsize21}
B- Justin Winston: 6'1" Scoring SG/PG from UConn {weaz12}
B- Christian Joseph: 6'9" Defensive C/PF from Notre Dame {Pandetta}
B- Brandon Hamilton: 6'6" 3pt Specialist SG/SF from Kentucky {ReidSkee}
C- Leon Daniels: 6'1" Scoring PG/SG from Duquesne {bIue}
C- Darren Lawrence: 6'9" All-Around PF/C from Mizzou {jpshua15}
C- Jake Allen: 6'6" All-Around SG/SF from Michigan {JA Money14}
C- DeShawn Johns: 6'10" Back-to-Basket PF/SF from Kansas State {grantmloo}
C- Cody Michael: 6'6" 3pt Specialist SG/SF from Wisconsin {Patastic}
C- Bruce Cannon: 6'10" Rebounding PF/C from Troy {Patastic}
C- Dominick Mullin: 6'9" Faceup PF/C from Sacramento State {dom5552}
C- Ben Gibson: 5'10" Pass First PG from Ohio State {popyo40}
C- Joel Hopkins: 6'9" Defensive PF/SF from Maryland {dragonmonkeyface}
D- Jean Erickson: 6'0" Defensive PG from Minnesota {Patastic}
D- Royce Williams: 6'7" Faceup PF from Idaho {mcw23}
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Draft Class #3/2016

A- Romeo Hamilton: 6'8" All-Around SF/PF from Ohio St. {shade8780}
A- Jordan Johnson: 6'9" All-Around SF/PF from Michigan St. {QuadDub}
A- Brandon Landry: 6'11' Defensive C/PF from Florida {dragonmonkeyface}
A- Cameron Martin: 6'7" Athletic SF/SG from St. John's {kingcrf}
A- Braxton Jenkins: 7'0" All-Around C/PF from SDSU {turty11}
B- Jordan Cook: 6'4" Scoring PG/SG from Xavier {MrMuffin}
B- Joseph Cox: 6'7" All-Around PG from Central Florida {DoubleRussia}
B- Jackson Cobb: 6'3" Pass First PG from Iowa {Patastic}
B- Pierre Rivera: 6'3" Scoring SG/PG from Spain {Brandenwest66}
B- Kelly Foster: 6'11" Athletic C/PF from Wichita St. {YOUNGxFARQUAAD}
B- Julian Sharpe: 6'2" Scoring PG/SG from Texas {YOUNGxFARQUAAD}
B- Nick Gordon: 6'9" Defensive SG/SF from LSU {popyo40}
B- Michael Anthony: 6'1" Pass First PG/SG from North Texas {micahmedellin}
B- Marcus Harris: 6'5" Defensive SF/SG from Texas Tech {Ronster1000}
C- Darius Gordon: 6'4" Scoring SG/PG from Northwestern {TheReelAntwan}
C- Patrick Joseph: 6'8" All-Around SF/PF from UW-Green Bay {Patastic}
C- Ryan Thomas: 6'6" Point Forward SF/PG from Washington State {Patastic}
C- Hayden Rivers: 6'5" Athletic SG/PG from Notre Dame {beast10}
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D- Chad Starr: 7'2" Defensive C from UW-Green Bay {Patastic}
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Draft Class #4/2017

A- Mauricio Afolabi: 7'2" All-Around C from Congo {jpshua15}
A- Jared Banks: 6'6" Scoring SF from Florida {gthman14}
A- Lincoln Matthews: 5'11" Scoring PG/SG from Creighton {dragonmonkeyface}
A- Jordan Larson: 6'6" Athletic PG/SG from Texas Tech {goldeneye101}
A- Barney Robinson: 6'9" Athletic PF/SF from Florida {popyp40)
B- Chase Robinson: 5'8" Athletic PG from Washington {DoughBoi0584}
B- Jonathon Johnson: 6'7" All-Around SG/PG from Arizona {DoughBoi0584}
B- Cody King: 6'9" All-Around SF/PF from DePaul {king8838}
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Draft Class #5/2018

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If I decline your application, I'll give you a reason why and you can fix it.
If you're confused with the application, read all the info above!


Application (Copy and Paste)

First Name:
Last Name (preferably something the announcers can pronounce):
School/From:
Birthdate (MM/DD):
Class (freshman, soph, etc.):
Position:
2nd Position:
Play Style:
Number:
Left or Right Handed:
Personality type (laid back, neutral, etc.):

Draft Tier (A,B,C, etc.):
If filled up, would you rather have your player move down a tier or to the next class?:
Current NBA Player Comparison:


Height:
Weight:
Wingspan (scale of 1-5, 1 being the shortest, 3 being average):
Shoulder length (1-5):
Body length (1-5):

*note: you cannot edit the face of players in draft classes, so give a general description*
Skin Tone (1-6, 1 being the lightest):
Hair Style & Color:
Facial Hair?:

Any specific gear?:
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Any funny or cool animations you want me to include?:
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FEATURED VIDEO:

Byron Austin (Class of 2014)



(Mobile users: http://youtu.be/k9S9NjC1hpc)


More of these can be found in the draft previews below!

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Draft Class #1/2014 Preview

TOP PROSPECTS


Byron Austin



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Info:

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'6.25"
Listed height: 6'7"
Listed weight: 225
Wingspan: 6'11"
Vertical: 38in

Current Position: SG/SF
NBA Position: SG/SF
Possible: SG/PG

Best Case: Superstar version of Evan Turner
Worst Case: Jimmy Butler
Draft Projection: 1st Overall

Analysis:

It seems like scouts can't stop talking about Byron Austin, who has been hyped up to be one of the best pure prospects in the last 10 years.

Byron Austin was only 6'0" his junior year of high school but still received offers as a 4-star recruit. When he grew to 6'6" his senior year, he got offers from top-tier programs such as Duke, Michigan State, etc., but ultimately decided to go to his father's alma mater: Northwestern.

When asked about his decision, he said:

"I grew up a fan of the purple and white ... I don't think there's another team I could play for. I'll turn this program around in one year and contend for a championship."

Many scouts were wondering that if he wanted to win so badly, why choose Northwestern?

"For me, playing basketball comes down to two things: winning and turning up. I'm almost always turnt, so my focus is definitely on winning. I'm also super competitive and I think this will be a nice challenge for me. I can handle it."

As you can see, Byron has quite the personality as well.

Northwestern's season came to an end in the Elite 8 against Duke, but it wasn't without entertainment value. Austin lead the team to a 25-8 record, good enough for a #5 seed, and piled many highlights and game winners along the way.

Byron Austin projects to be the 1st overall selection in the upcoming draft, and it really isn't even close.


Grades:

Size: Great
Athleticism: Good
Strength: Good

Shooting: Great
Finishing: Great
Handling: Average
Passing: Good
Defense: Great

NBA Ready: Great
Potential: Great
Intangibles: Good

LaDarius King



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Info:

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'10.75"
Listed height: 6'11"
Listed weight: 250
Wingspan: 7'5"
Vertical: 36in (reportedly)

Current Position: C
NBA Position: PF/C
Possible: PF (stretch 4)

Best Case: Athletic DeMarcus Cousins
Worst Case: Kwame Brown
Draft Projection: Top 10*

Analysis:

LaDarius King -- quite possibly the most polarizing name in all of college basketball.

His story is well known around the league, as it's been a while since somebody's pulled off some of the same tricks he has (ahem, Latrell Sprewell).

LaDarius King was heavily recruited out of high school as a 5 star prospect in Chicago. He eventually chose to go to Ohio St. after flipping his commitment numerous times. The Buckeyes were the preseason #1 team during his freshman year (2011-12). After a 5-2 start and many run-ins with the coaching staff, King infamously punched his teammate Joey Nelson right in the face after they gave up a game-winning layup to Michigan. King was immediately suspended and later kicked out of the school.

The NCAA decided that it would be best to suspend him for the entire 2012-13 season. After sitting out a year, King received very little Division I offers, but accepted the one from Belmont, a team coming off its worst season in 10 years. King would end up playing in every single game for the Bruins, averaging 26.4 ppg and 10.8 rpg. He lead the team to a tournament birth and a trip to the Sweet 16.

Just as it appeared that King had finally turned things around, he got arrested weeks before the draft for a DUI. The real question scouts are asking about LaDarius isn't the lack of talent, but rather if his focus is on basketball and if he can stay out of trouble.

Grades:

Size: Great
Athleticism: Great
Strength: Great

Shooting: Average
Finishing: Great
Posting skills: Good
Passing: Average
Defense: Good

NBA Ready: Average
Potential: Great
Intangibles: Poor

Johnny Swift



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Info:

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 5'10.5"
Listed height: 6'0"
Listed weight: 180
Wingspan: 6'2"
Vertical: 34in

Current Position: PG
NBA Position: PG
Possible: PG

Best Case: Kemba Walker
Worst Case: Beno Udrih
Draft Projection: Top 5

Analysis:

Johnny Swift -- as the name implies, he is fast.

"Johnny Basketball" not only shows elite speed and quickness on the floor, but is also a quick learner and has the work ethic to become a star. Johnny was recruited out of high school as a 3-star prospect and ended up enrolling at Villanova. After a successful freshman campaign off the bench, he was ready to become the starter.

The Wildcats struggled at first but ended the regular season on a huge run, winning 16 of their last 17. They were chosen to be only a #4 seed but continued their winning streak, ultimately winning it all against UCLA. The backcourt duo of Swift and freshman teammate Jayson Carter was too much for the Bruins, as they won 68-56 in dramatic fashion. Johnny would go on to win the Most Outstanding Player award, becoming the 2nd player in Villanova history to do so.

Johnny Swift started at "shooting guard" for the Wildcats, but make no mistake -- he is a true point guard. His 6'0" frame may be small, but is much better compared to Carter's 5'8". Swift runs the offense with patience and poise, as he is a master of the pick-and-roll thanks to his coach and arsenal of big men at 'Nova.

Johnny has a lot to improve in his game, but he projects to be an all-around PG and a star in this league for years to come.

Grades:

Size: Average
Athleticism: Good
Strength: Good

Shooting: Good
Finishing: Good
Handling: Great
Passing: Good
Defense: Good

NBA Ready: Great
Potential: Good
Intangibles: Good

Cole Brooks



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Info:

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'7.25"
Listed height: 6'8"
Listed weight: 225
Wingspan: 7'3"
Vertical: 38in

Current Position: SF/PF
NBA Position: SF/PF
Possible: SF/PF

Best Case: Efficient Rudy Gay
Worst Case: Rudy Gay
Draft Projection: Top 5

Analysis:

{coming soon}

Grades:

Size: Good
Athleticism: Great
Strength: Great

Shooting: Good
Finishing: Great
Handling: Average
Passing: Average
Defense: Good

NBA Ready: Good
Potential: Great
Intangibles: Average

Doogs Fox



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Highlights:

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'10.25"
Listed height: 6'11"
Listed weight: 270
Wingspan: 7'5"
Vertical: 30in

Current Position: C
NBA Position: C
Possible: C

Best Case: Dwight Howard
Worst Case: Emeka Okafor
Draft Projection: Top 7

Analysis:

{coming soon}

Grades:

Size: Good
Athleticism: Good
Strength: Great

Shooting: Poor
Finishing: Good
Posting skills: Great
Passing: Average
Defense: Great

NBA Ready: Good
Potential: Great
Intangibles: Good

NOTABLE PROSPECTS

For the prospects who just missed the "Top Recruits" cut ...

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Sky McCloud - 6'4" 190 PG/SG - Syracuse

Strengths: Quickness, speed, shooting, handling, clutch
Weaknesses: Defense, turnovers, passing, shot selection

Best Case/Worst Case: Kyrie Irving / Jarrett Jack
Draft Projection: Top 7

Other: Exciting young player. Could have made it to "Top Recruits" section, but he's just the odd man out. Has the potential to be a franchise player and an All-Star down the road.


John James - 6'10" 216 SF/SG - UCLA

Strengths: Athleticism, shooting mechanics, defense, potential
Weaknesses: Very raw, turnover-prone, decision making

Best Case/Worst Case: Paul George / Terrence Ross
Draft Projection: Top 10

Other: Huge for a swingman. He just recently became known to scouts as a potential NBA player. They're just now starting to realize how much potential this kid really has; it's only a matter of when he can tap into it.


Dre Bradford - 6'9" 251 PF/SF - Cincinnati

Strengths: Rebounding, passing, athleticism, versatility
Weaknesses: Post skills, too flashy, inconsistent jumper

Best Case/Worst Case: Terrence Jones / Draymond Green
Draft Projection: Lottery

Other: Bradford was cut from his team in high school ... later walked-on and starred at Cincinnati. I wouldn't put it against him to do it again and become one of the best players in the draft.


Brandon Scott - 6'10" 220 PF/SF - Wisconsin

Strengths: Shooting, quickness, versatility, driving
Weaknesses: Rebounding, consistency, post defense, passing

Best Case/Worst Case: Chandler Parsons / Donatas Motiejunas
Draft Projection: Lottery

Other: One of the best pure shooters in the draft. He can score in a variety of ways but the real question is his defense & rebounding.


DeAndre Harris - 6'11" 215 PF/C - Florida

Strengths: Length, athleticism, quickness, hustle
Weaknesses: Strength, shooting, defensive rebounding, raw

Best Case/Worst Case: DeAndre Jordan / Tyrus Thomas
Draft Projection: Lottery

Other: A lengthy prospect who plays with hustle, utilizes his quickness, runs in transition to get easy baskets. It will take some time to develop him, as he's very raw.


Beau Jackson - 6'10" 285 PF/C - Kansas

Strengths: Defense, rebounding, finishing, quickness
Weaknesses: Shooting, awareness, passing, character

Best Case/Worst Case: Amir Johnson / Lavoy Allen
Draft Projection: Lottery

Other: A big, strong athlete who is deceptively quick. Doesn't have too great of a basketball IQ and also has motivational problems. Hard to project his future as an NBA Player.


James DeAngelo - 6'2" 192 SG/PG - Syracuse

Strengths: Scoring, athleticism, blocking, sixth man potential
Weaknesses: Shot selection, defense, streaky, selfish

Best Case/Worst Case: Monta Ellis / Even more inefficient JR Smith
Draft Projection: Lotto-Mid 1st Round

Other: Certainly has the talent and swagger to play in the NBA. The real question is if he can take it seriously and stop taking every single shot possible. If he does, then he could be a deadly 6th Man.


Jordan Moon - 6'6" 195 SG/SF - North Carolina

Strengths: Athleticism, slashing, mid-range, shot creating
Weaknesses: Passing, 3-pointer, awareness, turnovers

Best Case/Worst Case: Evan Turner / Xavier Henry
Draft Projection: Lotto-Mid 1st Round

Other: Moon models his game after his idol, Michael Jordan. He's nowhere near as good as the GOAT, but there are definitely some similarities in their play styles. Needs to be developed.


Javier Santos - 6'5" 210 SG/SF - Dominican Republic

Strengths: Slashing, athleticism, passing, mid-range
Weaknesses: 3-pointer, shot creating, turnovers

Best Case/Worst Case: Poor man's D-Wade / Alec Burks
Draft Projection: Lotto-Mid 1st Round

Other: Santos is a rare prospect from the Dominican Republic. He's as true a slasher as there is, but is extremely raw and needs to be developed by the right team in order to reach his max potential as a player.


Alberto Catinella - 6'9" 220 PF/C - Italy

Strengths: Shooting, athleticism, size, craftiness
Weaknesses: Strength, defense, rebounding, consistency

Best Case/Worst Case: Poor man's Dirk / Andrea Bargnani
Draft Projection: Lotto-Mid 1st Round

Other: If he can adjust to the physicality of the NBA, then he will be a good starter for years to come. Probably not an All-Star, but a great offensive weapon.

OTHER PROSPECTS

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Cody Smith - 5'11" Scoring PG from Iowa State - Good shooting, athletic PG whose height really affects him. Could be a reliable back-up for some time.

Jimmy White - 6'6" 3pt Specialist SF/SG from Wisconsin - He'll make a roster based on his shooting alone ... that's about all he's got going for him. Brandon Scott's teammate.

Stephen Moore - 6'6" Scoring SF from Norfolk State - Small-school player with elite scoring ability. If it's legitimate skill, then expect him to be a major steal.

Lamar Higgins - 6'8" Defensive SG/SF from Duke - Potential to be a Sefolosha-like 3-and-D player if developed the right way.

Cameron Bell - 7'0" Defensive C from UMass - Defensive minded big man with an accurate 3-pt shot. Projects to be a solid role player.

Andre Jenkins - 6'3" All-Around PG/SG from UNLV - Big, old-school PG with a post game. Needs to improve his passing accuracy and defense.

Dario Bagaric - 6'5" All-Around SG/PG from Serbia - Late entry into the draft who's a virtual unknown. All we know is that he's an all-around player who reminds some of Manu Ginobili ...

Zach Wilson - 6'9" All-Around SF/PF from Kentucky - Solid, all-around player who would make a good role player.

DeMar Johnson - 6'7" Rebounding PF from VCU - All he does is rebound, and that's all he has to do.

Bradley Banks - 6'9" Athletic SF/PF from SDSU - Athletic player who's well known as a dunker. Doesn't hustle and only cares about who will be on his next poster.

Ian Harper - 7'0" All-Around PF/C from Florida State - Plays with a lot of heart and passion but simply lacks the skill and athleticism to be effective. Has serious Scalabrine-like potential.

*NEW* 2014 Rookie Showcase

The rookie showcase is very closely based off of the rookie showcase in NBA 2K the last few years: teams made up of future rookies face off in one game, hoping to improve their draft stock.



The teams are as follows:

Red Team (Bulls Uniforms):

PG - Sky McCloud
SG - Byron Austin
SF - John James
PF - Dre Bradford
C - Doogs Fox

B - James DeAngelo
B - Jimmy White
B - Alberto Catinella


Blue Team (Knicks Uniforms):

PG - Johnny Swift
SG - Jordan Moon
SF - Cole Brooks
PF - Brandon Scott
C - LaDarius King

B - Javier Santos
B - Cody Smith
B - DeAndre Harris

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Draft Class #2/2015 Preview

TOP PROSPECTS



Drew Dawkins

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'7.75"
Listed height: 6'8"
Listed weight: 230
Wingspan: 6'9.5"
Vertical: 34in

Current Position: SF
NBA Position: SF/SG
Possible: SF/SG

Best Case: Reggie Miller
Worst Case: Rich man's Kyle Korver
Draft Projection: 1st Overall

Analysis:

Nickname: the greatest shooter ever.

{coming soon}

Grades:

Size: Great
Athleticism: Good
Strength: Average

Shooting: Legendary
Finishing: Good
Handling: Good
Passing: Good
Defense: Average

NBA Ready: Great
Potential: Good
Intangibles: Great

Jayson Carter

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 5'7.75"
Listed height: 5'8"
Listed weight: 172
Wingspan: 5'11"
Vertical: 44in

Current Position: PG
NBA Position: PG
Possible: PG

Best Case: Allen Iverson
Worst Case: Nate Robinson
Draft Projection: Top 5

Analysis:

Jayson Carter has one of the coolest stories that an NBA player could have.

Jayson has been undersized for his entire life. He was always the smallest player on his middle school teams to his high school teams and even in college. Despite being one of the top high school scorers in the nation, Division I recruiters continued to pass on him because of his 5'8" 172 lb frame. Jayson spent the summer of his post-senior year developing his game ... but he also had his eyes set on something else -- streetball.

Carter spent the 2013 summer playing in pick-up games, making Ballislife mixtapes, etc. He caught public attention when he was invited to play at Rucker Park and dropped 68 (more than Kevin Durant did). Even though he was well-known across the US at this point, he still didn't get that desirable Division I scholarship.

Eventually, the head coach at Villanova offered Jayson a chance to become a walk-on, and he made the most of it. He quickly made his way into the starting line-up and became a star alongside future NBA player Johnny Swift. Together, the two point guards lead the Wildcats to the 2013-14 NCAA championship, where they both dropped 20pts in a victory over the UCLA Bruins.

Many people expected Jayson to declare for the 2014 Draft since Johnny Swift already did, even though he had a poor draft stock. He decided that it would be best for him to return another year and develop his game, which he has done tremendously. Jayson has got rid of most of his stereotypical street-baller flaws and is now a true NBA prospect.


Grades:

Size: Poor
Athleticism: Great
Strength: Average

Shooting: Great
Finishing: Good
Handling: Great
Passing: Good
Defense: Great

NBA Ready: Good
Potential: Good
Intangibles: Great

Richard Bayless

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'7.5"
Listed height: 6'9"
Listed weight: 245
Wingspan: 7'0"
Vertical: 36in

Current Position: PF
NBA Position: SF/PF
Possible: SF/PF

Best Case: Carmelo Anthony
Worst Case: Jeff Green
Draft Projection: Top 5

Analysis:




Grades:

Size: Good
Athleticism: Good
Strength: Good

Shooting: Good
Finishing: Good
Posting skills: Great
Passing: Average
Defense: Average

NBA Ready: Great
Potential: Good
Intangibles: Great

Demaryius Fisher

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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'11"
Listed height: 7'0"
Listed weight: 245
Wingspan: 7'6"
Vertical: 30in

Current Position: C
NBA Position: PF/C
Possible: PF (stretch 4)

Best Case: Kevin Garnett
Worst Case: Channing Frye
Draft Projection: Top 7

Analysis:

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Grades:

Size: Great
Athleticism: Good
Strength: Great

Shooting: Good
Finishing: Average
Posting skills: Great
Passing: Poor
Defense: Great

NBA Ready: Great
Potential: Good
Intangibles: Average

Kyle Frazier



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Measurements:

Height (shoeless): 6'5.75"
Listed height: 6'7"
Listed weight: 206
Wingspan: 6'11.5"
Vertical: 39in* (from high school)

Current Position: SG/SF
NBA Position: SG/PG
Possible: SF (point forward)

Best Case: Joe Johnson
Worst Case: Brandon Roy
Draft Projection: Top 7

Analysis:

{coming soon}

Grades:

Size: Great
Athleticism: Good
Strength: Good

Shooting: Good
Finishing: Great
Handling: Good
Passing: Good
Defense: Good

NBA Ready: Good
Potential: Good
Intangibles: Poor *due to injuries

NOTABLE PROSPECTS

For the prospects who just missed the "Top Recruits" cut ...

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Darrell Newton - 7'1" Defensive C - Indiana

Strengths: Size, defense, rebounding, strength
Weaknesses: Shooting, finishing, raw

Best Case/Worst Case: Tyson Chandler / Fab Melo
Draft Projection: Top 10

Other: A player who has all the physical tools to be a center in the NBA. Needs to be in the right system to develop his game properly.


Bryce Taylor - 6'11" All-Around PF/C - Wisconsin

Strengths: Shooting, post-up, finishing, rebounding
Weaknesses: Defense, athleticism, consistency

Best Case/Worst Case: Brook Lopez / Andrea Bargnani
Draft Projection: Top 10

Other: Showed ability to be a true inside-outside presence at Wisconsin. If his physicality is legit, expect a future All-Star caliber player.


Julian Fredricksson - 6'5" Athletic PG/SG - Minnesota

Strengths: Athleticism, passing, mid-range, defense
Weaknesses: Finishing, 3-pointers, turnovers

Best Case/Worst Case: Mike Conley / Tony Wroten
Draft Projection: Top 10

Other: An athletic guard who is exceptional off the dribble and from mid-range but struggles from beyond the arc. A fantastic free throw shooter.

Cameron Cousins - 6'9" Athletic SF/SG - Duke

Strengths: Athleticism, finishing, shooting, defense
Weaknesses: Raw, strength, basketball IQ

Best Case/Worst Case: Paul George / James Johnson
Draft Projection: Top 10

Other: An athletic freak who is still learning the basics of the game. Will take some time but could develop into a great all-around player.

Juwan Cousins - 6'4" Athletic PG/SG - Florida

Strengths: Athleticism, finishing, passing, defense
Weaknesses: Shooting, turnovers, strength, shoot-first mentality

Best Case/Worst Case: John Wall / Toney Douglas
Draft Projection: Lottery

Other: A lesser but just as athletic version of his brother Cameron. Needs the plug some of the holes in his game before he starts contributing to an NBA team.

OTHER PROSPECTS

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Draft Class #3/2016 Preview

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[turty11]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpshua15

I know the 2K servers are down right now but feel free to go ahead and submit your entries!

actually they are up for people who didnt use VC! (im gonna make fictional OS classes too! good to have someone else doing it)


First Name: Andre
Last Name (preferably something the announcers can pronounce): Jenkins
School/From: UNLV
Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/08/1994
Position: PG
2nd Position: SG
Play Style: All-around
Number: 5
Left or Right Handed: Right, Dunk Right
Draft Tier (A,B,C, etc.): C
Bust, Steal, or OK?: Steal
Current NBA Player Comparison: Andre Miller


Height: 6'3
Weight: 220
Tattoos?: N/A
Skin Tone (1-6, 1 being the lightest): 5
Hair Style & Color: shortest (i forget the new name)
Facial Hair: Chinstrap

Any specific gear?:
Shoes: Durant V, Padded left sleeve team color 1, Headband

5 Strengths of Play Style:
1. Post game
2. Passing
3. Mid range game
4. Finishing
5. Rebounding

5 Weaknesses of Play Style:
1. Agility
2. Speed
3. Defense
4. IQ
5. Shot selection

Shot form Lebron, Shot base Kemba

[jpshua15]

I feel like I should get things started with the MyPlayer of my own ...

Basic Application (Copy and Paste)

First Name: Byron
Last Name (preferably something the announcers can pronounce): Austin
School/From: (I forgot but can't check -- thanks, 2K)
Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/23/94
Position: SG
2nd Position: SF
Play Style: All-Around
Number: 3
Left or Right Handed: Right
Draft Tier (A,B,C, etc.): A
Bust, Steal, or OK?: Steal
Current NBA Player Comparison: Rich Man's Jimmy Butler


Height: 6'7"
Weight: 225
Tattoos?: Yes, 2K tattoo all across his body
Skin Tone (1-6, 1 being the lightest): Probably like a 4
Hair Style & Color: Fade with a design on the side, Black
Facial Hair?: Goatee

Any specific gear?: Old school goggles, shooting sleeve on left arm, hex pads
Shoes: idk

5 Strengths of Play Style:
1. Shooting ability
2. Slashing
3. Lockdown defender
4. Athleticism
5. All around scorer

4 Weaknesses of Play Style:
1. Turnovers
2. Ball handling
3. Decision making
4. Character (extremely cocky)

Any funny or cool animations you want me to include?: Nope
Player's Story (optional): coming soon

[jpshua15]

Quote: Originally Posted by turty11

actually they are up for people who didnt use VC! (im gonna make fictional OS classes too! good to have someone else doing it)

Good to hear the more the merrier

[MrBigShot1]

First Name: Sky
Last Name (preferably something the announcers can pronounce): McCloud
School/From: Syracuse
Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/10/94
Position: PG
2nd Position: SG
Play Style: Scoring
Number: 7
Left or Right Handed: Right
Draft Tier (A,B,C, etc.): A-
Bust, Steal, or OK?: Steal
Current NBA Player Comparison: Kyrie Irving


Height: 6'4
Weight: 190
Tattoos: None
Skin Tone (1-6, 1 being the lightest): 5
Hair Style & Color: Fade Medium, Black
Facial Hair: Goatee

Any specific gear: Black hex knee pads, White sleeve on left arm
Shoes: Air Jordan 4s

5 Strengths of Play Style:
1. Speed/Quickness
2. Finishing Ability
3. Shooting ability (mid and 3pt)
4. Clutch Performer
5. Ball Handling

5 Weaknesses of Play Style:
1. On ball defense
2. Passing
3. Turnover prone
4. Shot Selection
5. Defensive awareness

Animations:

Shot Form 27, Shot Base 42
Two handed dunks off one
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Dribble Pull up: Normal 9