(PS3) Realistic Community Fictional Draft Classes for Bedwards' Roster
Hi guys...
Since Bedwards did such a fantastic job in creating a phenomenal, painstakingly accurate PS3 roster for association mode, I thought it would only be fitting to create a thread where anyone can come to both find custom, tailor made fictional draft classes for use with his roster and also post their own classes as well.
Because Bedwards made some key tweaks to the roster to affect gameplay, these fictional draft classes will reflect similar adjustments and should mesh nicely with your franchise. If you're using his custom roster, I HIGHLY suggest you go with Chiliad's 2012-2014 draft classes and then use these fictional DC's for year 2015 on. If you don't, your rookies won't match up with the roster, will play erratically, and will all but ruin your association experience.
NOTE: To download a class, go to Features --> 2Kshare --> Download --> Scroll over to Draft Class --> Tap triangle, search for PSN name --> Download the file
Here's how to find Chiliad's 2012-2014 classes on 2k share:
2012: PSN Name = "Bedwardsroy19" | Class Name = "Chiliad's 2012 for Ultimate Ros"
2013: PSN Name = "bigivie" | Class Name = "Chiliad's 2013 for Ultimate Ros"
2014: PSN Name = "bigivie" | Class Name = "Chiliad's 2014 for Ultimate Ros"
Now that you're hooked up for 2012 and 2013, feel free to check this spot often for new fictional draft classes you can download to keep your association going well into the future. Each class has been checked out by me personally and given my stamp of approval so that year 20 should be no different than year 2. I'll keep a running list of compatible draft classes on this page so they will be easy to find.
To get your draft class on this page, either shoot me a PM or post here and I or will explain the template you need to follow to make it work. I'll take a quick look at the class to make sure it's good to go, and then upon approval, I'll throw it up here on this page for everyone to check out. If you'd like to add a scouting report for your players, feel free to post it here as well...if not, no big deal - it's just something that adds to the experience. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or are unsure about anything!
So without further ado, here they are:
Running List of Fictional Draft Classes Updated 3/9 1. PSN Name = "VanPelt42" | Class Name = "Operation Sports Fictional DC #1 v3.0"
By: SwaggerCoach
[Scouting Report Available]
Spoiler
Season Info
NCAA Final: UCLA 68 – Duke 61
Player of the Year: Roger Fox, SG Miami
Class at a Glance
This class is shaping up to have at least 3-4 potential all-stars. A well-balanced group with considerable depth at PG through PF. Whether your team needs help on the offensive or defensive side of the ball, several players offer talent you can plug right into your rotation to fortify the lineup. Lots of high-flyers and impressive athletes dominate the group this year and some may even earn NBA All-Defensive honors in the future. With one of the highest-rated youngsters to come out of a draft since LeBron James, Roger Fox will make any team fortunate enough to find him available extremely happy. Draft Grade: B+
Top 15 Mock Draft
1) Roger Fox – 6’ 1” SG, Miami, 19 years old
“One of the strongest prospects the league has seen in quite some time. Polished on both the offensive and defensive end of the court even at 19 years old. Capable of making smart decisions with the ball in his hands as both a shooter and playmaker. Plays with a burning desire to win at all costs and will even deny his own players wide open shots when he’s not happy with their performance. Plays disciplined defense with a nose for the ball – racks up steals and loose balls quite well for his size. His height could be an issue at only 6 ‘ 1” – he will be bullied by stronger and taller opponents in the NBA unless he either hits a growth spurt or puts on some weight. Had some minor injuries throughout his freshman year; how often he stays healthy will come down to how willing he is to pack on some pounds in the weight room.” NBA comparison: Kemba Walker
2) Kenny Caballero – 6’ 1” PG, Duke, 19 years old
“An absolute speed demon with elite athleticism and agility. Caballero had no issue blowing by slower defenders at the collegiate level. A freak athlete at 6’ 1” who can throw it down with the highest flyers in the nation. Shows tremendous passion on defense and is a chiseled product of coach K’s Duke philosophy. His blazing speed and commitment to force tough shots makes him a true two-way player. A strong shooter inside that finds creative ways to score near the rim. Needs to work on his passing if he wants to be a true point guard in the NBA; Kenny can be too selfish at times and unwilling to share the basketball in crucial situations. With how athletic he is, one would assume he would average more rebounds per game in college (1.9).” NBA comparison: Russell Westbrook
3) Sheldin Mullin – 6’ 7” SF/SG, UCLA, 19 years old
“Coming off a national championship certainly boosted Mullin’s draft stock, who seemed to rise higher up the charts after every tournament game. Clearly the hottest player in the draft class right now, Mullin got everyone’s attention with his 26 point performance against Duke in the championship game. Sheldin has a strong offensive arsenal that includes deep range, slashing ability, and 1 on 1 tenacity. In spite of winning a national title, many wonder how much better Mullins could be if he truly committed himself to excellence. Players and coaches say his passion is more Boris Diaw than Kobe Bryant due to his lackadaisical mentality on and off the court. After stepping off the court during his final game as a Bruin, when asked if he would declare eligible for the draft, Mullin said, “I mean…I guess so. Ain’t got nothin’ better to do.” NBA comparison: Paul Pierce
4) Kevin Nelson – 6’ 10” PF, Florida, 19 years old
“The son of late actor Leslie Nelson, Kevin has almost nothing in common with his father. A deadpan, overtly serious guy on and off the court, the freshman led the Gators to the elite 8 before suffering a heart breaking loss at the hands of Ohio State. Nelson promptly destroyed every microphone and piece of technology hoisted in his face by the media after the game, storming out of the room and nearly tearing his jersey in half. When he’s not heartbroken, Nelson loves operating in the low post, offering opposing defenses a bevvy of shakes, shimmies, and drop steps. Few prospects have come out of the NCAA at his age and possess this level of expertise. He will have to work on his defensive game tremendously if he wants to contain what the NBA will throw his way. If he can also add some range to his game, he has the potential to be the next Kevin McHale…unless his anger issues get him tossed out of the league.” NBA comparison: Elton Brand
5) Tiago Jacobsen – 6’ 8” PF/C, Ohio State, 20 years old
“A surly rebounder with a wide body and a knack for disrupting opposing offenses’ post game. Tiago has a lot to prove in the NBA after never making it past the Elite 8 in college. Jacobsen will hustle after almost every loose ball and do all he can to wrap his big hands around the orange. Seems to be a human vacuum cleaner on both ends of the court, magnetizing the ball his way quite often. Jacobsen will have to improve his offensive game tremendously if he wants to be a factor in the pro’s…simply dominating less-gifted big men and dunking on them won’t work nearly as often in the NBA. Has earned the nickname “Gorilla” for both his play on the court and the night he tossed bananas into the crowd after winning the big ten championship.” NBA comparison: DeJuan Blair
6) Michael Davenport – 6’ 4” SG, Texas, 20 years old
“A true shooter who can light up the scoreboard consistently. Showed moments of clutch form when called upon in the NCAA tournament to deliver both game-tying and game-winning shots against Gonzaga. Has the quickness to juke out defenders en route to catching passes off screens with ease. With patiently wait for teammates to find him open and benefits from aggressive point guards willing to penetrate and dish to the perimeter. Needs to use his head more and review game tape more often if he wants to become an elite shooting guard; simply misses too many opportunities to involve teammates or get easier looks. A liability on defense who will need to work on his ability to stay with his assignments more closely.” NBA comparison: Kevin Martin
7) Ramon Uwawah – 7’ 0” C, Kansas, 19 years old
“An absolute monster on the defensive end, Uwawah protects the basket like a bear protects its young, brutally destroying anyone that comes within five feet of it. Leading the nation in rebounds per game (14.6), Ramon is nearly unstoppable when it comes to crashing the boards. Even as a seven-footer, he hustles the floor like a madman and shows an incredible motor, never giving up on a play until the ball trickles through the net. While physically gifted, Uwawah still has a long way to go with his understanding of the offensive game and where he fits in on the court. His most popular youtube video features fellow teammate Michael Rodriguez slamming into his massive shoulder at full speed and shattering his nose on a misguided screen.” NBA comparison: Ben Wallace
8) Boris Mansiz – 6’ 10” C, Russia, 24 years old
An overseas candidate, Mansiz has developed a gorgeous outside shot that baffles opponents and teammates alike with his nice touch. Very comfortable facing up to the basket and being a catch-and-shoot player. Will force teams to adjust to his unconventional style of play to be prepared to stop him. Boris is willing to shoot almost anywhere on the court. His post game, while not fantastic, has enough moves to allow Maniz the tools to change gears when needed. If he can elevate his post game to the next level, he has the ability to be unstoppable. Boris will not match up very well with aggressive Centers who work well near the basket and could very well give up as many points as he scores. We’ll see how he pans out. NBA comparison: Andrea Bargnani
9) Lamar Higgins – 6’ 7” SG/SF, UCLA, 19 years old
“Another hot player taking advantage of winning the national championship, many scouts question putting Higgins inside the top 10, but since we’re talking about the potential these players have…Higgins deserves a high spot. Setting the UCLA record with most minutes per game (35.4), Higgins is a gym rat that trains until his lungs bleed. While not naturally gifted shooter, Higgins has put the effort in to strengthen his accuracy and has shown improvement throughout the year. His athleticism and determinations give him a champion’s will to win and will give your team a lot of intangibles that don’t show up on the stat sheet. Higgins, however, will need to work on his decision making on both ends of the court if a team is going to use him for solid minutes in the NBA.” NBA comparison: Gerald Henderson
10) Victor Walsh – 6’ 3” PG, Providence, 19 years old
“All he does is win…Victor Walsh carried Providence into the Sweet 16 as a freshman and virtually came out of nowhere to become one of the hottest prospects in the draft. A pass-first point guard with strong ball handling skills and a delicious mid-range game. Walsh can hurt you in multiple ways and is not afraid to challenge elite players. While Walsh is a naturally gifted athlete, he must improve his decision making to thrive at the professional level. 3.6 turnovers per game is enough to make a coach want to pull his hair out. Because he won’t be relied upon as heavily to carry the offense, scouts predict Walsh will improve in this category with time.” NBA comparison: Kyrie Irving
11) Vin Sampson Jr. - 6' 3" SG, Michigan State, 22 years old
"A talented player that carried his relatively weak team to prominence all four years of his tenure. Capable of shooting lights out from mid range and taking it to the rim with authority. Sampson Jr. has improved his defensive game every year at MSU and has developed a nice disciplined ability to stop opposing players from scoring. At just six three, Sampson would easily be a top 3 pick if he had any sort of ball handling or passing skills. As it stands, he needs teammates to get him worked into the flow of the game or else he may disappear altogether on off nights." NBA comparison: Marshon Brooks
12) Randy Winter - 6' 8" PF/SF, Syracuse, 19 years old
"A savvy player who showcases a strong dose of charisma and swagger on the court and in the locker room. With a silky smooth mid range jumper, Winter has the tendency to catch opposing big men off guard and the ball handling skills to humiliate them. An excellent passer for his size, Winter scans the floor adeptly and finds cutters at a much higher rate than similar prospects. However, Randy will struggle to handle taller, stronger, and more talented big men on the low block. Not a particularly gifted athlete or defensive prowess, Winter will have to improve dramatically on D to be a deserving of solid minutes in the NBA." NBA comparison: Lamar Odom
13) Julio Nicholas - 6' 8" SF/PF, Memphis, 22 years old
"Yet another gifted athlete who has impressed scouts with an unusually high motor. Shows a nice ability to finish at the rim with creative finger rolls and soft hands. Matches up well with both the 3 and 4 spots; Julio can handle smaller slashers and beefier low post players with ease. A defensive-minded player who is typically the last player in the gym to leave practices, Nicholas has shown an impressive work ethic and has used it to earn him All-American honors. It remains to be seen how well Julio will pick up the game on offense and whether or not he will develop into much of a scoring threat at all. Only time will tell." NBA comparison: Ronnie Brewer
14) Dean Pollard - 6' 7" SF, Minnesota, 22 years old
"His teammates call him Vanilla Ice Cream, not because he likes the popular dessert (he's a diehard vegan who swears off anything dairy), but because of his rather bland play style and personality. Pollard is by no means a threat on offense, but shows a nice proclivity to bring home steals and blocks with timely defense. He won't blow by any one with his average speed, and might suffer in the pro's when guarding faster players at the 3 spot. Will need to at least offer something on offense if he's going to be more useful than a bit player in the NBA." NBA comparison: Matt Barnes
15) Max Mann - 6' 7" SF/SG, Baylor, 20 years old
"An ox of a man who never saw a rebound he didn't feel like having. A disciplined mentality on defense rarely sees him out of position. Capable of playing the 2-4, even sliding down to the low block to collect rebounds and easy buckets. Has made bets with professional wrestlers over who would win in a bench pressing contest....and has surprised many with how strong he is. Will have to see the forest from the trees more often and understand how the game works at the professional level. Right now, just not intelligent enough to warrant a starting role." NBA comparison: Al-Farouq Aminu
2. PSN Name = "VanPelt42" | Class Name = "Operation Sports Fictional DC #2 v3.0"
By: SwaggerCoach
[Scouting Report Available]
Spoiler
Season Info
NCAA Final: Ohio State 65 - Illinois 54
Player of the Year: Juwan Kemp, PG TCU
Class at a Glance
A unique class with a range of specialists at each position. Players who excel at one side of the ball dominate the draft as well-balanced athletes are not in style this year. If your team is lacking in one particular area, be it shooting, defense, rebounding, playmaking, or passing, you should be able to find your man somewhere in the mix. Several players have high potential and should be in the league for a nice career barring injury. This class features the likes of Keith Larsson, Juwan Kemp, and Laurence Faulk...all talented in different areas and will make it tough for the team with the #1 overall pick to just decide on one. Draft Grade: A-
Top 15 Mock Draft
1) Laurence Faulk - 7' 0" C, NC State, 21 years old
"As extremely talented as Faulk is, to not walk away with a championship has got to be frustrating. However, you can't blame the big man for his lack of success considering how poor of a team he had to put on his shoulders to carry. The seven foot center out of NC State showcases an excellent mid range game and a European style of face up offense. He won't blow by any one with his foot speed, but he doesn't have to; a seemingly unlimited arsenal of fakes, hop steps, and fadeaways give him plenty of room to operate, both at the high post and low block. Unlike many jump shooting big men, Faulk isn't afraid to get dirty and collect some rebounds throughout the course of the game. Scouts question his motor on defense and whether or not he takes plays off...especially after attempting to block Clemson rival Reggie Armstrong's patented hook shot, whiffing altogether, and just sitting down at the top of the key laughing. His agility and quickness won't allow him to stay with more agile bigs, especially tweeners who can also play the PF spot. Will need to work on his defense to become a reliable option late in games." NBA comparison: Dirk Nowitzki
2) Keith Larsson - 6' 10" SF/PF, BYU, 19 years old
"After leading the nation with 25.8 points per game at BYU, Keith's offensive talents are simply too good to be ignored. As both a spot up shooter and slasher, Larsson has humiliated a heaping of defenses this year and has shown solid improvement throughout his tenure in the NCAAs. Larsson has the ability to completely take over a game, scoring 30 points 8 times and posting 42 points against Baylor earlier in the year. He is a threat to make jumpshots off the dribble from 26 feet or explode to the paint and finish strong. Keith has been closely scrutinized and scouted since he was thirteen years old after getting an opportunity to go live on Letterman and knock down a baffling 26 three pointers in a row. Ever since then, scouts have drooled over his unlimited scoring potential and he impressed during his brief year at BYU. Larsson's defense, however, gives a lot to be desired as he just doesn't seem to grasp the proper mechanics of staying with his assignment and making smart plays. As amazing of a scorer he is, Keith gives a lot of the points back with sloppy effort and poor 1 on 1 stopping power. He will need to show up considerably more on defense if he wants to earn heavy minutes late in games." NBA comparison: Danillo Gallinari
3) Juwan Kemp - 6' 4" PG/SG, TCU, 20 years old
"Kemp has shown he can just about do it all at TCU, averaging 22.4 points per game, dishing out 4.8 assists per game, and collecting 2.3 steals per game. An explosive player with the ballhandling skills to put his defenders on an island, Juwan loves operating with the ball in his hands 1 on 1 at the top of the key. He marries a smooth mid-range jumper to his dribbling moves nicely and can tangle up opposing players trying to guess exactly what he's going to do next. He has become a beast on defense, frustrating star point guards and shooting guards at the collegiate level and winning the +/- battle on most nights. Juwan should be able to force a plethora of steals and get out in transition quickly for easy buckets. His biggest weakness is his scoring ability near the rim and at close range; he shot just 31% from the field within 8 feet of the hoop this year. He must improve his basketball IQ in these situations and not force up attempts when his defenders goad him into taking these shots." NBA comparison: John Wall
4) Nathan Hailey - 6' 2" PG/SG, Ohio State, 19 years old
"Freshman sensation Nathan Hailey led the country in steals per game (2.5) and has shown tons of skills on defense that has scouts drooling. He has the speed to get down court quickly after forcing turnovers, and benefited from a high-paced transition game with the Buckeyes. At just 19 years old, his passing skills are rare and precise; while his assist to turnover ratio wasn't beautiful in college, scouts agree he will do nothing but improve in the pro's. Hailey has a nice mid-range jumper and a solid 3point shot that keeps defenses honest. Most believe he is ready to be plugged into a starting lineup, but would benefit from coming off the bench behind a veteran point guard. Hailey doesn't quite have the bball IQ to be the go-to-guy at his age...but....the sky is the limit if he stays committed to his craft." NBA comparison: Rajon Rondo
5) Predrag Alexandris - 6' 8" SF/PF, Serbia, 23 years old
"The Serbian legend, Predrag Alexandris, lit fires in the freezing Serbian winters by becoming a go-to three point shooter and master marksman from deep range. He's been extremely durable during his run overseas and hasn't so much as twisted his ankle since grade school. While he won't win you over with his athleticism, Predrag has shown the ability to rebound well in traffic and can keep plays alive. A major blemish on his report card is his lack of getaway speed and quickness; he can't seem to stay with fesity ballhandlers and athletic big men. Has the soft hands to grab loose balls near the rim, but doesn't seem to have the accuracy at close range to score easy tip-ins. Will have to round out his game and stay consistent to remain a threat through all 4 quarters. Alexandris could either end up being a major contributor for a championship team or another Adam Morrison." NBA comparison: Hedo Turkoglu
6) David Teague - 6' 7" SF, Illinois, 21 years old
"Teague has a near superhuman ability to take a beating and still finish strong at the rim. Will slash and cut all game long until he wears out either himself or his opponents (usually both). Athletic enough to jump over, go around, or just barrel through players en route to the rim. David has excellent hands that grab plenty of rebounds and break up errant passes. Has the potential to develop into a PF if needed. While able to score easily near the rim, Teague has a very limited outside range and doesn't show much confidence taking the deep shots. Because he only started playing basketball at age 18, Teague hasn't developed nearly the intelligence necessary to be worthy of a top 3 pick. He will take a while to work into the mix, but with his work ethic and potential, could blossom into a future all-star." NBA comparison: Gerald Wallace
7) Nando Saramago - 7' 6" C, Congo, 19 years old
"Coming virtually out of nowhere, Nando Saramago has burst onto the scene and leapfrogged over several prospects due to his size and athleticism. His shot blocking abilities are what general managers yearn for as he can erase a multitude of shots throughout a game. A fiery player who never gives up on possessions, Nando runs the court like a possessed wildebeest and tracks down rebounds and loose balls with ease. While extremely raw on the offensive side, his dunking ability is truly a sight to see and will be a fan favorite for years to come if his explosive personality doesn't get him in foul trouble or injured. With the way he plays and because of his height, durability may be a key concern for any team willing to roll the dice with Saramago. Right now, he offers next to nothing on offense besides pick and rolls, but may develop into the next Serge Ibaka or Joakim Noah if properly utilized." NBA comparison: Serge Ibaka
8) Gerald Lynch - 6' 10" PF/C, Georgetown, 20 years old
"Nick named the 'Brick Wall' at Georgetown for his burly frame and shot blocking talents, Lynch has been the defensive "lynch pin" that gave his team one of the best defenses in the country for two years running. Scouts love his intensity and willingness to step in and take charges, giving up his wide body to contact without hesitation. GM's will look to scoop him up quickly and some scouts even consider him a top 3 pick because of his potential to anchor a defense at the professional level. He has outstanding rebounding skills with superb per-minute rebound rates. Like Saramago, Lynch offers next to nothing on offense and can't be expected to bring in points for the team that drafts him. His offensive decision making leaves a lot to be desired, as one of his most famous plays shows him zipping the ball to no one in particular and giving a poor fan a black eye sitting courtside." NBA comparison: Ben Wallace
9) Jerry Pearson - 6' 8" SG/SF, Virginia, 20 years old
"Pearson has been blessed by the basketball gods with a fantastic motor and leaping ability. Jerry is extremely dangerous in the open court and has the ballhandling skills to break players trying to guard him down in humiliating fashion. Deadly at close range, the 6 foot 8 shooting guard shot a ridiculous 68% within 8 feet of the rim his sophomore year at Virginia. Prefers penetrating the ball to the paint and performing Eurostep and Hopstep moves, freeing up space, and finishing with grace. Not particularly legendary on defense, but does possess the capacity to make stops and force turnovers. Pearson didn't show much of a long range game at Virginia, but with how gifted he is at dribble penetration, no one can really blame him. At the NBA level, if Pearson can develop a nice mid range jumper, he has the potential to be an all-star for years to come. He will have to spend more time in the weight room packing on muscle mass, as he currently weighs in at a scrawny 188 pounds. Jerry will also have to lock down his fundamentals and play with a higher level of awareness to truly excel, otherwise, we may be looking at a gifted bust." NBA comparison: Andre Iguodala
10) Wade Vaughn - 6' 2" PG/SG, USC, 19 years old
"Dr. Deadeye at USC, Vaughn established himself as an elite outside shooter early in the season and never looked back. Racking up 22.8 points per game in college led Vaughn to declare for the draft as soon as he could, and while USC fans are hating on him for walking away from a potential championship run, scouts agree that he is ready to play a factor in the pro's. He throws gorgeous passes and is blazing fast enough to be an excellent penetrate-and-dish type player. Can run all game long and averaged 36 minutes per game at USC - he has the stamina to go all 12 rounds game in and game out. While Vaughn is one of the highest rated offensive players in this year's group, he may very well be one of the worst defensive players. Wade doesn't have the size or ability to stop imposing point guards, and when he's matched up at the 2 spot, will give up bunches of buckets to his assignments. He absolutely must improve on the defensive side of the ball if he wants to earn starting minutes in the NBA...if not, he may be relegated to the bench as a change-up shooter." NBA comparison: Stephen Curry
11) Austin Carlson - 6' 0" PG, Nebraska, 22 years old
"The short but scrappy Austin Carlson had to earn his status as the #4 point guard in this year's draft by working on his game each offseason deliberately and with intensity. In another class with less depth, he would easily one of the top two point guards selected off the board due to his savvy court vision and passing abilities. A pick and roll master, Carlson plays unselfish basketball by rewarding teammates with lobs, intricate bounce passes, and laser beam dishes around the floor. He plays a conservative style of defense, not pestering the ballhandler for steals but staying on him enough to be an irritation. Not much of a scorer yet, Carlson still relies on setting up his teammates first and foremost and scouts question whether or not he will ever find his stroke. His potential seems to be limited for the future, but is a predictable option who will give teams exactly what he's given Nebraska all four years in college." NBA comparison: Kendall Marshall
12) Billy Ruffin - 6' 4" SG, Florida, 19 years old
"A catch and shoot meistro, Ruffin makes his living beyond the arc draining threes like torrential downpour. He led the nation in 3 point shooting percentage (.472) and rocked out to the tune of 21.9 points per game at Florida. Ruffin shows serviceable ballhandling skills and a knack for creating separation off the dribble and opening himself up for some nice shots. A rhythm shooter who can completely take over a game with a steady dose of 3 pointers, Ruffin made all too many teams pay for giving him a few inches over the course of his freshman year. Billy's major knock against him is his inability to find shots closer to the rim and scouts wonder whether or not he will just be a one trick pony. He will have to dramatically step up his game on defense and learn the fundamentals or else he will get burned by more athletic shooting guards night in and night out." NBA Comparison: Ray Allen
13) Simon Warrick - 7' 0" PF/C, UNC-Asheville, 19 years old
"Yet another seven footer in a rare class of talent, Warrick put UNC-Asheville on the map with his size and athleticism. Simon is a strong dunker who is lethal around the rim, picking up fouls left and right as smaller matchups try to contain him and his muscular physique. He is an excellent shot blocker and wiped away a healthy 3.5 shots per game his freshman year. Still very raw on offense, Warrick can still provide quality low post shots near the bucket and will collect a surprising amount of points from his size and athleticism alone. His poor free throw shooting is an area of concern, and one might think the "Hack-a-Simon" game plan would be valid if he blossoms into a legitimate threat. He still has a long way to go with his mechanics and his over-aggressiveness will cost him in the NBA with too many fouls and shots given up at close range. If teams are patient, they could very well see him develop into a nice 15-10 guy down the line." NBA comparison: Dwight Howard
14) Mo Schmidt - 7' 1" C, Syracuse, 23 years old
"Similar to Warrick with his close-to-the-basket accuracy and rebounding skills, Schmidt has a more polished game and is more NBA ready than his future rival at center. Spending all four years at Syracuse allowed to Schmidt to perfect his low post defense, and his expertise and basketball intelligence are highest among all rookies. Mo performed in big time games and made several big time plays throughout his stay in New York and scouts look to him to continue his clutch performances in the big leagues. Another strong presence inside, Schmidt racks up standing dunks and has a knack for tipping in errant shots. He currently doesn't have a single go-to post move, however, and can't be looked at as a source of offense his first year at the next level. While extremely polished, one has to wonder if Schmidt has reached his ceiling as he doesn't possess nearly the potential that Warrick does." NBA comparison: Marc Gasol
15) Sean Randle - 6' 8" SF, Michigan, 21 years old
"While not a particularly enticing draft pick, Randle seems to be one of the safest options as his three years at Michigan have provided a thick portfolio of knowledge about the youngster. A talented defender with disciplined mechanics, Sean will seemingly be plugged into the role of "stopper" and use his abilities to force tough shots frequently. He averaged 7.9 rebounds in college, and has shown a solid improvement on defensive rebounding over the past few years. A decent option on offense, Randle does have the ability to put the ball in the hoop, but won't serve as a go-to guy any time soon unless radical shifts happen. He simply doesn't possess the killer instinct or intelligence to put the ball through the net often enough. But scouts agree he still has room to grow and catch up to his defensive prowess." NBA comparison: Shawn Marion
3. PSN Name = "LJ_K1NG" | Class Name = "Fictional Draft 1 v4.0"
By: LJ_K1NG
[Scouting Report Available]
Spoiler
ESPN.com Chad Ford's NBA Draft Scouting Report:
Top 5 Prospects:
1. SG Leon Buchanan Morehead State
2. PG Lance Justice Kentucky
3. SF Fred Wilks Kansas
4. PF Carson Walsh Duke
5. PF Stuart Givens North Carolina
Jay Bilas Top 3 Sleepers:
1. SF Casey Gale Missouri 6'7'' 226 lbs Soph
"Can spread the floor with deadly accuracy from 3. Can absolutely light up a gym. Not the most athletic player and may get beat off the dribble. But he can come in and be an impact role player from day one."
2. PG Len Hobbs England 6'4'' 177 lbs
"Can come right in and run your offense for your second team. Excellent freethrow shooter, although he doesn't get to the line as much as he should. Can be instant offense at times but is a little inconsistent."
3. C Juan Carlos Santiago Spain 6'11'' 265 lbs Fresh
"Has the potential to be the next great big man in the NBA, although I wish he would have stayed one more year to develop his game. Great around the basket, decent footwork and a very good shot blocker. Only question I have is will he stay focused and really listen to his coaches."
Top Lottery Prospects according to Chad Ford:
1. SG Leon Buchanan Morehead State 6'4'' 204 lbs Fresh
(Last Season: 19.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 4.6 apg)
"By far the best player in the draft and the guy with most potential. Can play both guard spots, can shoot the ball with the best of them. He can defend and rebounds at a pretty high rate for a guard. He put this team on his back during the NCAA Tournament and was a few inches short of being in the National Championship game." - Hubert Davis
2. PG Lance Justice Kenticky 6'3'' 185 lbs Fresh
(Last Season: 17.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 8.9 apg)
"This kid was the sole reason Coach Cal was able to cut the nets down and win the first National Championship of his career. He is tough and has a high basketball I.Q. to go along with all that talent. Can put 25 or 30 points on the score board one game and beat you. Then the next night he'll beat you with 12 to 15 assists. Just a terrific all around player." - Jay Bilas
3. SF Fred Wilks Kansas 6'8'' 222 lbs Senior
(Last Season: 17.5 pts, 8.6 rebs, 1.2 stls)
"This young man will come right in and make an instant impact on whatever team drafts him. High character guy, great in the locker room. Not great at one thing but does everything very well. has an NBA ready body. Has to improve his shooting but is a handfull down low." - Digger Phelps
4. PF Carson Walsh Duke 6'11' 253 lbs Junior
(Last Season: 15.6 pts, 13.2 rebs, 2.1 blk)
"Was a dominant force for the Blue Devils last season. He has good hops for a man his size, which allows him to block or alter shots at the rim. If he can get a consistent 15 to 18 foot jumper look out!" - Hubert Davis
5. PF Stuart Givens North Carolina 6'9'' 236 lbs Soph
(Last Season: 19.7 ppg, 9.5 rbg, 3.3 apg)
"He can end up being the best player in this draft. Can beat you inside and out. Rebounds the ball with anger. Has the size to play the four but has the quickness to play the three as well. Will post little guys and fly by bigger defenders." - Jay Bilas
6. C Lou Law Arizona 7' 265 lbs Junior
(Last Season: 12.1 ppg, 7.8 rbg, 1.4 bpg)
"Needs to play bigger. Be more aggressive on the block. Will spend a lot of time on the bench because of foul trouble." - Bob Knight
7. SF Davor Ostrovsky 6'7'' 239 lbs Russia
(Last Season: 9.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.2 spg)
"Probably should have entered the draft last season. Would have been a top five pick if he had. Nevertheless, he will contribute right away. Very good mid-range shooter and an excellent help defender." - Fran Fraschilla
8. SG Jonathan McGee 6'7'' 195 lbs Syracuse Fresh
(Last Season: 16.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.6 apg)
"This guy reminds me of Reggie Miller. You give him an opening and he's gonna pull up and shoot. You have to defend the whole floor with this guy. Has to improve on his ability to create his own shot, but does a great job of using screens to lose defender, like Reggie did back in the day." - Dick Vitale
9. PF Alexander Forte 6'10'' 225 lbs Florida Senior
(Last Season: 17.3 ppg, 12.6 rpg, 4.3 apg)
"Can bring the ball up the court like a Lamar Odom or Hedu Turkuglu. I would like to see him get down on the blocks and post a little more." - Bob Knight
10. PG Larry Reyes 6'1'' 196 lbs Miami (FL) Fresh
(Last Season: 10.1 ppg, 6.5 apg, 2.6 spg)
"He was the ACC defensive player of the year. Gave opposing point guards all kinds of trouble bringing the ball up the court. If you're looking to spare your starting PG a few minutes and not have to worry about a drop off on either end of the court, then Reyes is your man." - Jay Bilas
11. SF Terrence Green 6'7'' 226 lbs NC State Soph
(Last Season: 13.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.9 spg)
"Great motor, will play hard each possesion. Has to improve his jump shot or teams will back off him and not let him beat them with his speed and quickness." - Digger Phelps
12. PF Conrad Davidson 6'8'' 248 lbs Texas Junior
(Last Season: 15.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.9 bpg)
"Listed at 6'8'' but maybe a little shorter, but still rebounds the ball at a very high rate and does a great job of blocking shots as well. Will need to get a little stronger if he wants to continue playing PF in the NBA." - Jay Bilas
13. SG Doug Gooding 6'6'' 205 lbs Indiana Junior
(Last Season: 18.6 ppg, 4.4 apg, 3.9 rpg)
"Was the number one reason Coach Creen and the Hoosiers made it to the Final Four before losing to eventual champion Kentucky. But in that game he scored a career high 32 points. This kid will flat out score with ease at the next level." - Hubert Davis
14. PF Lazaro Alvarez 6'10'' 251 lbs USC Soph
(Last Season: 14.3 ppg, 13.2 rpg, 2.7 bpg)
"Very raw talent. Alvarez didn't start playing basketball until his junior year of high school. The best rebounder in the draft. Very limited offensivelly but what he lacks on offense he makes up for with relentless rebounding and effort on the deffensive end." - Jay Bilas
End of Season Results:
Kentucky wins NCAA National Championship beating Indiana 75 - 71!
Final Four Teams: Kentucky, Kansas, Indiana and Morehead State
Player of the Year: SF Stuart Givens North Carolina
Freshman of the Year: PG Lance Justice Kenticky
Defensive Player of the Year: SG Christian Gilmore Wisconsin
All-American 1st Team:
G Leon Buchanan Morehead State
G Lance Justice Kentucky
F Stuart Givens North Carolina
F Fred Wilks Kansas
F Alexander Forte Florida
All-American 2nd Team:
G Christian Gilmore Wisconsin
G Jonathan McGee Syracuse
G Doug Gooding Indiana
F Ralph Taylor Michigan (will be on my next draft class)
C Dexter Williams Louisville (will be on my next draft class)
Dick Vitale's Diaper Dandy Team:
G Lance Justice Kentucky
G Leon Buchanan Morehead State
G Tyler Patrick Kentucky (will be on my next draft class)
F Kory Knight Syracuse (will be on my next class)
C Dexter Williams Louisville
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A fairly weak draft class without too many stars NCAA Finals: Georgia Tech win over North Carolina 72-63
A surprising Georgia Tech team led by SF Roy Powers, SF Kirk Bremer, and PG Reggie Givens controlled the game against a North Carolina team with current draft prospects SG Franklin Weber, PF/SF Gilbert Bullard, and C Nick Barrett. C Austin Fortson held down the paint for Georgia Tech as the North Carolina bigs struggled with their jumpshots in the final game.
If a team was created with the best college players from this draft, this is what it would look like:
Point Guards
This point guard class is looking to be weak. Most people don’t predict any of these guys will become a future star. One scout said, “There are only four guys in this class’s point guards that I feel like will carve out a career in the NBA. The rest won’t last long in the league.”
Shooting Guards
There are a lot of SGs that can come in and contribute, and is probably the deepest position of the draft. “There is a lot of developed talent at the SG position. Developed is the key word, as I don’t really see anybody except for Weber that could possibly blossom into a star.”
Small Forwards
Small forward is a strong position in this draft. A lot of talent is at this position. “This is a good year for GMs looking for a SF, I feel like some of these guys have a good chance of become contributors in the NBA.”
Power Forwards
A very weak collection of players at PF. “I don’t think any PFs of this draft will start in this league at any time.”
Centers
Center is a top-heavy position. Behind the top two guys, not too much other talent remains. “I would take the Greene and Bennett in a heartbeat, but everyone else at this position has more than a few question marks.”
Mock draft+ Scouting reports and notes
This draft is very unclear after the top pick. Here is a mock draft made by a group of analysts, but many of their individual mock drafts look very different from this one.
1: Darrel Greene, 6’11”, Freshman, Indiana, C/PF
Scouting report:
“He is an unselfish Center with a great touch, post skills, and good defensive ability. His mid-range game is a work in progress. He needs to take advantage of his great athleticism more often, especially on the glass. He is a mediocre rebounder for a Center. Despite this, he is still the unanimous top pick in this draft, and should start in this league right away. He is loaded with potential, but some question his competitive spirit. After Indiana’s loss in the Sweet 16, he was quoted saying that he can’t complain about the loss because his team tried and played hard. Many people say he takes losing too easily.”
-Something drastic has to happen for him not to be one of the top Centers in this league.
2: Bert Johnston, 6’8”, Sophomore, Virginia, SF/PF
Scouting report:
“A good finisher at the rim and was an elite defender in college. He could defend both wing positions in addition to opposing PFs. He needs to add more range to his jumpshot, but could hit the mid-range jumper. Has decent handles and is one of the more athletic players in this draft.”
-Although he is pretty polished, a lot of people feel like he would still improve once he hits the league.
3: Nikita Titov, 6’2”, 22 years old, Russia, PG
Scouting report:
“He could come in and run the offense right away. He has a solid jumper, but is a mediocre finisher at the rim with trouble scoring at mid-range. He’s quick and will make the right plays and good passes, but his ability to keep control of the ball when pressured heavily will need some work. His defense needs a lot of work before he becomes a passable defender. If he develops his scoring, he has the potential to become a 20-10 guy in the NBA.”
-He may not want to come play in the USA, but is auto eligible for the draft. If he comes over, he’ll be a very good asset to the team that drafts
him.
4: Franklin Weber, 6’6”, Freshman, North Carolina, SG/SF
Scouting report:
“A raw offensive player with a poor outside game. He lacks the ability to handle the ball. He knows how to defend on the wing, and is very athletic. He scores off of layups and dunks, with an occasional mid-range jumper. Many people claim he is a hard worker and is willing to put in the time to take his game to the next level.”
-Not the best SG based on ability, but will get drafted high because of his potential.
5: Larry Ross, 6'8", Junior, Syracuse, SF/SG
Scouting report:
“A very good scorer with the ability to score from almost anywhere on the court. The only place where he has some trouble is in the post, and posted a very low PPP in the post. Often appears disinterested on the defensive end and on the glass. Has the athleticism to be a good NBA player, and has the tools to becoming a good defender. Could immediately be a scorer off the bench in the NBA, but his defense will keep him from starting right away.”
-Many scouts think that with right coaching, this kid could become a starter, and maybe even possibly more, in the league at some point.
6: Jeffrey O’Connor, 6’5”, Senior, Duke, SG
Scouting report:
“A sure thing SG that could start right away. He has a very good jumpshot and is a good defender. He’s a smart player that will be solid at both ends of the floor. Not much not too like except for the fact that he already seems to in his prime.”
-A done product, and he may slip down into the late lottery if higher pickers are trying to aim for a high reward player.
7: Abraham Bennett, 7’5”, Senior, St. Mary’s, C
Scouting Report:
“This guy is just big. He lacks some strength and is very slow, but his length and his height allow him to be an elite shot blocker and post defender. Free throw shooting definitely needs to improve, he shot just 44% from the line during his last season. He also needs to improve his conditioning. He gets fatigued too quickly on the court. His offense consists of him finishing shots around the basket and tipping balls back in.
He was elite at both of these things last year in college.”
-Didn’t start playing basketball until his sophomore year of college, where he was recruiting by coaches of St. Mary’s to join the basketball program.
-Ability to improve is questioned, but still should be a high pick in the draft because of his height and defensive ability.
-Led NCAA in blocks
-Some question whether his body can withstand the grind of the NBA
8: Pat Cameron, 6’3”, Sophomore, South Carolina, PG/SG
Scouting report:
“He played off the ball most of the time at South Carolina, and it shows. He is a poor ball handler for a PG, and struggles to keep his head up at all times. He isn’t a bad defender on the ball. His main asset is his ability to score, and he led the NCAA in this last year. He averaged close to 29 ppg. GMs are afraid he’ll retain his high usage rates in the NBA, where they worry he won’t be able to score as efficiently as he did in college.”
-His potential is highly debated. Some feel like he’ll never be able to make the transition into a good PG, and would be stuck as an awkward tweener guard, while others feel like he’s going to become a very good starting PG in this league someday.
-Led NCAA in scoring
9: Horace Bosnjak, 6’5”, Senior, Georgetown, SG/PG
Scouting report:
“Strong ball handling skills allows him to be another playmaker on the court. He has an NBA range jumpshot, but is a poor defender and rebounder.”
- A starter all four years at Georgetown and has the same skills he had when in his freshman year. It doesn’t look like he’ll improve that much.
- Had a steady flow of injuries throughout his college career.
10: Daryl Reynolds, 6’6”, Sophomore, North Carolina State, SG/PG
Scouting report:
“Had a great March and was red hot from the field during March Madness. He showed to be a very accurate shooter, a strong finisher at the rim, and a good passer. The problem was that was the only time he was seen on the court due to an injury that kept him out until March. The problem is he wasn’t that good his Freshman season.”
-Scouts question whether he just had a hot month, or genuinely improved that much between his Freshman year and Sophmore year. He is a high risk/reward pick this draft.
11: Mark Holt, 6’9”, Senior , DePaul, PF
Scouting report:
“The most skilled post player in the NCAA last season. He has a great touch and a good mid-range jumper. He also was a solid rebounder. His biggest weakness is his athleticism. He’s slow and not very strong. Scouts question whether he will be able to use his skills against more athletic opponents.”
- A quiet guy that will just come in, work hard, and produce.
12: Justin Witt, 6’7”, Junior, Pittsburgh, PG/SG
Scouting report:
“A tall pass first PG. Despite being a poor athlete, he is a good defender because he knows how to use his height. Loves to post up his matchup,and had the highest PPP in the post in the whole NCAA last year. He needs to add a jumpshot to be more effective in the NBA.”
- His durability is questionable. He missed his whole freshman year, but remained healthy in his Sophmore and Junior years.
13: Kirk Bremer, 6’8”, Junior, Georgia Tech, SF/SG
Scouting report:
“Perhaps the highest leaper in this draft. He had his fair share of highlight real dunks this season, including two posters in the championship game. An average defender and a solid rebounder, but will struggle to score unless he has a straight lane to the basket. He scored very well when all he needed to do was catch and finish.”
- His poster over Gilbert Bullard in the championship was voted dunk of the year.
- Scouts wished he would have stayed another year to see if he would add more to his game.
- Was a backup SF at Georgia Tech during the championship run.
14: Gilbert Bullard, 6’8”, Sophomore, North Carolina, PF/SF
Scouting report:
“A true tweener. He isn’t strong enough to defend NBA PFs, isn’t fast enough to defend NBA SFs, and also doesn’t rebound well. He does show a good ability to score from either position. If he either improves his strength or speed, he could be a good player at one of the forward slots.”
-Was reported to be out of shape throughout his Sophomore year, so many scouts question his motivation and how much effort he is willing to
put in.
15: Reggie Givens, 5’9”, Senior, Georgia Tech, PG
Scouting report:
“After being the leader of a Georgia Tech team that won the NCAA title, his draft stock has never been higher. He’s fast, a great ballhandler, a good finisher at the rim, and could hit the jumpshot. The only downside to this guy is his height, which plays a large factor. He is unable to defend many players, and sometimes has trouble seeing the court.”
-Most scouts feel like he is already at his peak, and won’t improve further when he gets into the league.
-Many teams will be scared off by his height
16: Howard Collins, 6’10”, Junior , Gonzaga, PF/C
Scouting report-
"A smart player who is a decent wing and post defender. He is a passable athlete, but doesn't utilise it well on the offensive end. He sturggles to score at times, and most of his offense will come off of what others create for him"
- His post game has improved since he entered college, but his arsenal of moves is still limited.
17: Simon Nealy, 6’7”, Senior, Virginia Tech, SG/SF
Scouting report-
"Was an elite pickpocket last year, and knows how to frustrate offensive players. He was also very good at defending the post for a wing. He has farily good handles on the ball, and goes after rebounds well. His offensive game is a concern."
- Led the NCAA in steals per game
18: Freddie O’Bryant, 6’6”, Sophomore, Arizona, SG/SF Scouting report-
"This kid could shoot the ball, and isn't a huge liability on the other end of the floor. These two things will allow him to become a solid backup wing player."
- Still has time to add things to his game, so some scouts predict him as more than a future role player.
19: Gabe Stone, 6’6”, Junior, Old Dominion, SG/SF Scouting report-
"A high flyer that is a trainwreck on offense. He is a good player on the defensive end of the floor. He has those interesting physical attributes that make him an interesting prospect, like wingspan and hand size.
- Will probably not contribute right away, and should spend time in the D-League for his developement
- High risk/reward
20: Matthew Woods, 6’10”, Sophomore, North Carolina State, PF Scouting report-
"An athletic hustle player that will find a way to grab rebounds. He scores off of his hustle, and will provide energy on the court."
- Was the number one PF out of his class in HS, but hasn't produced as expected in college.
21: Grant Payton, 6’3”, Junior, Missouri, PG/SG Scouting report-
"A scorer that will need to adjust to the PG slot in the NBA. He lacks an NBA range three pointer, but is very good at finding ways to get the ball into the bucket from anywhere within that line. His success depends on his ability to learn to be a PG"
- His play at the PG position was very poor in college, and seemed very uncomfortable whenever he had the run the offense.
22: Harvey Bucker, 6’11, Junior, UTEP, PF Scouting report-
"A good post player that has some natural ability at the block. He gets lost on defense very often, and often fails to box out his man for rebounds. Needs a mid-range jumper to expand his offensive skills"
-Whether or not he makes it in the NBA will be decided by whether or not his skills in the post will make up for his rebounding and defensive deficiencies.
23: Nick Barrett, 6’11”, Junior, North Carolina, C Scouting report-
"A stretch big that has some touch near the basket, and could block some shots. Not a huge liability on the glass. Lacks the strength to defend and play well in the post. Has no post moves."
-Has decent skills, but needs to work on making smarter plays to get into NBA rotations
24: Frankie Copeland, 6’7”, Sophomore, Southern Miss, SF/SG Scouting report-
"No real skills stand out too much. He is an all around player. His contributions on offense is severly limited by his reluctance to shoot a mid range jumper. Has deceptive hops, as he doesn't seem overly athletic, but could get up there."
-His lack of a skill he is great at may make him a poor player, as he may not do anything at NBA quality.
25: James Batista, 6’8”, 20 years old, Brazil, SF/SG Scouting report-
"A scorer that many people don't know too much about. He played well in the Brazilian basketball league. He could post up smaller defenders, and beat bigger ones off the dribble. He was a average at best defender."
-The Brazilian basketball league isn't one of the highest levels of basketball
-A young player that only arrived recently on the basketball scene. There are a lot of unknowns about him.
26: Quinn Nash, 6’8”, Sophomore, Kansas, SG/SF Scouting report-
"A good defensive player that needs a lot of work on the offensive side of the ball. He shows good fundamentals on the defensive side of the ball, and delivers hard fouls. He has improved his jumpshot, but it still needs work."
-Seems to take his defense up a notch when the game is on the line.
27: Michael Gooding, 6’0”, Senior, Florida State, PG Scouting report-
"The most athletic PG in this years point guard slot. He uses his athleticism well on defense, but isn't able to become a great defender because of his height. He also uses his athleticsm to become a good finisher at the rim. His dribble tends to be out of control at times, and is turnover prone."
-Was a walk-on to the Florida State team, and was a benchwarmer until his Senior year.
28: Tyson Gatson, 6’8”, Junior, UCLA, SF/PF Scouting report-
"A tweener. Has passable big man skills on offense, but could only defend wings. His ability to score from the wing and his ability to defend bigs are both poor."
-Needs to develop offensive wing skills or defensive big skills in order to have a true position.
29: Anderson Samuels, 6’6”, Sophomore, USC, SG/SF Scouting report-
"A very good slashing shooting guard that also plays defense well. He does lack a jumpshot, and people fear he will not be able to utilise his skills in the NBA because NBA defenses will do a good job of keeping out of the paint, and he doesn't have the skills to get anywhere he wants on the court."
-Stuggled after an injury midway through the season took away some of his quickness.
30: Dino Bagaric, 6’11”, 20 years old, Croatia, C Scouting report-
"An athletic defensive Center without an ability to score unless its a catch and finish. No offensive game whatsoever. A horrid free throw shooter, but doesn't seem to have horrible form on his free throws. He is a good defender both on the help and on the ball."
-Shot 35% from the free throw line.
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Season Info NCAA Championship Game: UConn 79 Kentucky 71 NCAA Player Of The Year: Otis Crawford PF Kentucky NCAA Freshman of the Year: Dillon Hayward SF Clemson NCAA Defensive Player of the Year: Devin Bowman SF North Carolina (Choose to stay another year)
The Breakdown
Not a very strong draft class, you won't find very man all-star calibar players here but if teams are looking for that role and or bench player to fill their rosters out they should have no problem finding it here. No position seems to be the clear cut strongest in this years draft, the Center position on the other hand is looking like the weakest in the draft. Draft Grade: D+
Top 5 Prospects
1. Otis Crawford - PF/C - Senior - Kentucky - Ht: 6-11 Wt: 242
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 9
"Otis Crawford out of Kentucky is simply a beast, he lead his team to the NCAA Championship game and recieved The NCAA Player of the Year award in his final year with Kentucky. Crawford can really dominate a game with his post play on the offensive side of the ball with his amazing array of low post moves and the defensive side of the ball with his shot blocking ability. He is amongst the best in the draft at rebounding. If I had to pick some weaknesses to this kids game I would say I'd like to see him improve a bit more on his mid range jump, and also get a bit stronger but that is being nitpicky."
2. Niko Wilkins - SF - Freshman - Missouri - Ht: 6-9 Wt: 205
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"One word..."Exciting!" That is the best way to describe Niko Wilkins game, this kid loves to get the croud out of there seats with amazing dunks. That's not all to Niko's game though, he has a decent mid-range game and gets after loose balls. Niko doesn't really stand out very much in a lot of areas of his game, not a good or a bad thing but he is pretty much average across the board. Really wished he would have stayed a year or 2 more in college to mature a bit more."
3. Nienyuan Yi - PG - China - Ht: 6'2 Wt: 187
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 8
"Floor general! I can't say enough about this kids ability to run an offense. He is a playmaker, really unselfish with the ball and always looking for ways to make his teammates better. This is one of the fastest if not the fastest player in the draft, very dangerous in the open court. Has a good form and can really knock down the open 3. Would like to see him improve his on ball defense, as it stands right now he will have trouble guarding the those scoring guards in the league."
4. Mitchell Welsch - PF/SF - Senior - UConn - Ht: 6'9 Wt: 254
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Mitchell Welsch was a big contributor to the UConn National Championship run, he is a versatile offensive player that can stretch the defense with his mid-range jumper and can bang with the best of them in the lower blocks. Very solid rebounder, and a decent shot blocker. Needs to really work on his athletism, he is slower than most SF in the league so you can imagine the trouble he will have keeping up with the elites at that position, I could see teams using him more as a Center than a SF as a secondary position. Would like to see him become a lot more consistent with his shot."
5. Dan Park - SG - Sophmore - Syracuse - Ht: 6'4 Wt: 190
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 6
"Looking for a scorer off the bench, well Dan Park can fill that role quite well. Very good mid-range shooter. Dan Park can really give defenses fits with his shooting ability, any shot selection he takes doesn't seem like a bad one at all, he really has a sweet stroke. He his a very capable passer, most would overlook this fact since he is more of a scorer. His defense is average at best not really remarkable in that department. Definitely would like to see him work on his 3-point shot, and work on his defense more...as it stands right now he will be a solid contributor to any team."
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6. Dillon Hayward - SF/PG - Freshman - Clemson - Ht: 6'7 Wt: 222
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Dillon Hayward is a unique player, he decided to leave Clemson after a very good freshman campaign. He is a small forward with the ability to run the point very well. He has great court vision and likes to make the players around him better, he is a solid scorer although he does have the most amazing shot but it's still decent a needs to be respected. If given the time to develop I believe he will be a good player in this league, won't say he will be an all-star but I do see him being in a solid rotation in a line-up."
7. Charlie Underwood - C/PF - Senior - Notre Dame - Ht: 6'11 Wt: 260
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"The four year Center out of Notre Dame is a great low post defender and rebounder. Offensively he is a solid player capable of stepping back a bit for the medium range jumper. Underwood is a very consistent player, he brings the same energy and high motor to every game, that's his most defining quality. He has got to work on his shot blocking ability he is below average in that department, also would like to see him develop a better post game than he has."
8. Tommy Winter - SG/SF - Junior - Louisville - Ht: 6'6 Wt: 222
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 8
"Defense, defense, defense...you know that side of the ball that coaches preach to there players on a nightly basis? Tommy nails this concept to the T, the best defensive player in the draft. But what about offense you ask? He is okay but don't expect him to give you 20 points every night, that is not the kind of player you will be getting in T.Winter."
9. Nicholas Buford - PF - Sophmore - La Salle - Ht: 6'7 Wt: 233
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 6
"I wish this kid would have stayed in College another year I really believe he could be better than where he is at right now. Don't expect a very polished player on offense, he has a post game that shows promise but right now it's incomplete one more year would have helped. What you do get out of Buford is solid on-ball defense and an undersized rebounding machine...boy this kid can hit the glass with the best of them."
10. Ryan Padgett - SF/SG - Junior - North Carolina - Ht: 6'7 Wt: 224
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 6
"Ryan Padgett out of North Carolina, brings a nice all-around offensive game to the table, whether he is in the post or behind the 3 point line this guy can score. Would be a nice complete player but he just doesn't have that same committment on defense as he has on the offensive side of the ball."
11. Laurence Spencer - SF - Senior - Kansas - Ht: 6'10 Wt: 226
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 5
"He has the skill set on offense to be a very good player, and his height at his position is definitely an advantage, problem is with Spencer is he doesn't seem to have the drive to take his game to the next level. He can really score at all aspects of the court but he really lacks effort defensively."
12. Derek Dean - PF - Sophmore - Seton Hall - Ht: 6'8 Wt: 250
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 6
"Much rather play the game faceup than the traditional back to the basket. Dean can put the points on the board, with his ability to step out for the medium range jumper and the 3 ball just not on a very consistant basis. He needs to work on his rebounding, hasn't really figured out how to use his big body effectively to clean the glass or dominate in the post...plays too finesse for his size."
13. Melvin Ross - PG - Junior - Georgia Tech - Ht: 5'11 Wt: 174
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Mr. little engine that could, this kid plays with high energy every night. His most impressive quality is his hustle, no play is ever over with this guy on the court. Much like Yi, Ross is your pass first shoot later type of PG, main difference though is Ross doesn't have a very good jump shot something he really needs to put in work on. His defense needs work but isn't too terrible but does need work."
14. Kenneth Allen - SF/SG - Junior - Arizona - Ht: 6'8 Wt: 227
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 6
"Remember the whole defense concept we mention earlier when scouting Winter, well Kenneth Allen follows that same concept, but doesn't do it nearly as well as Winter. Allen's is an average defender with below average offensive skills. Could be a strong defensive role player if given time to develop a bit more."
15. Dan Berry - SG - Junior - Florida - Ht: 6'5 Wt: 220
Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 5
"Big mistake if you leave this player open on the perimeter. Berry is almost automatic from the 3-point range, the best in the draft at shotting the 3 ball. Unfortunately this isn't much else to say about Dan Berry as he doesn't have very many qualities to his game outside of his long ball. I would say he is a Kyle Korver type of player."
Players to watch for:
Skip Schultz - The 21 year old 7 foot Center from Germany has a remarkable ability to block shots defend in the low blocks and rebound the ball. He is slated to go Late-1st Round, early second round but don't be surprised to see him slide into mid-first round.
Hal Todd - The 22 year old 6'7 SF out of Kansas, this kid has potential to be a really good bench/role player for about any team, it may take a few years for him to develop though.
Brent Jacobs - The Freshman out of Florida, this 6'8 236 lbs SF could really be a special talent, he has the offensive talent to really be something in the future. He has the work ethic that coaches like and expect. I hope he can develop on the defensive side of the ball though it's pretty bad.
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Season Info
NCAA Final: Kansas 82 - UConn 63
Player of the Year: Byron Rodman, SF, Kansas
Class at a Glance
Headlining this year's draft class are three versatile tweeners that can all play the SF-C positions if needed. It's tweener mania! Alonzo McKnight, Roman Hood, and National Player of the Year Byron Rodman stand head and shoulders above everyone else in this year's class and should motivate a few times to try and trade up to draft them. The talent in this year's class takes an immediate nose dive after these three are taken off the board, with a heaping of players no scout thinks is going to have much of an impact in the NBA. There are a few gems sprinkled in the late 1st, early 2nd round...so be aware and do your homework! Draft Grade: C+
Top 15 Mock Draft
1) Alonzo McKnight - 6' 9" PF/SF, Oklahoma State, 19 years old
"When a player is capable of knocking down mid range jumpers and operating down on the low block with seasoned skills at just 19, you're looking at a guy any NBA team would love to have on its roster. McKnight averaged 18.4 points per game his first and only season at Oklahoma State, and impressed teammates and coaches alike with his veteran attitude. Not one to fly off the handle and lose his cool, Alonzo shows tremendous maturity for his age and a willingness to be a team player. His size and athleticism allow him to both play the 3 and the 4 with unrivaled balance. If he's matched up at SF, he excels at taking smaller opponents to the low post and finishing them off with spin moves, drop steps, and drives. When he moves over to PF, he has the speed and mid range talent to face up and deliver smooth jump shots up and over slower players. McKnight, however, is not a particularly talented finisher at the rim in traffic and doesn't yet have the strength to muscle the ball through the hoop. If he's having an off night and unable to get into the flow of the game, the usual layups and dunks that get big men going won't be so easy for him. He also needs to beef up his frame and work on his low post skills if he wants to truly be a two-position player." NBA comparison: Jared Sullinger
2) Byron Rodman - 6' 11" SF/PF, Kansas, 20 years old
"National player of the year Byron Rodman led all scorers across the country with 23.2 points per game and utilized his skills to bring Kansas home a championship. Rodman has a certain toughness to him that allows him to bang his way inside and ring up points close to the rim. He's not afraid to use his body to muscle his way to the paint and take contact while finishing strong. An emotional leader in the locker room, Byron has a champion's pedigree and a tenacious attitude towards winning. With excellent ballhandling skills, the 6' 11" big man creates matchup nightmares no matter who tries to stay with him and will use isolation situations to space the floor and put pressure on opposing defenses. Byron is in no way related to former player Dennis Rodman, and ironically, rebounding may be his greatest weakness, pulling in only 4 rebounds per game at Kansas. With such a massive body, scouts wonder just what is going on in that department. For wanting the ball in his hands as often as possible, Rodman doesn't seems to pass the ball well and won't be much of a penetrate and dish threat. If Rodman were to become an adequate passer, he may very well could end up league MVP and have a game similar to LeBron James. But let's not get ahead of ourselves; he still has a long way to go and will need to dramatically improve on the defensive end to be a big time player." NBA comparison: Michael Beasley
3) Roman Hood - 6' 10" PF/SF, Kansas, 20 years old
"A smooth ball handler with a good post game, Hood hit a major five inch growth spurt between his senior year in high school and his sophomore year at Kansas. Growing up playing all 5 positions, Hood is the Swiss Army knife of basketball players. With good foot speed and quickness at 6' 10", he can get up court in a hurry and shows a steady motor. He's a nice versatile option who excels out of the post and has several moves he likes to bring to the table against opposing big men. When he's matched up at small forward, Hood can simply shoot over smaller defenders and created matchup nightmares in college on a nightly basis. Roman can seemingly do it all and is projected to immediately get to work on a team's starting lineup, especially those in need of major rebuilding. He put Kansas on his shoulders for two seasons and few scouts question his ability to lead an NBA team to the promised land. While Hood doesn't have any major weaknesses, scouts would like to see a little more of him finishing strong at the rim with contact. He just doesn't have the strength yet to be a major inside threat." NBA comparison: Al Harrington
4) Rudy Strawberry - 6' 7" SG/SF, UConn, 22 years old
"The versatile nephew of former Yankee great Darryl Strawberry, Rudy will earn his living playing a fundamental, well-rounded game. A jack of all traits player that can do a little bit of everything, Rudy doesn't have many weaknesses or particular strengths. He will certainly be an appealing pick to teams who will need a little bit of everything from their draft pick and should have a pretty predictable future ahead of him. Scouts agree that he has the potential to be a starter sooner rather than later and to stay with a team's top lineup for multiple seasons. Rudy's signature bright-red hair makes him even look like a strawberry but his nickname "juicy fruit" has haunted him for years, asking the media, players, coaches, and close friends to just call him something else. Strawberry doesn't have the ceiling to be an all-star or ever dominate the game, so teams looking to rebuild around him probably won't find much luck as he's more of a piston than the engine itself." NBA comparison: Wesley Matthews
5) Travis Barker - 5' 9" PG/SG, Arizona, 19 years old
"Another victim of a well-known celebrity name, Travis Barker insists he's too young to know much of anything about the band Blink 182 and too focused on basketball to care. The smallest player to come out of the draft, Barker's sweet 3 point shot more than makes up for his smallish figure. Shooting 46% from downtown in the NCAAs got plenty of scouts attention, and in a draft weak at the guard positions, Barker stands out above his competition. Travis takes good care of the basketball, demonstrating a solid assist-to-turnover ration during his tenure at Arizona. He won't give you much of anything on defense, but his offensive skills more than make up for it if used in the right role. Barker can't be expected to save an ailing franchise, but as a role player off the bench, Barker should earn a nice living burying buckets and providing help from long range. He definitely has the potential to be a 6th Man of the Year type player down the line if he continues to round out his raw game." NBA Comparison: Brandon Jennings
6) Christian Mason - 6' 1" SG, Georgia Tech, 21 years old
"An efficient scorer comfortable from close to mid range, Mason shows poise dribbling the ball and attacking the basket. His offensive skill set is full of jumpers, drives to the hoop, and isolation opportunities. His go-to move is a killer crossover that broke several pairs of ankles during his tenure at Georgia Tech. Christian shows a willingness to blend into the offense and shouldn't be a "black hole" with the ball in the pro's. He shows discipline on defense, not committing many fouls or playing overly aggressive. Major weaknesses: Mason doesn't have the intelligence on defense to contribute many stops on that end of the court; his floor IQ leaves a lot to be desired as he gets burned on back door cuts consistently. At just 6' 1", Mason can get lost in a sea of taller players, and doesn't have the playmaking skills to be put into a team's lineup at point guard. His narrow skill set doesn't allow him to be a guy a team can just throw into its rotation at will; he may have to ride the bench for a few years before we see major minutes." NBA comparison: Marcus Thornton
7) Malcolm Gatson - 6' 8" PF/SF, Virginia Tech, 19 years old
8) Donovan Thurmond - 6' 11" C/PF, Florida State, 19 years old
9) Emmanuel Sonnet - 6' 9" SF, France, 19 years old
10) TJ Buckner - 6' 7" SF, Indiana, 23 years old
11) Ian Schultz - 6' 3" PG/SG, Missouri, 19 years old
12) Bob Jordan - 6' 0" PG, UCLA, 20 years old
13) Lonny Maxwell - 6' 7" SF/SG, Tennessee, 21 years old
14) Pandazis Patsatzoglou - 6' 8" SF, Greece, 19 years old
15) Ralph Holmes - 6' 9" PF, UNC, 23 years old
7. PSN Name = "MarvellOne" | Class Name = "Fictional DC#2 final"
By: MarvellousOne
[Scouting Report Available]
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Season Info NCAA Championship Game: North Carolina 90 Florida 78 NCAA Player Of The Year: Glenn Stafford PF Duke NCAA Freshman of the Year: Travis Scott SG Arizona State NCAA Defensive Player of the Year: Glenn Stafford SF Duke
The Breakdown
This years draft class is pretty solid at the top with talents like Devin Bowman of UNC and Travis Scott of ASU who are listed as the top 2 prospects in this years class. The talent in this class seems to have a good deal of role players that should benefit a number of teams. The SG position seems to be the top class as far as how many players are at that position.
Draft Grade: C+
Top 5 Prospects
1. Devin Bowman - SF - Junior - North Carolina - Ht: 6'8 Wt: 231 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 9
"Coaches rave over this kids ability to play both sides of the ball. Devin Bowman was the NCAA Defensive Player of The Year in his Sophomore season at UNC, and was the key factor in the schools Championship run. He brings a very versatile game on the offensive side of the ball with the ability to hit the 3 ball as well as getting down and dirty in the post. I have yet to see many if any weaknesses in this kids game he is just that good at playing this game."
-NCAA stat-line: 15.7 points 5.6 rebounds 2.1 steals 1.3 blocks
2. Travis Scott - SG - Freshman - Arizona State - Ht: 6'5 Wt: 216 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 8
"Travis Scott has the prettiest stroke in the Draft, boy this kid can shoot that rock and I do it with the best of them. He lead all players in the NCAA last year in 3 pointers made and percentage shooting 47% from downtown kind of scary that he was only a freshman. One aspect of his game though he needs to improve on his on the defensive side of the ball where he is average at best, but to his credit this kid will layout for those loose balls."
-NCAA stat-line: 18.9 Points, 3.6 assists, 47% 3pt
3. Glenn Stafford - C/PF - Junior - Duke - Ht: 6'11 Wt: 243 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 9
"Amazing is the only word I can use to describe Stafford. It's been awhile since I have witness a Center with this much skill level fresh out of college, the things he does in the post you should only see from a veteran center. The fun doesn't stop just on offense, this kid can play on the opposite side of the ball as well, his good strength and awareness on defense makes it hard for teams to score in the painted area. My only gripe about Stafford is his free throw shooting...it's terrible but other than I really think he is the best player in this years draft he has the accolades to prove it (NCAA Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year)."
-NCAA stat-line: 16.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, 58% FG
4. Melvin Cameron - PF - Sophomore - Ohio State - Ht: 6'9 Wt: 257 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 8
"Melvin Cameron out of Ohio State is something special, he is a Power Forward who can play the Small Forward position with great efficiency. He is one of those Bigs that can step out and hit the 3 with regularity which makes him a great weapon on offense. His decent foot speed allows him to guard the small forward position pretty nicely. Although I like his versatility, I wish he improves on his post game to be more effective at his primary position."
-NCAA stat-line: 13.2 Points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 1.3 blocks
5. Troy Strawberry - SG/PG - Sophomore - Florida - Ht: 6'3 Wt: 207 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"This guy is fun to watch on offense, he has the ability to shoot the 3 ball with the best of them, he is an excellent passer for a SG and he likes to take it to the defense get draw the foul. Strawberry has a very polished game on offense, but his defense seems to take a backseat, although he steals the ball pretty well don't put him in one on one situations he is best playing zone to create turnovers off playing the passing lane. Strawberry is a good player and is sure to bring fans with the type of energy and excitement he can deliver."
-NCAA stat-line: 17.8 points, 5.6 assist, 1.9 steals 43% 3pt
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6. Luis Jefferies - SF/SG - Senior - LSU - Ht: 6'9 Wt: 229 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Luis Jefferies is one of the players that doesn't wow you on offense but he can get the job done. His most impressive aspect of his game is his ability to guard ball handlers, although he isn't really quick on his feet, his wingspan due to his size creates a lot problems for offensive players making him not an easy task to just blow by him. If a team is looking for that scrappy type of player that can guard and annoy ball handles Jefferies is more than ready to take up that task."
-NCAA stat-line: 7.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals
7. Roderick Bowman - PG/SG - Freshman - North Carolina - Ht: 6'7 Wt: 198 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Missed out on the Devin Bowman sweepstakes? No problem we got you covered with his younger brother Roderick Bowman. Standing at 6'7 you can already see the type of advantage he has playing the 1 spot, but that's not what makes him so dangerous on the court. This kid is an exceptional passer, he sees the floor extremely well and loves to make his teammates better. He isn't the best at shooting the ball but defenses still can't risk leaving him unguarded. He needs to improve on his shooting abilities, as well as work on his defense where he is a par at best."
-NCAA stat-line: 10.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists
8. Zach Holmes - SF/SG - Senior - Kansas - Ht: 6'9 Wt: 219 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Zach Holmes, to simply put it is a hustle player he isn't going to give you big numbers on offense he may give you some very impressive dunks but that's about it to him, he makes his living off of hustle plays and garbage points which every team could benefit from by having someone like this. He is average defensively and not much of a rebounder for his size but he is going to bring that energy and hustle that teams are going to like."
-NCAA stat-line: 6.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 53% FG
9. Bert Fleming -SG/SF - Senior - Duke - Ht: 6'5 Wt: 200 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Bert Fleming from Duke should be a solid contributor to any team, he has a nice decent mid range game combined with a decent post game for a SG. He is solid defensively when guarding ball handlers although the more elite guards in the league will be a challenge for him. Fleming is a bit undersized to be playing the SF position so I don't see teams really using him much to play the 3."
-NCAA stat-line: 8.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals
10. Dion Clayton - PG - Senior - Rhode Island - Ht: 6'0 Wt: 176 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"The Rhode Island prospect Dion Clayton has a sweet offensive game that coaches will enjoy. He is best working in the mid range area although he can step back and hit the occasional 3. He is good smart passer, he always seems to make the right choices. Clayton is also a pesky defender he just seems to be everywhere the ball goes. Clayton is a really solid talent that I hope can grow even more as he gains experience in the league."
-NCAA stat-line: 8.8 points, 6.7 assist, 1.9 steals
11. Kyle Reynolds - PF/C - Freshman - Indiana - Ht: 6'11 Wt: 271 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Indiana's leading scorer last year takes his talents to the NBA, and it's a very nice talent indeed. He has a relentless ability to get buckets around the rim, definitely one of the best in the draft in the lower blocks. He comes equipped with a NBA ready body that allows him to play the 5 spot but he needs to get stronger if he wants to be considered amongst the elite big men in the league."
-NCAA stat-line: 18.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 56% FG
12. Orlando Warrick - C/PF - Sophomore - Florida - Ht: 7'1 Wt: 262 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 6
"Put this guy in the paint and watch him throw it down. This kid wants to dunk and wants to dunk often, that's pretty much his game even though he does come with some okay post moves but he is at his best when throwing it down. Warrick is at his best playing when he is coming from the weak-side to send a shot into the crowd. Warrick is a very flashy player, but brings great rebounding and toughness to a team, he just needs to try and keep those great blocks in play."
-NCAA stat-line: 11.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 blocks
13. Peter Lowe - PG/SG - Freshman - Mississippi - Ht: 6'2 Wt: 180 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 7
"Peter Lowe is an average player on both sides of the ball, defensively he can guard ball handlers pretty well and on offense he can stretch the defense with his perimeter shooting. He plays more like a 2 guard with the ability to pass the ball, not what you would call a traditional pg as he is more prone to shoot first pass second. Needs to work on distributing the ball better if teams are going to use him as a floor general otherwise I can see him playing a role similar to Jason Terry which isn't a bad thing at all."
-NCAA stat-line: 12.3 points, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals
14. Trent McMillian - SG/SF - Sophomore - Texas - Ht: 6'7 Wt: 212 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 8
"McMillian brings tenacity and toughness to the defensive side of the ball, which seems to be his primary focus, I mean this kid really loves defense and he does it extremely well, I have him as one of the best perimeter defenders in the draft. On offense he is no slouch either although overlooked because of his defensive nature, McMillian has shown he can knock down shots from anywhere on the court, he just needs to be more consistent at doing so. I get the feeling this guy will be around the league for awhile."
-NCAA stat-line: 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 46%FG
15. Grant Collier - SF - Senior - Utah - Ht: 6'8 Wt: 228 Scouting Report
NBA Ready - 6
"Grant comes in with into the draft with a high basketball IQ, he really has a feel for the game offensively, and it shows with his smart play with the basketball. He is a solid passer for a SF and but because of sub-par ball handling abilities, he won't be push the ball up court very often or at all. Collier's major knock is he isn't very good on defense, he just doesn't have that same awareness and skill as he does on the offensive side of things, maybe that will change with time and experience."
-NCAA stat-line: 11.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists
Players to watch for
Rudy Hughes - "The Sophomore SG out of Marquette, is a player who could very well be a lottery pick, teams around the league have his stock rising rapidly. Hughes lives from the medium range shot down to the low blocks, he doesn't shy away from contact and always attacks the rim. Great energy and should be a very good pick up."
Dale Rowe - "The 6'11 PF out of Georgia, Dale Rowe or "Mr. Go Get It" as his teammates would call him, is a highlight reel in himself, this guy wowed crowds at Georgia with his amazing athleticism. He isn't a bad rebounder either and he is capable of hitting open shots watch out for this kid in the draft, he maybe a steal."
Clint Burke - "The PG Northwestern Burke should be a really solid pickup at the PG position. He is an amazing ball distributor who seems to get every involved into the flow of the offense, if a team needs or is looking for that pure true pg to run the show Burke would be a solid choice."
8. PSN Name = "WindyCityFlyerr" | Class Name = "OS Fictional DC #1 Finalized"
By: Bblom13
[Scouting Report Available]
Spoiler
Season Info NCAA Player of the Year: Travis Allen SF Memphis NCAA Freshman of the Year: Devin Sikes PG Kentucky NCAA Defensive Player of the Year: Timothy James PF Virginia Tech
Top 5 Prospects
1. Travis Allen-SF-Memphis
- As the Player of the Year Allen will look to make an immediate impact at the NBA level. Can score from anywhere on the floor. A high flying dunker that you will see at the rim a lot. Easily gets into a hot streak that its hard to get him out of. Amazing hands along with great defense, there's nothing bad to say about this prospect.
2. A.C. Price-PG-Pittsburgh
- Price has it all from great speed, creating shots at the basket, to the long range three point shot. Easily the most talented shooting guard in this class. Has a great attitude on and off the court. Price can jump out of the gym. One area of improvement could be his defense. But overall a great pick.
3. Timothy James-PF-Virginia Tech -James won the Defensive Player of the Year with his great post defense and blocking ability. A very strong force in the post both offensively and defensively. A great rebounder as well. Main concern for scouts is his on the court attitude.
4. Devin Sikes-PG-Kentucky - Great court vision and is possibly the best passer in this years draft class. A very quick and speedy point guard who can shoot from anywhere inside the three point line. A few weaknesses include his three point shots, and his defends is average at best. Could be a little more aggressive defensively. There aren't many teams that aren't interested in this kid.
5. Jay Perkins-SG-Florida -Average shooter across the floor, but is most comfortable with his mid-range game. Perkins is the best shot blocker among the guards in this class, but other than that his game is fairly limited. Most scouts don't think he has the ability to improve his game enough for the NBA, and some have been quoted saying "He just doesn't seem to have NBA potential".
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6. Dana Rivers-C-Miami - Can score inside with ease and can dunk with the best of them. Not the best defender but really steps up his defensively game when the ball handler gets into the post. Below average blocking ability for a man who stands at 6'11".
7. Garrett Schmidt-SF-North Carolina - A great scorer. One of the best three point shooters in this years class. Could end up being a solid sixth man, possible to be a starter with enough focus and training. Sometimes has trouble getting his shots to fall consistently, and also needs to greatly improve his defense.
8. Ted Harvey-C-Connecticut - Standing at 7'0", Harvey is possibly one of the best rebounders in this class. Other than rebounding and blocking there isn't much upside to his game, hes about average in every other aspect of his game.
9. Sammy Fields-PF-Michigan - Not much of an offensive threat here. But a great rebounder and even better defender. Downside is hes weaker than most big men, but makes up for it by being very aware and focused at all times on defense. A solid pick for any team looking for some help on defense.
10. Jamaal Kane-PG-Connecticut - Likes to keep his game in the mid-range and three point range. Only an average passer, but one of the quicker point guards who is above average at stealing the ball. A very good defensive point guard who can also score, and keeps scoring once hes on fire.
11. Terrance Grady-SF-West Virginia - Wont make much of an immediate impact in the NBA. Grady is an average player with no real upside to his game. Could land a career as a role player. Possible to achieve more if he consistently works on his game. While there is no upside, there is no real downside either.
12. Andre Fields-SG-Baylor - More of a defensive minded guard, but has the ability to score at a very consistent level. Fields often drives in for the dunk and is successful more often than not. Has an above average mid-range game, but hardly a threat from beyond the three point line.
13. Anthony Cage-SF-Illinois - Cage will enter the NBA with average skill in most aspects of his game. But most scouts have an eye on him and believe he will be an effective starter in the future. He will come into the NBA with an above average three point **** that will be his only immediate impact.
14. Joshua Murray-SF-Gonzaga - There is only one upside to Murray's game: the three ball, and his ability to hit them consistently. Struggles a lot more than most on defense, and has a below average shot anywhere inside the three point line.
15. Brad Bowen-SF-Tennessee -Other than Bowen's mid-range shot and his abiltiy to hustle more than other players there's not much positive to say about his game. But the scouts like him cause of his personality and willingness to learn more and to try to improve his game. He's drawn some interest from several NBA teams.
9. PSN Name = "Sound_The_Alarm" | Class Name = "OS Fictional DC1.0"
By: Wyldd
[Scouting Report Available]
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Season Info NCAA Final: Louisville 87, Florida State 82 Player of the Year: Terrence Stevens, C/Marquette Defensive Player of the Year: Terrell Lindsey, C/Arkansas Freshman of the Year: Trace Goodson, PG/Louisville
First Team All-Americans: PG-Trace Goodson/Louisville
SG-Mason McCallister/Ohio State (stayed another year)
SF-DJ Dawkins/Florida State
PF-Zach Klein/Pepperdine
C-Terrance Stevens/Marquette
Class at a Glance This is a good all around class, with skill at every position. The class is highlighted by two studs at the two most important positions on the floor: Point Guard Trace Goodson from Louisville and Center Terrence Stevens from Marquette. These two players have separated themselves from the rest of the pack, and whoever has the #1 Pick will have to decide if they would rather build around a great Point Guard or a great Center, but it will certainly be one of those two. Beyond them, the class has a very good mixture of nearly every position and play style. In this draft, there are scorers, defensive stoppers, 3 point shooters, rebounders, and everything in between. All-around, this is a very good draft. Draft Grade: B-
Top 15 Mock Draft
1) Trace Goodson – 6’1” PG, Louisville, 19 years old "Goodson is a fantastic point guard. He is an excellent ball handler and has the passing skills to put the ball right where it needs to be every single time down the floor. His leadership and hustle is bar none, as this Fabulous Freshman led his Louisville Cardinals to their first NCAA Championship since 1986. He burned defenses all year long, whether it was by shooting, slashing to the basket, or setting up his teammates. Goodson scored more than 20 points and recorded more than 10 assists in 28 of his 34 games this year, which is a testament to his tireless work ethic. This kid is going to give you 110% all the time, both on the court and off of it. If there was a weakness to be found in his game, it would be on the defensive end. Although it’s not terrible, there is still much room to improve. Goodson should be a lock for one of the Top 2 picks in the draft”
NCAA Statline: 24.3PPG, 10.9APG, 2.4RPG, 1.1SPG
2) Terrence Stevens – 7’0 C, Marquette, 21 years old “’Terrence Stevens will be the next great NBA big man’. These were the words spoken by Shaquille O’Neal after seeing Stevens in action in the NCAA Semifinals. That is pretty high praise coming from one of the all-time greats at the Center position. However, O’Neal could very well be correct. Terrence Stevens is a big 7-footer who has excellent skills in every facet of post play. He can score on the low post with a bevy of post moves with both his right and left hands. He is also an outstanding rebounder, averaging just over 14 a game. He is a very capable post defender, one who will get in the way of a great number of shots. Although his skills as a post player are some of the greatest we have seen in a while, that is pretty much where they end. He is not a threat to score outside of about 8 feet, and defensively he is a big liability against big guys who play on the perimeter. However, Stevens has the potential to correct these problems and become a dominant, imposing force in the NBA. Like Goodson, Terrence Stevens is not only a tremendous basketball player, but also a tremendous person. He had the skills to leave after his Freshman season, but stayed for two more years so that he could get his degree in Chemical Engineering, which he finished in three years. Expect Stevens to go either #1 or #2 overall in the draft.”
NCAA Statline: 22.1PPG, 14.2RPG, 3.5BPG
3) DJ Dawkins – 6’6” SF/SG, Florida State, 19 years old "DJ reminds us an awful lot of his legendary uncle, Darryl Dawkins. He is an ultra athletic Small Forward who is good at a lot of different things on the court. He can slash to the basket and throw it down just as his uncle did back in the day. However, the younger Dawkins possesses a shooting touch that his uncle never had. Although not an outstanding 3pt shooter, he can knock one or two down occasionally. Dawkins is also extremely strong when going to the basket, which allows his to out-muscle even some of the biggest post players in the game. He also shows a very good understanding of the game, I’m sure from the lessons he has learned from his uncle. However, in order to reach the level of Darryl, he needs to improve his rebounding, which lacked a tad as he took his Florida State Seminoles to the NCAA Championship Game, where they lost to Trace Goodson’s Louisville squad.”
NCAA Statline: 19.8PPG, 5.9RPG, 3.4APG
4) Ryan Haynes – 6’8” SF/PF, Oregon State, 21 years old “Haynes is the best prospect to come out of Oregon State in a long time. A Junior, Haynes burst on to the scene last year in the NCAA Tournament, where he led his Beavers to a very surprising Elite Eight appearance. This year, he repeated that performance, missing out on the Final Four by a DJ Dawkins jumpshot. He possesses rare ballhandling and passing skills for a 6’8” Small Forward who also spends a good amount of time playing PF. He is also a decent midrange and 3 point shooter who can fill it up if he gets hot. Defensively, he is quick enough to stick with the fastest forwards in the NBA, and tall enough to defend the basket. However, he tends to fade out to the perimeter a little too much, even with his skills. To be a legitimate NBA contributor, he is going to need to learn to play inside a little bit more. Everything else aside, however, he has the potential to become a triple-double machine if he puts in the work.”
NCAA Statline: 18.7PPG, 7.8RPG, 8.3APG
5) Marcel Drake – 6’10” PF/C, Kansas, 19 years old “Drake came in to Kansas with a lot of hype, and he certainly fulfilled expectations in his lone season with the Jayhawks. He showed himself to be an outstanding defensive player, leading the nation in blocked shots and altering countless others. He also developed a really nice midrange jumper while at Kansas, and it has become pretty reliable. Drake is also deceptively quick, able to get to the basket a lot better than he is given credit for. He also plays very intelligently, both on offense and defense. His sneaky quickness is also a curse, though, as he never really had to learn proper post moves in high school or college. However, once he gets to the NBA he will have to become more versed and varied in his post moves. He was also not a great rebounder for his size, but that is something that he can work on. Finally, he needs to hit the weight room a bit more when getting to the NBA.”
NCAA Statline: 16.1PPG, 6.4RPG, 4.4BPG
6) Deon Valencia – 6’6” SG/SF, North Carolina, 20 years old “The best way to describe Deon Valencia is in the form of an old saying: ‘jack-of-all-trades, but master of none.’ He is a decent ballhandler, shooter, slasher, passer, defender, and rebounder, but is certainly not magnificent at any particular one of them. During his two years at North Carolina, he was extremely consistent. Every single game, you could expect close to the same production. When getting to the NBA, it would suit Valencia well to try and improve at least one of his skills to be his calling card. If he can do that and begin to carve out a niche for himself, he could be a consistent contributor in this league for many years to come.”
NCAA Statline: 14.4PPG, 5.6APG, 5.7RPG, 1.7SPG, 1.1BPG
7) Corie Lane – 6’9” PF, USC, 19 years old "Corie Lane spent just one season at USC, but he showed a lot to salivate over in that short time. He is a tall, long, athletic body who can run the floor like a gazelle and jump out of the arena on his way to a monster jam. Lane spent the majority of his season hovering above the rim, as he was 2nd in the nation in dunks, 3rd in blocks, and 9th in rebounding. His athleticism allows his to go way up to grab rebounds before anyone else has a shot at them, and he seems to come out of nowhere to send away the opposing team’s shots. When USC was playing up and down, fastbreak basketball, his stats were on par with that of the best in college basketball. However, when playing against halfcourt, grind out teams, he seemed to disappear. He does not have great post moves offensively, which hinders his ability to make shots in the halfcourt. His fundamentals on defense, such as moving his feet and getting good post positioning, are practically non-existant. He feels that they aren’t necessary because his athleticism will bail him out. If he can get over that attitude and put in the work to get better in the halfcourt, he can be a dominant NBA player. If he can’t, he will be nothing more than an exciting bench player.”
NCAA Statline: 12.4PPG, 10.8RPG, 3.8BPG
8) Kelvin Lloyd – 6’7” SF, Clemson, 21 years old "Lloyd has spent the last 3 years at Clemson quietly becoming one of the better players in college basketball. He is an excellent shooter from anywhere on the court, consistently scoring over 25 points a game. He can also hit the boards very well for a Small Forward, averaging 8.8RPG for his career. On the defensive end, he isn’t a lockdown defender by any means, but he also doesn’t get beat all that often. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see Kelvin on the court as much as we’d hoped. In his 3 years at Clemson, he missed a total of 37 games due to various injuries. If Lloyd can stay healthy, he can be a very good pickup for any NBA team. However, if he cannot stay healthy, we may have the second coming of Greg Oden on our hands.”
NCAA Statline: 25.9PPG, 8.4RPG, 4.1APG
9) Warren Bullard – 6’10” PF/C, Oklahoma State, 20 years old "Warren Bullard is, based solely on basketball skills, one of the best players in the draft. He has nice post moves and can finish with either hand around the rim. He also has the awareness to know what move to pull out and when. Defensively, he can hold his own in the post. Skills-wise, he is a can’t miss NBA prospect. However, Bullard became one of the more disliked players in all of college basketball, even by his own fans at Oklahoma State. They often complained that Bullard shows a complete lack of hustle and determination, instead showing a sense of entitlement and laziness on the court. He also seems to only play well when he wants to put in the effort. For every game where he went for 25 and 12, there was a game where he would go for 8 and 3. Fans also didn’t appreciate his me-first, me against the world attitude. If things didn’t go his way in the first few minutes of the game, he was whining and complaining to anyone who would listen for the rest of the game. In his 2 seasons at Oklahoma St, he was credited with just 9 assists, which is very, very low even for a post player. Because of his attitude, NBA scouts wonder if he really has the drive to be an effective NBA player. This is why, depending on what site you look at, Bullard is listed anywhere from 5 to 45 in this draft class. Only time will tell if he will be able to mature or not.”
NCAA Statline: 13.1PPG, 7.1RPG, 1.0BPG
10) Javier Morales – 6’2” PG, Arizona, 21 years old "Javier Morales is one of the more unique prospects in this year’s NBA Draft. In terms of ballhandling and passing, Morales is probably the best pure point guard in this class. He has the handles to get around nearly any player he faces, and he can make every pass necessary to get his teammates a basket. Where he becomes unique, however, is where his own offense comes from. He isn’t a very good shooter at all, and isn’t nearly quick enough to drive to the basket effectively. Where he has the advantage against other PG’s in the league is in the low post. Standing 6’2”, he weighs 224 pounds, making him one of the strongest point guards in the league right away. He realized his unique body early on, and that enabled him to be able to work on post moves since he was a young kid, and that shows today. His post moves are on par with most big men in the country. He uses the moves effectively to get around the lesser skilled point guards. His durability is also a key attribute, as he didn’t miss a single game in his 3 years at Arizona.” NCAA Statline: 8.3PPG, 12.8APG, 4.5RPG
11) Jimmie Byars – 6’2” PG, Valparaiso, 21 years old "Jimmie Byars has been one of the more polarizing guys to declare for the draft among NBA experts. The believers look at his 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists a game and say that Byars is a surefire NBA player. The skeptics, however, say that his stats come as a result of playing in a weak conference. One scout was actually quoted as saying ‘My grandmother could put up those stats against teams from the Horizon League.’ Whether it’s a result of the competition or not, there is no denying that Byars has good offensive skills, as he has the handles to get to the rim, the passing ability to make his teammates happy, and the finishing ability to average 20 points a game. He does, however, look a little bit lost out on the court, both offensively and defensively. As with Bullard, Byars name has been scattered all over the draft boards of the internet. Some have him up near the Top 10, while others have him as going in the mid to late 2nd round. If he were putting up these stats in the ACC, he would probably be in the talk for the Top 5. However, given his competition for the last 3 years, scouts aren’t exactly sold yet on his long-term NBA potential.”
NCAA Statline: 20.1PPG, 6.2RPG, 7.2APG
12) Faraz “The Freak” Al-Hashiq, 6’6” SF, Qatar, 19 years old "Faraz Hashiq, known simply as “The Freak” by his native teammates, came out of nowhere only a couple months ago to become one of the more intriguing guys in this draft. This guy is an absolutely specimen, the likes of which we haven’t seen coming into the NBA since Dwight Howard in 2004. As a matter of fact, the initial NBA scout to ‘discover’ him did so by finding a random YouTube video of this kid where he was throwing down dunks that were just completely crazy. At one point, Al-Hashiq jumps over a small yellow car that is parked vertically in line with the basket and throws down a nasty two handed jam. This was enough to make him one of the most hotly scouted foreign players, despite only having film of one actual game of his in existence. In that one game, scouts saw that Faraz used his insane jumping ability to block 10 shots, grab 22 rebounds, and finish 13 alley-oop dunks. His final stats for the game: 30 points, 22 rebounds, and 10 blocks. However, it was very apparent that Faraz wants absolutely no part in dribbling the ball or shooting the ball from any further out that about 3 feet. Because that is the only game film that exists on Faraz, it is unclear to the scouts as to whether that statline was a fluke or if he was consistently putting up those numbers. Despite the high number of question marks in his game, he is expected to be taken within the first 15 picks of the draft, possibly higher if someone wants to take a chance.”
Game Stats (only 1 game on film): 30 points, 22 rebounds, 10 assists
13) Zach Klein – 6’9” PF/C, Pepperdine, 19 years old "Zach Klein is certainly going to turn some heads on draft day, just as he has his entire life. Sporting a blue Mohawk, blue facial hair, and a countless number of tattoos, Klein completely annihilated the competition during his one season at Pepperdine University. He possesses great skills in the post and can finish with either hand. He can also step out and hit a very reliable mid-range jumpshot. When it comes to rebounding, there are few better than Zach. On the defensive end of things, Klein always seems to be in the right position to make a play on the ball. However, it is his attitude that raises the biggest concerns. Klein had numerous problems off the court in high school, including two separate stays in the local jail for drug and theft related charges. Because of this, his only scholarship offer came from the Church of Christ-sponsored Pepperdine University, despite being touted as the 3rd best high school player a year ago. At first, Klein was completely against lowering himself to playing at a West Coast Conference school, but he reluctantly agreed. In the beginning of the season, he showed no energy on the court, and didn’t seem to care at all about Pepperdine basketball. According to his father, though, the positive environment at Pepperdine began to change him, and by the end of the season Klein was playing at an extremely high level, and he led his Crusaders to a magical 30-3 season which ended only when Terrence Stevens and Marquette beat them on a buzzer beater in the Elite Eight. Klein himself admitted that he was a changed person, but jokingly said that he was ‘still keeping the blue hair. God still loves me with blue hair.’ The only question that NBA teams still have about Klein is will he be able to stay on the high road once he leaves Christ-centered Pepperdine for the temptations of the NBA.”
NCAA Statline: 37.2PPG, 14.1RPG, 6.6APG, 3.9BPG
14) Geoffrey Shepard – 6’8” SF/PF, North Carolina, 20 years old "Shepard’s season can be separated into two distinct groups: the group when he is on, and the group when he is off. When Shepard is playing well, he is a terrific player who can do a little bit of everything and is a phenomenal shooter. However, he is probably the streakiest shooter in the country. When he is off, he is way off. There was a stretch in college where he scored over 25 points in 8 straight games, but there was also a stretch where he scored less than 5 points in 6 straight games. Also, even when he is on, he absolutely cannot be relied on in the clutch. He fades away from high pressure situations, looking to defer to someone else in crunch time. NBA teams will have to decide how much they want to invest in this guy, because if he can work out his consistency issues, he can be one of the top scorers in the league.”
NCAA Statline: 14.0PPG, 4.2APG, 4.5RPG
15) Shane Cobb -6’6” SG/SF, Illinois, 22 years old "Shane Cobb’s value to NBA teams will be predominately on the defensive end. He was one of the top on-ball defenders in college for the entire 4 years he was at Illinois. He possesses quick feet, quick hands, and an uncanny instinct to know exactly when to go for the steal. On the offensive end, Cobb is OK as a shooter, but certainly not someone that you want to lean on to score a bulk of points. Durability is the only reservation that NBA teams have about pulling the trigger on this guy, as he missed considerable time his sophomore and junior year as he battled back problems. Although it seemed to improve a little his senior year, it is still a major cause for concern.”
NCAA Statline: 8.7PPG, 3.6APG, 3.1RPG, 2.9 SPG
Other Notable 1st Rounders
Terrell Lindsay – 6’8” C/PF, Arkansas, 22 years old (#19 in ESPN Top60) "Terrell Lindsay is a very good Senior coming out of Arkansas who was named as the Defensive Player of the Year after leading the nation in rebounds and blocks per game. Although Lindsay is a little short to play Center in the NBA, extremely limited offensively, and has a fairly low chance to improve once getting to the NBA, teams are still going to take a very long look at Lindsay for his defense and rebounding alone. Teams are already comparing his game to a young Dennis Rodman.”
NCAA Statline: 5.9PPG, 15.8RPG, 4.7BPG
John Washburn – 6’11” C/PF, England, 19 years old (#22 in ESPN Top60) "Washburn is a shooting guard stuck in a Center’s body. He has tremendous ballhandling ability, and he can hit a shot all the way out to 30 feet with unreal consistency. When playing for his club in England last season, he led the league in 3 point shooting percentage by nearly 10%, and set a Bristish Basketball League record for 3 pointers made in a season. As soon as Washburn is drafted, he will instantly become one of the league’s best 3 point shooters. For as good as his shooting is, his inside game and rebounding are atrocious for his size. As a matter of fact, Washburn scored just 6% of his points from inside 5 feet last year, and was 7th on the team in rebounding. If he wants to have a long career in the NBA, he will need to improve in the paint both defensively and offensively.”
Season Stats w/BBL: 27.3PPG, 3.8RPG, 5.3APG
Ben Akwuegbu – 6’4” SG/PG, Kenya, 20 years old (#26 in ESPN Top60) "Ben Akwuegbu is another interesting foreign prospect. At 20 years old and coming out of Kenya, Akwuegbu will become one of, if not the fastest player in the entire league. He also shows a tremendous ability to slash to the rim and finish with either hand, no matter who is around him. However, he has very low awareness and understanding of the intricacies of the game. Furthermore, I don’t know if he has ever even heard of the word defense. Many times, he will just watch his man go right by him, shrug, and get back on offense. If he is able to fix this, he can be a decent player.”
Season Stats w/Kenyan team: 19.4PPG, 3.2APG
10. PSN Name = "MarvellOne" | Class Name = "Fictional DC#3 final"
By: MarvellousOne
[Scouting Report Available]
Spoiler
Season Info NCAA Championship: Texas 75 Syracuse 74 OT NCAA Player of The Year: Lowell Lynch PG Texas NCAA Freshman of the Year: Keith Law PF Tennessee Defensive Player of the Year: Jake Mayo SG Georgetown
Breakdown We are looking at a special breed of talent in this years draft. We are talking players that are sure to make names for themselves for years to come. The Top 5 picks here are a real special group who are sure to make immediate impacts on which ever team picks them up. I have to say the PG/SG/SF/ positions seems to have the better stock in this years draft look for a ton of players to get drafted at those positions
Draft Grade B-
Top Prospects
1. Jake Mayo - SG/SF - Sophomore - Georgetown - Ht: 6'7 Wt: 210 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 10 "What a special talent Jake Mayo is, I can't find any flaws within his game except maybe improving on his mid-range shot which is still pretty good as is. He is extremely explosive when going to the rim, and is a pretty good passer, but his high basketball IQ makes him a real threat on offense. On the defensive side of the ball, this is a guy you want guarding the ball handler, he really digs in and plays with great amount of passion on D. Mayo is a great personality on and off the court, but in game he is all business. "
NCAA Stat-Line: 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.8 steals
2. Bryan Potter - SF/PF - Sophomore - Syracuse - Ht 6'8 Wt: 238 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 9 "Bryan Potter is a monster on the court, but if you really want to see him let loose put him one on one with Jake Mayo, the two just seem to take it to another level when going against one another talk about a sight to see but what do you expect from the two guys who grew up in the same city and have been on rival schools since middle school? Potter overall is a more potent offensive player than Mayo, mainly because he brings a much more polished post game, and he is a better mid range shooter. Defensively Potter can hold his own but has some holes in his defense not much of a lockdown player. He needs to improve more defensively and develop a 3-point shot and I do believe he will get better in both areas in years to come."
NCAA Stat-Line: 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.9 assist, 1.8 steals
3. Lowell Lynch - PG/SG - Senior - Texas - Ht: 6'3 Wt: 193 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 9 "The NCAA Player of the Year and a NCAA Champion Lowell Lynch of Texas is a loaded with talent. This guy brings it 24/7 offensively and defensively, he is one of those guys that you have got to be aware of on the court or he will hurt you. Lynch loves to score, that's what he does and he does it well but he also brings his vision to the court and will make some amazing passes...to simply put it, Lynch is a playmaker. On defense he is very pesky, he is known for forcing ball handlers into making mistakes that leads to turnovers. What I would like to see from him though is better shot selections he tends to force the issue when his shot is off.
NCAA Stat-Line: 23.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 2.5 steals
4. Larry Watkins - SF/PF - Junior - Georgia - Ht: 6'7 Wt: 251 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 8 "Here is a tip for coaches, want to stop Larry Watkins...then keep him out of the post! Now that is easier said than done. Watkins is very strong and has a big body that makes it hard from defenders to keep him away from the basket, he practically lives in the paint and shows a number of post moves to accommodate for his love for the low post and he is has a decent medium range shot. Watkins can play defense but it needs some work, that's the major sore spot in his game but with time he should grow into a better defender.
NCAA Stat-Line: 13.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 blocks
5. Keith Law - PF/SF - Freshman - Tennessee - Ht: 6'10 Wt: 222 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 8 "A PF with an outside game, Keith Law go all the tools on offense to give defenders headaches when guarding him, especially since he plays the 4 position and likes to play outside the painted area but not only that Law is quicker than most at the PF position so he has a huge advantage there. Law is not the strongest guy on court and has trouble playing post defense because of it but he can step out and guard wing players fairly good which is a plus. My biggest concern about Law is if he can stay healthy, he was nagged with injuries throughout the year fortunately enough they weren't serve enough to where he had to miss a ton of games.
NCAA Stat-Line: 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 55% FG
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6. Christophe Kelly - PG - Junior - Kansas - Ht: 6'1 Wt: 190 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 8 "The best passer in the draft, Kelly has some serious court vision and is very unselfish. He can dominate a game with his passing ability, he just never seems to miss the open man, but what else I like about Kelly is his deadly 3-point shot. If I had to compare him to and NBA player in the league I would say he is similar to Steve Nash...now how is that for a NBA comparison. It doesn't stop with just offense though, Kelly is one of the better players in the draft at guarding the ball handler. He still has to be more consistent with his shot and I do seem him being able to fix that little problem as he continues to grow in his career."
NCAA Stat-Line: 6.7 points, 9.1 assists, 1.7 steals, 46% 3 pt
7. Bobby Snow - SG/PG - Freshman - Wake Forest - Ht: 6'5 Wt: 200 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 7 "Bobby Snow is one of those players who doesn't standout in any area, he is pretty average across the board for his position. He shoots the ball decently, he can pass the ball fairly well and he has decent defense. Snow probably won't end up as an all-star with his skill set but he will sure to be around the league for a long time as an excellent role player."
NBA Stat-Line: 8.9 points, 2.4 assists, 1.3 steals
8. Rolando Pope - C/PF - Junior - Oklahoma - Ht: 7'0 Wt: 252 Scouting Report NBA Ready -7 "The Bigman from Oklahoma has a defensive mindset, he is mostly know in college for his shot blocking ability where he average around 3.1 blocks a game through his career at OU. Pope is a very tough defender and not an easy task to dominate the paint against. He does have some offensive skills in the post so he is serviceable on offense, but that's not why a team should seek him out, offense just isn't his forte. I am really curious just to see how much he can grow at the NBA level, he has some skills that can make him dangerous if he has the work ethic to improve on them."
NCAA Stat-Line: 6.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.1 blocks
9. Austin Joseph - PF - Senior - Purdue - Ht: 6'9 Wt: 256 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 7 "A.J. plays a bit sloppy but it seems to work for him. He is very physical when guarding the post, I would say he is the best or one of the best low post defenders in this years draft, he isn't going to block a ton of shot but he will get a few same with steals. he just does the dirty work. On offense, I have seen him hit some medium ranged jumpers but not enough to say teams will need to guard him at all times he won't get many points at that range, instead he is going to get the majority of his baskets in the painted area, that's where he is best at."
NCAA Stat-Line: 7.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, 57% FG
10. Eric O'Neal - SG/SF - Freshman - Michigan - Ht: 6'6 Wt: 218 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 7
"The shooting ability of O'Neal is there, he has a nice jumper and can hit from anywhere on the court and he doesn't shy away from contact in the lane. His defense on the other hand is a bit skeptical, sometimes he shines on D and other times he is just bad, so you can imagine where he needs to focus most of his time at in training."
NCAA Stat-Line: 12.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, .9 steals
11. Juan Carlos Rivera - SF - Freshman - San Diego State - Ht: 6'8 Wt: 236 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 6 "Rivera is a hustler, he goes after every loose ball he sees there is no giving up on any play when this guy is on the court, aside from that most notable part of his game, he brings a pretty well-rounded offensive game to the table, he has a solid jumper, a nice array of post moves and decent passing. On defense however, he can be shaky at times but with time he should develop nicely on that end of ball."
NCAA Stat-line: 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists
12. Petar Bagaric - SF/SG - Croatia - Ht: 6'8 Wt: 208 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 6 "Warning High Riser Alert! Yeah he can fly and that is a very rare site to see when your talking about European type players, but this guy breaks the norm. But that's really his defining quality, everything else about his game is about average. He will more than likely be a role player that will be in a constant rotation.
Scouted numbers: 14.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists
13. Dee Harper - PG - Freshman - Georgetown - Ht: 6'0 Wt: 172 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 7 "Harper is a huge Allen Iverson fan and has a very similar game to A.I. of course he isn't as good as Iverson was but that doesn't mean Harper doesn't play a good game of basketball. Harper's speed and quickness is the best in the draft and it really helps him blow right by defenders to get to the rack, he doesn't have a great jumper so he tends to slash the lane a ton and never shys from contact. He is a above average passer and a solid defender. I think who ever drafts this kid will be packing seats in on a nightly basis to watch some ankles get broken, but I hope he develops into a complete PG and not just a crowd pleaser."
NCAA Stat-Line: 13.2 points, 4.5 assists, 2.1 steals
14. Coby Nicholson - C/PF - Freshman - North Carolina - Ht: 6'11 Wt: 268 Scouting Report NBA Ready - 8 "Nicholson is a very nice talent out of North Carolina. He is a beast on the boards, and lead the ACC in rebounds last year as a Freshman. He his the strongest player in the draft and he uses that strength very well when in the low post. He is known to swat his fair share of shots and is a good low post defender. I really like this guys talent he just needs to be more consistent with his play, if that happens he will be something special."
NCAA Stat-Line: 10.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.1 blocks
Players to watch For
Pat Murray - "The 6'8 PF out of Duke hits the glass pretty well and is pretty consistent on the offensive side of the ball. He should be a very serviceable player in the NBA."
Vladmir Dabanovic -"This 6'10 205 lbs SF is deadly behind the 3 point arch. This is the top player in the draft when it comes to the 3 ball, if any team is looking or in need of a guy who can stretch the defense, Dabanovic is definitely a good choice."
Dennis Lane - "Lane of Michigan State is a PF who can drop down and play the SF position. He isn't the most consistent defender but he does an okay job guarding the post and perimeter. Where he is good at is his rebounding, he shines pretty bright at crashing the glass, oh and get this...did I mention he is only 6'5 playing the 4 spot."
11. PSN Name = "WindyCityFlyerr" | Class Name = "OS Fictional DC #2"
By: Bblom13
[Scouting Report Available]
Spoiler
Season Info NCAA Player of the Year: Dwayne Wolfe SG St. John's NCAA Freshman of the Year: Manny Rhodes PF Clemson NCAA Defensive Player of the Year: Manny Rhodes PF Clemson
Top 5 Prospects
1. Dwayne Wolfe-SG-St. John's -Winning player of the year Honor's Dwayne Wolfe is easily the most talented player in this group of NBA prospects. His game is best in the mid-range and three point area. He can also drive the lane if he chooses. He defensively game isn't too bad either. No doubt a first overall pick. Great addition to any team.
2. Jared Delk-PG-Duke -Delk is the best Point Guard in this years class. Has great court vision and the speed and quickness to dribble around defenders with ease. Other than being quick enough to steal the ball, hes not too much help on defends. Scores a ton from mid-range and closer. Great dribbling skills, and is an amazing shooter from the free throw line.
3. Manny Rhodes-PF-Clemson -A defensively monster, simple as that. Winning Defensively POTY, and Freshman OTY strictly because of his defemsive ability. Not only great post D, but great on-ball defense as well. Not to mention how often he blocked some big shots in late game situations. Not an offensives threat at all, unless he gets it down low for the dunk. But a great rebounded and will boost a teams defense immediately.
4. Stanley Hunt-PF-Marquette -Other than rebounding there's no real upside to Hunt's game. Although he may be above average on defense. He's not getting much attention because hes fought injuries all through his career at Marquette. Even if he were to beat the injury issues there's no clear sign of NBA potential, but he may surprise a team, crazier things have happened. One upside to look at is his consistency down low.
5. Mark Andrews-PF-Ohio State -Very good rebounded for someone a bit undersized for his position. Will give some players a hard time on defense, but will probably get burned by better offensive threats. He has great hands in the post so keep feeding him down low to get the most out of his offensives game.
Lottery Picks
6. Lamar Cassell-SF-Dayton -Lamar always attracted attention with his crazy hair-do's and is stepping into the NBA Draft doing the same, but don't let that cause you to over look his game. Can shoot above average from just about anywhere, but hes definitely a high flyer that loves taking it to the hole. Scouts love this kid's ability to hit a hot streak and stay on that streak for a good portion of the game. Definitely the best streaky shooter in this draft. A lot of teams showing interest in this kid.
7. Shannon Reed-SF-Kansas -Hands down the best three point shooter in this class, also a good dunker. Not much else to say about his offensives game, but defensive game is worse. Will not make an immediate impact in the NBA, but he seems to have the heart and determination to improve enough to be relevant.
8. Matyas Csiky-PG-Hungary -Comes in with an average NBA ready offense, and a little below average defense. Although hes stepping on with average offensive abilities, he still struggles to stay hot. Good court vision with good passing ability. Shows no signs of much improvement. It will be interesting to see which team takes a chance on this kid from Hungary.
9. Floyd Perkinson-SG-Kentucky -Perkinson has an average shot from anywhere inside the three point line, just sometimes struggles with consistency. Scouts like the defensively game this kid brings to the table. Above average, but still room for improvement. Not much else positive or negative to say about him.
10. Tim Love-SG-Florida -Does everything, other than rebounding and
three pointers, at an average level. Some scouts have said they believe his skills have reach there best, others think there's room for a little improvement. Definitely wouldn't overlook him though.
11. Rabiu Enyeama-SF-Nigera -This young man coming over from Nigeria at such a young age might be humbled when he steps on the court for his first NBA game. Whenever that may be, no doubt that he will not make and immediate impact. There's no clear upside to his game and he seems to be a bit too expressive on the court.
12. Bernard Teague-SF-Nebraska -Seems to be another player on the lottery due to a weak draft. His best shot is from the free throw line. Another below average defender. Decent when inside and close to the basket, that's about it. Little defensive skills.
13. Shane Mark-SG-Alabama -Mark will spend his career being a three point specialist. Is an average defender though. He should have played it smart and stayed at Alabama a few more years to improve his game, he might struggle for that decision. Keep on mind, he is no doubt the most consistent three point shooter out there. High risk, high reward for this kid.
14. Mitch Murray-PG-Butler -Definitely a pass first point guard. No outstanding scoring abilities other than free throws, and layups. Great speed and quickness along with great court vision, and an amazing passer. Makes players around him better. Very weak defender. But definitely your man if your looking for an assist man.
15. Alec Smalls-PG-Wisconsin -Not the greatest passing point guard but will put some points up on the board. A quick guy, with above average on ball defense. Has pretty quick hands and tries to steal more than he should. Some say he should be taken higher in the lottery. Definitely room for improvement. Could possibly be a future starter.
UPDATE 3/9: Acim1234 added 3 videos to his scouting report.
Re: (PS3) Realistic Community Fictional Draft Classes for Bedwards' Roster
These look great. I know all the classes will be top notch.
And I'm really looking forward to those fictional scouting reports. I read CWSapp's even though I don't have an xbox and those things just add a nice sense of realism and personality to the fictional players in the draft.
Very much looking forward to these and thanks for the hard work!
Re: (PS3) Realistic Community Fictional Draft Classes for Bedwards' Roster
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is chiliad's 2013 for Bedwards' roster ready? casue I've seen only that 2012 was edited to match this roster, maybe I overlooked smth.
I'm actually going back over the 2013 class right now. Making all the changes necessary for it to be compatible with Bed's roster. Hope to have it completed by the end of the weekend.
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I'm actually going back over the 2013 class right now. Making all the changes necessary for it to be compatible with Bed's roster. Hope to have it completed by the end of the weekend.
Re: (PS3) Realistic Community Fictional Draft Classes for Bedwards' Roster
As of now, Bedwards, Acim, LJ_K1ng, and I have taken a look at Bedwards extensive list of tweaks to make sure the draft classes work extremely well with the Ultimate roster.
We'll all be updating our classes to reflect these tweaks - I'm done with one and currently working on my second.
01-19-2012, 03:50 AM
