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2K14 Scouting Report
2015 March Madness results
Final Four
(27-4) Pittsburgh - 64
(31-1) Connecticut - 88
Domination throughout this one, as the UConn Huskies and their LOADED roster tore apart Bradford Mills and Pittsburgh.. Mills tried his best to keep his team in the game, but couldn't shoulder the load anymore after his amazing run in the tournament.
Key Players:
PITT
Bradford Mills - 8/18, 24 pts, 11 rebounds, 5 stls, 2 blks.
UCONN
Lionel Buchanan - 6/7, 12 pts, 7 assists
Deon Steele - 5/11, 17 pts, (7-7 FTS)
Howie Cage - 7/8, (3-PT) 22 pts
(22-9) Arizona - 57
(26-4) Virginia Tech - 34
Definitely not the best game to watch as a fan of either side, as only 3 players total shot over 50% and both teams ended under 42% shooting for the game. The defensive intensity was definitely picked up, no surprise coming from Arizona's #1 defense as well as the Defensive player of the year, and Freshman of the year, Felix Adams. Adams ended with 9 blocks, falling just 2 short of Shaquille O'Neals Record for Blocked shots in a Tourny game. While the defensive showdown was impressive, also coming in what was seemingly out of nowhere, Arizona PG Patrick Oakley poured in 14 points in the 2nd half, after sitting out a 1-game suspension after the physical altercation he was involved in with Colorado Guard Roderick Dailey.
Key Players
ZONA
Felix Adams - 3/7 14 pts (8-14 FTS) 14 rbs, 9 Blocks
Patrick Oakley - 5/7 14 pts (2-2 3pt FG) 2 assists, 2 stls
VTECH
Jaime Riley - 2/10 4 pts 5 rbs (32 Mins)
Dillon Erickson - 5/10 10 pts, 7 assists
After that it came down to two of the best players in the nation, 4 potential top 5 picks in the NBA draft would collide in an epic showdown.
ARIZONA vs UCONN
This game begun in shocking fashion as the Wildcats looked lost, almost as if they were dazed by the spotlight of a national championship game..
UConn poured on a 8-0 run within the first 1:28, including 2 Felix Adams turnovers.
They quickly picked it up and managed to escape an extremely sloppy first half that included 13 team Turnovers and 38% shooting, only down 7.
Halftime: Arizona 29 - UConn 36
Things already looked bleak, UConn having scored more points at halftime than the entire Virginia Tech team did just a game ago. However Arizona's defense again paved the way for a comeback, completely backing up Their horrible offensive excecution. With only 4:21 to play, the Wildcats found themselves winning the game 53 - 54.
The Huskies only lost 1 game during the regular season to the eventual B1G Champion Ohio State Buckeyes. In the game Wesley Baylor dropped 37 on them. It's clear to this point that Arizona, pending a shocking explosion of offense from Oakley, had no players capable of scoring in that manner.
In quite an anti-climactic fashion, UConn downed Arizona after a few clutch 3 pointers, and ice cold free throws by Team Captain Lionel Buchanan.
Final Score:
Arizona - 61
Connecticut - 66
Key Players
ZONA
Felix Adams - 4/8 10 pts (2-9 FTS) 4 Blocks, 7 TO's
Patrick Oakley - 6/15 16 pts, 3 assists, 5 TO's
UCONN
Lionel Buchanan - 5/5 14 pts, 9 assists
Howie Cage 8/12 (5-5 3-Pts) 23 pts, 2 rbs.
Elton Bremer 2/3 5 pts, 14 rbs, 3 blks.
2015 NBA Draft
This years March Madness tournament was fantastic. It included everything any fan would want in a tourney!
However, now that the tournament has drawn to a close, with the UConn Huskies taking home the title, we bring our attention to the NBA Draft and the continuation of these great players careers.
We'll start off with a piece I'll call..
Star Role Call
In this part of the report we'll chronicle the very best and most promising players of the class.
We Start with non other than the Freshman of the year himself. Felix Adams
#1. C Felix Adams - 6'11'' 239 lbs. (Arizona, FR)
Projected: #1 Overall
15.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.8 BPG
Freshman of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year
Clearly the statistic that stands out here is the Blocks. Don't be fooled, though. Felix isn't an undisciplined defensive player. He fouled out only twice in his short college career. Theres a reason this guy is defensive player of the year, and players like him don't come along every season. Whomever lands that lucky #1 spot MUST snatch him up. There is very little downside to Adams. Some question his work ethic and "Street ball Swagger" But I love his confidence. While he is still Raw at a ripe 19 years old, he is a Lock for #1.. at least he should be.
#2. SG Wesley Baylor - 6'6'' 208 lbs. (Ohio State, JR.)
Projected: Top 5 pick
27.3 PPG, 1.4 APG, 3.1 RPG, 43% FG, 41% 3pt
National Player of the Year
There isn't a shot on the floor "Doobee" Wes won't take.. Quite honestly there isn't a shot on the floor he can't make either. There is a huge difference in volume shooters that score like he can shooting 30%, but he's crazy efficient for how much he jacks it up. (18.3 FGA, 6.3 3pt FGA)
He handed the eventual champion Huskies there only loss on the season, dropping an outstanding 37 points on 14/21 shooting. Scouting report in 3 words? He. WILL. Score. Doesn't bring too much to the table defensively, but he's no slouch at 1.3 STLPG either.. There are plenty of quality defenders in this draft anyways. Look for a team that is seriously lacking in offense to take Wesley.
#3. SF Bradford Mills - 6'10'' 228 lbs. (Pittsburgh, SR.)
Projected: Top 5
19.9 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.2 STLPG, 2.4 BPG
Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive player of the year
Bradford mills had a lot on his plate following his JR year, as his entire Pittsburgh starting lineup left him in the dust. They were not even projected to make the tournament, yet Mills took them to the final four. The strengths of Mills are clearly on the defensive side of the ball. He can do a little bit of everything, but offensively don't expect him to be able to shoulder the load of an NBA team. He won't score at that clip in the pro's. Scouts don't care about his scoring anyways. He is a lockdown defender and can become even better as time goes on. Solid pick.
#4. PG Lionel Buchanan - 6'1'' 198 lbs. (Connecticut, SO.)
Projected: Top 5
12.3 PPG, 7.1 APG, 1.3 STLPG, 52% FG
National Champion
Lionel was the obvious leader and team captain on the BEST team in the nation. It may have been questionable at times whether or not he was the BEST player on the floor, but it was never a question who led the Huskies. UConn was a power team that ran through the NCAA to an eventual title. You don't do that without a leader like Lionel.
#5. SG Deon Steele - 6'5'' 219 lbs. (Connecticut, SR.)
Projected: Top 5
15.3 PPG, 2.3 APG, 1.2 STLPG
National Champion
This Deon Steele guy is a freak. He's so physical and athletic, its hard for any defender to body him up. Steele is considered one of the most NBA ready players in the class, mainly due to his experience as a clutch player and key contributor to GOOD basketball teams. Steele has maintained a 3.7 GPA during his tenure at UConn, and knows how to stay away from trouble. Look at him to become a solid starting guard in the NBA.
PG Rundown
1. Lionel Buchanan - UConn
12.3 PPG, 7.1 APG, 1.3 STLPG, 52% FG
2. Cody Freeman - Georgia Tech
16.2 PPG, 6.5 APG, 1.3 STLPG
3. Keith Griffith - Tennessee
17.9 PPG, 4.3 APG, .4 STLPG
4. Jerome Winston - Boston College
14.4 PPG, 6.1 APG, 4.3 RPG
5. Phillip Livingston - Notre Dame
15.5 PPG, 2.5 APG (Torn ACL)
SG Rundown
1. Wesley Baylor - Ohio State
27.3 PPG, 1.4 APG, 3.1 RPG, 43% FG, 41% 3pt
2. Deon Steele - UConn
15.1 PPG, 3.0 APG, 5.6 RPG, 43% FG, 28% 3pt
3. Dave Campbell - Michigan State
18.4 PPG, 1.1 APG, 43% 3pt
4. Roderick Dailey - Colorado
15.1 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 39% 3pt (21.5 Min per game)
5. Jimmy Bellamy - Tulane
12.8 PPG, 3.4 APG, 38% 3pt
SF Rundown
1. Bradford Mills - Pittsburgh
19.9 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.2 STLPG, 2.4 BPG (38 Min per game)
2. Lefteris Diamantopoulous - Greece
18.0 PPG, 6'9'', 239. (Little Information)
3. Davor Nevsky - Russia
14.2 PPG, 1.1 APG, 8.3 RPG,
4. Luis Foster - Auburn
15.5 PPG, 7 RPG, 43% 3pt
5. Benjamin Martin - Mississippi State
21.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, .5 APG
PF Rundown
1. Freddie Person - DePaul
18.2 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 1.2 BLKPG
2. Greg Cartwright - Louisville
13.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 3.1 BLKPG, 58% FG
3. Andy McGee - Ohio State
16.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 1.5 APG
4. Jacob Jinks - Wisconsin
14.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.1 BLKPG
5. Ye-Jun Yang - South Korea
26.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 41% 3pt.
C Rundown
1. Felix Adams - Arizona
15.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.8 BPG, 55% FG
2. Scooter Madison - Wake Forest
10.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 3.1 BLKPG
3. Anderson Ervin - Rutgers
11.1 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.1 BLKPG
4. Clark Lewis - Notre Dame
18.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.5 BLKPG
5. Elton Bremer - UConn
12.3 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 2.3 APG
Last edited by JA Money14; 02-12-2014 at 01:26 AM.
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