Sixers Draft 11: College Prospects Update
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 10:32 AM PST
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Last weekend I wrote about five lesser known College Basketball prospects who may fit well with the Sixers. Courtesy of StatSheet.com here is a side-by-side comparison of their stats. I've added Jared Sullinger's stats to the comparison as well.
Much like the occasional comparison of Turner, Cousins, Favors and Johnson I'll be updating posting statistical updates on these five players + Sullinger throughout the college season. I have a feeling that one of these guys will be wearing the Sixers red, white and blue next season.
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So are we set on taking a big man? Jones and Barnes have potential for a top pick but Sullinger has not shown me much that screams NBA prospect.
For me, Irving is the best player in the draft. He does not fill a need though, so do we pass him if we get the #1 pick or some other scenario that has us in the top #4 with Barnes, Sullinger and Jones gone?
No, I just don’t think we’ll be near the top 5. I think Sullinger will drop to the 8-10 range, and we should be somewhere in the 10-17 range, depending on the playoffs. I’m not really looking at top prospects anymore because I really don’t think it’s realistic. Do I think the Sixers will continue to play as well as they have? No. Do I think they have a legitimate shot at the 8 seed? Absoluetely. That’s why I’m monitoring the mid-first through second round prospects.
If the Sixers completely fell off, were decimated by injuries, trade Iguodala or a combination of the three, and they end up in the top 5 you still go Irving, Jones, Barnes, Kanter in no particular order. If they magically got the #1 pick and Irving is the best player I say you take him, but when you get in the middle of the first or second round you don’t draft a point guard – only if he has superstar potential.
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
Kanter
Completely forgot about him.
I see what you are saying about the prospects you are looking at from now on.
I’m not as fond of the top of this years class as I was last years anyway.
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
I agree
This makes me a bit sad, while it is fun to watch sixers basketball right now, I fear this winning will relegate us to more years of mediocrity. Unless ET can turn into the player we all thought we were getting.
Hopefully DiLeo continues to draft well. Jrue at 17.
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
Ford on Sullinger during his chat ...
Disco (Chicago)
Could Sullinger go #1? He’s dominated some games already
Chad Ford (1:56 PM)
Like him a lot. But the fact that he’s pretty undersized for his position and isn’t an explosive athlete hurt his ceiling a bit. Still, he’s probably a Top 5 pick. If Paul Millsap and Kevin Love can do it, so can he.
On Kanter ...
Disco (Chicago)
Kanter reminds you of….
Chad Ford (1:53 PM)
Andrew Bogut a bit … we should be hearing word any day on his NCAA appeal. Would be good if they let him play.
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
Weak draft ...
Nick (Portland, OR)
Hi Chad. Is it just me, or is this shaping up to be a pretty weak draft?
Chad Ford (1:51 PM)
Too early to tell, but no clear No. 1 is usually not a great sign.
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
FARIED
Disco (Chicago)
Who’s a mid major or small school player high on lists?
Chad Ford (1:50 PM)
Kenneth Faried, Morehead State
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
Honeycutt ...
Sam (LA)
How surprised are you by Tyler Honneycutt’s play this year? Is he lottery worthy?
Chad Ford (1:48 PM)
Borderline lottery. I like him a lot. Very complete player. Reminds me a little of Shane Battier.
by Jordan Sams on Dec 15, 2010 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Love's got a jumper
Sullinger hasn’t hit more than a handful of jump shots outside of the paint this season. Millsap’s a better comparison, but he sat behind Boozer for so long that I’m not sure how to gauge his development.
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by Michael Levin on Dec 15, 2010 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
Barnes staying in school?
Disco (Chicago)
Should Harrison Barnes even come out if he continues this poor play?
Chad Ford (1:48 PM)
He actually likes school and will absolutely stay there if this continues. I’ve been told by people close to him that he was considering returning to school even before the slow start.
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