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Big Board #15

He's a bad, bad man.

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He's a bad, bad man.

After this vote, we're a quarter through the Big Board.  Freakishly-athletic wingman Stan Robinson raked in 40% of the voting last round and takes home 14.  Everybody slides up the list and we'll add one in the name of Texas senior forward Damion James.  To view profiles of the other candidates go HERE (or here, but they're the same place.  PUNKED!)  Here's Damion:

If you've watched any college basketball the past four years, you've seen Damion James rake in a double-double or 50. He's got a similar skill set to Stanley Robinson but with a few key differences.  DJ is basically a finished product at this point.  He brings athleticism, slashing, and rebounding to the table, and a decently consistent jump shot (37% from beyond the past 3 years), but is lacking severely in ball-handling and distributing.  His legs are tree trunks, and his upper body could be the strongest in the nation (hyperbole).  His power makes up for his shoddy handles and gets him from the 3-point line to the basket with one strong dribble.  Ferocious dunks and ferociouser rebounds make up Damion's M.O. but don't necessarily give him a position at the next level.  He profiles as a 3/4 tweener, with the abilities of a 4 but the height of a 3.  I'd comp him with Brandon Bass with less of a post game, but better outside shooting and decent handling for a 4.  He's so strong and long (and gong?) that he can use his high motor to match up with taller defenders in the post.  James is also already 22 years old and for whatever reason most GMs don't think people over age 20 are worth a shot, so he may slip into the late first.  He'd really help a team right now looking for a high octane bench guy to score, rebound and defend, but I think he could develop into a legitimate starter in two years.  Plus, I love him.  Yes, I admittedly get far too excited over mid-level draft prospects, and I've come to terms with that.

On another note, nbadraft.net has their latest mock draft out with Xavier Henry going 22nd.  Put this on the record that if X goes later than 15, I'll eat my face.  The end.

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15 bucks little man, put that..... you know the rest.
Avery Bradley - 6'2 - Texas - Freshman
13 votes
Larry Sanders - 6'10 - VCU - Junior
8 votes
Elias Harris - 6'7 - Gonzaga - Freshman
4 votes
Ekpe Udoh - 6'10 - Baylor - Junior
5 votes
Damion James - 6'7 - Texas - Senior
14 votes

44 votes | Poll has closed

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I hope you eat your face

No I don’t, but I hope Larry Sanders finally gets a lot of votes.

I blog at Ridiculous Upside. I know you'll love it.

by Scott Schroeder on Feb 4, 2010 10:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That 0-spot he dropped against UNC-Wilmington shouldn’t help matters. Although 10 boards and 5 assists in 19 minutes is pretty cute for Sarry Landers.

by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Feb 5, 2010 5:51 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

o baby do i love me some damion james – and if my boy xavier “don’t call me thierry” henry goes that late then i’ll help you eat your face (nothin like teamwork!)

by tsteidel on Feb 4, 2010 11:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice win @ FSU last night by the by. That’s a tough team to beat on the road and Milbourne stepping up against bigger guys was ’uge. Greivis will be on this list at some point.

by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Feb 5, 2010 6:02 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

landon’s really become a reliable player this year – he’s always been a guy that when he showed up could carry the team a win but this year he’s on a different level – developing that mid-range step back jumper has been clutch

by tsteidel on Feb 5, 2010 8:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve always been a fan. I think he’s a career Europe/D-Leaguer but he’s athletic enough to play in the NBA its just a matter of his handles and jump shooting. 8th man on a team isn’t far-fetched if those improve.

by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Feb 5, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Seems like it’s a teammate battle for the spot: Damion James vs. Avery Bradley. Both are on ESPN right now getting whipped by Tanner’s boy Willie Warren and the Sooners.

by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Feb 6, 2010 2:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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