Sixers Draft 2011: College Prospects Update 1/4
by Jordan Sams on Jan 4, 2011 3:27 PM PST
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It's time to check up on the five (plus Jared Sullinger) college basketball prospects I envision being realistic options for the Sixers in this year's draft, given both need and draft position.
Here's a link via statsheet.com of all six prospects stats in a side-by-side comparison. My two favorite guys – Jordan Hamilton from Texas and Kenneth Faried from Moorehead State – continue to do what they do well, shoot and rebound, respectively. Hamilton is averaging 20 points per game with percentages of .458/.412/.736, and an offensive rating of 121. Faried is averaging 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks, is first in the nation in DEB%, and fourth in OREB%.
Two nifty charts – also via statsheet.com – after the jump.
Big Man Chart
Wingman Chart
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John Henson could be the defensive anchor in the low post that we SORELY need.
"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus
Considering his size, I think he’ll be better suited as a help defender slash weak-side blocker than any kind of anchor. He makes Dalembert look overweight in comparison and doesn’t really look like he’ll be able to put on much more weight.
haha now that you say that WOWWWWW
"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus
by joe_digiacomo on Jan 4, 2011 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
The first being his Jordan boxers and the 2nd being the TV player with built in DVD and VCR right?
"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus
by joe_digiacomo on Jan 4, 2011 4:13 PM PST up reply actions
It’s 3rd behind the head almost touching the ceiling and how he sags his shorts.
Success will be the best revenge
by secondroundpick on Jan 4, 2011 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
haha good point and picture… I guess I didn’t mean it so much as locking a player down one on one.. but like you said he would do a great job protecting the basket in general.
"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus
by joe_digiacomo on Jan 4, 2011 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
Back rash for me.
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by Michael Levin on Jan 4, 2011 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
I do have some slight concerns about Faried’s height but his energy is so high that he seems like the perfect bench player.
If we don’t land him, there are some very intriguing big men in the second round. Keith Benson, Aaric Murray, maybe even Robert Sacre as a very deep sleeper (probably more of a training camp invite player)??
ahhhh its burning my eyes...
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
great addition to the google search with that one
"I'm a beast ready to be unleashed." -- Paul George
by Tanner Steidel on Jan 4, 2011 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
Faried the next Rodman article - this is getting spooky....
But if he gets 20 rebs a game, cross dress away. God, he makes an ugly woman though…..
You know Im dubious but that article makes he seem like a great kid, which I value alot. So Im not hating but Im not agreeing either! (again- not that you necesarily care).
Im still concerned about the small school competiton. Im a Drexel guy and Samme Givens is putting up some good rebound numbers but he’s 6’5" and like 235 – and nobody would talk about him so I always get skeptical. Then again, Rodman went to some SE Okal State or something….so I know it isnt the be-all, end-all.
Any idea what Faried’s wingspan is (will he translate into NBA).
And I do love the graphs – thanks!
Im arguing with myself but..
that being said, I noticed Faried did well against the 2 big schools he did face.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Kenneth-Faried-5325/ We won’t know wing-span untill the draft combine and such but at 215 he needs 30 more pounds. Kid doesn’t look much bigger than Brackins, but his rebounding instincts show that he can actually translate at this level.
He’s a very very late first(and rightfully so), we shouldn’t be talking about Faried in terms of our pick, hopefully we acquire another first to get a Faried-type. But with our first: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jonas-Valanciunas-5622/
I normally don’t promote international players, but Jonas has a toughness and grit that International players just don’t have. And he’s reportedly a great pick and roll guy.
He has alot of stuff to be developed and could translate into a major big man down the road. Whether it be trading up to get him or if he is where we pick, I want him. High upside, good skill set as it is.
by LeQuan Glover on Jan 5, 2011 8:14 AM PST up reply actions
Well I like this quote! I dont know how good the author is (but it is from DraftExpress)
It’s easy to see him developing into an Andris Biedrins-type rebounder/defender/hustler in the NBA, but he likely has more even potential offensively than the Latvian big man due to his superior hands and touch (he probably has more of a nasty streak too).
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jonas-Valanciunas-5622/#ixzz1AHJo6kAb
http://www.draftexpress.com
MORE OF A NASTY STREAK
Great work
but is there any way to change the scale on the different stats on the graphs so that the differences can be more pronounced?
Playoffs?!
As great as this sounds talking about prospects, were only 1.5 games out of the playoffs. Lets not be worthless fans and assume that were not making the playoffs.
PS: Jordan, thank you for getting rid of Meagee. The most clueless sixer “fan…” on this blog cite. I might not be the smartest, but I tell it like it is.
We’re talking bout guys that are late lottery to mid-first round though. Not saying we won’t make playoffs.. just looking at our options for next year and how they are fairing currently. As for Jemagee, he knew what he was talking about… he was just too opinionated and didn’t respect what other people had to say when they disagreed with him.
"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus
by joe_digiacomo on Jan 4, 2011 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
I actually was more of a reader, less of a contributor then. But, part of the reason that was the case was his attitude. I will say he was very knowledgeable but I never wanted to end up arguing or defending myself.
"I make love to pressure." - Stephen Jackson
"My passion is more passionate than ever." - Greg Paulus
by joe_digiacomo on Jan 5, 2011 6:42 AM PST up reply actions
I miss a lot of things in this site apparently.
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by secondroundpick on Jan 4, 2011 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t really care for Hamilton or Faried. Both of them sound like pretty good prospects but I would prefer guys with more height that can help out better with rebounding and defense down low. That being said I don’t know if any guys like that will be available at our projected draft range for 1st round. Just sayin.
You don’t need height to be a rebounder. Charles Barkley was listed at 6’6".
If you want a guy that can rebound in this draft then Faried is your guy. Hell, he outrebounded Sullinger in a head-to-head game this season.
Barkley was like 250 (being generous) though.
And was incredibly strong and had great ups. Does Faried?
Barkley...
…was actually 6’4 1/2. But he was unique. Faried is 6’9. He’s just skinny (225). Sort of the defense and rebounding version of Thad Young. Which sounds great to me.
Are we back on to serious discussion yet?
Mason Plumlees’ name keeps floating around in my head. I don’t see us getting a top 5 pick, more like in the 10 – 14 range. I hope against hope we do not make the playoffs, but I would rather bomb big time than sit where we are at the moment.
If we make the playoffs and pick in the 15 – 17 range, I’d take a flyer on a project kid with a lot of upside such as Trey Thompkins.
Thompkins, Singleton, and Plumlee are all on my radar. Marcus Morris and John Henson as well. To a lesser extent, Tobias Harris. We’ll start pushing the pedal down on draft prospects towards the back end of the season. No fear, Briz.
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by Michael Levin on Jan 6, 2011 8:42 AM PST up reply actions
Now youre talking – I like Trey Thompkins a lot more than Faried or even a Plumlee.
And I agree, I get a “bad” feeling that we end up 10-14, even if we do trade Dre.
I read something about Markieff Morris getting more looks than Marcus now. Markieff is bigger but was less “refined”. So is he a late bloomer while Marcus turns out to be a tweener (my fear with him)??
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