23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked??

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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#121 » by Colbinii » Wed Jun 14, 2023 1:58 am

Rather than dilute this board.

Who is the next Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Jaden McDaniels?

Toolsy 3+D wing prospects, picked in the teens or 20s, good measurables, ect.
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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#122 » by DeBlazerRiddem » Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:06 am

Colbinii wrote:Rather than dilute this board.

Who is the next Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Jaden McDaniels?

Toolsy 3+D wing prospects, picked in the teens or 20s, good measurables, ect.


Bilal is the obvious one.
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Post#123 » by Chuck Everett » Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:07 am

Jordan Walsh with the right shooting coach plays 10-15 years in the NBA. The length, defensive intensity/motor and athleticism are all there. He also has the kind of physique where you could literally see him filling out and being a damn monster. Like a better version of Herb Jones.
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Post#124 » by The-Power » Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:10 am

Seems like there's no hype developing around Sidy Cissoko, so I'll happily start beating that drum again. Shooting and rebounding are swing-skills but his combination of power and feel is pretty rare and a great foundation.
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Post#125 » by WinterSoldier » Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:22 am

I watched the very little clips there are on Zvonimir Ivisic. He's huge 7'3" but shockingly skilled and moves really well. He could be a major steal I can't see why people aren't higher on him.
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Post#126 » by EvanZ » Wed Jun 14, 2023 11:21 pm

WinterSoldier wrote:I watched the very little clips there are on Zvonimir Ivisic. He's huge 7'3" but shockingly skilled and moves really well. He could be a major steal I can't see why people aren't higher on him.

Because you just made him up.


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Post#127 » by babyjax13 » Wed Jun 14, 2023 11:26 pm

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WinterSoldier wrote:I watched the very little clips there are on Zvonimir Ivisic. He's huge 7'3" but shockingly skilled and moves really well. He could be a major steal I can't see why people aren't higher on him.

Because you just made him up.


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Why are you such a jackass all the time :lol:

RE: Ivisic, his hypothetical skillset is interesting, but the highlights don't match the stats right now. In 33 games this season he shot 27% from three, and I think that is the main appeal in terms of his versatility. He looks reasonably mobile, but he isn't playing in a particularly noteworthy league. He withdrew from the draft, if he plays in a better league and his shooting numbers go up maybe there is something to look at.
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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#128 » by EvanZ » Thu Jun 15, 2023 6:27 pm

Slawson is being slept on.
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Post#129 » by basketballRob » Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:06 pm

Bufkin will probably outplay his draft position.

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Post#130 » by jezzerinho » Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:19 pm

The-Power wrote:Seems like there's no hype developing around Sidy Cissoko, so I'll happily start beating that drum again. Shooting and rebounding are swing-skills but his combination of power and feel is pretty rare and a great foundation.


I concur. The kid has "it".
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Post#131 » by TB » Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:27 pm

Colbinii wrote:Rather than dilute this board.

Who is the next Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Jaden McDaniels?

Toolsy 3+D wing prospects, picked in the teens or 20s, good measurables, ect.


Thats Julian Phillips for me.

If I had to throw out my guesses for him it would be something like:

Penthouse: Bridges (or maybe thats too high... so Herb Jones maybe?)
Lobby: Jaden McDaniels
Basement: Little

So ya, a bit of all those guys. Not sure where he ends up but I think I wouldn't be mad to hear his name for Warriors at #19.
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Post#132 » by EvanZ » Fri Jun 16, 2023 2:25 am

basketballRob wrote:Bufkin will probably outplay his draft position.

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His draft position is already getting super high. Givony has him at 11? Where do you think he will end up being ranked in this class?


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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#133 » by The Moose » Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:47 am

Evboumwan from Princeton has an intriguing profile, not sure he gets drafted though
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Post#134 » by eminence » Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:46 pm

Colbinii wrote:Rather than dilute this board.

Who is the next Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Jaden McDaniels?

Toolsy 3+D wing prospects, picked in the teens or 20s, good measurables, ect.


I like the UCLA duo (Jaime and Jaylen), could go a bit later than that. Jaime more toolsy, Clark more D.
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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#135 » by clyde21 » Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:04 pm

known names but being overlooked

Tristan Vukcevic
Jaylen Clark
Jalen Wilson
Adama Sanogo
Isaiah Wong

not 'high end potential' but deep sleepers who can potentially find a role on the right team

Jalen Slawson
Omari Moore
Colin Castleton
Drew Peterson
Jordan Miller
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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#136 » by Ghost of Kleine » Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:52 pm

Leaky Black isn't listed in the top 60 of most draft boards, but has had quite a few workouts scheduled. Any thoughts on what range he might go?
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Post#137 » by Ghost of Kleine » Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:54 pm

Also, how would you tier these players defensively: Andre Jackson, Jaylen Clark, Jordan Walsh, Leaky black?
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Post#138 » by HiDef » Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:09 am

Ghost of Kleine wrote:Also, how would you tier these players defensively: Andre Jackson, Jaylen Clark, Jordan Walsh, Leaky black?


Andre Jackson > Jaylen Clark > Leaky Black > Jordan Walsh

Walsh is kind of a gadget player, weird athletic stance and can struggle with quickness. Black is solid but doesn't recover very well from what I've seen, kind of a useful bench player type. Clark and Andre Jackson are both very very good all around defenders who will 100% stick if they can produce enough on offense (imo)
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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#139 » by watch1958 » Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:44 am

Jayveous McKinnis. Of course he will never get drafted, and likely won’t get picked up as a UDFA.

So no one will ever know that he’s overlooked.
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Re: 23' draft steals/ hidden gems with high end potential being overlooked?? 

Post#140 » by SeattleJazzFan » Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:12 am

Not if he’s been mentioned, but Ben Sheppard has a chance to be a rotation guy in the league for a long time.

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