Post by killiam bing on Feb 23, 2023 10:27:30 GMT -5
Andre Drummond
C
6'11"
279
19
Connecticut
Harrison Barnes
SF
6'8"
228
20
North Carolina
Not quite the superstar he was thought to be coming out of high school, but don't let that make you think less of him. He is still a talented, multi-faceted player that can help a team in a variety of ways. He is a very solid shooter for a player his size, lacks holes defensively, won't waste possessions with turnovers, and combines heady cuts with solid finishing to get easy points for the team. The issues are all mental - hasn't shown the hunger to get the rebound or the game changing block that his athleticism and length put in his reach, and hasn't shown the will to improve. Would make a great complementary / sixth man type from day one, but is there a coaching staff that can coax more?
C
6'11"
279
19
Connecticut
A real vacuum-cleaner of a rebounder - merely very good on the defensive boards, he is unstoppable chasing putbacks. Everything sticks to his hands and he relentlessly chases boards... even to the detriment of his defense at times, as he'll eschew position to chase the ball, but recovers very well and accrues more than his share of blocks, and very fast hands lead to plenty of steals. A strong finisher at the rim, especially as a lob-man from the dunker spot... but that is really his only above-average offensive skill. His jumpshot might be the worst scouts have ever seen in TMBSL. All-time bad. He won't ever shoot a 3.
Harrison Barnes
SF
6'8"
228
20
North Carolina
Not quite the superstar he was thought to be coming out of high school, but don't let that make you think less of him. He is still a talented, multi-faceted player that can help a team in a variety of ways. He is a very solid shooter for a player his size, lacks holes defensively, won't waste possessions with turnovers, and combines heady cuts with solid finishing to get easy points for the team. The issues are all mental - hasn't shown the hunger to get the rebound or the game changing block that his athleticism and length put in his reach, and hasn't shown the will to improve. Would make a great complementary / sixth man type from day one, but is there a coaching staff that can coax more?
Damian Lillard
PG
6'3"
189
21
Weber State
PG
6'3"
189
21
Weber State
A late-bloomer, Lillard has exploded on the scene... despite plying his wares in scenic Ogden, Utah. A confident, ball-dominant guard... Lillard shoots shoots and shoots some more from all over. His straight line speed and change of pace allow him to move freely around the court (and out of traps) to get to his spots. Range is incredible, shooting comfortably out to 32' feet. The major knock on him is that he is a one-way player... his defense is not great (and that's being nice)... and somewhat rudimentary playmaking won't cut it in the pros. He'll already struggle physically against TMBSL PGs so moving up a position is probably out of the question, especially after spending so long without the benefit of quality coaching has sapped his potential.
Thomas Robinson
PF
6'9"
244
21
Kansas
Look at that guy. Clearly he is very strong. Between his strength, his leaping ability, and his desire... he is a monster on the offensive glass. He chases his own shot incredibly well and scores via putbacks on the regular. That said, his inside game lacks polish and he doesn't score well with his off-hand. Like most bigs of his ilk, it's better that he not handle the rock, and his jumper is just broken.
PF
6'9"
244
21
Kansas
Look at that guy. Clearly he is very strong. Between his strength, his leaping ability, and his desire... he is a monster on the offensive glass. He chases his own shot incredibly well and scores via putbacks on the regular. That said, his inside game lacks polish and he doesn't score well with his off-hand. Like most bigs of his ilk, it's better that he not handle the rock, and his jumper is just broken.
Dion Waiters
SG
6'4"
215
20
Syracuse
Incredibly strong for a guard, Waiters fears no contact as he rumbles toward the rim. He has a great first step that allows him to find lanes for driving, and he's willing to spread the ball around to teammates. Despite his predilection for driving, his touch around the basket could really improve, and while his three point form should translate well to the pros, he needs work from the line. On the defensive side of the ball he is incredibly active and unmovable in the post by other guards, but the sound and fury doesn't signify many stocks or boards. Waiters' lack of fear means he's always ready to shoot but rarely ready to practice, his coach will need to walk a fine line to find improvement.
SG
6'4"
215
20
Syracuse
Incredibly strong for a guard, Waiters fears no contact as he rumbles toward the rim. He has a great first step that allows him to find lanes for driving, and he's willing to spread the ball around to teammates. Despite his predilection for driving, his touch around the basket could really improve, and while his three point form should translate well to the pros, he needs work from the line. On the defensive side of the ball he is incredibly active and unmovable in the post by other guards, but the sound and fury doesn't signify many stocks or boards. Waiters' lack of fear means he's always ready to shoot but rarely ready to practice, his coach will need to walk a fine line to find improvement.
Bradley Beal
SG
6'4"
202
19
Florida
A deft-shooting, young wing, Beal has got the eye of several TMBSL scouts. Beal is a natural on offense... smooth from all over the court, very good from the line and three, excellent finisher for his size, not a full fledged point guard but generates a very good number of assists for a two guard and efficiently at that. On defense his athletic limitations catch up to him but great awareness keep him from being a negative on that side of the ball. Could try harder on the boards but that's what they pay the big fellas for.
SG
6'4"
202
19
Florida
A deft-shooting, young wing, Beal has got the eye of several TMBSL scouts. Beal is a natural on offense... smooth from all over the court, very good from the line and three, excellent finisher for his size, not a full fledged point guard but generates a very good number of assists for a two guard and efficiently at that. On defense his athletic limitations catch up to him but great awareness keep him from being a negative on that side of the ball. Could try harder on the boards but that's what they pay the big fellas for.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
SF
6'7"
233
19
Kentucky
The opposite of whatever Damian Lillard is... TMBSL scouts rave over Kidd-Gilchrist's defensive attributes and physicality. He hounds small and large players alike and gets a good number of the counting stats on defense, but where he really shines is utilizing his wingspan and lateral quickness to switch freely and effectively press/trap any opponents, and he knows it, seeking out the toughest defensive assignment while leaving the defensive backboards to someone else. On offense though... ouch. An incredibly ugly jump shot makes him a dabbler at best from the three point line, although from the line he's average, and attacking the offensive glass gets him a lot of free points one way or the other. Protects the ball by barely passing and also having a good awareness of defenders. Kidd-Gilchrist's form and stat line will always be tough to watch, but those who can look past that will see a winning basketball player.
SF
6'7"
233
19
Kentucky
The opposite of whatever Damian Lillard is... TMBSL scouts rave over Kidd-Gilchrist's defensive attributes and physicality. He hounds small and large players alike and gets a good number of the counting stats on defense, but where he really shines is utilizing his wingspan and lateral quickness to switch freely and effectively press/trap any opponents, and he knows it, seeking out the toughest defensive assignment while leaving the defensive backboards to someone else. On offense though... ouch. An incredibly ugly jump shot makes him a dabbler at best from the three point line, although from the line he's average, and attacking the offensive glass gets him a lot of free points one way or the other. Protects the ball by barely passing and also having a good awareness of defenders. Kidd-Gilchrist's form and stat line will always be tough to watch, but those who can look past that will see a winning basketball player.
Anthony Davis
PF
6'10"
222
19
Kentucky
Oh brother, this guy stinks! Says one scout, others think he's likely to go higher than 2. Davis is the prototype for an effective PF in TMBSL. He is fast and likes scoring inside, great touch around the basket. Plus jump shot, doesn't quite extend to pro three point range yet. Some concerns about his frame adding strength/weight... but the right team will manage him properly and get him 'roided up well-fed and get him to a stronger place, which should bump his rebounding from good to great. Causes problems in passing lanes, and with his vertical explosiveness and speed being more guard-like than big-like no shot attempt in his vicinity is safe from the swat. Played point guard through high school and is ready to wow the league with high school level passing skills, unfortunately his understanding of defensive schemes is also that of a high school guard, completely helpless in the two man game... drops when he should switch, hedges when he should drop, stands around doing nothing when he should do absolutely anything. Fares better in the post but not well, or good, or fair. Having grown leaps and bounds physically, Davis shows no signs of wanting to grow as a basketball player, and will need the right situation to keep him from coasting.
Khris Middleton
SF
6'8"
216
21
Texas A&M
Owning a silky smooth jumpshot, with range to the TMBSL 3pt line, automatic from the free throw line, scouts think Middleton can score from range with the best of them in a few years. He is also a very unselfish player, so he can play along side high-volume scorers without feeling shut out of the system, and all the passing doesn't push his turnovers too high. However, he's overcome recent ankle injuries that have inhibited his physical development. His IQ and feel for the game are wonderful, but he is probably below-average compared to his peers in the off-court test metrics (strength, quickness, etc.) Could he recover? Sure... but he is behind his peers in that category at this time, leading to surprisingly adequate finishing and outright poor rebounding and shotblocking for a player with his size and skill set.
PF
6'10"
222
19
Kentucky
Oh brother, this guy stinks! Says one scout, others think he's likely to go higher than 2. Davis is the prototype for an effective PF in TMBSL. He is fast and likes scoring inside, great touch around the basket. Plus jump shot, doesn't quite extend to pro three point range yet. Some concerns about his frame adding strength/weight... but the right team will manage him properly and get him 'roided up well-fed and get him to a stronger place, which should bump his rebounding from good to great. Causes problems in passing lanes, and with his vertical explosiveness and speed being more guard-like than big-like no shot attempt in his vicinity is safe from the swat. Played point guard through high school and is ready to wow the league with high school level passing skills, unfortunately his understanding of defensive schemes is also that of a high school guard, completely helpless in the two man game... drops when he should switch, hedges when he should drop, stands around doing nothing when he should do absolutely anything. Fares better in the post but not well, or good, or fair. Having grown leaps and bounds physically, Davis shows no signs of wanting to grow as a basketball player, and will need the right situation to keep him from coasting.
Khris Middleton
SF
6'8"
216
21
Texas A&M
Owning a silky smooth jumpshot, with range to the TMBSL 3pt line, automatic from the free throw line, scouts think Middleton can score from range with the best of them in a few years. He is also a very unselfish player, so he can play along side high-volume scorers without feeling shut out of the system, and all the passing doesn't push his turnovers too high. However, he's overcome recent ankle injuries that have inhibited his physical development. His IQ and feel for the game are wonderful, but he is probably below-average compared to his peers in the off-court test metrics (strength, quickness, etc.) Could he recover? Sure... but he is behind his peers in that category at this time, leading to surprisingly adequate finishing and outright poor rebounding and shotblocking for a player with his size and skill set.
Draymond Green
PF
6'7"
236
22
Michigan State
Draymond will be a real coach-on-the-floor right from the jump. He excels at team defense because of his instincts and crazy long arms, a low center of gravity and considerable strength makes him unmovable in the post while keeping him agile enough to shut down perimeter players too. He's a fantastic facilitator for teammates, one of the best passing big men scouts have ever seen, routinely passing up layups and putbacks to kick the ball to an open teammate, to the frequent chagrin of his coaches. Despite his strengths, leaping is not his forte because of the extra weight on his frame, which combined with his short stature caps his shot blocking well below that of his sure-to-be All-Defense peers, but he's able to bundle his way to a solid number of defensive boards. Decent from the line, but will need to be coached up and worked on from three.
PF
6'7"
236
22
Michigan State
Draymond will be a real coach-on-the-floor right from the jump. He excels at team defense because of his instincts and crazy long arms, a low center of gravity and considerable strength makes him unmovable in the post while keeping him agile enough to shut down perimeter players too. He's a fantastic facilitator for teammates, one of the best passing big men scouts have ever seen, routinely passing up layups and putbacks to kick the ball to an open teammate, to the frequent chagrin of his coaches. Despite his strengths, leaping is not his forte because of the extra weight on his frame, which combined with his short stature caps his shot blocking well below that of his sure-to-be All-Defense peers, but he's able to bundle his way to a solid number of defensive boards. Decent from the line, but will need to be coached up and worked on from three.