Little blurb on each from Blazers Edge: Trey Alexander Trey Alexander, a 6’4” sophomore, is a guard from Creighton University. He averaged 13.6 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 41.0% from three point range. He projects to be a sharpshooting guard who does not need the ball in his hands to be a threat on the offensive side of the ball. Alexander projects to be a second round pick in the upcoming draft. D’Moi Hodge D’Moi Hodge, a 6’4” senior out of Missouri, is another guard who can shoot the ball at a high level. He shot 40.0% from three this past season, while scoring 14.7 points per game. However, his true value comes from being a defensive standout. He averaged 2.6 steals per game for Missouri. Hodge projects to be a 3-and-D wing who will likely be drafted in the second round. Jordan Miller Jordan Miller is a 6’7” wing out of Miami who averaged 15.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Hurricanes this past season. He also shot an efficient 54.5% from the field. He was instrumental in Miami’s win over Texas in the Elite Eight of this season’s March Madness where he scored 27 points to help the Hurricanes advance. The 23-year-old senior is on the older side of potential draftees, but his ability to finish around the basket makes him an intriguing prospect. Miller is projected to be a second round pick this June. Dillon Mitchell Dillon Mitchell, a 6’8” forward out of Texas, is coming off of a freshman season where he showed flashes of potential. Although he only averaged 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, he showed that he can be a force when he gets downhill. As a high-level athlete, Mitchell is less polished than other players working out for the Blazers but has the upside to become a solid contributor. His jump shot is still a work-in-progress, but he has the tools to be worth a look. Mitchell projects to be drafted in the first round or early second round in the draft. Julian Phillips Julian Phillips, a 6’8” forward from Tennessee, was a five-star recruit coming into this season. He did not quite live up to that moniker as he struggled to find his jump shot this season. He averaged 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, but shot just 23.9% from three. The upside that made him a high recruit still makes him an intriguing prospect who could develop into a real player, especially if his jump shot improves. Phillips projects to be a late-first to early-second round pick. Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard, a 6’6” guard out of Belmont, comes into the draft after his senior season where he averaged 18.8 points and 5.2 rebounds on 47.5% from the field and 41.5% from three. He also showed that he can contribute on the other end, making the All-Defensive Team in the Missouri Valley Conference. He looks to be a potential 3-and-D player who can score off the dribble when needed. Sheppard projects as available later in the second round.
If we keep Dame and Ant yes. If one of them is gone I'm fine with it, anywhere from #2 or #23, as long as they are BPA.
Box and One Big Board (video is cued to start at #8) (this is a big board, NOT a prediction of where players will be drafted.) 8. Jarace Walker. Forward built like a tank that can play small-ball center. Game changer on defense. 7. Taylor Hendricks. Quick forward who blocks shots all over the court. Shot 39.4% on threes and 78% on free throws. High-impact defensive player. 6. Cason Wallace. Guard who is a defensive savant. In the next tier are players who may carry an NBA offense someday: 5. Cam Whitmore 6'6"-6'7" power wing who loves to use his quickness and athleticism to get to the rim. Needs to become a quicker decision maker. Low assists. 4. Brandon Miller 3. Amen Thompson 2. Scoot Henderson 1. Victor Wembanyama
Trivia question: What two ex-Blazers have kids that are in this draft? (Damn I feel old. I watched their dads play.)
There’s actually quite a bit more than two: Cason (Rasheed) Wallace. Kris (Tracy) Murray GG (Jim) Jackson Colby (Steve) Jones Leonard (Andre) Miller Terquavion (Steve) Smith Kobe (Marcus) Brown Scoot (Gerald) Henderson Jarace (Wally) Walker
Hmm. I'm doubting your sources. Jarace Walker's parents are Marcia and Horace Walker. Not ex-Blazers. Scoot Henderson's parents are Chris and Crystal Henderson. Not ex-Blazers. ... The two that I know of are: - Jett Howard is the son of Juan Howard. - Trayce Jackson-Davis is the son of Dale Davis.
When I heard that Jett was his son, I looked Juan up on Wikipedia, and it looks like he had 6 kids with 4 different women.
Tell me about it. I’m old enough to have watched the fathers of so many current players. Scottie Pippen Gary Trent Larry Nance Tim Hardaway Harvey Grant Samaki Walker Dell Curry Kenyon Martin Gary Payton Jaren Jackson Rick Brunson Greg Anthony Arvydas Sabonis Manute Bol Ron Harper Doc Rivers Are there others? I’ve watched since late 80s.
Yeah I made up all of those. Jett Howard is going to be a good pro even if he slides in the first round. Just needs some extra time in the oven.
huh, lost me? Lots of players who have had great success as undersized Dame, Curry, Iverson, and so on
