<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Randy Foye and Mardy Collins insist they would love to become 76ers. Both four-year college players think they'd be good fits in Philadelphia, where they would help with their versatility, basketball knowledge and skills. The Sixers claimed to be thrilled with what they observed of the former Villanova and Temple stars, both on and off the court, following Saturday's workout at PCOM. ?To see the guys compete up close is very impressive,? said team president Billy King. King is trying to move up from the 13th position in the June 28 draft. He might not have an opportunity to land Foye if he stays at 13. Numerous mock drafts project Foye, a 6-4 guard, as either going fifth to the Hawks or seventh to the Celtics. ?Until my name is called, I can't really think about being top 10 or even a top 20 pick,? Foye said. ?I just have to keep on coming to these workouts, grinding them out, being the best person I can be and the best basketball player I can be.? King cited how most mock drafts had Andre Iguodala as the No. 6 selection in 2004, only for him fall into their laps at No. 9, and pointed out that Paul Pierce surprisingly slipped down to No. 9 in 1997, when the Sixers inexplicably passed on him in favor of Larry Hughes. ?You never know,? King said. ?As you get going, some people start lobbying, some people fall in love with a guy, so guys can go all over the place.? As for Collins, a 6-6 guard, he's likely to be available at No. 13. ?It's my hometown,? said Collins, a graduate of Simon Gratz High, alma mater of Aaron McKie and Rasheed Wallace. ?I'd love to stay here. It'd be great. It'd definitely be a dream to play here.? King appreciated the emphasis Foye and Collins, who have worked out for seven and eight NBA teams, respectively, placed on defense in their workouts and ensuing discussions. ?One of them said, "I think I can help Andre with the perimeter defensive players.' ? King said. ?One of them said, "I can guard point guards, players up to 6-7.' It's amazing.? For Foye and Collins, that could mean point or shooting guard in the NBA, depending on what team calls their names. That's just fine with them. </div> link: http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/100...006-665761.html
I’m really crossing my fingers for Randy Foye to come to Philly. I think he would be the perfect fit to play next to AI, or in our backcourt should we trade AI. Although, he is not the tallest guard available he is versatile and can get to the basket. Not only that, but his strength allows him to guard guys, and not get backed down in the most. If we get Randy Foye I will be jumping for joy.
I didn't like Collins at first, but now I gave it more though, and maybe he could work for the 76ers. He is 6-6 and he can distribute the ball, and play defense. He could work well with Allen.
