2009 Treviso Reebok Eurocamp

J_Ray · Jun 7, 2009

I'll post the articles in here for this, then a few snippets of players that are interesting.

Day 1:

Draftexpress.com

Trying not to be too quick to jump to conclusions off our initial impressions from day one, it was still hard to ignore the immediate impact that Russian combo guard Alexey Shved was able to have on the floor in the camp’s very first game. 16 points, 2 assists and 5 steals on 6/9 shooting was his final stat-line, but the influence he had extended well beyond what we’re able to see in the box-score.

Clearly the most naturally talented player we saw, Shved’s combination of fluidity, confidence and skill-level was unmatched by any of the other players on the roster. He had a number of extremely impressive sequences, for example coming up with an impressive block while trailing the 6-10 Elmedin Kikanovic . He also showed some athleticism finishing acrobatically around the basket plus the foul in transition, and a high skill-level pulling up off the dribble in gorgeous fashion from 18-20 feet on numerous occasions.

Shved’s feel for the game was always evident with the excellent court vision he showed, but he clearly has work to do with his shot-selection and overall decision making, which still aren’t quite up to par. Regardless, it’s extremely difficult to see how he could spend another year rotting on CSKA’s Moscow’s bench, which is exactly why it will be important for him to find a situation where he can finally see real playing time this upcoming season.

Ironically enough, Shved is one of the few interesting players here at the Eurocamp who elected not to make himself eligible for the draft. Next year he will be automatically eligible, though, and based off what we saw here, could strongly be in the mix to get picked in the first round.
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In the second game, Rodrigue Beaubois showed off the incredible strengths he brings to the table as an NBA prospect—particularly his incredible physical tools, which came in really handy in transition. His first performance was somewhat uneven—on one hand he’s clearly the most athletic player at this camp, but he’s still figuring out how to fully utilize his natural tools, especially in terms of making good decisions and getting others involved. No other draft-eligible player in this camp shares his potential, though. He hurt his wrist and is in question for day two.
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NBADraft.net

Patrick Beverly (14 PTS, 6 REBS, 5 STLS, 4 ASTS)

Beverly came ready to go from the early stages and he continued to play with a lot of energy throughout. He was not shy about being aggressive and he seemed to play at a higher pace than everyone else. With that said, in terms of potential for the next level, he is lacking the point guard mentality and the court vision that would allow him to be a lead guard. He has nice handles and decent quickness, but he doesn’t really punish the defense with either his playmaking or his scoring once he gets into the lane. He was able to make some plays in transition and he also hit a couple midrange shots, but overall he just looked more focused on getting his own shot rather than creating for teammates.
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Patrick Mills (16 PTS, 6-13 FG, 2-3 3PT, 1 AST)

Even though Mills scored the ball fairly well, he was not really able to show anything new in order to dispel the concerns surrounding his game. Obviously his quickness and speed are top notch, and his size or lack thereof will never change, but he had a chance to prove that he can run a team and that he can be a contain type defender. His shot is smooth and he was able to knock down a couple from beyond the arc, but he did not show many instances of being a facilitator or distributor. He looked to create his own opportunities and did so with good success, but what will get him to the next level is not his scoring… rather his ability to make plays for others. Defensively, his frame is so light that he has a hard time keeping aggressive guards from getting into the lane simply because he cannot cut off their lanes. Overall, his performance did very little to slow the dropping of his stock and he will need to show more in the next two days if anything is to change.
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Nando De Colo (13 PTS, 5-7 FG, 4 AST, 4 STL)

(12 PTS, 5-8 FG, 3 AST, 3 STL)

De Colo played the point in both games and he proved that his playmaking ability along with his outside shot make him a very dangerous player. However, in terms of NBA potential he is limited because he lacks the quickness and speed of a true PG and doesn’t have the size or explosiveness to become an off guard. He is a very smart and crafty player, but his game is more catered for the European competition.
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J_Ray · Jun 9, 2009

Day 2 & 3:

DX - Day 2

-After looking virtually asleep for much of the first day, Montenegrin Vladimir Dasic clearly came to life in day two, stringing together a pair of strong performances in the morning game and then in the evening’s all-star event. Dasic is extremely athletic for this setting, and he’s been very difficult for opponents to stop in transition and attacking the basket off a quick dribble or two from the high post. His body looks excellent as a 6-9 and very fluid small forward, and he was able to make shots both spotting up from 18-20 feet and pulling up off the dribble from mid-range, even if he wasn’t credited with any 3-pointers on the day.
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-Another young player with some serious game is Ukrainian guard Sergei Gladyr, one of the more unknown international early-entrant draft prospects going into this camp. Gladyr averaged 15 points per game in the Ukrainian first division this year for a reason, as he’s clearly an extremely skilled shooting guard regardless of his age. Gladyr is one of the best shooters at this entire camp, looking absolutely terrific coming off screens and elevating off the ground sharply with picture perfect mechanics. Beyond that, he’s also one of the best athletes you’ll find here, being extremely quick, with a great first step and excellent leaping ability. While his ball-handling skills are improvable, and he’s prone to making bad decisions from time to time, he seems to have a good demeanor on the floor (always a concern with players from his country) and clearly has major potential to continue to develop. He had a team high 18 points in the evening’s all-star game.
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NBAdraft.net - Day 2

Patrick Mills (8 PTS, 3-8 FG, 2 AST, 3 STLS)

(30 PTS, 8-18 FG, 3 AST, 4 REBS, 5 STLS)

Mills had a fairly poor performance in the first game, but luckily he was able to redeem himself in the All Star game later in the evening. He showed his great ability to push the tempo with his speed and dribble in the open court and he also made some good reads while playing at a high pace. Finishing around the basket seems to be a serious issue for him because of his height as well as his limited leaping ability. Even though he got into a good rhythm in the 2nd game and made some nice shoots from outside, he still did not show the poise to run a team in a half court setting. Coming off screens he looks to shoot rather than probe the defense and to look for playmaking opportunities, something that he will need to do to play at the next level.
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Joe Ingles (1 PT)

(16 PTS, 2-2 3PT, 4 STLS, 3 AST)

After playing poorly on his 1st day and in his 1st contest today, Ingles finally displayed some of his skills in the night session. He has good size for a wing player, and he definitely knows how to play, but he seems uncomfortable and out of his element in this setting. He has a very reliable outside shot, but he has been hesitant to shoot it, often times giving up a wide open attempt for a dribble jumper that is in traffic. He has one more day to show that he can play like he did in his last game, and that his name actually belongs in draft talks.
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NBAdraft.net - Day 3

Jonas Jerebko (15 PTS, 6-7 FG, 2-2 3PT, 4 REBS, 5 STLS, 2 ASTS)

Playing his first and last game of the camp, Jerebko did not try to make up for missed time, but he rather let the game come to him and he ended up playing very well. His outside shot was working for him for the beginning, and even though his release is a little slow, once he gets his feet set he is extremely precise. His size and strength are also factors when going to the hoop because people have a hard time containing him or challenging his shot. He showed his touch around the basket on one play with a nice running hook going to his right. While he was able to score in a variety of ways today, Jerebko did not show that he can do much off the dribble; when he gets cut off, he tends to turn his back to the defender then tries to bully his way to the basket. This might be effective against smaller defenders, but at the next level it will leave him in a bad situation. Overall, Jerebko definitely impressed today and even playing just one game will surely help his stock.
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J_Ray · Jun 11, 2009

Draftexpress: Reebok Eurocamp Summary, part 1

NBADraft.net: 2009 Reebok Eurocamp Top 10 Prospects

J_Ray · Jun 11, 2009

This was a sad story I thought that stuck out. I remember him pulling out of the draft when he was project so high, then he was a 2nd rounder but pulled out again. Now he's not even a blip on anybodies radar.

Nemanja Aleksandrov, 6-11 ½, 6-10 ¾ wingspan, 223 pounds
No Team, Serbia

After sitting out the entire season with yet another knee injury, it wasn’t a big surprise to see Nemanja Aleksandrov do virtually nothing over the course of the camp. There may not have ever been a more dramatic fall from grace than the one Aleksandrov has been though over the past five years, going from being considered a potential #1 overall pick to likely going undrafted this June. The combination of injuries and passivity has placed serious question marks about his professional future, and at this point Aleksandrov should be more concerned about getting back to the basketball court than impressing NBA scouts. He did show a nice skill-level in the drills, but once the games started seemed to be a step slow on most of the action and really struggled to make his presence felt on the perimeter.
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