Re: Orlando Pre-Draft Camp Winners & Losers http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ApF....o&type=lgns <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>All week at the NBA predraft camp, Yahoo! Sports compiled opinions of league scouts on prospects who helped and hurt their draft stock. Here are the camp's big winners ? and big losers. BIGGEST WINNERS 1. Jared Jordan, 6-foot-2 guard, Marist ? He improved his draft standing more than any other prospect. He proved he could excel against a higher caliber of player than he faced while at Marist. His individual workouts will become extremely important because teams will want him to be able to defend the pick and roll and shoot the ball consistently. 2. Taurean Green, 6-foot guard, Florida ? He impressed teams with his shooting and dribble penetration. He also applied good pressure on the ball. The combination of his defense and unselfishness make him a solid NBA prospect. 3. Aaron Gray, 7-foot center, Pittsburgh ? He scored points with scouts with a leaner, more toned body. His size and strength allowed him to excel this week. Although he will never be a great NBA player, Gray showed he will be a solid center for a number of years. 4. Demetris Nichols, 6-7 forward, Syracuse ? Teams always like guys who can make shots. He came to Orlando and did just that. He finished 9-for-13 from three-point range and averaged almost 14 points a game. His stock improved with every game and with every three he made. 5. Jared Dudley, 6-7 forward, Boston College ? A very versatile and intelligent player. Scouts like his floor game and his nose for the ball. He might not have a true position in the NBA, but his intelligence and understanding of how to play will help him to be an effective player.</div> I'm very happy that Jared Dudley helped himself out a bit, he can play. I think he's gonna be one of those guys who gets picked late but produces more for his team than expected. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>BIGGEST LOSERS 1. Dominic James, 5-11 guard, Marquette ? He struggled virtually every day and in every way, and he shot only 25 percent from the free-throw line. His offensive production was poor and he dribbled the air out of the ball. He needs to go back to school and start to play like he did as a freshman. 2. Jeremy Hunt, 6-5 guard, Memphis ? He is athletic and played decent defense, but other than that, he was extremely ineffective. He shot 18 percent from the floor for the entire camp, so he needs a strong showing during individual workouts. 3. Blake Schilb, 6-7 forward, Loyola ? He had a nice career at Loyola and scouts felt like he had a chance to get drafted. His play, however, left teams disappointed. He is not great in any one area and he disappeared for stretches during this week's games. He needs to have some solid workouts to have a chance. 4. Curtis Sumpter, 6-7 forward, Villanova ? He did not play well throughout the week and does not have a position at the next level. He is not skilled enough to play small forward and not big enough to play power forward. Unfortunately, he is the classic tweener. 5. Jamaal Tatum, 6-2 guard, Southern Illinois ? He did not capitalize on his success at Portsmouth. He shot the ball poorly and never seemed comfortable on the court. He did play some very good defense and might receive an opportunity because of his ability to disrupt the opposing team's offense.</div> Dominic James has been such a disappointment. He played atrocious basketball to close out the season, and he's hurting his stock even more now. I hope he hasn't signed an agent... go back to school, Dominic.
Re: Orlando Pre-Draft Camp Winners & Losers The news about Gray dropping poundage and looking good intrigued me.he may go middle to late teens with his showing. whereas before he was gonna be late 1st early 2nd before IMO.Taurean has probably moved into the first round and will be picked as a backup/eventual successor for one of the veteran teams.
Re: Orlando Pre-Draft Camp Winners & Losers <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Taurean has probably moved into the first round and will be picked as a backup/eventual successor for one of the veteran teams.</div>I doubt that, but he has moved up the ladder in the second round---from all the way at the bottom.
Re: Orlando Pre-Draft Camp Winners & Losers I'm really happy Jared Dudley played wel, I could definitely see him being a steal in the second round. I'm dissapointed about Sumpter and Tatum, I was hoping they would play a lot better.
Re: Orlando Pre-Draft Camp Winners & Losers Jared Dudley is the type of guy that good teams need. He brings so much to the table even if he doesn't have a defined position. He's a leader and knows how to play basketball. Pretty good for an unrecruited kid from San Diego right?He's gonna be the Ryan Gomes of this draft.
Re: Orlando Pre-Draft Camp Winners & Losers I've been pulling for Dominic James but it looks like he isn't helping himself...Demetrius Nichols is really looking solid, and I hear Chris Richard is slowly climbing up the ladder.
