Rodney Stuckey: He's a scoring machine, can play either guard spot, athletic, strong, and on top of all that he plays great defense. He's signed an agent, so he's in for good but he can really play - I think alot of teams will pass on because of the conference he played in.Morris Almond: Another guy that played in a weak conference but dominated.. I love that Michael Redd comparison, because Almond can score from anywhere and when he's on, nobody will stop him. I think he'll make a big impact right away, and he'll be a steal for the team that picks him..
I haven't been hearing much about Alando Tucker from Wisconsin. He's crazy good, at least in my opinion. I've seen him on most mock drafts going late in round one, but when I see him play I always thought he was lottery pick potential. Maybe not Top 7 but somewhere after that.
Five years from now, Thaddeus Young could very well end up being the steal of the draft. He's still raw and he isn't going to break out right away, but he has a ton of potential. I remember before the NCAA season started, Young was considered a top 5 (sometimes even top 3) pick in this draft. He didn't dominate his freshman year, but he still put together a solid season. He has a ton of potential, he could end up being a special player. I think one guy a lot of people are really sleeping on is Marcus Williams. He is likely to be picked in the late teens or somewhere in the 20's, but I think he's going to be an excellent ballplayer. Like I have said before, I think he's going to have a Jalen Rose-like career (maybe not exactly putting up the numbers Rose did, but close to it and he's a VERY similar player). He can play 3 positions, he's athletic, he's quick, he's a smart player. He needs to work on that outside shot, but I think once that comes together for him, he's going to be an excellent player. Brandon Rush is going to be a late 1st round pick at best, and there is a chance that he falls into the 2nd round. The bottom line is that this guy has a lot of talent. He's a great athlete, he can shoot the ball, he's a good slasher, but most importantly - he plays solid defense. I think that he's going to be one of the steals of this draft, without question. This is a big "if" right here, but it needs to be said: <u>If</u> Sean Williams can keep his head in check and put basketball over weed, then I think he will be a nice player. If he wasn't an idiot and put weed over basketball, got caught numerous times, and got kicked off the team... then he would have been a 1st round pick without hesitation. I hope he doesn't screw this up, he's a rare talent with his absolutely UNBELIEVABLE shot blocking skills. I also agree with kingjamez about Rodney Stuckey. http://www.bballworld.us/forum/Rodney-Stuckey-t29171.html
<span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%">Corey Brewer</span>Championship experienceGreat all around playerDefensive monsterVery athleticI would take him with the 3rd pick. He definetley will make a heck of an impact. I have no idea why people keep him out of the top 5.
Arron Affallo is another guy who could become a steal in years to come. I'm not really sure if he can play under a championship team because he tends to do pretty bad in the pressure.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pacers fan forever @ May 24 2007, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%">Corey Brewer</span> Championship experience Great all around player Defensive monster Very athletic I would take him with the 3rd pick. He definetley will make a heck of an impact. I have no idea why people keep him out of the top 5.</div> Corey Brewer is not a sleeper, he will be picked in the Top 7 and everybody is fully aware of what he's capable of.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AiRuPtHeRe? @ May 24 2007, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Arron Affallo is another guy who could become a steal in years to come. I'm not really sure if he can play under a championship team because he tends to do pretty bad in the pressure.</div> In the NBA he won't be the first option, so big games won't be a problem.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ May 24 2007, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Add Derrick Byars from Vanderbilt and Glen Davis from LSU.</div> Byars is one of the most NBA ready players in this draft right now. He's got a great NBA body, he's a defensive minded swingman that can also score outside/inside, and he's mentally tough. He's so fundamentally sound. The real knock on him is that he doesn't have a whole lot of upside. I think he's going to be one of those "glue guys." That Shane Battier comparison looks perfect.
Al ThortonPeople don't understand how good he is and on most mocks I see him falling out of the top 10 and being in the late-lottery. The guy has immense talent. He may still be one of the upper-tier players picked but if he falls down to where I see him on most mocks that's a great pick for that team.
I think people really underrate Rudy Fernandez. This guy is hella atheletic, and like all Europeans nice jumpshot, and can play in the post as well. His slashing could improve, but I like him coming into this draft.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ May 24 2007, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Add Derrick Byars from Vanderbilt and Glen Davis from LSU.</div> Glen Davis is by far going to be a steal. Sure he might provide some points in the paint - but unless he manages to lose some weight - he isn't going to do so well. His weight is a HUGE factor for him. He's going to struggle IMO.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ May 24 2007, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>In the NBA he won't be the first option, so big games won't be a problem.</div>Yeah - he won't be a first option - but whenever he's on the court, I wouldn't trust him to make the shot. He's not very good under pressure like I said.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kingjamez @ May 24 2007, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Rodney Stuckey: He's a scoring machine, can play either guard spot, athletic, strong, and on top of all that he plays great defense. He's signed an agent, so he's in for good but he can really play - I think alot of teams will pass on because of the conference he played in.Morris Almond: Another guy that played in a weak conference but dominated.. I love that Michael Redd comparison, because Almond can score from anywhere and when he's on, nobody will stop him. I think he'll make a big impact right away, and he'll be a steal for the team that picks him..</div>You hit it right on the head.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ May 24 2007, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Al ThortonPeople don't understand how good he is and on most mocks I see him falling out of the top 10 and being in the late-lottery. The guy has immense talent. He may still be one of the upper-tier players picked but if he falls down to where I see him on most mocks that's a great pick for that team.</div>I think he'd fit well with the suns. Very versatile, very athletic, he's got some great all-around skills and I agree he'd be a steal if he's taken outside of the top 15
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (austingriz @ May 24 2007, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Glen Davis=Michael Sweetney</div>He's got more of a passion and "drive" to suceed than Sweetney does. Davis is willing to lose weight and get better while Sweetney is a lazy fat ass that does nothing.
One guy I'd like to also mention is Stephane Lasme from UMass, he'll most likely be picked in the mid 2nd round. He's a LOT like Paul Millsap. Undersized, physical, and has good work ethic.
