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Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:51 am
by Sunsfan4life
Valentine is going to have a hard time staying in front of quick-ish guards at the next level.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:05 am
by OE32
Sunsfan4life wrote:Valentine is going to have a hard time staying in front of quick-ish guards at the next level.
Much like D'Angelo Russell, I expect his heady play will make up for it. While he's not especially impressive in terms of physical tools, he makes a lot of smart decisions as a team defender.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 11:03 am
by Superbone
carey wrote:OE32 wrote:I'm currently leaning toward Denzel Valentine at 12. I don't know how to get he, Booker and Warren all on the court at the same time, but I think he would work very well next to either of them.
I like him. I think he may be the NPOY. Not sure he's still there at #12 since he is one of the few guys in this draft that can probably start right away. DX has him all the way at #19 with Hield at #9. I expect him to move up when the draft gets closer.
NPOY?
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 11:09 am
by carey
National Player of the Year.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 11:10 am
by Superbone
carey wrote:National Player of the Year.
Ah, thanks.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:14 pm
by Split T
I think hield wins npoy.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:37 pm
by pickle
I wonder how much Valentine's stock will be helped by Draymond's emergence. Does he have a longer wing span? Can he play the 3 even though he's smallish for that position?
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:13 pm
by INFORMER
I would play him at the 3 as a point forward.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 12:11 am
by pickle
Inf, would you be for drafting him with one of our picks? I've grown quite interested in Valentine, but as I've stated before, I have no idea how to evaluate college talent.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 6:04 pm
by carey
AZ barely escapes Colorado after having a 17-point halftime lead. Gave up 58 (!) in the second half. Big Zeus is now the all-time winningest Wildcat.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:37 pm
by INFORMER
pickle wrote:Inf, would you be for drafting him with one of our picks?
Absolutely.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 5:47 am
by OE32
So far, the only guys I know are on INF's list are Valentine, Diallo, and Felder. Not that I've heard anything on Felder, but INF's a smart guy, and Felder's a smart pick.
Probably Zubac as well.
Edit: Now I like Zizic, too. Maybe more. Europe owns the center position in this draft.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:04 pm
by carey
UConn and Cincinnati are on ESPN2 in 4th OT currently.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 7:46 pm
by OE32
Tyler Ulis would be a great selection at 28 I think. I don't think he falls that far, though.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 4:19 pm
by JCSunsfan
OK. I certainly hope the Suns draft Sabonis somehow. I love watching that guy play. He has an advanced skill set, is a tremendous rebounder, a fantastic defender both in the interior and on the perimeter. He is strong and mobile. But the thing I like about him most is his aggressiveness and passion for the game. That part of him reminds me of Dan Majerle.
He will not back down from anyone or be intimidated by anyone. Maybe that's from growing up playing against his dad in the driveway.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:03 pm
by Mori Chu
Would LOVE to get Sabonis. Going to be a star for sure, if you ask me.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 4:36 pm
by INFORMER
OE32 wrote:So far, the only guys I know are on INF's list are Valentine, Diallo, and Felder.
Where did you get Diallo from? I've never said anything about him. He's not draftable, IMO.
I don't remember saying anything about Felder either, although I certainly wouldn't mind him in the 2nd round. However, I was a little perplexed when a couple of posters were raving about him during a game he went 5-20 from the field.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:58 pm
by OE32
INFORMER wrote:OE32 wrote:So far, the only guys I know are on INF's list are Valentine, Diallo, and Felder.
Where did you get Diallo from? I've never said anything about him. He's not draftable, IMO.
I don't remember saying anything about Felder either, although I certainly wouldn't mind him in the 2nd round. However, I was a little perplexed when a couple of posters were raving about him during a game he went 5-20 from the field.
Coulda sworn you said something about Diallo. Oops!
I like both of the tiny guards in this draft - Felder and Ulis.
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:21 am
by pickle
INFORMER wrote:pickle wrote:Inf, would you be for drafting him with one of our picks?
Absolutely.
Do you think he'll be there at the Washington pick? If not, ... the higher pick would seem a bit high, no?
Re: College Basketball: 2015-2016
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:18 am
by ShelC
Love Valentine and would play him at the 3 also, though I wish he were a big bigger. But he's that do-everything swing with a high BBall IQ and would be a perfect fit next to Booker IMO.
We just have to move both our PGs and get a high IQ passing/shooting PG.