Let's talk future.
by C Byers on Nov 10, 2010 2:08 AM CST
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OK Cavalier fans, what happens if we come out of this season winning more than 12 games? What if the Cav's are actually pretty good? Well that could throw a wrench into the Lottery idea. Lucky for us this draft class is deep (no seriously) and it will still be able to give us some great talent in the mid first. Here take a look at some players that may still be there from pick 10 to pick 20.
Brandon Knight PG
School: Kentucky Class: Fr. Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 Highlight
Quick Look: The 2009 and 2010 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year is filling the shoes of last year's first round pick John Wall. Noted to have a high motor and a great passer with blazing speed. File this prospect under clutch, he won the 2010 McDonald's All-American Game by hitting the game winning 3 ball.
Why Cavaliers?: Knight is a phenom who will be your point guard for the next decade if you draft him. Mo Williams is great now but what about 4 yrs from now, and Ramon Sessions isn't a long term answer.
NBA Counterpart: Think Jason Terry
Terrence Jones SF
School: Kentucky Class: Fr. Height: 6'8" Weight: 244 Highlight
Quick Look: Terrance Jones was a member of the 2010 McDonald's All-American team and the 2010 Jordan Brand High School All-American team. He led his H.S. to three consecutive state championships. He has handles of a guard and can use his size and athleticism to drive to the basket. He is a tough one on one match up and .
Why Cavaliers?: Cavaliers need a real threat at the 3 and Jones is definitely that guy, big upgrade at the current selection, and his addition will solidify the front court.
NBA Counterpart: Think Lamar Odom
William Buford SG
School: Ohio State Class: Jr. Height: 6'5" Weight: 205 Highlight
Quick Look: The Buckeye guard most likely has the best looking jump shot in the draft. He doesn't need much time to gather and shoot the ball and is capable at shooting off the dribble or after the catch. Averages 14.6 PPG and 5.6 rebounds. Bufford is entering this year with 904 points and 80% FT accuracy.
Why Cavaliers?: Anthony Parker is 35 and Cavs need a new starting 2. Gibson is great when used off the bench but is not a true starter.
NBA Counterpart: Think Calbert Cheaney
Rodney Williams Jr. SG/SF
School: Minnesota Class: So. Height: 6'7" Weight: 200 Highlight
Quick Look: Williams is a physical specimen, highlight maker and a lethal weapon in the open floor. His cuts for alley oops and passes are unrivaled. Great on offensive rebounds and put backs. His defense is solid with great anticipation where he's able to make his highlight dunks on jumping the pass.
Why Cavaliers?: As mentioned before the starting 2 and 3 are the weakest positions on the cavs, adding a player like Williams may make it one of the strongest (literally).
NBA Counterpart: Think Vince Carter
Lately I've been hearing from fans how if we actually do well this season we'll be in "limbo" or "purgatory" because we won't be able to get any talented players in the draft. Well these are just a couple prospects at different positions that really caught my eye and I'm excited to see them in this coming up NCAA basketball season. Anyone of these players being in Wine and Gold in 2011 will make me a happy man.
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Exciting for sure, but I am more short sighted. I’ll be interested to see if the Cavs can/will do anything as far as trades go, then see how the rest of the season goes.
College basketball just became more interesting...
by allovertheplace on Nov 10, 2010 7:59 AM CST reply actions
skills don’t translate to immediate NBA success.
Kalin Lucas lacks a lot physically and still has an iffy jump shot. He is an Avery Johnson Type
JaJuan Johnson is frail and has the the body of a 3, but the speed of a 4. his skill set doesn’t translate well
Nolan Smith is a 2 in a 1 guard’s body. he is short and slender for a 2 (imagine him trying to guard eric Gordon or Wade who have 30 lbs on him). He isn’t a good passer and not a terrific shooter.
Kemba is small and skinny for the point. He also doesn’t always make good decisions with passing and shooting (his shot is good but his shot selection can be poor at times)
McCamey is the only one who could be interesting in the first round
None of these guys are worth a lottery pick and Kemba (and possibly McCamey) is the only one with a physical skill set that for sure belongs in the first round
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Concerning ceters.
Well there’s a few of them, but most a fielding mixed reviews.
There’s Enes Kanter playing for Kentucky but he’s projected to be either a top or at worst a top 10.
He’s 6-11" and a PF/C He’s listed as most writers #1 C. Highlight
Next theres Lucas Nogueira (Bebe) who’s 7’0 200 lbs. He’s got talent, but not pro ready. Would need to hit a weight room for sure. There is some word he is a diva already. Highlight
A lot of talk about Syracuse Fr. Fab Melo, though there’s a lot of specualtion he will go in the 2nd round or not come out at all this season. He seems more pro read then Bebe but his game is still not NBA ready. Highlight
In my personal opinion I feel we take a Center in the 2nd If we take one. The 3 is too much of a obvious void on the roster. Plus there is talk of Sasha Kaun coming over next season. So if we take one, it may be related to if Sasha comes over or not.
Sports = Money.
I don’t like Bebe either. I have heard all the same things about Bebe. To put it this way, Mo williams almost ways as much.
I really like Kanter. If he can show he can stay healthy, he could be a star. He is kind of a more finesse version of Greg Oden (a little less physically imposing but a much better jump shot, and both have serious injury issues)
Yeah. I have heard that about Melo too.
I agree with the 2nd round prediction. this draft is heavy in wing players, but weak in centers. After Kanter, the next 2 best Cs are international guys with no body mass and the next best after them may be Sidney and he is the reincarnation of “Dinner Bell Mel”. Even in the 2nd round, there are few viable centers so I would rather see what Kaun has got.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Knight is interesting. He will probably go before we draft (though its early to say), however his skill set fits the Princeton well. PG isn’t as big of a need though as a SF that can penetrate. We still have sessions, Mo, and Boobie has been nice this year.
Terrance Jones need serious work on his jump shot. Its okay, but iffy and his mechanics aren’t good. he isn’t an elite athlete for the SF position, but is just quick enough (like Odom). He oozes potential and is one of the more NBA ready Wing SFs in this draft (that we have a shot of getting). I like the fact that he is truly a “point forward” and was recruited as a PG
Will Buford isn’t a big need, nor a great fit in the Princeton Offense. He is not a good passer or ballhandler. Not a great finisher or one on one player. Questions on what he will do without Turner. Definitely could use strength.
Rodney Williams is interesting. His athleticism and potential are off the chart, but he is extremely raw. He is also only an average (at best) passer and ballhandler. I would definitely like him.
Some other interesting SFs:
Jeffrey Taylor: A lot like Mbah Moute. Very athletic, great defender, but needs work on his shot and his passing. He is more skilled than Moute but needs to develop a consistent shot to be worth it.
Tyler Honeycutt: Versatile Wingman. Athletic, has size, and an array of skills including an overall feel for the game and rebounding. Hee needs to add a bit more range, a bit of bulk, and maybe some passing ability but can be a very special player.
Kris Joseph: Athletic, Strong, and quick. He is the epitome of the athletic SF but really needs work on his skill set, especially passing and ballhandling, and consistency on his jumper
I would say the best combination of potential, skill set, fit for a need, and NBA readiness would either be Honeycutt or Terrance Jones.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Good look bross.
Well with knight and Buford I just wanted to show one of the better ones available for those positions at the 1 and 2.
Now Kris Joseph, I’m not sure about him, I’ve read that he could go as low as mid 2nd round, I feel he would be a good pick but on my list of SF’s he’s definitely on the back burner. But I do agree with your analysis of him I just feel Jones or Honeycutt would have to be gone first.
Honeycutt I like him, I agree with what you say more or less but I just feel he’s not NBA yet. He need’s that weight room BAD, and I have heard a few things labeling him as “soft”. But there’s an NCAA season to prove me wrong and show he has the toughness.
Jeff Taylor O rank him behind Kris Joseph on my list. His jumper is way to weak. If he gets his shot together, maybe not a bad pick. But we need someone at the 3 who can atleast shoot the occasional 3 ball. Taylor can’t do that.
But through everything fair analysis of everyone, and you made some good points about honeycutt being the next best SF available most likely.
Sports = Money.
Fair enough with Knight and Buford. I would seriously consider Knight, but it remains to be seen about Buford IMO.
But I do agree with your analysis of him I just feel Jones or Honeycutt would have to be gone first.
I totally agree. Joseph is still very raw and if he shows marked improvement. I have seen him as early as mid 1st too. It all depends on his improvement this year and those ranges probably have to do with how people expect him to play this year.
Honeycutt I like him, I agree with what you say more or less but I just feel he’s not NBA yet. He need’s that weight room BAD
I more meant NBA ready in his overall development. He definitely needs the weight room BAD and if he can ad 5-10 pounds this season and show some toughness, i would love to have him. His overall skill set (passing, rebounding, shooting, court vision, defense, plus strength) is IMO the farthest along out of any of them except maybe Jones.
I agree with the analysis of Taylor. The guy has some serious potential, but he is not worth drafting IMO unless there are significant strides in his shooting skill.
With mostly anyone in this draft, they still have an NCAA season to show something.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Very true about everything you said and to summarize it all
they still have an NCAA season to show something.
Honeycutt just looks like his body hasn’t matured to me. And I wonder with what I’ve heard can he play a full NBA season? I think that’s something that definately can effect ALL prospects.
And quit ragging on Buford haha, he’s got a beautiful jump shot atleast!
Sports = Money.
I like buford. He has got a great jump shot. However if you run an offense built on everyone being good at passing, you don’t draft a guy who has some suspect passing/ballhandling skills.
I really like buford, but who knows what he could be like without Turner dishing him those sweet passes.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
What are the odds Jones comes out of college after his freshman year?
Win a ring without the king! Cavs=2011 champs?
Unless he utterly fails..
He’s coming out, he’ll be a top 20 pick for sure if not a top 15
Sports = Money.
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