[valentine]

I know this is UNLV homerism, but hear me out. UNLV has five juniors who are all transfers. They have Bryce Dejean-Jones, Khem Birch, Roscoe Smith, DeVille Smith, and Jelan Kendrick. How come none of them are in the 2014 mock NBA Draft right now? I saw Khem Birch and Roscoe Smith in there before the start of the season, but now they’re not in there. What about the other three guys as well? I think at least two of the five guys I listed will be drafted and/or enter the draft in 2014.

Also, how does Memphis not have any player in the 2014 mock NBA Draft? Isn’t Joe Jackson good enough to play in the NBA?

[Jdean24Participant]

Khem Birch and Roscoe Smith will both be NBA players in my estimation. The problem with UNLV is that its not a east coast team therefore does not get the national pub. that others do. So these days are a little less know. They will be drafted an be solid but not dominate in the league. As for Joe Jackson I find it crazy he isn’t on their mock he woulld have been a fight round pick this year, I know nexts years class is stronger but JJ should still find his way into the mock.

[Jdean24Participant]

Khem Birch and Roscoe Smith will both be NBA players in my estimation. The problem with UNLV is that its not a east coast team therefore does not get the national pub. that others do. So these days are a little less know. They will be drafted an be solid but not dominate in the league. As for Joe Jackson I find it crazy he isn’t on their mock he woulld have been a fight round pick this year, I know nexts years class is stronger but JJ should still find his way into the mock.

[SiggyParticipant]

Khem Birch is most definitely an NBA prospect. I think he would’ve been in the draft this yr and would’ve been a first rounder if he picked a better coach to play for. Dave Rice is garbage.
Birch’s quick leaping ability and lateral quickness for a big is very Kenyon Martin-esque.

[ph90702]

Last year was only Dave Rice’s second year as a head coach. But, don’t get me wrong. UNLV has lost four years in a row in the NCAA Tournament as the higher seed, and it’s been very disappointing (twice under Kruger, twice under Rice). I think the Rebels will look much better next year. He finally has the personnel to run what he wants. Also, he’s going to utilize a full court press next year. Finally, there’s not really going to be an emphasis on positions next year.

[ph90702]

Last year was only Dave Rice’s second year as a head coach. But, don’t get me wrong. UNLV has lost four years in a row in the NCAA Tournament as the higher seed, and it’s been very disappointing (twice under Kruger, twice under Rice). I think the Rebels will look much better next year. He finally has the personnel to run what he wants. Also, he’s going to utilize a full court press next year. Finally, there’s not really going to be an emphasis on positions next year.

[SiggyParticipant]

And what did you like that you saw out of Dave Rice even in just his second year?
I’m just an outsider but I saw a number of UNLV games and I came away thinking that they were one of the worst coached teams who were ranked during the season. They played like a college AAU team with mistakes, poor decisions, bad shot selection all over the place and spotty effort on defense. They played fast, but out of control and with no tact.

[SiggyParticipant]

And what did you like that you saw out of Dave Rice even in just his second year?
I’m just an outsider but I saw a number of UNLV games and I came away thinking that they were one of the worst coached teams who were ranked during the season. They played like a college AAU team with mistakes, poor decisions, bad shot selection all over the place and spotty effort on defense. They played fast, but out of control and with no tact.

[SiggyParticipant]

Khem Birch is most definitely an NBA prospect. I think he would’ve been in the draft this yr and would’ve been a first rounder if he picked a better coach to play for. Dave Rice is garbage.
Birch’s quick leaping ability and lateral quickness for a big is very Kenyon Martin-esque.

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