[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

 Every year, for about 4 years now, I seem to gravitate towards 2 prospects that i think are being underrated.  I usually have to see them to through the combine before my "love affair" with them gets strong but its coming early this year. 2 guys i think are being overlooked are:

Cleanthony Early and Kyle Anderson

I know Anderson is projected in the lottery but most arent high on him.  And i think Early could become a starter in the league within 2 years.  

Keep in mind that i am very hit and miss with this and the combine usually helps.  Here were my love affairs from years past.  You’ll see that i am wrong a lot..  Lol

2010 – Hassan Whiteside and Devin Ebanks

2011 – Jeremy Tyler and Tyler Honneycutt

2012 – Meyers Leonard and Tony Wroten

2013 – Tony Mitchell and Nate Wolters

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

Pretty good picks this year.  Slow Mo has talent.  Early went to the Final Four last year and his team is undefeated this year.  Wonder what else he has to do?  … Early might be a guy who just makes teams better even if he isn’t a freakish superstar.

After all the "name" guys, Anderson and Early are as good as anybody.

My sleeper pick right now is Shabazz Napier.  He has a lot of ability as a shooter, scorer, ball handler, and even a rebounder.

My team has a draft pick in the early 20’s (projected).  I think we should consider trading down for two of Philly’s 2nd round picks and also getting some cash back.  The "value" in this draft is in the top 3 (definitely), maybe the top 6 or 7, and then in the second round.  Between 7 and 25/35, its a draft picker’s draft.

My dark horse candidate for ROY this season was Ryan Kelly.  I mentioned though that he would need minutes.  So far, when given minutes, Ryan Kelly has produced. 

 

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

Pretty good picks this year.  Slow Mo has talent.  Early went to the Final Four last year and his team is undefeated this year.  Wonder what else he has to do?  … Early might be a guy who just makes teams better even if he isn’t a freakish superstar.

After all the "name" guys, Anderson and Early are as good as anybody.

My sleeper pick right now is Shabazz Napier.  He has a lot of ability as a shooter, scorer, ball handler, and even a rebounder.

My team has a draft pick in the early 20’s (projected).  I think we should consider trading down for two of Philly’s 2nd round picks and also getting some cash back.  The "value" in this draft is in the top 3 (definitely), maybe the top 6 or 7, and then in the second round.  Between 7 and 25/35, its a draft picker’s draft.

My dark horse candidate for ROY this season was Ryan Kelly.  I mentioned though that he would need minutes.  So far, when given minutes, Ryan Kelly has produced. 

 

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

Montrez Harrell- He’ll go in the 20s but with his motor and athleticism he’ll be able to contribute right away off a playoff teams bench, if he can develop a 15ft game he’ll could be a starter in a couple years.

CJ Wilcox- Shooting translates and he has the size and footwork to create space.

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

Montrez Harrell- He’ll go in the 20s but with his motor and athleticism he’ll be able to contribute right away off a playoff teams bench, if he can develop a 15ft game he’ll could be a starter in a couple years.

CJ Wilcox- Shooting translates and he has the size and footwork to create space.

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

 D’Antoni is the perfect coach for Kelly.  

I like Shabazz but I think he ends up like a lot of small Big East guards.  Not the ones like Kemba, more like Darius Johnson-Odom and Corey Fisher.  Lots of talent and should probably be on a roster but somehow end up overseas or in the D-League.  Size is a big concern.

[The8thDeadlySinParticipant]

 D’Antoni is the perfect coach for Kelly.  

I like Shabazz but I think he ends up like a lot of small Big East guards.  Not the ones like Kemba, more like Darius Johnson-Odom and Corey Fisher.  Lots of talent and should probably be on a roster but somehow end up overseas or in the D-League.  Size is a big concern.

[SpaceghostParticipant]

PJ Hairston is my Sleeper, there is no way he does not come in to the NBA and not be an instant scorer. I see him fitting in nicely with the BULLS . I think his agressiveness and mentality will be a welcome addition on a team like the BULLS or Memphis. He scores, plays with passion, Coach THIB can teach him that NBA style defense.

[SpaceghostParticipant]

PJ Hairston is my Sleeper, there is no way he does not come in to the NBA and not be an instant scorer. I see him fitting in nicely with the BULLS . I think his agressiveness and mentality will be a welcome addition on a team like the BULLS or Memphis. He scores, plays with passion, Coach THIB can teach him that NBA style defense.

[max23Participant]

 KJ Mcdaniels (looking forward to see him tonight against Duke)and Markel Brown(unless he measures to be 6’2)

[max23Participant]

 KJ Mcdaniels (looking forward to see him tonight against Duke)and Markel Brown(unless he measures to be 6’2)

[fito91Participant]

Love KJ McDaniels! He’s projected to go 34th in 2015 on this site. If he plays well in the tournament I think he’s one of those guys that will rise and go in the top 20 this year should he declare. Heck, even if he doesn’t play his best in the tournament I still believe he’s a lock to go in the 1st round.

[fito91Participant]

Love KJ McDaniels! He’s projected to go 34th in 2015 on this site. If he plays well in the tournament I think he’s one of those guys that will rise and go in the top 20 this year should he declare. Heck, even if he doesn’t play his best in the tournament I still believe he’s a lock to go in the 1st round.

[fito91Participant]

I think he’ll end up going top 10 on draft night, but if Dario Saric gets drafted in the 14 range like he’s projected to on this site I think he will be a steal.

In most drafts this guy should be a top 5 pick. His skill set is incredible for being 6’10”. He’ll be a difference maker for any team that drafts him. He’s not going to be a guy that puts up a lot of points, but he his going to stuff the stat sheet and get everyone on the floor involved and have a positive impact in most aspects of the game.

His jump shot is still inconsistent, but it looks like he has the ability to score in the post and in transition, so I think he’ll have decent success scoring while he works on his shot. Even if he doesn’t become a great scorer, he’s still going to make those around him better and find a way to contribute.

Some people knock him for not being the most athletic player, but I feel like that won’t hurt him as much as people think. This kids basketball IQ is impressive, it makes you forget that he’s only 19. His court awareness, how he positions himself, and his high motor will make up for the lack of athleticism to an extent. Based off this, I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say he’ll be able to guard his position and be an average defender.

[fito91Participant]

I think he’ll end up going top 10 on draft night, but if Dario Saric gets drafted in the 14 range like he’s projected to on this site I think he will be a steal.

In most drafts this guy should be a top 5 pick. His skill set is incredible for being 6’10”. He’ll be a difference maker for any team that drafts him. He’s not going to be a guy that puts up a lot of points, but he his going to stuff the stat sheet and get everyone on the floor involved and have a positive impact in most aspects of the game.

His jump shot is still inconsistent, but it looks like he has the ability to score in the post and in transition, so I think he’ll have decent success scoring while he works on his shot. Even if he doesn’t become a great scorer, he’s still going to make those around him better and find a way to contribute.

Some people knock him for not being the most athletic player, but I feel like that won’t hurt him as much as people think. This kids basketball IQ is impressive, it makes you forget that he’s only 19. His court awareness, how he positions himself, and his high motor will make up for the lack of athleticism to an extent. Based off this, I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say he’ll be able to guard his position and be an average defender.

[arowsky205Participant]

Mario Hezonja. The dude has top 10 talent, but since he’s young and hasn’t been playing much on an experienced Barcelona team and was hurt over the summer, he has kind of been out of sight and out of mind for most people. He’s a big 2-guard at 6’7 and is a terrific athlete. He’s a great shooter with deep range, he can drive by his man and get to the rack, and he can pull up off the dribble. He’s not a very good defender yet, but has the tools to be one, and can be one with some good NBA coaching. I honestly think he’s the second best international prospect behind Exum. Most mocks I’ve seen have him in the 20’s, and if he goes there, he’d be an absolute steal.

[arowsky205Participant]

Mario Hezonja. The dude has top 10 talent, but since he’s young and hasn’t been playing much on an experienced Barcelona team and was hurt over the summer, he has kind of been out of sight and out of mind for most people. He’s a big 2-guard at 6’7 and is a terrific athlete. He’s a great shooter with deep range, he can drive by his man and get to the rack, and he can pull up off the dribble. He’s not a very good defender yet, but has the tools to be one, and can be one with some good NBA coaching. I honestly think he’s the second best international prospect behind Exum. Most mocks I’ve seen have him in the 20’s, and if he goes there, he’d be an absolute steal.

[fito91Participant]

I just made a post about him on a different thread, but Terran Petteway impressed me a lot when they played the Badgers. Love the aggressiveness and fire he played with. To go along with that he seemed to have a good looking stroke with NBA range, but also the ability to get to the hoop and create his own shot. Maybe a little out of control at times, but if plays with that level of intensity every game I see him having a lot of success in the NBA whether he’s a spark off the bench or a solid starter.

[fito91Participant]

I just made a post about him on a different thread, but Terran Petteway impressed me a lot when they played the Badgers. Love the aggressiveness and fire he played with. To go along with that he seemed to have a good looking stroke with NBA range, but also the ability to get to the hoop and create his own shot. Maybe a little out of control at times, but if plays with that level of intensity every game I see him having a lot of success in the NBA whether he’s a spark off the bench or a solid starter.

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

AJ Hammonds the massive 7 footer from Purdue could become another Roy Hibbert..And like Hibbert he have some of the same strengths & weaknesses.

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

AJ Hammonds the massive 7 footer from Purdue could become another Roy Hibbert..And like Hibbert he have some of the same strengths & weaknesses.

[the I in winParticipant]

Nick Johnson and Russ Smith

For both defense is above average (great for Russ), shoot well, handle well, pass well albeit reluctantly, and in my opinion would be great 3rd guards/sixth men in a rotation.  Also I don’t think the Celtics allow Nick Johnson to play for any other team as a tribute to his uncle, they have an early 2nd rounder and I think it will be Nick.

[the I in winParticipant]

Dallas actually has that pick, but I still think the Celtics try to work it out so they get him.

[the I in winParticipant]

Dallas actually has that pick, but I still think the Celtics try to work it out so they get him.

[the I in winParticipant]

Nick Johnson and Russ Smith

For both defense is above average (great for Russ), shoot well, handle well, pass well albeit reluctantly, and in my opinion would be great 3rd guards/sixth men in a rotation.  Also I don’t think the Celtics allow Nick Johnson to play for any other team as a tribute to his uncle, they have an early 2nd rounder and I think it will be Nick.

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