[SubZeroParticipant]

How do you think Briscoe will fair in the NBA? Watching the Kentucky practice on ESPNU, I’ve been impressed with how he’s looked so far. We all know he’s a bulldog on defense and great at finishing around the rim, but his shot left much to be desired last year, to say the least. However, it looks to be much improved and the hitch in it is gone. I can see him being similar to Avery Bradley if his shot becomes consistent, but I’m not sure what the popular opinion is on him.

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

 He didn’t do much of the ball handling last year so hard to evaluate his playmaking ability. He seemed to just put his head down and drive to the basket. I don’t see him as the athlete Bradley is but he’s also much bigger and stronger than Avery. He reminds me of another Coach Cal guard in Darius Washington. 

[MettaWorldDurant1Participant]

 Imo we won’t be able to tell until he actually hits the NBA ..I mean UNLESS HE MAKES A PRETTY BIG LEAP. Fox And Monk will depreciate his value pretty much like Ulis and Murray did..Nevertheless Bricoe’s A 1st Rounder

[properbreaksParticipant]

He’s an NBA caliber guard. But he’s the type of guard who can flame out early in the NBA if he doesn’t improve on certain aspects of his game because of his size. If he was 6’5 it wouldn’t matter much, but he’s probably 6’2. It’s playmaking and shooting. The person I would look to is Russ Smith. Russ was strictly a 2 and then he played the 1 his senior year and he looked great. He went from a gunner to a real point guard who passed the ball well. I’m not saying that he has to be as good as Russ was at the point, but he has to improve that and his shooting to some degree.

[JordanC20Participant]

 he won’t be a star in the NBA by any means but I think he could be pretty good…his defensive abilities will be what keeps him on a roster..think Jarrett Jack.

[Bankroll PJParticipant]

 I think he should stay in college for a 3rd year instead of rushing to the NBA.  As mentioned, Fox and Monk will depreciate his value and have him playing out of position again.  If UK signs Trae Young or Tremont Waters, I think it’s very likely that Briscoe could have the ball in his hands and his talent on display. I’m a fan of Briscoe cuz he’s a dog on the court and can do a little of everything but shoot. If he stays around another year, I think he’d be ready for breakout. This year, however, I’m expecting to see more or less the same from him as for as his role on the court even though Cal is telling him that this is his team. 

[rongataParticipant]

 The kid is really good, flashy NYC point guard that had a lot of hype coming out of highschool. With that being said I do think the pace of the game on the offensive end and maybe the style calipari ran was a bit much for him. I think this will be the year we determine If he is an NBA point guard or not.

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