[steviechillzParticipant]

I see that Lamb is projected to go in the top ten of a stacked NBA draft next year(#6).  Do you guys really think he can go ahead of guys like Austin Rivers, Bradley Beal, Quincy Miller, Terrence Jones, Marquis Teague, etc.  I don’t think so IMO.  The guy had a GREAT run in the Big East Tourney and even better venture in the NCAA tournament, but putting him as the 6thpick in the NBA Draft next year is ridiculous to me.  Am I missing something? Nxt year’s draft is full of potentially great players and Lamb is expected to go in the top 10? The guy averaged 11 pts on a team that had 70% of its offense come from kemba walker.  The guy has great athleticism, was a relatively unknown prospect coming out of college(not in ESPNU100 or other major rankings as a high school kid), decent range, and he played his role perfectly on that UCONN team.  But i mean the 6th pick in the draft?? come on! I see him going anywhere from 18th pick to 30th IMO, depending on how well he does this year as a first option.  Unless he really wows people next year, there is no way he can go top 10 nxt year.  Any thoughts?

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

One quick question:

Did you watch Jeremy Lamb AT ALL during the Team USA U-19 World Championships?

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

One quick question:

Did you watch Jeremy Lamb AT ALL during the Team USA U-19 World Championships?

[kobyzParticipant]

he is legitimate top 6 pick in my mind, he has quite the total package, he has ideal structure as a player to fill a NBA position, strong intangibles guy, a proven winner(i don’t get how some here underestimate winning NCAA championship, like saying Kemba is no more than a bench guy, seriously, after what he did to bring a title, he will be a star also in NBA), and on top of that Lamb still have much room to grow!

[kobyzParticipant]

he is legitimate top 6 pick in my mind, he has quite the total package, he has ideal structure as a player to fill a NBA position, strong intangibles guy, a proven winner(i don’t get how some here underestimate winning NCAA championship, like saying Kemba is no more than a bench guy, seriously, after what he did to bring a title, he will be a star also in NBA), and on top of that Lamb still have much room to grow!

[OhCanada-Participant]

Lamb seems to have everybody convinced he is the prototypical 2nd option SG by winning a national title as that guy in his freshman year. Not only that but he was the 2nd option in an offense where the PG was the 1st option, which means he can adapt very well to find his touches and fit into offenses. Alot of SG’s struggle to get theirs on a team with a scoring minded PG. This is just what he did in year one…

In year two he is feeling to show us how he can lead a team as the number one option. Im assuming he breaks out of his shell and really shows us whats up. He is like the gaurd form of a poor mans Kevin Durant imo, long, silky smooth, active, athletic, intelligent, and once again very long.

[OhCanada-Participant]

Lamb seems to have everybody convinced he is the prototypical 2nd option SG by winning a national title as that guy in his freshman year. Not only that but he was the 2nd option in an offense where the PG was the 1st option, which means he can adapt very well to find his touches and fit into offenses. Alot of SG’s struggle to get theirs on a team with a scoring minded PG. This is just what he did in year one…

In year two he is feeling to show us how he can lead a team as the number one option. Im assuming he breaks out of his shell and really shows us whats up. He is like the gaurd form of a poor mans Kevin Durant imo, long, silky smooth, active, athletic, intelligent, and once again very long.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

I think his best case is Richard Hamilton and worst case is Christopher Douglas-Roberts (which isn’t half bad)

He can create his own shot if you put the ball in his hands, long and lanky, good mid-range game, somewhat explosive, high basketball IQ, and can also play extremely well in off-ball situations.  We saw what he did in the U-19 World Championships for Team USA when he had to be their primary scorer.  He was able to take over games and was obviously the best perimeter player in the tournament.  We saw what he did as the 2nd option in off-ball situations in UCONN where he still thrived.  This kid can flat out play, no matter the circumstances.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

I think his best case is Richard Hamilton and worst case is Christopher Douglas-Roberts (which isn’t half bad)

He can create his own shot if you put the ball in his hands, long and lanky, good mid-range game, somewhat explosive, high basketball IQ, and can also play extremely well in off-ball situations.  We saw what he did in the U-19 World Championships for Team USA when he had to be their primary scorer.  He was able to take over games and was obviously the best perimeter player in the tournament.  We saw what he did as the 2nd option in off-ball situations in UCONN where he still thrived.  This kid can flat out play, no matter the circumstances.

[Cardinal_FanParticipant]

 I think Lamb is more creative with his dribble then Rip has ever been, ultimately i think Lamb will develope in2 more then just a jumpshooter. I tend to lean towards him developing in2 what Ray Allen was like earlier in his nba career, a very good shooter with underrated slashing ability.

[Cardinal_FanParticipant]

 I think Lamb is more creative with his dribble then Rip has ever been, ultimately i think Lamb will develope in2 more then just a jumpshooter. I tend to lean towards him developing in2 what Ray Allen was like earlier in his nba career, a very good shooter with underrated slashing ability.

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

I don’t know if Lamb would have gone in the top 6 in this last years draft, but I think people are projecting a big year from him and after the U-19 experience they have every right to think that.  If the draft was to happen today I don’t think he’d go in top 6.  

[Chilbert arenasParticipant]

I don’t know if Lamb would have gone in the top 6 in this last years draft, but I think people are projecting a big year from him and after the U-19 experience they have every right to think that.  If the draft was to happen today I don’t think he’d go in top 6.  

[GrandmamaParticipant]

Yes he easily has a chance to go before those guys you mentioned.  His length at the SG is unparalleled.  He has great range, along with the ability to create his own shot.  Can score in transition.  Good athleticism.  A top notch defender and will become an annual member on the all-defensive team in the NBA.  He’s only scratching the surface of his potential, yes he can easily be a top 6 pick if he continues to develop like he should.  Killed it at the FIBA U19’s this summer.  You see him going 18-30?? lmao, is your real name David Kahn?

[GrandmamaParticipant]

Yes he easily has a chance to go before those guys you mentioned.  His length at the SG is unparalleled.  He has great range, along with the ability to create his own shot.  Can score in transition.  Good athleticism.  A top notch defender and will become an annual member on the all-defensive team in the NBA.  He’s only scratching the surface of his potential, yes he can easily be a top 6 pick if he continues to develop like he should.  Killed it at the FIBA U19’s this summer.  You see him going 18-30?? lmao, is your real name David Kahn?

[BothTeamsPlayedHardParticipant]

" Do you guys really think he can go ahead of guys like Austin Rivers, Bradley Beal, Quincy Miller, Terrence Jones, Marquis Teague, etc. I don’t think so IMO."

You seem to be under the impression that Bradley Beal and Quincy Miller will be playing much larger roles than they probably will. Florida is returning Erving Walker, Kenny Boynton, Mike Rosario, and Scottie Wilbekin. If you are going to criticize Lamb’s freshman season as "the guy averaged 11 pts" then you should probably realize that Beal is unlikely to average 11 points either. There were people who thought Patric Young was one-and-done, but he had the issue of Alex Tyus and Vernon Macklin being better than him because college players are better than AAU ones. The same goes for Miller. Baylor is returning Perry Jones, Anthony Jones, and Quincy Acy. Those are 30 minute per game returnees plus J’Mison Morgan who despite not being good is big. Neither of those guys are going to have one-and-done type seasons. James McAdoo is far more likely to have a John Henson-type freshman year than a one-and-done season. I’ll even mention that Terrence Jones was awful in the SEC, so the assumption that he will be a lottery pick next year is questionable as well. I tend to believe Mike Kidd-Gilchrist won’t be starting for Kentucky because the likelihood is that Darius Miller and Doron Lamb will be the starting 2 and 3. It is nice that Aran and Chad Ford both have something like twelve high schoolers in their top twenty, but that won’t be the case next June. I know it is like telling people there is no Santa Claus, but last year was supposed to be the Year of the Freshman too.

Also, if you think about the run UConn made in March, it was Lamb’s 15 per game and 55 percent shooting in the Big East and NCAA tournaments that was the reason the Huskies went from a middling #9 seed to national champs. I tend to think that is quite the accomplishment for a freshman regardless as to how he was regarded in high school. Just a reminder, the NCAA is a higher level of basketball than high school or AAU. It matters too.

[BothTeamsPlayedHardParticipant]

" Do you guys really think he can go ahead of guys like Austin Rivers, Bradley Beal, Quincy Miller, Terrence Jones, Marquis Teague, etc. I don’t think so IMO."

You seem to be under the impression that Bradley Beal and Quincy Miller will be playing much larger roles than they probably will. Florida is returning Erving Walker, Kenny Boynton, Mike Rosario, and Scottie Wilbekin. If you are going to criticize Lamb’s freshman season as "the guy averaged 11 pts" then you should probably realize that Beal is unlikely to average 11 points either. There were people who thought Patric Young was one-and-done, but he had the issue of Alex Tyus and Vernon Macklin being better than him because college players are better than AAU ones. The same goes for Miller. Baylor is returning Perry Jones, Anthony Jones, and Quincy Acy. Those are 30 minute per game returnees plus J’Mison Morgan who despite not being good is big. Neither of those guys are going to have one-and-done type seasons. James McAdoo is far more likely to have a John Henson-type freshman year than a one-and-done season. I’ll even mention that Terrence Jones was awful in the SEC, so the assumption that he will be a lottery pick next year is questionable as well. I tend to believe Mike Kidd-Gilchrist won’t be starting for Kentucky because the likelihood is that Darius Miller and Doron Lamb will be the starting 2 and 3. It is nice that Aran and Chad Ford both have something like twelve high schoolers in their top twenty, but that won’t be the case next June. I know it is like telling people there is no Santa Claus, but last year was supposed to be the Year of the Freshman too.

Also, if you think about the run UConn made in March, it was Lamb’s 15 per game and 55 percent shooting in the Big East and NCAA tournaments that was the reason the Huskies went from a middling #9 seed to national champs. I tend to think that is quite the accomplishment for a freshman regardless as to how he was regarded in high school. Just a reminder, the NCAA is a higher level of basketball than high school or AAU. It matters too.

[ilike.panochasParticipant]

I would take Quincy Miller ahead of Jeremy Lamb. Miller has “franchise player” talent (if he checks in healthy and 100%). Lamb is a good SG prospect, but I just don’t know if hes a dominant player to be taken top 5-6. And Miller will get his numbers despite playing with a deep Baylor team, no player on that team is assertive enough to take away shots from Miller, he will be the go to guy from day one, so I wouldn’t worry about getting his. Lamb to me at best is a 2nd scoring option in the NBA, while Miller has the talent, tools, skills and demeanor of a “go-to-player”.

[ilike.panochasParticipant]

I would take Quincy Miller ahead of Jeremy Lamb. Miller has “franchise player” talent (if he checks in healthy and 100%). Lamb is a good SG prospect, but I just don’t know if hes a dominant player to be taken top 5-6. And Miller will get his numbers despite playing with a deep Baylor team, no player on that team is assertive enough to take away shots from Miller, he will be the go to guy from day one, so I wouldn’t worry about getting his. Lamb to me at best is a 2nd scoring option in the NBA, while Miller has the talent, tools, skills and demeanor of a “go-to-player”.

[TheLastWordParticipant]

He is in the 10-15 range for me. It depends on how well Uconn does. For instance Burks put up pretty insane numbers last year but due to the fact he didn’t make the NCAA tournament ended up 12 in a weak draft.

[TheLastWordParticipant]

He is in the 10-15 range for me. It depends on how well Uconn does. For instance Burks put up pretty insane numbers last year but due to the fact he didn’t make the NCAA tournament ended up 12 in a weak draft.

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