Thanks. I would add a factor then watch how that change cascaded into previous draft years. Age was definitely a large factor in future NBA success. WL (along with strength of schedule) did show a correlation to future success after I took into account minutes played by a player.
Great info.
If his workouts go well, those odds will probably decrease steadily over the next few weeks.
Crawford is 6'6" but has a 7'0' wingspan and has averaged 2 steals a game for two years. Looks to me as if Portland still emphasizing defense and rebounding. He is 22.
Quinten Post is 24 year old C, probably will go undrafted.
Karaban is a good shooter and passer but but lacks high end athleticism. Probably late second round?
Love is almost 23. Thought at one time he might declare for the draft after his first yeat at North Carolina, but didn't happen and he doesn't seem to be improving much over the yeears. Not an efficient scorer or passer. Don't see how he would fit with Blazers.
Completely unaware of Quinten Post, but looking him up, he's 7' barefoot with a 9'4" standing reach (just short of Ware's), 244 lbs. Put up 17/8 in 32 mpg on 51.4/43.1/82.1 shooting percentages. Unfortunately, his athletic numbers aren't great (24" vert, 3.40s 3/4 court sprint)--seems like he's your prototypical big, slow, plodding center. But he can shoot from distance and protect the rim...basically feels like a discount Donovan Clingan.
I just watched a full game of Indiana against Iowa to see if I could get a better take on Ware. One big difference from when he was with Oregon: only took one three (made it off the backboard). He is a lot better at defense now. Quite the rim protector, blocking and altering a lot of shots. Don't know how he would defend a perimeter player cuz they never had him do that.
, but from what I saw he is definitely worth the 14th pick. Probably higher.
I just watched a full game of Indiana against Iowa to see if I could get a better take on Ware. One big difference from when he was with Oregon: only took one three (made it off the backboard). He is a lot better at defense now. Quite the rim protector, blocking and altering a lot of shots. Don't know how he would defend a perimeter player cuz they never had him do that.
Not what I would call a "tough" player but not afraid of contact and doesn't seem to get pushed around. Not afraid to set screens but not terribly effective at it.
He has nice touch close to the basket but also a terrific dunker. Got doubled a lot and made a good pass out each time. Hands seem to be pretty good.
He seemed to be always engaged. Never saw him slacking off or not getting down court,
I guess I would have to watch a full game video of another guy in this slot to say for sure I would take him
Also he seemed to play through a couple minor injuries that he incurred during the game.
