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CJ_is_Gone said:
Weight is not Cody's primary issue. If he were 'Durant' (where weight was really the only issue), he'd be a clear #1.

He has great shooting percentages. His issues are how passive he is. He doesn't get rebounds, assists, or steals. He gets lost on D. His handle is decent (but not good). The only way he can drive to the basket is off of hand-off screens at the top of the key.
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I don't think he was passive as much as he deferred to the seniors. But I guess I am biased because I watched him go 10-13 against Oregon with 3 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal. He looked anything but passive. His rebounding does not appear to be a strength but he did play on a team that led the conference in rebounding. We will see how he turns out in 2-3 years after he adds 20 lbs
 
Pinwheel1 said:
I don't think he was passive as much as he deferred to the seniors. But I guess I am biased because I watched him go 10-13 against Oregon with 3 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal. He looked anything but passive. His rebounding does not appear to be a strength but he did play on a team that led the conference in rebounding. We will see how he turns out in 2-3 years after he adds 20 lbs
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https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/colorado/men/2024.html#all_advanced_players

6th in Minutes played, but was 12th in Rebounding %, 9th in Assist %... I could go on.
Basically, he was a decent to good player. The issue is not a lack of opportunity with a senior-laden team. He has tools, but he just doesn't use them well consistently.

The Oregon game was likely his best of the year (by a large margin). It's not wise just to judge him on the single game.
 
CJ_is_Gone said:
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/colorado/men/2024.html#all_advanced_players

6th in Minutes played, but was 12th in Rebounding %, 9th in Assist %... I could go on.
Basically, he was a decent to good player. The issue is not a lack of opportunity with a senior-laden team. He has tools, but he just doesn't use them well consistently.

The Oregon game was likely his best of the year (by a large margin). It's not wise just to judge him on the single game.
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You are right it is not wise to judge him on one game. Nor is it very wise to call him passive based on his stats as a freshman in college....even if he did shoot 55% from the field. He will not be the same player in 2-3 years.
 
inconceivable said:
Last year, Kevin O'Connor correctly predicted the top 6 in order as well as 8 of the top 10. Impressive! This year he got us landing ZR at 7View attachment 64720
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Givony for ESPN has accurately predicted who the Blazers would pick, right down to Murray at 23. I think he was saying Topic at 7 and Salaun at 14 but I don't think Salaun lasts to 14. It will be interesting to see who they're mocking in the next couple weeks.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Givony for ESPN has accurately predicted who the Blazers would pick, right down to Murray at 23. I think he was saying Topic at 7 and Salaun at 14 but I don't think Salaun lasts to 14. It will be interesting to see who they're mocking in the next couple weeks.
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I think strong drafts are easier than weak drafts to predict, since you know the guys are what teams want. A weak draft is basically two second rounds where you take fliers and whoever impresses you at the combine or what have you. I guess I'm saying I don't know if either of these prediction guys will be even close this year.
 
I think the first three picks will be set soon. I think at four, SA will try to game the draft. I’m sure that is probably why Castle said he only wants to go to a team without a PG. I expect they will try to get him at 8 instead of 4 and try to steal another player at 4 they know would not get to 8 otherwise.
 
BIG Q said:
I think the first three picks will be set soon. I think at four, SA will try to game the draft. I’m sure that is probably why Castle said he only wants to go to a team without a PG. I expect they will try to get him at 8 instead of 4 and try to steal another player at 4 they know would not get to 8 otherwise.
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This is my thought as well. Seems choreographed almost.
 
BIG Q said:
I think the first three picks will be set soon. I think at four, SA will try to game the draft. I’m sure that is probably why Castle said he only wants to go to a team without a PG. I expect they will try to get him at 8 instead of 4 and try to steal another player at 4 they know would not get to 8 otherwise.
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Castle can skip workouts but teams can still draft him

If I remember Chet didn't want Orlando so he specifically didn't workout for them
 
Natebishop3 said:
Givony for ESPN has accurately predicted who the Blazers would pick, right down to Murray at 23. I think he was saying Topic at 7 and Salaun at 14 but I don't think Salaun lasts to 14. It will be interesting to see who they're mocking in the next couple weeks.
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just realized the kevin oconnor / ringer mock is from may 12. . i doubt he believes today risacher is still 7th pick
 
Kill me now.

Givony said in his mock today that Portland is among the teams interwsted in moving UP for Clingan.

Paywall:



 
Anyone else getting a San Antonio vibe from Jared McCain? He just seems to me like the kind of player they'd love, and they wouldn't mind him being a PG-sized SG, because they're obviously not about traditional PGs, and they want shooting around Wemby more than anything.

The more I think about it, I'm not sure the Spurs would really like Castle. They want shooting, shooting, shooting.
 
Us drafting Clingan when we have Ayton has a very drafting-Scoot-when-we-are-publicly-committed-to-Dame vibe to it.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
How do you feel about us getting Cody Williams at 14 (according to that)?
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Depends on who else is available. But i like Williams at 14. Can you post any relevant snippets from that article? Dont have insider.
 
illmatic99 said:
Depends on who else is available. But i like Williams at 14. Can you post any relevant snippets from that article? Dont have insider.
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Neither do I.

1. Hawks - Risacher
2. Wizards - Sarr
3. Rockets - Sheppard
4. Spurs - Castle
5. Pistons - Buzelis
6. Hornets - Dillingham (!)
7. Blazers - Clingan
8. Spurs - Salaun (two non-shooters? I don't buy it)
9. Grizz - Knecht
10. Jazz - Topic (does he really fall this far? Only if people are REALLY scared by the knee)
11. Bulls - Holland
12. OKC - Devin Carter (I don't think defense was their issue, and what about Cason Wallace?)
13. Kings - Ja'Kobe Walter ("There's quite a bit of trade talk around this no. 13 pick")
14. Blazers - Cody Williams
15. Heat - Zach Edey
16. Sixers - Jared McCain (isn't he a bit of a poor man's Maxey? Still, I can see this.)
17. Lakers - Tristan Da Silva
18. Magic - Johnny Furphy
19. Raptors - Kyshawn George
20. Cavs - Carlton Carrington
21. Pels - Collier
22. Suns - Kyle Filipowski (this makes a lot of sense)
23. Bucks - Ware
24. Knicks - Missi (bit of a run on big men here)
25. Knicks - Tyler Kolek (he's almost purpose built to attract Thibs, but don't they have a TON of guards?)
26. Wiz - Klintman
27. Wolves - Baylor Scheierman (ooh, I like this one.)
28. Nugs - DaRon Holmes ("Sources told ESPN Holmes recently canceled several workouts, raising strong suspicions that he has secured a guarantee in the back part of the first round.")
29. Jazz - Justin Edwards (who?)
30. Celtics - Kevin McCullar (who?)
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I like the Blazers' second round almost better than our first round. I would be very happy with that draft.
 
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illmatic99 said:
Depends on who else is available. But i like Williams at 14. Can you post any relevant snippets from that article? Dont have insider.
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2 areas they talked about the Blazers

Rockets
"Most teams expect the Rockets to heavily pursue trade opportunities, either to move down the board (for example with teams such as the Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies or Chicago Bulls) or to get out altogether if a major building block of a player -- such as Mikal Bridges -- presents itself unexpectedly."

Blazers
"It's hard to see a scenario in which Clingan -- the No. 3 player on ESPN's Big Board -- falls to No. 7, but the Trail Blazers would surely be ecstatic with this outcome, driven by the fact Houston, San Antonio, Detroit and Charlotte all have centers in place in whom their front offices are already invested.

There's chatter around the league that teams such as Portland, Memphis and Chicago might look to move up to draft Clingan earlier than this, but in this mock scenario, he falls right into the Trail Blazers' lap. Clingan brings size, length, defensive prowess, nonstop intensity and passing ability along with a back-to-back national championship pedigree. He has plenty of room for growth alongside the Blazers' core at just 20 years old. -- Givony"
 
Portland should not waste any capital to move up in this draft unless it is sending out one of the vets and a pick for a better pick and assets. Basically completing another need, which is clearing cap space for a rebuilding team. I certainly would not be chasing Clingan. My last memory of him is allowing Edey to drop 37/10 on him in the final. That is more than just a bad game. Additionally, Givony has him available at 7. Personally, I am good with Ayton. What are they going to do, move him to the four?
 
BIG Q said:
Additionally, Givony has him available at 7. Personally, I am good with Ayton. What are they going to do, move him to the four?
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Many have suggested that Ayton reminds them of Aldridge, and that he could and perhaps even should play the 4. However, I don't think he has the ability to defend on the perimeter the way a forward needs to in today's NBA.
 
Hoopguru said:
Id rather have Ware if hes there.
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I like Ware at 14 if the Blazers takes Holland at 7. If they take Clingan and still have Ayton, Ware is buried unless he and Ayton can play the four.
 
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