Apr 8, 2014

4/08/2014 10:22:00 AM
Here we go as the UConn Huskies cut down the nets in Jerry's House and the next order of business for College Basketball is who is staying in University College 100 Courses or going into the 2014 NBA Draft. It's not as clear cut as one would think as the NBA continues to get watered down by Not-Ready NBA Prospects.

The Top 10 NBA Prospects 2K14 in Order after careful evaluation:

#1 Jabari Parker 6-8 235 SF #CameronIndoor *

C'mon are you serious as there hasn't been a Freshman since maybe Carmelo Anthony to be a clear cut "One and Done". I have personally watched this Kid play since the 8th grade and he is all of that. A fabulous talent with a true "NBA Game". Pops Sonny a former NBA Draft Oick of the Seattle Supersonics put that NBA Game in him. There is nothing he cannot do and remember that 19 ppg 9 rpg his Freshman Year at Duke would be even higher as he played the Center Position. He is a Small Forward in the Logo and 18 and 8 walking his Rookie Year and write it down. Find him in the Bluedude Tweets as simple in "Caps" JABARI PARKER....

#2 Joel Embiid 7-0 250 C #PhogAllenU *

Right off the bat quit comparing this Dude to "Dream" Hakeem Olajuwon and you better hope is former Hoya All-American Dikembe Mutumbo. Embiid's Ceiling is unlimited but Big Men with Injuries to Knees, Feet, and Back in college is an instant Red Flag. I personally wouldn't touch him as I need to see if he can stay healthy in an 82-game Trek. He is athletic and ray offensively oozing with potential as Mr. Embiid in an intriguing get as he is not cut from former Big Bust like Cole Aldrich and Jeff Withey as they are oversized Insurance Salesmen.

#3 Andrew Wiggins 6-8 200 SF #PhogAllenU

He was tabbed as the #1 Overall NBA Pick in the Summer of 2013 and he is a prime example of labeling a Kid playing AAU and dominating instead of watching an Individual Workout and seeing what he cannot do and there is a ton he can't do. Yes he will get better as he is the best Athlete in this Draft. One thing about the Logo is that the majority of the players play on a Nerf Rim and Wiggins' Toolbox has a Hammer but where is the Phillips, Standard, Flashlight, Sand Paper, and Drill. He will get better but he is nowhere near going to be an Impact in his first few years as he plays sacred and timid as times when the Competition he is facing is just as good as him.

#4 Dante Exum 6-6 190 PG/SG #AustrailanInstituteOfSport

First and foremost the Australia Institute of Sports is home to Current G.S.W. Big and former #1 Overall Andrew Bogut, Spurs PG Patty Mills, and WNBA M.V.P. and Seattle Storm Star Lauren Jackson. Having said this this young man has some Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway in him. A polished skilled player with a Supreme Handle and IQ as his shot needs to improve. He is Bloodline as Dad was on the UNC National Championship Team with one Air Jordan. For my money he is a better prospect than Wiggins because his Toolbox is nearly full with a Lunch and Mug.

#5 Julius Randle 6-9 235 PF #RuppArena *

He is a Double Double walking and his Motor is built on Everlast. He is also Big Game James Worthy of the Lakers meaning he has a Left and is going Left like Walmart 24-7-365. Where is this young man's Face-Up Game as he struggles with double teams and has no Mid-Game. He is over-hyped with Wiggins as he is supremely limited and he plays on the Block. What is he going to do facing players like Taj Gibson, Z-Bo, and the L-Train to name a few. He can finish in Transition as he needs to go West and not East to flourish immediately! Get some kind of Mid-Game Mr. Randle as a 10-15 foot "j" will go a long way in your development.

#6 Marcus Smart 6-4 200 PG #HenryIbaArena

He and Doug McDermott of Creighton were the only two of the 29 Players invited to Team USA Vegas Camp last summer from the College Ranks. He is a Winner in every sense of the word. His intangibles will make him a solid pro and yes he will have to clean up some Anger Management Issues but we all have our shortcomings. He can run the Point but lacks a consistent Stroke from the Mid or deep. He also will have value as a Combo Guard as he can play the Shooting Guard and defend most NBA Snipers as he is very physical and strong for his size.

#7 Doug McDermott 6-7 225 SF #KochArena

He can Score in Bunches as has added to his Game off the bounce which only enhances his draft stock. He is not a Stretch-4  but more of a True Small Forward with unlimited range. McDermott reminds me of a mix between Red Nation's Chandler Parsons and Lakers Rookie Ryan Kelly with a hint of former Nets and Utah Star Keith Van Horn. He is NBA-Ready and can adapt to any system or style almost from day one. Former HS Teammate of current Warriors and UNC SF Harrison Barnes.

#8 Kyle Anderson 6-9 230 SF #PauleyPavilion* 

He is a hidden Point Forward with arguably the highest or one of the highest Basketball IQ's on the Draft Board. The former Paterson NJ Catholic HS (Pat Cat) and Jersey City, NJ St. Anthony's HS Star  will be an asset almost from day one as he is a pass fist and second player. He will fill up the Stat Sheet in at least four categories nightly. The only thing I worry about his his foot speed and lateral quickness guarding smaller and quicker players.

#9 Aaron Gordon 6-8 220 SF #McKaleCenter *

Another Top Freshman who maybe outside of Wiggins the most Athletic on the board. Gordon though separates himself with his motor and Basketball IQ as he plays like a Point Forward though a Monster in the Paint. Also an NBA-Ready Defender as he can guard right now 1-5. He is a poor FT Shooter and Shooter period as he will work on that part of his game. All the other stuff that comes with Mr. Gordon is a plus for the NBA Game.

#10 James Young 6-6 215 SG #RuppArena *

Young was the most complete of all the UK Freshmen in 2014 and his game is so silky-smooth. Every time UK needed a Play or a Money Ball they went to Young and more times than not he delivered. His game is limitless now as he can shoot it from Deep with a nice Mid-Game. Can finish around the rim with either hand and can get his own off the bounce. Also and excellent finisher off the break with sneaky Athleticism. This is the one player that in y mind has a real chance to get into that Top 5-6 before its said and done.  

* Denotes Underclassmen who have yet to declare for the 2014 NBA Draft  

       

 

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