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Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 pm
by Deleted User 863
CrimsonNBlue wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:53 am It's easy to let Och's success story completely overshadow CB's, but it's almost equally impressive that this kid became a 3 year player, 2nd best player on a natty team and a first round draft pick. Self is absurd.

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https://247sports.com/player/christian-braun-46042246/
It is.

But I am not giving ALL the credit to Self for a guy like CB's development. Most of that credit goes to the player.

I give Self a TON of credit for being able to identify players like CB though.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:18 pm
by Deleted User 863
DrPepper wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 am Maybe this has already been discussed, but I check the internet for Christian Braun this morning (having not looked at anything NBA yesterday) and the top story is about his mom. I guess she made quite an impression.
https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/342 ... -nba-draft

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:26 pm
by pdub
As CnB said, Self has a track record.
You don't have to give ALL the credit to Self but I don't think Braun would have been a 1st round pick if he played for yer boi Cal.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:29 pm
by KUTradition
Self is in the big boi chair…the buck starts and stops with him

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:35 pm
by CrimsonNBlue
BasketballJayhawk wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:15 pm
CrimsonNBlue wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:53 am It's easy to let Och's success story completely overshadow CB's, but it's almost equally impressive that this kid became a 3 year player, 2nd best player on a natty team and a first round draft pick. Self is absurd.

Image

https://247sports.com/player/christian-braun-46042246/
It is.

But I am not giving ALL the credit to Self for a guy like CB's development. Most of that credit goes to the player.

I give Self a TON of credit for being able to identify players like CB though.
Oh brother.


Rock Chalk BS and CB.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:56 pm
by pdub
https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/article/d ... aft-grades

Cleveland Cavaliers B+

Picks: Ochai Agbaji (14), Khalifa Diop (39), Isaiah Mobley (49), Luke Travers (56)

"Agbaji, however, was the final pick in the lottery, and played all four years at Kansas and averaged 18.8 points on 47.5% shooting and just north of 40% from downtown in his senior season. Cavs GM Koby Altman said that Agbaji “fits a need right away and he’s going to compete and he has that winning pedigree that we really like,” and he’s right on the money. The Cavs are lacking some wing depth, so don’t be surprised if he makes his way into the rotation early on in the season."

Denver Nuggets B+

Picks: Christian Braun (21), Peyton Watson (30), Ismael Kamagate (46)

"Braun (pronounced “Brown”), played a huge role in Kansas’ NCAA championship success, and he’s a threat from deep that can rebound quite well, which all fantasy managers love. Denver is in need of shooters as well, so if the coaches like what they see from him during training camp, the preseason and so on, he could carve out a small role with the Nuggets."

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:59 pm
by pdub
Also the Thunder drafted two dudes named Jalen Williams in the lottery, back to back.
One guy spells it Jaylin but that's the only difference.

May have to call him Jay.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:26 pm
by twocoach
pdub wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:59 pm Also the Thunder drafted two dudes named Jalen Williams in the lottery, back to back.
One guy spells it Jaylin but that's the only difference.

May have to call him Jay.
They now have a Jaylen (Hoard), a Jalen (Williams) and a Jailen (Williams).

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:28 pm
by ousdahl
pdub wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:56 pm https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/article/d ... aft-grades

Cleveland Cavaliers B+

Picks: Ochai Agbaji (14), Khalifa Diop (39), Isaiah Mobley (49), Luke Travers (56)

"Agbaji, however, was the final pick in the lottery, and played all four years at Kansas and averaged 18.8 points on 47.5% shooting and just north of 40% from downtown in his senior season. Cavs GM Koby Altman said that Agbaji “fits a need right away and he’s going to compete and he has that winning pedigree that we really like,” and he’s right on the money. The Cavs are lacking some wing depth, so don’t be surprised if he makes his way into the rotation early on in the season."

Denver Nuggets B+

Picks: Christian Braun (21), Peyton Watson (30), Ismael Kamagate (46)

"Braun (pronounced “Brown”), played a huge role in Kansas’ NCAA championship success, and he’s a threat from deep that can rebound quite well, which all fantasy managers love. Denver is in need of shooters as well, so if the coaches like what they see from him during training camp, the preseason and so on, he could carve out a small role with the Nuggets."
do fantasy managers matter at all?

compared to like, actual managers.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:38 pm
by twocoach
Found this interesting:

NBA Rookie of the Year Odds:
Paolo Banchero 3/1
Jabari Smith 7/2
Chet Holmgren 11/2
Jaden Ivey 15/2
Keegan Murray 9/1
Bennedict Mathurian 12/1
Ochai Agbaji 16/1

Nice to see Agbaji at 7th on the early list despite being taken 14th.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:21 pm
by Deleted User 863
No clue how this draft will turn out.

Could be crappy.

Could be really good.

Hard to judge without a clear cut high end guy in the entire draft.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 pm
by Sparko
Och is the class of the draft. If he plays without having to press, he will be a star next year. His ceiling is his nerves.

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:48 pm
by randylahey
Sparko wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 pm Och is the class of the draft. If he plays without having to press, he will be a star next year. His ceiling is his nerves.
Ochai is a 3 and D player at the next level. You can't honestly think hes gonna be an NBA star as a rookie?

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:48 pm
by randylahey
CrimsonNBlue wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:53 am It's easy to let Och's success story completely overshadow CB's, but it's almost equally impressive that this kid became a 3 year player, 2nd best player on a natty team and a first round draft pick. Self is absurd.

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https://247sports.com/player/christian-braun-46042246/
I mean he came in as a 4 star recruit. Its not like he was a nobody

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:28 am
by RainbowsandUnicorns
BasketballJayhawk wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:39 am
KU76erfan wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:40 am
RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 9:31 pm At least he's honest.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfKpbFhD8_E/
Already with a Richard Mille, it seems. Interesting.
They rent a lot of that ice for draft day. Lots of similar neck and wrist pieces last night for the top guys.
Lulz

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:32 am
by RainbowsandUnicorns
randylahey wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:48 pm
Sparko wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 pm Och is the class of the draft. If he plays without having to press, he will be a star next year. His ceiling is his nerves.
Ochai is a 3 and D player at the next level. You can't honestly think hes gonna be an NBA star as a rookie?
Great! In about a year I look forward to your coming on here and blowing yourself if he isn't. ;)

Re: Draft Watch

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:34 am
by twocoach
Sparko wrote: Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 pm Och is the class of the draft. If he plays without having to press, he will be a star next year. His ceiling is his nerves.
If he starts, let alone stars, I will be happy.