2024/2025 College Basketball/Prospects Thread

[Sony Montana]

I have the same top 3. Need to watch more Duren. I can see Mathurin and Griffin cracking my top 5, need to watch more tape though.

Very rudimentary on my part but I think Jabari smith is better than AJ griffin and as a front office I would draft the taller player who maybe has more potential defensively

Jabari Smith looks like he can play both forward spots whereas 6’5 AJ griffin will be more limited to how he can be used on the court

but I’m a casual who hasn’t seen much so far. Pre draft I’ll dig in deeper but that’s my initial thoughts

After The tournament and later on I’ll start evaluating guys but this is just my gut feeling

Griffin is very good though

 

[toheeb27]

Very rudimentary on my part but I think Jabari smith is better than AJ griffin and as a front office I would draft the taller player who maybe has more potential defensively

Jabari Smith looks like he can play both forward spots whereas 6’5 AJ griffin will be more limited to how he can be used on the court

but I’m a casual who hasn’t seen much so far. Pre draft I’ll dig in deeper but that’s my initial thoughts

After The tournament and later on I’ll start evaluating guys but this is just my gut feeling

Griffin is very good though

LOL, i am kinda the Jabari skeptic in this thread, but i definitely have him 4th behind Chet, Paolo and Ivey. When i said Mathurin or Griffin cracking the top 5, i meant one of them getting the 5th spot, lol.

Chet, Paolo, Ivey and Jabari are in their own clear tier.

 

[Sony Montana]

LOL, i am kinda the Jabari skeptic in this thread, but i definitely have him 4th behind Chet, Paolo and Ivey. When i said Mathurin or Griffin cracking the top 5, i meant one of them getting the 5th spot, lol.

Chet, Paolo, Ivey and Jabari are in their own clear tier.

Hmm that means you’re not sure about Duren

I’ll circle back at some point to give a verdict between Duren, Mathurin, and Griffin

Is there anybody else who could “Scottie barnes” his way to a top 5 spot?

 

[toheeb27]

Hmm that means you’re not sure about Duren

I’ll circle back at some point to give a verdict between Duren, Mathurin, and Griffin

Is there anybody else who could “Scottie barnes” his way to a top 5 spot?

LOL, i had Scottie Barnes over Jalen Green during the last draft cycle. I thought me saying Ivey over Jabari was going to be the version this time, but more folks are coming to that conclusion too.

As for a sleeper that could make a jump into the top 5 out of nowhere, keep your eye on Shaedon Sharpe. If he declares for the draft, the scenario in this video might happen...

 

[Sony Montana]

Oh good Shaedon Sharpe I actually heard of lol

okay but small curveball question then I’ll leave you alone..

Sharpe or Scoot?

oh nvm I forgot scoot can’t get drafted this year

then I’ll just respond lol nobody gonna pull a move like that

Not in the top 5 lol

 

[toheeb27]

Oh good Shaedon Sharpe I actually heard of lol

okay but small curveball question then I’ll leave you alone..

Sharpe or Scoot?

oh nvm I forgot scoot can’t get drafted this year

then I’ll just respond lol nobody gonna pull a move like that

Not in the top 5 lol

Have u heard of Keegan Murray? He was pretty much the best player in college basketball based on raw production. Dude is above average in so many things, but none of his skills standout to me. He is a sophomore. Heard NBA folks like him. He will not dazzle u, but he might end up been one of the 5 best players in this draft when it is all said and done.

 

[Sony Montana]

Have u heard of Keegan Murray? He was pretty much the best player in college basketball based on raw production. Dude is above average in so many things, but none of his skills standout to me. He is a sophomore. Heard NBA folks like him. He will not dazzle u, but he might end up been one of the 5 best players in this draft when it is all said and done.

Oh Yeah I heard of him and I watched him play like once I forgot what school he’s from. I’ll look into him too

 

[toheeb27]

I can’t take him seriously bcos he was a big LaMelo hater, but nice to see Rafael Barlow partnering up with Chad Ford’s Substack. That’s a big deal.

Dude put in the work and is reaping the rewards of his hard work.

Still can’t take the hater seriously though

YOOOO, Chad Ford threw this brother a serious Alley Hoop. I know his reputation is not the greatest, but Props to Chad Ford.

 

[southsil4lil]

I probably have some sort of bias but watching Jaden Ivey give Texas that work had me thinking he could be a legit number one pick

Was very impressed with his playmaking in transition and the half court

 

[Maywood]

 

[A.F.R.I.C.A]

Schmitz just said Wenbenyama is the best prospect hes ever evaluated

 

[A.F.R.I.C.A]

 

[southsil4lil]

Paolo put on a nice showcase

 

[A.F.R.I.C.A]

Paolo put on a nice showcase

really impressive last night. Safest bet in the draft. Top 3

 

[Sony Montana]

One of my guys along with Beauchamp

 

[toheeb27]

One of my guys along with Beauchamp

Not a fan of guys that can’t shoot, but starting to become a Dyson believer bcos of the passing.

Beauchamp on the other hand, I don’t see it. Will really need to improve that shot to make it in the NBA.

 

[Sony Montana]

@SportsByRo



If you could be so kind sir

 

[BountyHunterRo]

Jonathan Givony's NBA mock draft


1. Orlando Magic
Chet Holmgren | Gonzaga | 7-0 | PF | Age: 19.9

2. Houston Rockets
Paolo Banchero | Duke | 6-10 | PF/C | Age: 19.3

3. Indiana Pacers
Jabari Smith | Auburn | 6-10 | SF/PF | Age: 18.8

4. Detroit Pistons
Jaden Ivey | Purdue | 6-4 | PG/SG | Age: 20.1

5. Oklahoma City Thunder
Keegan Murray | Iowa | 6-9 | PF/C | Age: 21.6

6. Portland Trail Blazers
Shaedon Sharpe | Kentucky | 6-6 | SG | Age: 18.8

7. Sacramento Kings
Jalen Duren | Memphis | 6-10 | C | Age: 18.3

8. San Antonio Spurs
AJ Griffin | Duke | 6-6 | SF/PF | Age: 18.5

9. Washington Wizards
Johnny Davis | Wisconsin | 6-5 | PG/SG | Age: 20.0

10. New Orleans Pelicans (from Lakers)
Bennedict Mathurin | Arizona | 6-6 | SF | Age: 19.7

11. New York Knicks
Dyson Daniels | G League Ignite | 6-6 | PG/SG | Age: 19.0

12. Portland Trail Blazers (from Pelicans)
Ochai Agbaji | Kansas | 6-6 | SF | Age: 21.9

13. Atlanta Hawks
Jeremy Sochan | Baylor | 6-9 | PF | Age: 18.8

14. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Clippers)
TyTy Washington Jr. | Kentucky | 6-4 | PG/SG | Age: 20.3

15. Charlotte Hornets (Hawks if 19-30)
Tari Eason | LSU | 6-8 | PF | Age: 20.8

16. Houston Rockets (from Nets)
Kennedy Chandler | Tennessee | 6-1 | PG | Age: 19.5

17. Indiana Pacers (from Cavs)
Mark Williams | Duke | 7-1 | C | Age: 20.2

18. Chicago Bulls
Malaki Branham | Ohio State | 6-5 | SG | Age: 18.8

19. Minnesota Timberwolves
Ousmane Dieng | NZ Breakers | 6-10 | SF/PF | Age: 18.8

20. San Antonio Spurs (from Raptors)
Blake Wesley | Notre Dame | 6-5 | SG | Age: 19.0

21. Denver Nuggets
MarJon Beauchamp | G League Ignite | 6-6 | SG/SF | Age: 21.4

22. Dallas Mavericks
E.J. Liddell | Ohio State | 6-7 | PF | Age: 21.2

23. Memphis Grizzlies (from Jazz)
Nikola Jovic | Mega Mozzart | 6-10 | SF | Age: 18.7

24. Milwaukee Bucks
Walker Kessler | Auburn | 7-1 | C | Age: 20.6

25. Miami Heat
Kendall Brown | Baylor | 6-8 | SF | Age: 18.8

26. Brooklyn Nets (from 76ers)
Jaden Hardy | G League Ignite | 6-4 | SG | Age: 19.7

27. San Antonio Spurs (from Celtics)
Trevor Keels | Duke | 6-5 | PG/SG | Age: 18.5

28. Golden State Warriors
Jean Montero | Overtime Elite | 6-2 | PG/SG | Age: 18.7

29. Memphis Grizzlies
Bryce McGowens | Nebraska | 6-6 | SG | Age: 19.3

30. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Suns)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. | Milwaukee | 6-9 | SF/PF | Age: 19.3

31. Orlando Magic
David Roddy | Colorado State | 6-5 | PF | Age: 21.0

32. Indiana Pacers (from Cavaliers via Rockets)
Hugo Besson | NZ Breakers | 6-5 | PG/SG | Age: 20.9

 

[BountyHunterRo]

33. Orlando Magic (from Pacers)
Christian Braun | Kansas | 6-6 | SG/SF | Age: 20.9

34. Toronto Raptors (from Pistons)
Wendell Moore Jr. | Duke | 6-6 | SF | Age: 20.5

35. Oklahoma City Thunder
Ismael Kamagate | Paris | 6-11 | C | Age: 21.1

36. Portland Trail Blazers
Christian Koloko | Arizona | 7-1 | C | Age: 21.7

37. Sacramento Kings
Justin Lewis | Marquette | 6-7 | SF/PF | Age: 19.9

38. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Spurs)
JD Davison | Alabama | 6-3 | PG | Age: 19.4

39. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Cavaliers via Wizards)
Terquavion Smith | NC State | 6-4 | SG | Age: 19.2

40. San Antonio Spurs (from Lakers)
Khalifa Diop | Gran Canaria | 7-0 | C | Age: 20.1

41. New York Knicks
Jake LaRavia | Wake Forest | 6-8 | PF | Age: 20.3

42. Charlotte Hornets (from Pelicans)
Max Christie | Michigan State | 6-6 | SG | Age: 19.1

43. Atlanta Hawks
Dalen Terry | Arizona | 6-7 | PG/SG | Age: 19.7

44. LA Clippers
Oscar Tshiebwe | Kentucky | 6-9 | C | Age: 22.3

45. Charlotte Hornets
Jaylin Williams | Arkansas | 6-10 | C | Age: 19.7

46. Detroit Pistons (from Nets)
Yannick Nzosa | Unicaja Malaga | 6-11 | C | Age: 18.3

47. New Orleans Pelicans (from Cavaliers)
Josh Minott | Memphis | 6-8 | PF | Age: 19.3

48. Sacramento Kings (from Bulls)
Keon Ellis | Alabama | 6-6 | SG/SF | Age: 22.2

49. Minnesota Timberwolves
Trevion Williams | Purdue | 6-10 | C | Age: 21.5

50. Golden State Warriors (from Raptors)
Andrew Nembhard | Gonzaga | 6-4 | PG | Age: 22.1

51. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Nuggets)
Jalen Williams | Santa Clara | 6-6 | SF | Age: 20.9

52. Washington Wizards (from Mavericks)
Matteo Spagnolo | Cremona | 6-5 | PG | Age: 19.2

53. New Orleans Pelicans (from Jazz)
Gabriele Procida | Fortitudo Bologna | 6-7 | SG | Age: 19.8

54. Philadelphia 76ers
Drew Timme | Gonzaga | 6-10 | PF/C | Age: 21.5

55. Boston Celtics
Alondes Williams | Wake Forest | 6-5 | PG/SG | Age: 22.7

56. Golden State Warriors
Michael Foster | G League Ignite | 6-9 | PF | Age: 19.1

57. Portland Trail Blazers (from Grizzlies)
Dominick Barlow | Overtime Elite | 6-9 | PF/C | Age: 18.8

58. Indiana Pacers (from Suns)
Ron Harper Jr. | Rutgers | 6-6 | SF/PF | Age: 21.9

 

[BountyHunterRo]