April 17, 201412 yr 15 NBA Exec's & Scouts Opinions From 15 NBA Teams - On 15 NCAA Underclassmen - iRex3.com Interesting.
April 17, 201412 yr On Julius Randle: “While he’s a terrific rebounder, his defensive issues are frightening. Worst defensive big-man in the draft.” “How many times can a guy catch the ball at the top of the key, drive into 3-defenders and give it to the other team?” “I question his feel for the game and basketball IQ.” “Seems like a good kid, but I saw them (UK) play 16-times this season and I still don’t know how “coachable” he is.” “Will have to improve his face-up game (jump-shot), because in our league guys will just play behind, wait for him to jump, and then play volleyball when he releases it.” “I wonder if he has a nerves-issue. He cramped in Kentucky’s biggest games.” Wow. :eek:
April 17, 201412 yr On James Young: “Made big shots when they (UK) needed them this season. Looked like Calipari trusted him most after time-outs and when the team needed a basket.” “Not ready to play with our guys. Soft. Poor defensive player and mechanical issues with his shot would mean a lot of D-League for quite awhile.” “A terrible passer. Only one current starting 2-guard in the NBA (Eric Gordon) had more turnovers than assists in his final season of college ball.” “No right hand and no handle yet. Doesn’t finish at the rim, pass or defend. In time, maybe. Now, no.” “His shooting and 6’6 size will intrigue teams enough to take him in the 20-ish range.” “Improved as the season wore-on. Has some “gamer” in him. Shot under 33% from 3-pt line until March, but made big shots and plays down the stretch for your ‘Cats – finishing the year at 35%. Like him some.” “This league is not friendly to guys who can’t pass the basketball or defend. And he can’t do either right now. But my biggest knock is that I just don’t think he’s tough enough. Another year on campus would likely do him wonders.”
April 17, 201412 yr On Dakari Johnson: “The big-fella has some upside. Great hands and excellent feel for the game.” “Too raw to play anytime soon. Teams would put him in a million pick and rolls (defensively).” “Very good instincts and a big-man who likes to put his big butt on the box and play like a big-man. A throw-back.” “Even if he returns to school, I don’t believe his athleticism will allow him to be a lottery-pick down the road.” “Improved a bunch from October to April. Still has a ways to go. Seems like a conscientious young man who is coachable. I’m a fan.” Has NBDL written all over him should he come out. A project. Has some skills to work with however, and at 7’0 – with great hands – someone will snatch him up in the late first.”
April 17, 201412 yr On Aaron Harrison: “The better of the twins. Better defensively and a better athlete. Still, not yet a good defender and just an okay handler. Should stay in school.” “Gutsy player who plays hard. Much more consistent than his brother. Decent finisher with his left hand around the basket. Can’t beat anyone off of the dribble. Can’t keep people in front (of him).” “Not a NBA athlete. You must have something on which to hang your hat. The D-League is loaded with 6’6 guys who don’t possess that one particular thing.” “Not explosive enough. Can’t finish over the top at the rim. Like Harris (Gary), he has no in-between game. It’s either a “3″ or all the way to the rim. But unlike Harris Aaron doesn’t have those big hands, “juice” or bounce off of the floor.” “Just another guy at this stage. Which sounds like more fun – playing at Kentucky another year – or playing in the D-League next year … you tell me?” “You must separate the novelty of these two kids (Aaron and brother Andrew) being twins. If they weren’t brothers, one played at Texas Tech and the other played at UTEP – and both just had the years they had (at Kentucky) … would anyone be discussing these two leaving college early to enter the NBA draft?”
April 17, 201412 yr On Julius Randle: “While he’s a terrific rebounder, his defensive issues are frightening. Worst defensive big-man in the draft.” “How many times can a guy catch the ball at the top of the key, drive into 3-defenders and give it to the other team?” “I question his feel for the game and basketball IQ.” “Seems like a good kid, but I saw them (UK) play 16-times this season and I still don’t know how “coachable” he is.” “Will have to improve his face-up game (jump-shot), because in our league guys will just play behind, wait for him to jump, and then play volleyball when he releases it.” “I wonder if he has a nerves-issue. He cramped in Kentucky’s biggest games.” Wow. :eek: I legitimately question if these "NBA scouts and execs" thoroughly watched Julius Randle. I agree with their evaluations on most, but these on Julius are just off. One, when Julius turned it on defensively he could shut down FORWARDS. Yes he's bad defensively when guarding a guard. What 6'9 PF isn't? Also, he blocked DeAndre Daniels numerous times in the championship game and basically shut him down; definitely showing he could bring it defensively. Two, he won't be triple teamed in the NBA, that's a non-issue. Three, he seems coachable. You could see he started listening to Calipari and passing the ball instead of forcing it up. That means YES he is coachable. Four, I believe he can improve his face-up game and I think part of it was just Calipari not wanting him to take that jumper. It best suited UK this year with Julius primarily in the post. Five, no comment. No idea why he was cramping in the championship game and against Louisville; but he didn't in any other tournament game I know of. There's my take on their evaluations. I hope these aren't the same execs/scouts that are featured in Adam Zagoria's articles (they probably are.) Those guys are typically just wrong.
April 17, 201412 yr I legitimately question if these "NBA scouts and execs" thoroughly watched Julius Randle. I agree with their evaluations on most' date=' but these on Julius are just idiotic. One, when Julius turned it on defensively he could shut down FORWARDS. Yes he's bad defensively when guarding a guard. What 6'9 PF isn't? Also, he blocked DeAndre Daniels numerous times in the championship game and basically shut him down; definitely showing he could bring it defensively. Two, he won't be triple teamed in the NBA, that's a non-issue. Three, he seems coachable. You could see he started listening to Calipari and passing the ball instead of forcing it up. That means YES he is coachable. Four, I believe he can improve his face-up game and I think part of it was just Calipari not wanting him to take that jumper. It best suited UK this year with Julius primarily in the post. Five, no comment. No idea why he was cramping in the championship game and against Louisville; but he didn't in any other tournament game I know of. There's my take on their "evaluations." I hope these aren't the same execs/scouts that are featured in Adam Zagoria's articles (they probably are.) Those guys are typically just wrong.[/quote'] Funny, but I think the scouts are dead on.
April 17, 201412 yr The Aaron Harrison statement about what sounds more fun? Playing at UK another year or playing in the D league next year. Most f these guys need to understand that, unless your in the top 20 or so, you'll likely play a little D league next year.
April 17, 201412 yr On Alex Poythress: “A terrific raw athlete. No real game to speak of, however.” “A four (PF) stuck in a three’s (SF) body.” “He fooled me. I thought he would become a 3/SF with ease at the college level. Looks the part. But decision-making just does not come easy for him on the basketball floor.” “Huge hands, long arms, great body and great athleticism. Can’t shoot, dribble or pass at this stage. Does something once every other game that makes you think he has a chance. Those kinds of guys get you fired.” “D-League’er if he comes out now. Must develop either a post game, a perimeter game – or both. Right now, his athleticism is the only thing that would get him on the floor in the NBA. What will keep him on the floor? Too inconsistent.”
April 17, 201412 yr Funny, but I think the scouts are dead on. I do on the majority of their evaluations in this. Dakari has D-League written all over him, it's true. Etc, etc. I just completely disagree on Julius. Also glad to see these execs at least notice James Young is a terrible passer unlike Chad Ford.
April 17, 201412 yr On Julius Randle: “While he’s a terrific rebounder, his defensive issues are frightening. Worst defensive big-man in the draft.” “How many times can a guy catch the ball at the top of the key, drive into 3-defenders and give it to the other team?” “I question his feel for the game and basketball IQ.” “Seems like a good kid, but I saw them (UK) play 16-times this season and I still don’t know how “coachable” he is.” “Will have to improve his face-up game (jump-shot), because in our league guys will just play behind, wait for him to jump, and then play volleyball when he releases it.” “I wonder if he has a nerves-issue. He cramped in Kentucky’s biggest games.” Wow. :eek: Guess I need to talk with these guys.....:lol2:
April 17, 201412 yr I tend to agree with the unnamed scout on just about everything on Julius Randle. I was never wowed by him, although I did see signs of potential and often he was very good. But to be fair, judging an 18-year old after 40 games can never be an easy job.
April 17, 201412 yr On Andrew Harrison: “Not a point-guard in the NBA. Not now anyway. Can’t blow-by anyone. Most college point-guards blew-by him this season. Couldn’t contain the ball. Vital at our level.” “Became more unselfish over the course of the year. Not surprisingly, the more unselfish he became – the better your Wildcats played. Still, not enough “pop” in his body to compete nightly with NBA-players at this juncture.” “A tough kid who improved greatly as the season wore on. I question his speed and athleticism. Won’t bully guys at this level.” “D-League if he comes out now.” “Not sure how much better he can become. Physically, he and his brother (Aaron) are both already very physically mature for their age. What you see now may just be what you get down the road.” “As of today we have him ranked as the 13th-best point-guard in the draft.”
April 17, 201412 yr Seems pretty similar to what a lot of us think. Edited April 17, 201412 yr by HammerTime
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