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5th Annual College Basketball Draft

Both of these are probably risky picks but we’re in hundreds now so I’m just going to go with it:
- Boogie Ellis, USC
- Walker Kessler, Auburn

I think USC could still be pretty good and that would likely be driven by both Ellis and older Mobley. If they are, I think he has all conference potential.

I was pretty high on Kessler as a second year player before he transferred and still am. Whenever he got good minutes he put up really strong numbers. My only concerns are their other front court player will get a lot of shots and Auburn likes to launch a ton of 3s. But he’s a good offensive rebounder and could blow up this year (or unfortunately for me give me like 8 points and 6 rebounds. I guess we’ll find out).

I am concerned that I don’t have small conference stat monsters outside of Abmas, but I just didn’t want to pass on either of these two this late.

@boilerzz back to you.

Surprised Kessler lasted that long, tbh. Having taking Jabari Smith, I couldn't justify another Auburn big man. But, Kessler's ceiling is really high.
 
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We're in the middle of Round 10... Almost there. 2.5 more rounds to go.

1ST ROUND
1. Drew Timme, Gonzaga
2. Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga
3. Paolo Banchero, Duke
4. Kofi Cockburn, Illinois
5. Johnny Juzang, UCLA
6. Hunter Dickinson, Michigan
7. Remy Martin, Kansas
8. Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
9. Collin Gillespie, Villanova
10. EJ Liddell, Ohio State
11. Jaden Ivey, Purdue
12. Trevion Williams, Purdue

2ND ROUND
13. Max Abmas, Oral Roberts
14. Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama
15. Marcus Carr, Texas
16. Emoni Bates, Memphis
17. Scotty Pippen Jr, Vanderbilt
18. Caleb Houstan, Michigan
19. Julian Champagnie, St.John's
20. Andre Curbelo, Illinois
21. Kendric Davis, SMU
22. Matthew Mayer, Baylor
23. Buddy Boeheim, Syracuse
24. Ochai Agbaji, Kansas

THIRD ROUND
25. Tyson Etienne, Wichita State
26. Alex Barcello, BYU
27. Kennedy Chandler, Tennessee
28. Adam Flagler, Baylor
29. Keve Aluma, Virginia Tech
30. Terrence Shannon, Texas Tech
31. Patrick Baldwin, Milwaukee
32. Jaime Jaquez, UCLA
33. Armando Bacot, North Carolina
34. James Akinjo, Baylor
35. Andrew Nembhard, Gonzaga
36. Tyger Campbell, UCLA

FOURTH ROUND
37. Dawson Garcia, North Carolina
38. David McCormack, Kansas
39. Will Richardson, Oregon
40. Marcus Sasser, Houston
41. Bennedict Mathurin, Arizona
42. Jalen Duren, Memphis
43. Javonte Perkins, Saint Louis
44. TyTy Washington, Kentucky
45. Jaden Shackelford, Alabama
46. Caleb Mills, Florida State
47. Isaiah Mobley, USC
48. Kellan Grady, Kentucky

FIFTH ROUND
49. Grant Sherfield, Nevada
50. Paul Scruggs, Xavier
51. Justin Moore, Villanova
52. Matt Bradley, San Diego State
53. Timmy Allen, Texas
54. Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky
55. Sahvir Wheeler, Kentucky
56. Jabari Smith, Auburn
57. Kyle Lofton, Saint Bonaventure
58. Jayden Gardner, Virginia
59. Colin Castleton, Florida
60. Posh Alexander, St.John's

SIXTH ROUND
61. Caleb Love, North Carolina
62. Kenneth Lofton, Louisiana Tech
63. Ron Harper Jr, Rutgers
64. Azuolas Tubelis, Arizona
65. David Roddy, Colorado State
66. Davonte Davis, Arkansas
67. Kadary Richmond, Seton Hall
68. Max Christie, Michigan State
69. Nate Watson, Providence
70. Eric Ayala, Maryland
71. Tre Mitchell, Texas
72. Antoine Davis, Detroit

SEVENTH ROUND
73. Avery Anderson, Oklahoma State
74. Mark Williams, Duke
75. Adama Sanogo, UConn
76. Isaiah Wong, Miami
77. Andrew Jones, Texas
78. Jabari Walker, Colorado
79. Zach Freemantle, Xavier
80. Jared Rhoden, Seton Hall
81. JD Davison, Alabama
82. Harrison Ingram, Stanford
83. Jermaine Samuels, Villanova
84. Marcus Bagley, Arizona State

EIGHTH ROUND
85. Iverson Molinar, Mississippi State
86. Prentiss Hubb, Notre Dame
87. Bryce Hamilton, UNLV
88. RJ Cole, UConn
89. Quincy Guerrier, Oregon
90. Jeenathan Williams, Buffalo
91. Michael Devoe, Georgia Tech
92. Chris Lykes, Arkansas
93. Kevin Obanor, Texas Tech
94. Jacob Gilyard, Richmond
95. Noah Williams, Washington State
96. John Fulkerson, Tennessee

NINTH ROUND
97. Michael Flowers, Washington State
98. Ryan Davis, Vermont
99. Landers Nolley, Memphis
100. Taz Sherman, West Virginia
101. DeVante' Jones, Michigan
102. Anthony Polite, Florida State
103. Mike Miles, TCU
104. Jalen Wilson, Kansas
105. Keith Williams, Western Kentucky
106. Warith Alitashe, Oregon State
107. Osun Osunniyi, Saint Bonaventure
108. Boogie Ellis, USC

TENTH ROUND
109. Walker Kessler, Auburn
110. Zach Edey, Purdue
111. KD Johnson, Auburn
 
I'm really antsy to get this pick in. I have this feeling that I know who is going to draft my guy in these next few picks though.
 
ACC
FirstLastSchool
PaulAtkinsonNotre Dame
KiheiClarkVirginia
MatthewClevelandFlorida State
AJGriffinDuke
NateLeszewskiNotre Dame
Jae'LynWithersLouisville
JericoleHellemsNC State
SamuellWilliamsonLouisville
DaneGoodwinNotre Dame
NoahLockeLouisville
WendellMooreDuke
TrevorKeelsDuke
BennyWilliamsSyracuse
ArmaanFranklinVirginia
StormMurphyVirginia Tech
JordanUsherGeorgia Tech
HunterTysonClemson
BIG TEN
FirstLastSchool
JordanBohannonIowa
TrentFrazierIllinois
JusticeSueingOhio State
XavierJohnsonIndiana
DontaScottMaryland
QudusWahabMaryland
TysonWalkerMichigan State
GeoBakerRutgers
JoeyHauserMichigan State
KeeganMurrayIowa
BradDavisonWisconsin
EliBrooksMichigan
FattsRussellMaryland
BryceMcGowensNebraska
TreyMcGowensNebraska
PeteNanceNorthwestern
JamisonBattleMinnesota
SethLundyPenn State
BIG EAST
FirstLastSchool
ChuckHarrisButler
RyanKalkbrennerCreighton
JustinLewisMarquette
DarrylMorsellMarquette
AminuMohammedGeorgetown
TyreseMartinConnecticut
MylesCaleSeton Hall
AaronThompsonButler
AlDurhamProvidence
RatiAndronikashviliCreighton
SEC
FirstLastSchool
KeionBrooksKentucky
DariusDaysLSU
AllenFlaniganAuburn
Josiah-JordanJamesTennessee
MyreonJonesFlorida
StanleyUmudeArkansas
Justin PowellTennessee
GarrisonBrooksMississippi State
MyreonJonesFlorida
LiamRobbinsVanderbilt
KeyshawnBryantSouth Carolina
MarcusWilliamsTexas A&M
XavierPinsonLSU
EftonReidLSU
BIG 12
FirstLastSchool
KendallBrownBaylor
DylanDisuTexas
TannerGrovesOklahoma
NijelPackKansas State
EmanuelMillerTCU
CourtneyRameyTexas
KevinMcCullarTexas Tech
SeanMcNeilWest Virginia
MoussaCisseOklahoma State
KalibBooneOklahoma State
PAC 12
FirstLastSchool
De'VionHarmonOregon
JacobYoungOregon
PeytonWatsonUCLA
JulesBernardUCLA
MylesJohnsonUCLA
JaidenDelaireStanford
EvanBatteyColorado
MarreonJacksonArizona State
BrandenCarlsonUtah
EfeAbogidiWashington State
JamalBeyWashington
DaejonDavisWashington
JarodLucasOregon State
AAC
FirstLastSchool
KylerEdwardsHouston
DariusPerryUCF
DeAndreWilliamsMemphis
JeremiahDavenportCincinnati
MarcusWeathersSMU
Missouri Valley
FirstLastSchool
IsiaihMosleyMissouri State
GaigePrimmMissouri State
RomanPennDrake
LucasWilliamsonLoyola Chicago
BradenNorrisLoyola Chicago
AJGreenNorthern Iowa
TyrekeKeyIndiana State
AustinPhyfeNorthern Iowa
WCC
FirstLastSchool
RasirBoltonGonzaga
HunterSallisGonzaga
JulianStrawtherGonzaga
JamareeBouyeaSan Francisco
TommyKuhseSaint Mary's
EliScottLoyola Marymount
CalebLohnerBYU
CameronSheltonLoyola Marymount
Atlantic 10
FirstLastSchool
JordanHallSt.Joseph's
HyunjungLeeDavidson
VinceWilliamsVCU
GrantGoldenRichmond
MustaphaAmzilDayton
JarenHolmesSaint Bonaventure
TylerBurtonRichmond
D'ShawnSchwartzGeorge Mason
ToumaniCamaraDayton
MarcusTsohonisVCU
Mountain West
FirstLastSchool
IsaiahStevensColorado State
JustinBeanUtah State
AJWalkerAir Force
AbuKigabBoise State
OrlandoRobinsonFresno State
DesmondCambridgeNevada
JemarlBakerFresno State
REST OF THE CONFERENCES
FirstLastSchool
JohnniBroomeMorehead State
NickMuszynskiBelmont
GregParhamVMI
TaevionKinseyMarshall
MikeBothwellFurman
BaylorScheiermanSouth Dakota State
MarkSearsOhio
DarrionTrammellSeattle
KevinSamuelFlorida Gulf Coast
CollinWelpUC Irvine
KJBuffenUAB
JordanBrownLouisiana
JalenRayHofstra
JoshMballaBuffalo
JalenMooreOakland
FardawsAimaqUtah Valley
TevinBrownMurray State
 
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^Okay, so that list includes everyone that's been included in any top 100 list. And I included quite a few extra names in there, as well.

To be fair, I am also considering several players that aren't on this list. But, I figured this is sufficient, seeing how I've at least provided the top 100 guys.
 
Yeah, being a near bookend pick is tough. That's the other reason I took Edey when I did. I didn't figure he'd still be there in 22 picks.e'd still be there in 22 picks.

The more the other Purdue guys chimed in, the more I was becoming interested. Edey's efficiency numbers are off the charts, clearly. Would be an easy draft choice if the minutes are there. My interest was piquing a bit when I heard 22 minutes.
 
I'm really antsy to get this pick in. I have this feeling that I know who is going to draft my guy in these next few picks though.

You should have taken him in Round 9. I'm strongly considering taking the guy you're after.
 
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The preseason AP 1st team AA list is out.


So, for those taking stock, that is:

Drew Timme (@JimboBBN pick 1)
Kofi Cockburn (@MGC_07 pick 4)
Johnnie Juzang (@Jaycg15 pick 5)
Collin Gillespie (@dukedevilz pick 8)
Trayce Jackson-Davis (@WeAreDePaul pick 9)

With so many guys returning, I understand why the freshman weren't voted to 1st Team. But, I'd be surprised if Paolo and Chet are both missing from the actual 1st Team.

I actually got TJD at pick #8, while WeAreDePaul took Gillespie at #9.
 
With so many guys returning, I understand why the freshman weren't voted to 1st Team. But, I'd be surprised if Paolo and Chet are both missing from the actual 1st Team.

I actually got TJD at pick #8, while WeAreDePaul took Gillespie at #9.
Oops. Crossed myself up on that one. Gillespie is the guy I was hoping might fall to 11. He got close but that damn @WeAreDePaul is just too damn smart.

And I agree on the freshmen. I'd guess TJD is the odd man out if we are dropping a freshman in.
 
Both of these are probably risky picks but we’re in hundreds now so I’m just going to go with it:
- Boogie Ellis, USC
- Walker Kessler, Auburn

I think USC could still be pretty good and that would likely be driven by both Ellis and older Mobley. If they are, I think he has all conference potential.

I was pretty high on Kessler as a second year player before he transferred and still am. Whenever he got good minutes he put up really strong numbers. My only concerns are their other front court player will get a lot of shots and Auburn likes to launch a ton of 3s. But he’s a good offensive rebounder and could blow up this year (or unfortunately for me give me like 8 points and 6 rebounds. I guess we’ll find out).

I am concerned that I don’t have small conference stat monsters outside of Abmas, but I just didn’t want to pass on either of these two this late.

@boilerzz back to you.
I'm a little surprised Kessler slid as far as he did. I would have thought he would have went higher. I think he'll be a big part of Pearls offense.


Also, it's great you get to keep rooting for him, not like you wouldn't but I know how ppl think once a player transfers, ppl no longer care.
 
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I'm a little surprised Kessler slid as far as he did. I would have thought he would have went higher. I think he'll be a big part of Pearls offense.


Also, it's great you get to keep rooting for him, not like you wouldn't but I know how ppl think once a player transfers, ppl no longer care.

I was a little bit surprised too. He didn’t get a lot of preseason love from writers, so that might have had something to do with it. Who knows, they could be proven right. But he showed flashes last year and I think could do well in an expanded role.

Still bummed he left but seemed like a good guy. Hope he has success (except for any game he plays against UNC).
 
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Joey Buckets had at least one three pointer and two assists in the Villanova scrimmage. All-Conference is the floor, no doubt.
I don’t think Villanova scored once. Classic Duke defense this year.

On a serious note, I hadn’t seen this, thanks for posting. I’m really high on Moore this season, obviously it’s a highlight video, but this certainly didn’t hurt those expectations.
 
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I don’t think Villanova scored once. Classic Duke defense this year.

On a serious note, I hadn’t seen this, thanks for posting. I’m really high on Moore this season, obviously it’s a highlight video, but this certainly didn’t hurt those expectations.

Hoping he'll finally have that breakout season. He certainly has the ability to make one of the all-conference teams.

I really feel like this Duke team is going to be significantly improved. We'll need Wendell Moore if we're going to make a deep run in March.
 
AJ Green, UNI.

@Jaycg15
You motherfvcker.


I had this ready to go


A.J. Green, Northern Iowa

Northern Iowa was 25-6 the last time Green played a full season, but it went 10-15 last season when Green was knocked out for the season after a left hip injury that led to surgery. He then had surgery on his right hip two months later. That is concerning, but hopefully the player who averaged 19.7 points per game in 2019-20 will return to his old self, because that dude was so much fun to watch play basketball.

Even if Green’s athleticism takes a hit, he’s so skilled and creative in how he gets his buckets that he could be like the old dude at the Y who amazes the young pups by his production. He needs little space to get off his high-release jumper, and then he’s got an assortment of finishes in the paint — including scoop shots with either hand. Green’s teammates told the local paper that he’s moving and jumping even better than before. If that’s the case, then he should get right back to dominating the Missouri Valley.
 
I don’t think Villanova scored once. Classic Duke defense this year.

On a serious note, I hadn’t seen this, thanks for posting. I’m really high on Moore this season, obviously it’s a highlight video, but this certainly didn’t hurt those expectations.

This should get you to the final 4. right @lurkeraspect84?

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AJ Green, UNI.

@Jaycg15


You motherfvcker.


I had this ready to go


A.J. Green, Northern Iowa

Northern Iowa was 25-6 the last time Green played a full season, but it went 10-15 last season when Green was knocked out for the season after a left hip injury that led to surgery. He then had surgery on his right hip two months later. That is concerning, but hopefully the player who averaged 19.7 points per game in 2019-20 will return to his old self, because that dude was so much fun to watch play basketball.

Even if Green’s athleticism takes a hit, he’s so skilled and creative in how he gets his buckets that he could be like the old dude at the Y who amazes the young pups by his production. He needs little space to get off his high-release jumper, and then he’s got an assortment of finishes in the paint — including scoop shots with either hand. Green’s teammates told the local paper that he’s moving and jumping even better than before. If that’s the case, then he should get right back to dominating the Missouri Valley.

Was fully aware of the hip injury. Would be a top 50 player if he can regain his old form. Just don't get overly excited about guys dealing with major injuries. But, considering he's a 10th round pick, he's probably worth the value now.
 
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