thrasher31 498 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Starting this early to share things we find because he's picking up some steam as a prospect. I personally would take a risk on him if he continues this play into big ten play. The question is, does he get a first rd or second rd grade. Lots of draft models love him early though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayschool 3,612 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 aphilso1, thrasher31, tcp and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thrasher31 498 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, jayschool said: Selfishly I want him back for another year. The realist in me thinks there's about a 50% chance right now. All depends on how big ten play goes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoBigFred 428 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 I have no idea about Banton yet, and I don't mean to hijack this thread, but how is Luka Garza a projected late 2nd round pick? It's befuddling to me how time and time again NBA GMs and scouts outthink themselves and draft some kid from overseas who has "potential" but we never hear from him again, but Garza is literally dominating NCAA Division I basketball and is apparently barely draftable. aphilso1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
49r 7,478 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 The upside to potentially getting him in the NBA after this season is it makes us look just that much more appealing to recruits. But give me two years of Banton plz. jayschool, Norm Peterson, Hooper and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
49r 7,478 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, GoBigFred said: I have no idea about Banton yet, and I don't mean to hijack this thread, but how is Luka Garza a projected late 2nd round pick? It's befuddling to me how time and time again NBA GMs and scouts outthink themselves and draft some kid from overseas who has "potential" but we never hear from him again, but Garza is literally dominating NCAA Division I basketball and is apparently barely draftable. The NBA doesn't like traditional big men any more. It's just the way the game is going. Norm Peterson and thrasher31 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thrasher31 498 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, GoBigFred said: I have no idea about Banton yet, and I don't mean to hijack this thread, but how is Luka Garza a projected late 2nd round pick? It's befuddling to me how time and time again NBA GMs and scouts outthink themselves and draft some kid from overseas who has "potential" but we never hear from him again, but Garza is literally dominating NCAA Division I basketball and is apparently barely draftable. Defense mainly I think. Teams worry about his defense at the next level. I think he'll be a solid guy for years. Norm Peterson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoBigFred 428 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just now, 49r said: The NBA doesn't like traditional big men any more. It's just the way the game is going. I get that, but he's a 6-11 dude shooting 68% from 3 and averaging 29 ppg. ReidStag, Huskerpapa and ConkintheCorner 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoBigFred 428 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, thrasher31 said: Defense mainly I think. Teams worry about his defense at the next level. I think he'll be a solid guy for years. I suppose. Well some team at the end of the draft is going to be very fortunate IMO and get a guy who will easily be in an NBA rotation for many years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
49r 7,478 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, GoBigFred said: I get that, but he's a 6-11 dude shooting 68% from 3 and averaging 29 ppg. He'll get a look no doubt. Whether he can stick will remain to be seen. thrasher31 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hskr4life 6,807 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 I'm going to say that we'll need to win a few games for him to really get on someones radar. So it's kind of a win/win for us. We do better than expected OR we keep him for another year. Husker Hoops Penitent and Norm Peterson 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norm Peterson 9,757 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, GoBigFred said: I get that, but he's a 6-11 dude shooting 68% from 3 and averaging 29 ppg. I read about his NBA scouting. They worry about his lateral quickness on defense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hhcmatt 13,364 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, hskr4life said: I'm going to say that we'll need to win a few games for him to really get on someones radar. So it's kind of a win/win for us. We do better than expected OR we keep him for another year. He's on the radar regardless of how many games we win. Very tall ball handlers are in demand in the NBA. Handy Johnson, thrasher31 and tcp 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LK1 1,679 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, GoBigFred said: I have no idea about Banton yet, and I don't mean to hijack this thread, but how is Luka Garza a projected late 2nd round pick? It's befuddling to me how time and time again NBA GMs and scouts outthink themselves and draft some kid from overseas who has "potential" but we never hear from him again, but Garza is literally dominating NCAA Division I basketball and is apparently barely draftable. If he goes to the second I guarantee Lebron drafts him to the Lakers. Too smart and skilled for the Lake show to pass him up. He'd be the second coming of Marc Gasol whom they already have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerhusker 599 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, hskr4life said: I'm going to say that we'll need to win a few games for him to really get on someones radar. So it's kind of a win/win for us. We do better than expected OR we keep him for another year. Anthony Edwards, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz all played for mediocre teams and were all #1 picks. Right or wrong, scouts don’t seem to care about a player’s college team success. thrasher31 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
basketballjones 1,336 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Can you guys link some of these draft models? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoBigFred 428 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Norm Peterson said: I read about his NBA scouting. They worry about his lateral quickness on defense. Since when does the NBA play defense? I like how these scouts act like "lateral quickness on defense" matters in the typical 125-115 NBA game. Norm Peterson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
basketballjones 1,336 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, GoBigFred said: Since when does the NBA play defense? I like how these scouts act like "lateral quickness on defense" matters in the typical 125-115 NBA game. Have you ever been to an NBA game? Handy Johnson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoBigFred 428 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, basketballjones said: Have you ever been to an NBA game? No. I watch on TV. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
49r 7,478 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 James Harden is the exception, not the rule, in the NBA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HuskerFever 7,314 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, basketballjones said: Can you guys link some of these draft models? These NBA draft models? basketballjones 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GoBigFred 428 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) I'll just say this, I'm not saying Luka Garza will be an all star. My point is a guy named Goga Bitadze was the 18th overall pick by the Pacers in 2019. 6-11, 250. Not an outside shooter at all. His weaknesses were the same as Garza (not athletic, lacks explosiveness). He averaged 3.2 points and 2.0 rebounds last season in 54 games off the bench as a rookie. He was drafted 18th, and Garza is one of the final 10 picks or even undrafted in many of the mocks. I would be absolutely shocked and will come here and eat crow next June if Luka Garza doesn't average 3 and 2 for an NBA team this season. But back to the original topic, Banton needs to get better as a shooter and cut down on the turnovers. If he does that, he'll be very very intriguing. Also, Roby has not looked too great this preseason. He's been getting lots of playing time from the Thunder but it doesn't seem like he's taking advantage of it enough (at least according to their twitter fans). Edited December 18, 2020 by GoBigFred basketballjones 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swan88 1,443 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Back on the Banton subject: here's hoping his play for NU this year, and the wins produced, scream out that he is a high first-round, can't-miss pick in the NBA draft. That would be cool--for everyone involved! millerhusker and BigTate 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coaches kid 240 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just based on what I've seen so far, he isn't a good enough shooter, at least yet, for him to crack the 1st two rounds. Also think he needs to get a bit stronger. That said, I hope his game grows to the point where he is first round guy AFTER next year. jayschool, Hooper and Norm Peterson 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerhusker 599 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 https://www.si.com/.amp/nba/2020/12/08/2021-nba-draft-big-board-top-60-prospects Sports Illustrated has him at #47 basketballjones 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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