millerhusker 514 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 A good NBA player comp may be Kyle Anderson. 6’9” point guard out of UCLA who had elite ball handling and vision for his size. Anderson’s freshman year he shot 21% from three (8/38). He returned for his sophomore year and shot 48% (28/58), was a third team all-American and was drafted at the end of the first round. His numbers his sophomore year were pretty similar to Dalano’s this year: 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists. thrasher31 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norm Peterson 9,682 Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 3 hours ago, millerhusker said: A good NBA player comp may be Kyle Anderson. 6’9” point guard out of UCLA who had elite ball handling and vision for his size. Anderson’s freshman year he shot 21% from three (8/38). He returned for his sophomore year and shot 48% (28/58), was a third team all-American and was drafted at the end of the first round. His numbers his sophomore year were pretty similar to Dalano’s this year: 14.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists. SHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Are you TRYING to get rid of Dalano? Ixnay on the Antonbay NBAway alktay, OKway? millerhusker, Cazzie22 and cornfed24-7 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerhusker 514 Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, Norm Peterson said: SHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Are you TRYING to get rid of Dalano? Ixnay on the Antonbay NBAway alktay, OKway? In my defense, that post kinda implied if Dalano came back next year and improved his 3PT%, he'd have a better chance at getting a guaranteed contract. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huskerpapa 4,745 Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 22 hours ago, Norm Peterson said: I read about his NBA scouting. They worry about his lateral quickness on defense. I only say this half-jokingly...NBA worries about defense? Cazzie22 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleujay 71 Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 38 minutes ago, Huskerpapa said: I only say this half-jokingly...NBA worries about defense? yes they play defense in the nba lol. only the best offensive players get away with not playing any defense millerhusker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Johnson 1,988 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 So yer saying Delano’s our best draft prospect since Cam Mack...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swan88 1,434 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Yeah. Mack started getting a lot of love last year . . . and then he started playing poorly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norm Peterson 9,682 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 38 minutes ago, Swan88 said: Yeah. Mack started getting a lot of love last year . . . and then he started playing poorly. Not according to his mother. Handy Johnson and Cazzie22 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hskr4life 6,552 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) That’s why it’ll be interesting to see how Banton plays against the big boys now. Cams draft stock toppled when he started to play tougher competition every night. I think Banton will be able to hold his own more night in and out, but the Big 10 is also going to be tougher this year than last. Edited December 20, 2020 by hskr4life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huskerbaseball13 1,197 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 7 hours ago, hskr4life said: That’s why it’ll be interesting to see how Banton plays against the big boys now. Cams draft stock toppled when he started to play tougher competition every night. I think Banton will be able to hold his own more night in and out, but the Big 10 is also going to be tougher this year than last. Main difference IMO is Banton has physical tools you just can’t teach. With that said, I think Banton needs to prove he can hit the outside shot. Id love to see him have this upcoming offseason with Hoiberg to see if they can improve his shot. I believe they said due to Covid he really wasn’t able to play basketball at all this summer back home. Norm Peterson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norm Peterson 9,682 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 If he could develop NBA range (and prove it during a college season), it seems like he'd be a lock to be a lottery pick. The only things he's missing are a reliable 3-point shot and some explosiveness, both of which he can work on. thrasher31 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hhcmatt 12,905 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 8:46 PM, Handy Johnson said: So yer saying Delano’s our best draft prospect since Cam Mack...? Generally speaking, a guy showing up on various draft lists tends to have better NBA prospects than a local scribe pondering if someone could be the best PG in school history. millerhusker, thrasher31, BjoeHusker and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Johnson 1,988 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 hours ago, hhcmatt said: Generally speaking, a guy showing up on various draft lists tends to have better NBA prospects than a local scribe pondering if someone could be the best PG in school history. That same "scribe" was also convinced Tanner Lee was a combination of Johnny Unitas/John Elway rolled into one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thrasher31 477 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Up to 33% from 3 on the year on a decent volume after one game in conference. His entire stats I'll put below https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/dalano-banton-1.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheKamdyMan 1,320 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 8:43 AM, 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. Same could be said for guys like Tyler Hansbrough. Being fundamentally sound can get you a spot on a NBA roster but teams are looking for the "freak" that can become a star or at least a decent starter. Im not saying its right but its how the league has been trending. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hhcmatt 12,905 Posted December 24, 2020 Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Feels like Banton is coachable just based on his 3pt shot attempts. It's just not his strength compared to everything else he does. That second game vs Nevada he hit a couple in a row and then just starts jacking them, putting up 11 in that game. He hasn't shot more than 5 since; taking 3-6 keeps the defense honest to open up his driving. Coaches kid, thrasher31 and millerhusker 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MichHusker 475 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 ESPN's most recent 2022 mock draft has Banton going 37th overall to Atlanta Norm Peterson and jayschool 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Taylor 790 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 At least it's not the 2021 mock draft. Norm Peterson and jayschool 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norm Peterson 9,682 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, MichHusker said: ESPN's most recent 2022 mock draft has Banton going 37th overall to Atlanta If he can become a proven shooter next season, it's not unrealistic for him to climb well into the first round. That would be a big bump to his paycheck. And it would make it worth it for him to wait the extra year before declaring for the draft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hhcmatt 12,905 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 2:37 PM, GoBigFred said: 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. We'll see how this game goes but Northwestern has been abusing Garza on defense. He couldn't get out on Pete Nance and then Ryan Young just drove on him from the top of the key. Guy is a great college player but he looks like he's going to end up as an overseas star vs a NBA player 49r 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NUdiehard 210 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 hours ago, hhcmatt said: We'll see how this game goes but Northwestern has been abusing Garza on defense. He couldn't get out on Pete Nance and then Ryan Young just drove on him from the top of the key. Guy is a great college player but he looks like he's going to end up as an overseas star vs a NBA player If you can’t guard the pick and roll, you can’t play center in the NBA. At least not big minutes or as a key player. millerhusker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Norm Peterson 9,682 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 10:43 AM, 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 you want to see an illustration of why Garza isn't higher on NBA draft boards, watch the highlight video from Iowa-Northwestern starting at about the 1:05 mark: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerhusker 514 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 I’ve read that NBA scouts look for 5 things when evaluating bigs. 1. Pick n roll defense 2. Post defense 3. Ability to create offense 4. Shooting 5. Isolation scoring is last The more boxes checked, the better. Luka isn’t a versatile defender. He gets doubled a lot, but lacks the vision and passing ability to create for teammates. He won’t be able to score in the post in the NBA like he does in college. He has developed into a good shooter, but that ain’t enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
49r 7,386 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Are Garza's defensive shortcomings due to physical deficiencies or is it a product of the system he plays in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Padilla 442 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, 49r said: Are Garza's defensive shortcomings due to physical deficiencies or is it a product of the system he plays in? He's just not very quick. Having other poor defenders around him doesn't help, but he'd have a problem moving his feet and defending in space no matter what team he was on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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