Wagler going top 10 is a rare feat for an Illini, but I firmly believe that TSJ would have easily been a top 10 pick but for the BS charges against him. BU has the development cooking. Hope next year brings more of the same.
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
All of the parts of this process that aren't delivering under pressure in 5-on-5 basketball with stakes on the outcome are going to tend to reward the guys other than Wagler, be ready for that.
Honestly, you could sense some of the claims about Wagler's length and wingspan in scouting circles were arising from a sort of "how can we possibly explain this impossible performance level from this three-star recruit no one knew about? Oh, I know, he's secretly super long, that's how he's doing it"
Acuff measured better than expected. 6'2 barefoot and 6'7 wingspan.
I think this gives him a good chance to take the 5th spot over Keaton but it's either or. can't go wrong with this choices. Keatons size, poise, shooting and decision making vs the unreal explosiveness and scoring of Acuff.
I think this gives him a good chance to take the 5th spot over Keaton but it's either or. can't go wrong with this choices. Keatons size, poise, shooting and decision making vs the unreal explosiveness and scoring of Acuff.
The problem with drafting Acuff at 5 if you’re LA is that you’re kinda drafting Darius Garland 2.0 to eventually be better than Darius Garland down the line. Just too much overlap there.
Wagler has a lot more on/off ball versatility.
Wagler's measurements are a bit unfortunate. I hope it doesn't hurt him- but his lack of explosion and being 6'5 instead of 6'6, and only a 6'6.25 wingspan- isn't ideal
agreed with that and heard that's why Keaton is perfect for them. heard clippers could move this pick as well. or try and get into the top 4 but I doubt that happens.
side note: I didn't realize Acuff shot so well last year
Saw Keaton at floor level against VCU, NBA size period. Uses his length well, as he packs muscle like Ayo did.. will be a problem.
This is interesting. Do you have to get an invite? Or did he decline?
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
wow!
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
Is this going to be like that LSU OT a few years ago where there was a huge debate on draft position because his arms were 34 7/8 “ instead of 35”?
Apparently our guys aren’t athletic
Michigans entire front-court measured outstanding. Fortunately no one in the country is going to be that big this year
illiniswish09
- Northwest Suburbs
I know it was likely Morez was going to be gone but looks like it’s a sure thing based off his day 1 performance.
Thunder are already insanely loaded and are the number one rated defensive team this season. If Yaxel is there at 12 for them that will just be the rich getting richer for Sam Presti.
Florida.
Will Campbell. He had a rough rookie season (especially that SB).
40” club is exceptional! Damn!
Fun fact, Yaxel is a month older than Josh Giddey, who is going into his 6th year in the league.
thats kinda shocking. I pegged him as a mediocre athlete, which is why he has to rely on so many off balance shots. Which thankfully he is really good at. If he's got that type of vertical at his height, jump over people Drej.
Uhhh… have you not seen his dunk package this past year? lol
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