Yes for one year 1991 that was Durham last year on Bulls radio I think
NBA Draft
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
Pretty much what I was thinking. Guess there’s always a remote chance given Wagler is “qualified” and has Illini ties, but it does feel like the top 4 are locked in except for the specific order.
His "Hakeem Pct" stat is interesting as well. This stat measures defensive disruption (the percentage a possession ends with a steal or a block by the player).
This is surprising considering he played on the team that defensively had the lowest turnover and steal % in all of D-1 college basketball.
I also felt obliged to comment on this one since I had to Google what it was (actually Google wouldn't even come up with anything, I had to look this one up with ChatGPT).
That would be a typical pick for the Bulls @15 if true...hopefully doesn't happen...
Epsilon
M tipping over
- Pdx
KB has to play on the same team as Boyd.
As a Pistons fan, let me just say that’s all you need for weathering the storm. It might not be a full worst to first by next year, but getting the right building block sets everything in motion! This year has been a fever dream
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Still only 18 years old. Huge upside. Gotta be very confident with the medicals though.
You kinda figure he's unlikely to go at 15, either doctors will like what they see and he goes higher or they don't like what they see and he falls.
The Bulls had better not overcomplicate just taking whoever of the clear top 4 falls to them.
He was really good as a 17-year-old freshman (7.9 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game...at 17 years old), and even with the injury could probably have gone top-10 in the 2025 draft if it wasn't for the fact he was too young to be eligible. Makes a lot more sense for that #15 pick for the Bulls, a team that is not in any likely scenario competing for anything next season, to take a swing on a young high upside guy like Quaintance than to go for something safe.
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
Wow! Just that one year? I'm pretty sure I never saw his playing days. When I was a kid, Artis Gilmore was my favorite player on the Bulls.
Tied to Giddey or no, PG is probably the position at which they have the most depth and talent. There is absolutely no need for them to over-think it. Take whichever of the top 4 are left, and worry about what you want at 15 based on complimenting whichever elite prospect just landed in your lap.
Only 6 big ten players have averaged 16pts and 4ast as freshman: Magic Johnson, Jalen Rose, Jamal Crawford, D’Angelo Russell, Dylan Harper, Keaton Wagler
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.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
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
