2025 NBA Draft

[Bruno]

Ian Jackson might become one of those who will rise. not a bad shooter.
outside two bad games lately, he was pretty good in the ACC conference games so far. he is a bit old for a freshman though.

A bit old like McCain last draft ?

[Bruno]

De Larrea and Jase Richardson are two guys who fit and can shoot that I'd have in that range along with McNeely. Fleming and Byrd can shoot as well and are a little further down. I realize most mocks have these guys in the 20's, but the draft is so flat after pick #7 that I doubt that it matters.

Is the draft that flat after the top5/top6 ?

Players mocked in the late lottery like Jeremiah Fears, Asa Newell or Derik Queen have shown way more than players currently projected to be late first round picks.

I'm not saying players projected between #20 and #35 won't end up in the lottery but I find it's logical that they aren't currently projected as lottery picks.

[mo7888]

Is the draft that flat after the top5/top6 ?

Players mocked in the late lottery like Jeremiah Fears, Asa Newell or Derik Queen have shown way more than players currently projected to be late first round picks.

I'm not saying players projected between #20 and #35 won't end up in the lottery but I find it's logical that they aren't currently projected as lottery picks.

I see it a 7 man draft and then pretty flat for the next 15 or so picks after that. So, basically after #7, you're drafting for need. So if you need a PG and you already have several shooters you can go for a poor shooter like Fears and be happy, but if you need a PG that can shoot you can go De Larrea or Richardson.

[Vienna]

A bit old like McCain last draft ?

yeah. a bit old and big hair. I'm already convinced. Jackson is our guy.

[Truckules]

Is the draft that flat after the top5/top6 ?

Players mocked in the late lottery like Jeremiah Fears, Asa Newell or Derik Queen have shown way more than players currently projected to be late first round picks.

I'm not saying players projected between #20 and #35 won't end up in the lottery but I find it's logical that they aren't currently projected as lottery picks.

IMO, it looked flat early on, but I think there's clearly been a separation as the season has gone on, and there's still a third of the regular season plus tournaments left for players to improve/solidify their position. I'll be very disappointed if Wright makes the same mistake again, and we get another Primo scenario.

[Truckules]

I see it a 7 man draft and then pretty flat for the next 15 or so picks after that. So, basically after #7, you're drafting for need. So if you need a PG and you already have several shooters you can go for a poor shooter like Fears and be happy, but if you need a PG that can shoot you can go De Larrea or Richardson.

I agree that it's flat from 7 to 18-20 or so, but just because it's flat there doesn't mean they need to reach beyond it based on fit.

[thOOdee]

Wow this Wolf guy is enigmatic. Not sure how that would translate to the NBA but he is impressive to watch.

Brings the ball up and flawlessly hits the open guy corner trey. Just bullying his way to and 1s. Needs to hit his FTs though and he's been in foul trouble in this game right now against Penn State.

Giving me sengun vibes.

[heyheymymy]

Some good scouting tonight for the pick(s) we will trade to SAC in the Fox deal:

Jackson with UNC 8PM CST on ESPN and Edgecombe vs Demin on ESPN2

#12 Ken #8 Tenn 6 PM ESPN should be a SEC powerhouse marquee fight

[keithington1]

Drake Powell is just what the Spurs need. Athletic 6’7” defender with a handle and non stop motor.

[scott]

Some good scouting tonight for the pick(s) we will trade to SAC in the Fox deal:

Jackson with UNC 8PM CST on ESPN and Edgecombe vs Demin on ESPN2

#12 Ken #8 Tenn 6 PM ESPN should be a SEC powerhouse marquee fight

Powell is my preferred guy on UNC! Jackson gives me Lonnie vibes, both in the most positive and the most negative possible ways.

[heyheymymy]

Powell is my preferred guy on UNC! Jackson gives me Lonnie vibes, both in the most positive and the most negative possible ways.

good scoop, scott

I think Jackson was just from when the ATL pick was higher teens anyway so he was in that range and getting looked at since he plausibly brought shooting. Not sure Jackson is even in what would potentially be our range(s) anymore with the pick(s) pulling up nicely but a lot of season left to go still so all very preliminary

[mystargtr34]

Battle of potential top 10 picks today with Edgecombe vs Demin (Baylor vs BYU).

[SpursBills]

For guys who are high on both Tre Johnson and Ace Bailey, who would you rate higher and why? I know Ace is mocked top 4 and Tre probably top 10 by most mocks, but wanted to hear others' thoughts. And are there posters here who are high on one and low on the other?

[mo7888]

Battle of potential top 10 picks today with Edgecombe vs Demin (Baylor vs BYU).

Gotta say, they both look pretty good tonight. Demin looks a little better or polished at this point in time.

[intlspurshk]

If SPURS are lucky and get a FRP in the range of 7th to 10th, it is hoped that one of these players can be drafted by its own pick or moved up with future picks (Kasparas Jackucionis, Tre Johnson, V.J. Edgecombe). Then hopefully SPURS can use ATL pick to draft one of these players (Miles Byrd, Asa Newell, Derick Queen, Ian Jackson, Drake Powell)

[heyheymymy]

Proper duel ongoing

[mystargtr34]

CMB vs Asa Newell today aswell. Both possible Spurs picks imo. Both had good games.

I still think Spurs need a long term big forward to start next to Wemby. I see Jeremy as more of a sixth man while his jumpshot is completely broken as it currently is. Neither Newell or CMB have reliably jumpers atm but at least they look like they have shot a basketball in their lifetime unlike Jeremy.

[heyheymymy]

Edgecombe is unconscious out there

Incredible three point shooting. Ball so gently hits net

[Mr. Body]

Edgecombe hitting from deep is a top 3 player in this draft.

[SpursBills]

CMB vs Asa Newell today aswell. Both possible Spurs picks imo. Both had good games.

I still think Spurs need a long term big forward to start next to Wemby. I see Jeremy as more of a sixth man while his jumpshot is completely broken as it currently is. Neither Newell or CMB have reliably jumpers atm but at least they look like they have shot a basketball in their lifetime unlike Jeremy.

Really interesting to see how completely different those two guys are when they go up against each other. Totally different body types and styles of play

Newell's low end-high end comp is Marvin Bagley to Amare Stoudemire
CMB's low end-high end comp is Xavier Tillman to Paul Millsap

For full disclosure, I'm much lower on Newell and much higher on CMB than consensus.

[cutewizard]

Best of all worlds

We get Fox

Durant joins us next year

We get a very good pick in the next draft......

We are set for years to come.

[cutewizard]

[lebomb]

I stand by what I said earlier, after Flagg and Harper...........

VJ Edgecombe

Dude can flat out ball.

[Strategic]

Edgecombe the polar opposite of Sochan. I’m in

[Mr. Body]

Edgecombe the polar opposite of Sochan. I’m in

How is he the polar opposite.