How many players on this year's wildcat team go pro?
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I think Lindsey has the best shot at the NBA. He has huge hands, long arms for his height and has a great natural shooting touch that should extend well to the NBA 3 point line. If he plays his cards right and continues to develop then I think he could be a second rounder.
Vic Law probably has the next best shot. Obviously he is very athletic and could project to be a 3 and D guy at the next level. I think there will be concerns about his size and length since he would be on the smaller side for his natural position of small forward. If he improves his ball handling then he could slide down to shooting guard. The other thing I worry about with Vic is that his shot is pretty flat, he gets good elevation but I worry that he will have to tweak his shot to be successful from the NBA range. The good news for him is that he has 2.5 seasons to develop at the college level; if he is drafted it's probably not going to be because of "potential" but more because he could slot into that 3 and D role, so experience will help him more than an old age will hinder him.
Besides that, I don't think any other player has really shown potential for the NBA. I'm sure that if guys like BMac and Skelly want to play abroad that there will be opportunities. There are so many levels of international basketball so if a player wants to and is a good college player, then there will usually be opportunities.
Vic Law probably has the next best shot. Obviously he is very athletic and could project to be a 3 and D guy at the next level. I think there will be concerns about his size and length since he would be on the smaller side for his natural position of small forward. If he improves his ball handling then he could slide down to shooting guard. The other thing I worry about with Vic is that his shot is pretty flat, he gets good elevation but I worry that he will have to tweak his shot to be successful from the NBA range. The good news for him is that he has 2.5 seasons to develop at the college level; if he is drafted it's probably not going to be because of "potential" but more because he could slot into that 3 and D role, so experience will help him more than an old age will hinder him.
Besides that, I don't think any other player has really shown potential for the NBA. I'm sure that if guys like BMac and Skelly want to play abroad that there will be opportunities. There are so many levels of international basketball so if a player wants to and is a good college player, then there will usually be opportunities.
All kidding aside, I don't see any current players as NBA caliber. I agree that Lindsey is the best shot, but I don't think he has the quickness or strength. There are about 20 guards each year who make an NBA team ,and I don't see Scottie as one of the 20 best guards in the country.
Very few players are so smooth in their physical movement that they look like they are not making an effort or are slower than they really are. Jershon Cobb had that going on. As does Scotty Lindsey.
He's always in the right place so he not's scrambling on possessions to fix a mistake. I've never seen him outquicked and I've never seen him outmuscled by a guard or a wing. He has an excellent shot and mid-range game and finishes at the rim. If he continues to improve he'll get looked at.
Law is already an excellent defender. A bit more muscle he's even better. Law was top ten in conference 3 pt percentage as a freshman. He's currently 3rd in 3 pt percentage half-way through the season. Law also has hops. A guy who can shoot from distance and defend the other team's best player and rebound gets a serious look.
Pardon's offensive game has to improve next year and the year after. He has to show he's capable of hitting hitting mid range shots out to the free-throw line. His excellent mobility and length will get him a look as a 4, like Taj Gibson.
He's always in the right place so he not's scrambling on possessions to fix a mistake. I've never seen him outquicked and I've never seen him outmuscled by a guard or a wing. He has an excellent shot and mid-range game and finishes at the rim. If he continues to improve he'll get looked at.
Law is already an excellent defender. A bit more muscle he's even better. Law was top ten in conference 3 pt percentage as a freshman. He's currently 3rd in 3 pt percentage half-way through the season. Law also has hops. A guy who can shoot from distance and defend the other team's best player and rebound gets a serious look.
Pardon's offensive game has to improve next year and the year after. He has to show he's capable of hitting hitting mid range shots out to the free-throw line. His excellent mobility and length will get him a look as a 4, like Taj Gibson.
Not sure about the NBA, but they all go to the NCAA tournament.
I think Brown has the most potential for NBA but your question is way too early.
The NBA isnt as talented as it once was imo. Ill differ with others on this thread and say that BMc could find a NBA spot. There is always a need for a bright field general. He will have to continue his development and shot but I can see him sticking as a glorified Bobby Hurley type.
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