Clyburn has the best chance but I wouldn't hold my breath. Niang and Ejim are good college players but too short. Maybe Niang has an outside chance if his body and athleticism really develops. Babb and Luscious just aren't good enough. Mcgee maybe has a slim chance because of his shootings but he is really short for an NBA SG (he'll make some European team really happy though).
NBA Talent on our current roster?
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NBA plays really tough D. It's such an elite level and there is so few spots. Really tough to make that jump.
Apparently this isn't obvious to everyone, but just so we're all on the same page - Teams with 6 future NBA players are generally locks to go to the Final Four. Are we a lock for the Final Four and I don't know about it?
The defense in the NBA is very high level, but the offensive game of superstars is so incredibly great that they can score on perfect defense routinely. Especially with all the space in the NBA game.
Babb is not good enough to get drafted in the NBA for anything really. Although there are some "D and 3" type players that make a living out of it. Babb would have to get much better at both to have a shot.
I want to clarify my earlier post and also say that I think all of the guys the OP mentioned play pro ball, just none in the NBA. Europe or China will be very kind to them, and they will make a lot of money from it IMO.
EDIT: Also, that Kenneth Faried comparison is outrageous.
Between Ejim and Niang, I wouldn't be surprised if someone from this team could find a roster for a year or two, but it's probably unlikely. I guess you can't rule Niang out yet, but he's got a LONG way to go, and his game/body doesn't easily translate.
If Babb was the lockdown defender that some here think he is, he'd have a shot. But he's not as good as he's given credit for here. To illustrate that point, here's the stats of KU's best perimeter player against ISU with Babb:
3 games: 25.7 points per game, 70.5% eFG%, 5.7 assists per game.
If Babb was the lockdown defender that some here think he is, he'd have a shot. But he's not as good as he's given credit for here. To illustrate that point, here's the stats of KU's best perimeter player against ISU with Babb:
3 games: 25.7 points per game, 70.5% eFG%, 5.7 assists per game.
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McGee could be a niche player off the bench for someone but he will need to get lucky to find that since he won't get drafted. I could see him doing well in the Vegas summer league and getting a shot. Babb just doesn't hit the three well enough. He needed to shoot over 40 percent from three this year to give himself a chance to be a Matt Barnes type player but he isn't doing that yet.
Clyburn has the athletic tools and natural position but needs to have a few signature games down the stretch to put himself on the map. This draft is pretty weak so there's still hope.
Clyburn has the athletic tools and natural position but needs to have a few signature games down the stretch to put himself on the map. This draft is pretty weak so there's still hope.
Never said all 6 were future nba players. Just broke down each position n player with any chance. Agreed most are d leaguers or over seas but I still think ejim has a legit shot. Just a reminder one of the best rebounders in the nba is 6'6 (kenneth faried) rebounding is not just about height
IMO, Clyburn only one with a legitimate shot. Lucious will get some looks from teams if he can continually produce high assist numbers. If he could get up to 6 assists consistently, I think he will definitely work out with a fair amount of teams.
Also, I don't think that Babb's style of play really translates to either the NBA, or especially European basketball. He isn't a good enough defender for NBA, but not enough of an offensive threat for Europe
And I suppose that McGee has a very small chance, but, IMO, not likely whatsoever
Also, I don't think that Babb's style of play really translates to either the NBA, or especially European basketball. He isn't a good enough defender for NBA, but not enough of an offensive threat for Europe
And I suppose that McGee has a very small chance, but, IMO, not likely whatsoever
0 but I think there is numerous overseas players if they want. I actually believe Will and Babb can maybe make a D League. Babb has the size and defensive ability, if he can improve from the outside he could make a D League roster
To be honest, I won't be the least surprised if Clyburn gets drafted. In fact I'm expecting it. I think he will sneak in somewhere in the mid to late 2nd round. He is much better than what people on this board give him credit for.
And if I'm not mistaken, John Walters said preseason that Clyburn is 1st round potential. If he can get rolling a bit more and create shots for himself there is no reason he can't go in the 1st round. He just needs to show up big soon though with the season half over.
And if I'm not mistaken, John Walters said preseason that Clyburn is 1st round potential. If he can get rolling a bit more and create shots for himself there is no reason he can't go in the 1st round. He just needs to show up big soon though with the season half over.
I would argue that Lucious, Ejim, Babb have a 0% combined chance of playing in the NBA, and I think I'm being generous not putting Tyrus in this category (It's my rose colored glasses). I like our team and think we have alot of good players on it, but I respectfully think your original thesis is one of the most "kool-aid infused" posts I've read in a long time. Carry on.