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Title: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: slack00 on April 14, 2014, 02:48:44 PM
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview--4458 (http://www.draftexpress.com/article/2014-Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Official-Rosters-and-Preview--4458)

On a quick once-over, Gardner's team looks pretty stacked while Wilson's appears to be weaker.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: tower912 on April 14, 2014, 03:36:06 PM
Both are going to have to step up their games, as the format, i.e. free flowing, up-and-down games, does not really play to either's strengths. 
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 14, 2014, 07:07:44 PM
Are the rumors true that Davante has gained 20 lbs since the season ended?  I wouldn't mind watching him play with David Stockton.  That's a person who can actually make Gardner better in the post. 
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: 77ncaachamps on April 14, 2014, 10:30:43 PM
None are projected 2nd round picks.

Not that I'm surprised based on their play this year and their weaknesses which continued to be exposed, but I guess it's fitting that Buzz leaves MU with no true possible NBA-bound player.


EDIT: I noticed Maymon may not have received an invite. Somehow, I feel he'll get one.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: MUSF on April 15, 2014, 01:44:21 AM
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on April 14, 2014, 10:30:43 PM
None are projected 2nd round picks.

EDIT: I noticed Maymon may not have received an invite. Somehow, I feel he'll get one.

Why? Is Tim already yelling at the coaches to put his boy on the team?
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: Sunbelt15 on April 15, 2014, 05:57:05 AM
Hope DG shows out. He's only 15 minutes from hometown, so the crowd will be supportive.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: MU82 on April 15, 2014, 11:23:48 AM
Davante has zero chance to play in the NBA. Jamil perhaps 5%. Neither will be drafted. Vander was a better prospect than either and didn't get picked in what was considered a poor draft.

I wish the best for them, though. Portsmouth can help them get jobs overseas, too.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: Sunbelt15 on April 15, 2014, 12:38:35 PM
Quote from: MU82 on April 15, 2014, 11:23:48 AM
Davante has zero chance to play in the NBA. Jamil perhaps 5%. Neither will be drafted. Vander was a better prospect than either and didn't get picked in what was considered a poor draft.

I wish the best for them, though. Portsmouth can help them get jobs overseas, too.

I would disagree if Gardner can adjust to the speed of the NBA quickly. I recently saw an interview of Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr., and he stated that the speed of the game was the most humbling aspect of the NBA. Gardner has the offensive skill and he will slim down.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: MUSF on April 15, 2014, 12:46:51 PM
Quote from: Sunbelt15 on April 15, 2014, 12:38:35 PM
I would disagree if Gardner can adjust to the speed of the NBA quickly. I recently saw an interview of Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr., and he stated that the speed of the game was the most humbling aspect of the NBA. Gardner has the offensive skill and he will slim down.

Slimming down won't significantly change his athletic ability. He slimmed down significantly at MU and didn't turn into a significantly better athlete.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: keefe on April 15, 2014, 01:03:57 PM
Quote from: MikeDeanesDarkGlasses on April 14, 2014, 07:07:44 PM
I wouldn't mind watching him play with David Stockton.  That's a person who can actually make Gardner better in the post. 

Supply Side Balls Trickling Down into the post?


(http://duanegraham.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/david-stockman-then.jpg?w=600)
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: MU82 on April 15, 2014, 02:41:06 PM
Quote from: Sunbelt15 on April 15, 2014, 12:38:35 PM
I would disagree if Gardner can adjust to the speed of the NBA quickly. I recently saw an interview of Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr., and he stated that the speed of the game was the most humbling aspect of the NBA. Gardner has the offensive skill and he will slim down.

I respect your right to disagree, but I confidently stick by my zero-chance prediction.

No athleticism. No speed. No jumping ability. Horrid defender. Poor rebounder.

He could overpower skinny college guys. In the NBA, he would eat just about every shot he managed to take.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: Texas Western on April 15, 2014, 07:27:23 PM
In order to play in the NBA Davante will have to convert his style of play to something like Wes Unseld. I just don't know if he has the personality to make that kind of radical change in his game.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: MU82 on April 15, 2014, 09:58:53 PM
Quote from: Texas Western on April 15, 2014, 07:27:23 PM
In order to play in the NBA Davante will have to convert his style of play to something like Wes Unseld. I just don't know if he has the personality to make that kind of radical change in his game.

Please. Wes Unseld was one of the greatest rebounders in history. He also was a defensive beast with an almost legendary work ethic.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: brandx on April 15, 2014, 10:00:32 PM
Quote from: MU82 on April 15, 2014, 09:58:53 PM
Please. Wes Unseld was one of the greatest rebounders in history. He also was a defensive beast with an almost legendary work ethic.

And despite his size, Wes was pretty athletic.
Title: Re: Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson accept Portsmouth Invites
Post by: real chili 83 on April 15, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
Could have sworn I saw Ox on campus yesterday when I was in the spirit shop.  He looked the same to me. 
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