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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Hope DG shows out. He's only 15 minutes from hometown, so the crowd will be supportive.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Could have sworn I saw Ox on campus yesterday when I was in the spirit shop. He looked the same to me.