Roy Hibbert -------- Chris Otule

[moomoo]

Roy Hibbert can dominate playoff games, make $12M a year and barely jump four inches.

How can Chris Otule NOT be picked in the first round next year, assuming he has the same season as he did this year?

Regardless of having only one working eye, Chris is about the same size, is more athletic, and produces similar numbers. 

[GGGG]

I don't think Otule is more athletic than Hibbert.

[downtown85]

Isn't Hibbert something like 7' 2"?

[Tugg Speedman]

If Chris can make it through next year without getting injury (the first time he will have gone back to back years without injury) then the conversation about his draft status can begin.

Until then no one at the next level will think his body can handle a 82 game season.

[MerrittsMustache]

Hibbert is only 3 years older than Otule and they've both likely hit their ceilings. Hibbert as a 12-8 guy in the NBA and Otule as a 5-4 guy in college.

[willie warrior]

Do you have any more of what you are smoking?

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Chris Otule has half as many eyes as Roy Hibbert.

[4everwarriors]

Roy Hibbert can dominate playoff games, make $12M a year and barely jump four inches.

How can Chris Otule NOT be picked in the first round next year, assuming he has the same season as he did this year?

Regardless of having only one working eye, Chris is about the same size, is more athletic, and produces similar numbers. 

This is a joke, right?

[nyg]

Hibbert is 7ft 2 inches and was the 17th selection in the draft.  He was an NBA All Star in 2012.  Comparing Hibbert to Otule is not even close.  Get the blue/gold goggles off, please.  Just insane off season post.

[WarriorFan]

Roy Hibbert he's not, but if Tom Copa can get 33 games in the NBA then Otule deserves at least a couple hundred.  There is no player on any MU team who I would be more pleased to see get picked and make a team. 

[martyconlonontherun]

OX=Tractor Traylor
Otule=Hibbert

JJJ=McGrady?

[martyconlonontherun]

Roy Hibbert can dominate playoff games, make $12M a year and barely jump four inches.

How can Chris Otule NOT be picked in the first round next year, assuming he has the same season as he did this year?

Regardless of having only one working eye, Chris is about the same size, is more athletic, and produces similar numbers. 

I would love to see you write a history. It would be the craziest thing I ever read with random, inaccurate facts.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Chris will have a masters degree soon and Roy doesn't - I feel like you guys are overlooking something that NBA scouts will surely take into consideration.

[jeffreyweee]

Roy Hibbert knocks down the open 10-12 footer. Otule can dunk and hit a hook shot with that being his ceiling.

This is a bad joke.

[moomoo]

Hibbert is 7ft 2 inches and was the 17th selection in the draft.  He was an NBA All Star in 2012.  Comparing Hibbert to Otule is not even close.  Get the blue/gold goggles off, please.  Just insane off season post.

I disagree.  Offseason is when to discuss this, because frankly, there isn't much going on.  My point is that rebounds per full game played and FG% are two very important stats for a big bodied center that doesn't move too well.  Wouldn't you agree?

Both of those stats for Hibbert in his Junior year of college as compared to Otule this year (effectively, his Junior year)are VERY CLOSE.  

If Chris continues to improve and show his health, then there is a chance he can go in the first or second, since there is a lack of true big guys in the NBA, and Hibbert proves that a slow, lumbering big can be an All Star.

I would be inclined to suggest that none of you "shocked posters" would have predicted that Jimmy Butler would have been a FIRST round pick after he finished his Junior year, so take it easy on the "insane" reactions.  I'm just stating an observation and would welcome a conversation.

[martyconlonontherun]

I disagree.  Offseason is when to discuss this, because frankly, there isn't much going on.  My point is that rebounds per full game played and FG% are two very important stats for a big bodied center that doesn't move too well.  Wouldn't you agree?

Both of those stats for Hibbert in his Junior year of college as compared to Otule this year (effectively, his Junior year)are VERY CLOSE.  

If Chris continues to improve and show his health, then there is a chance he can go in the first or second, since there is a lack of true big guys in the NBA, and Hibbert proves that a slow, lumbering big can be an All Star.

I would be inclined to suggest that none of you "shocked posters" would have predicted that Jimmy Butler would have been a FIRST round pick after he finished his Junior year, so take it easy on the "insane" reactions.  I'm just stating an observation and would welcome a conversation.

You are comparing a senior who averaged 5/3.5 to a guy who averaged 13/7 as a freshman. Hibbert is also bigger and more athletic.  You just don't compare the 2 guys. I'm not saying Otule can't make it to the NBA, I just can't believe you are making the comparison. I wonder if you have watched Hibbert in the NBA, guy has really taken it to a new level after Georgetown. He added skill to has great height and length.

Per 36 numbers are BS. Once you become a main piece of an offense, your numbers take a hit because defenses center around you and you aren't as fresh. It's hard to shoot 60% when we have to actually score on defenses instead of getting put backs and taking hand-offs on drives for easy lay-ups.

[GGGG]

I disagree.  Offseason is when to discuss this, because frankly, there isn't much going on.  My point is that rebounds per full game played and FG% are two very important stats for a big bodied center that doesn't move too well.  Wouldn't you agree?

Both of those stats for Hibbert in his Junior year of college as compared to Otule this year (effectively, his Junior year)are VERY CLOSE.  

If Chris continues to improve and show his health, then there is a chance he can go in the first or second, since there is a lack of true big guys in the NBA, and Hibbert proves that a slow, lumbering big can be an All Star.

A few things...

FG% is a stat, but it doesn't tell what types of shots they are taking.  Hibbert's offensive game is much more diverse.  He can score in more ways that Otule can.

Hibbert is three inches taller than Chris.

I don't know why you call Hibbert "slow and lumbering."  He certainly isn't fast, but he's more athletic than you are giving him credit for.

And let me finally say that if there really is a chance for Otule to be drafted, he should have come out this year.  Weak draft class...coming off a full year without injury...  But since it really was never in the discussion, my guess is that it is because he isn't as good of a prospect as you think he is.

[avid1010]

OX=Tractor Traylor
Otule=Hibbert

JJJ=McGrady Jordan?

[MU82]

I just can't believe folks aren't discussing the odds of Jake Thomas being the next Steve Nash!

[martyconlonontherun]

I just can't believe folks aren't discussing the odds of Jake Thomas being the next Steve Nash!

Don't be racist. Thomas=Ray Allen. Both were great 3 shooters in college. If Ray can be a top 5 pick, Thomas can be drafted.

[ResidentBrown]

So apparently we had Roy Hibbert, Charles Barkley, Iman Shumpert, and Steve Nash on our team, and we still only made it to the elite eight?

[nyg]

I disagree.  Offseason is when to discuss this, because frankly, there isn't much going on.  My point is that rebounds per full game played and FG% are two very important stats for a big bodied center that doesn't move too well.  Wouldn't you agree?

Both of those stats for Hibbert in his Junior year of college as compared to Otule this year (effectively, his Junior year)are VERY CLOSE.  

If Chris continues to improve and show his health, then there is a chance he can go in the first or second, since there is a lack of true big guys in the NBA, and Hibbert proves that a slow, lumbering big can be an All Star.


I would be inclined to suggest that none of you "shocked posters" would have predicted that Jimmy Butler would have been a FIRST round pick after he finished his Junior year, so take it easy on the "insane" reactions.  I'm just stating an observation and would welcome a conversation.

The only "shocked" thing about the post is even mentioning Otule as a draft prospect. 

"Insane" because other threads have been comparing MU players to NBA players, but comparing Otule to an NBA all star is insane. 

If Otule played for another team besides MU, any team, this wouldn't be a point of conversation.  Take the blue/gold goggles off.  Appreciate your MU pride though. 

[willie warrior]

Cadougan=Nate Robinson

Juan Anderson=Kobe

Jamil Wilson=Chris Bosh

[moomoo]

The only "shocked" thing about the post is even mentioning Otule as a draft prospect. 

"Insane" because other threads have been comparing MU players to NBA players, but comparing Otule to an NBA all star is insane. 

If Otule played for another team besides MU, any team, this wouldn't be a point of conversation.  Take the blue/gold goggles off.  Appreciate your MU pride though. 

Ok, u got me. I do wear the glasses. But look at last year alone. Fab Freakin Melo was drafted 22nd in first round and he could do NOTHING except block shots. I know he has been a disappointment in the pros,but he was a first round pick. I only brought up Hibbert because I saw him play again this weekend and he really does lumber around somewhat like Chris.

CO>FabMelo means CO is a lock for first round pick........just kidding (I think)

[martyconlonontherun]

Cadougan=Nate Robinson

Juan Anderson=Kobe

Jamil Wilson=Chris Bosh

Vander Blue=Brian Scalabrine?