Justin

[BM1090]

Can he defend in space?

[Hards Alumni]

https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/05/nba-draft-big-board-ranking-top-100-prospects-jabari-smith-jaden-ivey-chet-holmgren-paolo-banchero

Justin checks in at #33, up from #38

33. Justin Lewis, F, Marquette | Sophomore

Height: 6' 7" | Weight: 245 | Age: 20 | Last rank: 38

Lewis comes off a breakout sophomore season, in which he emerged as a legitimate perimeter shooter with complementary skills as a rebounder and defender. There's reason to buy his improved jumper, and he fits a viable mold as an athletic, floor-spacing forward (think Trey Murphy in last year's draft) if he stays on track. He's not going to create a ton of shots for himself or teammates, but there's enough ability here to think it can work. He has a long, projectable frame, but doesn't always put it to use in the flow of the game—if Lewis embraces doing the small stuff, there's a pathway to him becoming a valuable contributor. He'll need to convince teams he can be more versatile—if one were confident he'd be able to switch on the perimeter and make the occasional play, it would help—but he just turned 20 and offers upside, and first-round potential.

[The Sultan]

Can he defend in space?

The lack of gravity makes it hard.

[wadesworld]

He gowne.

[Ben Golds Five]

Lmao, well played

The lack of gravity makes it hard.

[Jockey]

The lack of gravity makes it hard.

Blocks a lot of shots, though.

[tower912]

Get him an X-wing fighter.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Don't really care to read this 40 page thread. What's the synopsis on Justin? When does he have to remove his name from draft while retaining eligibility? Appreciate it in advance.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Don't really care to read this 40 page thread. What's the synopsis on Justin? When does he have to remove his name from draft while retaining eligibility? Appreciate it in advance.

June 1st. His stock fell at first but has recently risen. Stays that way, he gowne.

[swoopem]

Lots of "he gowne" comments. Is this via sources/inside knowledge or the fact that he's low 40s on most mock drafts/big boards?

[BM1090]

Lots of "he gowne" comments. Is this via sources/inside knowledge or the fact that he's low 40s on most mock drafts/big boards?

From what I've heard, it has always been dependent on the feedback he gets from NBA teams. That feedback seems to have been positive so far. Therefore....

[Windyplayer]

https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/05/nba-draft-big-board-ranking-top-100-prospects-jabari-smith-jaden-ivey-chet-holmgren-paolo-banchero

Justin checks in at #33, up from #38

Glad to see his stock rising, but still absolute risk in getting lost in second round obscurity. I have to imagine he is still very much weighing his options.

[The Sultan]

Glad to see his stock rising, but still absolute risk in getting lost in second round obscurity. I have to imagine he is still very much weighing his options.

The second round isn't as obscure as it used to be. 

[mug644]

The second round isn't as obscure as it used to be.

How's that? There's still only limited places on NBA rosters, and teams now have the G league, along with other avenues, to pick up players to fill those limited places. Makes me think that it could be even tougher for a second-rounder to make a roster than is used to be.

[The Sultan]

How's that? There's still only limited places on NBA rosters, and teams now have the G league, along with other avenues, to pick up players to fill those limited places. Makes me think that it could be even tougher for a second-rounder to make a roster than is used to be.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=63243.msg1446699#msg1446699

[MU82]

Glad to see his stock rising, but still absolute risk in getting lost in second round obscurity. I have to imagine he is still very much weighing his options.

I suppose there are "absolute risks" to going. Of course, there are risks to staying, too.

He has an NCAA-sanctioned agent, parents, a coach and others in his orbit to help him weigh the risks (and benefits) so he can make the right choice for himself.

[Billy Hoyle]

The second round isn't as obscure as it used to be.

very true, but I do not envy him nor any player who rates anywhere between "end of first round to undrafted" (unless it's Tshweibe). We are starting to see more second round guys make the league and get contracts, be it a two-way deal or a guaranteed deal immediately (thank you Draymond Green and Nikola Jokic) and with less attention being paid to developmental Euros more domestic college players are signing deals - the last two years are classic examples with 14 second round picks each year who signed guaranteed or partially guaranteed deals.

Good luck to Mr. Lewis. I hope he is getting good advice with people who care about him, not themselves (as we've seen with NFL draft entries).

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/08/2021-nba-draft-pick-signings.html
https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2020/11/2020-nba-draft-pick-signings.html

[4everwarriors]

He bent over and blew MU a kiss, hey?

[Jockey]

How's that? There's still only limited places on NBA rosters, and teams now have the G league, along with other avenues, to pick up players to fill those limited places. Makes me think that it could be even tougher for a second-rounder to make a roster than is used to be.

NBA rosters are bigger than they used to be.

Players are scouted way better than they were and a lot of the G League is 2nd rounders.

[Lennys Tap]

The second round isn't as obscure as it used to be.

True, and not getting drafted isn't the end of the world. Just heard an interesting stat - 8 players on the Miami Heat playoff roster were undrafted.

[MU82]

True, and not getting drafted isn't the end of the world. Just heard an interesting stat - 8 players on the Miami Heat playoff roster were undrafted.

Yep, and one of those guys - Duncan Robinson - is now being paid $90M to be rooted to the bench. He's been replaced on the court by another, Max Strus.

[The Equalizer]

New draft article from USA Today today that doesn't include Justin in their list of 58:

https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nba-mock-draft-2022-lottery-date-paolo-banchero-chet-holmgren

"We have included a few other players who are testing the waters (e.g. Terquavion Smith, Josh Minott, David Roddy, Jalen Williams, etc.) in this mock draft. But some big names (e.g. Max Christie, Justin Lewis, Harrison Ingram, Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry, Caleb Houstan, etc.) were omitted.

"The second group of players would all likely get selected in the NBA draft if they opt to turn pro. But I believe that they would likely earn a better position in the draft if they return to college for another season and instead declare for the draft next year. "

[GoldenEagles03]

Fast forward to just past the 16:00 mark. Conversation on Justin Lewis begins.

They say he could go anywhere from 25-45, but if he stayed could wind up being an All-American lottery pick next year. All this to say he has a tough decision to make, but ultimately there is no wrong decision.

https://youtu.be/vCRQinAGTCI

[Tha Hound]

Praying he gets the best advice available to him and makes the best decision for his future. Aka I hope he's told he needs another year so we can win more games.

[Herman Cain]

Fast forward to just past the 16:00 mark. Conversation on Justin Lewis begins.

They say he could go anywhere from 25-45, but if he stayed could wind up being an All-American lottery pick next year. All this to say he has a tough decision to make, but ultimately there is no wrong decision.

https://youtu.be/vCRQinAGTCI

Thanks for posting. The two individuals in this podcast cover College Basketball , so they have good knowledge of Justin and were he ranks in the pecking order of things.