Omax declares

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I'm not sure why you compare him to PFs. He is gonna be a '3 and D' guy.

We know he has the mentality and work ethic to succeed. Does he have the 3 point ability?

Agreed, the PF comparison doesn't make a lot of sense to me. I think he'd pretty clearly play the 3 primarily with maybe a bit of 4 in small lineups.

[goldeneagle91114]

This is going to sound a bit nonsensical, but I wouldn't be so certain that great combine measurements and a very good showing at the combine would push OMax towards entering the draft.

Why? Well OMax wasn't on many draft boards before this combine, and now he will catch the eyes of a lot of scouts and make his way into quite a few front office discussions. That said, because he will be making such a "late push," I would find it hard to imagine him going higher than mid to early 2nd round even in the best case scenario, which it is shaping up to be for him so far.

So, that's a guaranteed stone cold lock that he goes right?
Well, not necessarily if he's advised correctly.
Now that OMax is fully on the radar for his elite athletic abilities, all eyes would be on him much more next season.
His athleticism won't go anywhere, and he would have a chance to shine on an elite NCAA team and show off the plethora of his skills.
If things go well and he continues to improve he could move himself into the mid first round.

Shaka has always believed in Prospers raw talent and athleticism, that's why he brought him to Marquette. It's time for OMax to believe in Shaka and his ability to help make him a bonafide first rounder.

Doc, I love ya. however, word on the street is that he's all but cleaned out his locker in Milwaukee.

Shaka and crew have stayed close with him since he left, he's been given sound advice. But No one is going to stop a kid from chasing his dream.

This is NOT a Vander Blue type situation.

[Boone]

Goldeneagle91114, please check in-box

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I don't think we every really know care what you are saying.

[MU82]

Sam Vecenie in The Athletic put out a new post-lottery mock draft last night. He has O-Max going 49th overall to Cleveland.

[goldeneagle91114]

Goldeneagle91114, please check in-box

Thanks Boone! I see you and responded!

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Agreed, the PF comparison doesn't make a lot of sense to me. I think he'd pretty clearly play the 3 primarily with maybe a bit of 4 in small lineups.

The position doesn't matter as much as the role.

O-Max defensive role:

Versatile perimeter defender
A) primarily defend scoring wings (traditionally SG & SF)
B) but also big enough to defend some Stretch 4s and quick enough to defend some PG

O-Max offensive role:
A) spot up 3 point shooter (trending up but still needs improvement)
B) attack closeouts with straight line drives
C) basket cuts
D) transition

Shooting is the swing skill that will make or break O-Max.  If he shoots well enough, O-Max fits the 3 & D mold.  His offense would resemble a Stretch 4, while being a Swiss Army Knife defender.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

The position doesn't matter as much as the role.

O-Max defensive role:

Versatile perimeter defender
A) primarily defend scoring wings (traditionally SG & SF)
B) but also big enough to defend some Stretch 4s and quick enough to defend some PG

O-Max offensive role:
A) spot up 3 point shooter (trending up but still needs improvement)
B) attack closeouts with straight line drives
C) basket cuts
D) transition

Shooting is the swing skill that will make or break O-Max.  If he shoots well enough, O-Max fits the 3 & D mold.  His offense would resemble a Stretch 4, while being a Swiss Army Knife defender.

I don't disagree but when you're comparing the combine results based on position it does matter and, to me, Omax most clearly profiles as a 3&D guy if he can continue to improve his shot, which is typically the '3' in the NBA. 

[VegasWarrior77]

Jerel McNeal
@jerel_mcneal
I'm locked in! Let's go Omax


Ryan Cassidy
@ryancassidycbb
NBA Combine 5v5 Scrimmages start today at 2pm (ET) on ESPN2

Big East Participants:

Team 1
Adama Sanogo, UConn

Team 2
Arthur Kaluma, Creighton
Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton

Team 3
Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Marquette
Andre Jackson, UConn
Trey Alexander, Creighton

[Jockey]

Sam Vecenie in The Athletic put out a new post-lottery mock draft last night. He has O-Max going 49th overall to Cleveland.

Givony on ESPN has him going #56 to Memphis.

[El Guerrero 2]

Anyone know if this guy knows anything? https://twitter.com/demetriusbowels/status/1658856720301531139?s=46&t=HLoNtkTVfvSoDEzJafqc2g

[Nukem2]

Anyone know if this guy knows anything? https://twitter.com/demetriusbowels/status/1658856720301531139?s=46&t=HLoNtkTVfvSoDEzJafqc2g

He is rather stating what seems to be obvious?

[Spotcheck Billy]

Anyone know if this guy knows anything? https://twitter.com/demetriusbowels/status/1658856720301531139?s=46&t=HLoNtkTVfvSoDEzJafqc2g

never heard of him but he later tweeted this one: https://twitter.com/DemetriusBowels/status/1658868062295146496

Additionally, look for #MUBB to pursue "every option" when looking to fill the open scholarship spots. This includes transfer portal and additional recruits.

[goldeneagle91114]

He is rather stating what seems to be obvious?

Agree, Omax is gone. We need to get comfortable with life post OMAX

[Mu8891]

OMAX is clearly GONE.

The question is will Wrightsil stay ?
Does Shaka get someone else in the portal?  I think he needs to ...

[Goose]

Portal time. IMO, this is not news on Omax and believe a portal addition is on the way. I think it will be a Kur like addition.

[Tyler COLEk]

O-Max with a monster slam in transition early in his combine scrimmage. Follows it up with a nice transition assist. On ESPN 2.

[21Jumpstreet]

Huge dunk in traffic to start the game. Lots of oohs and aahs. Man, I hope he gets the chance to play in the league.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

https://twitter.com/ac__hoops/status/1658902146987827207?s=46&t=5FASZRHgruhjFLVJKu-4pQ

Footage of the dunk

[Otule's Glass Eye]

ESPN now minimizing the game screen to a tiny window to show some side panel with these dudes I've never heard of talking about random stories that I don't care the slightest about. Can't even see which player is which

[Tyler COLEk]

Broadcaster mentioned Shaka was there in support on Monday. And confirms there's been significant "buzz" about O-Max at the combine.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

OMax looking like best player on his team to start the scrimmage but missing some free throws. Getting some love from the ESPN panel

[Tyler COLEk]

It sure looks like O-Max is trending toward the second round, but man, if he stays, it feels like he could be the rare senior who could play himself into the lottery. So much ability.

[Goose]

21Jump

I think Omax has a very long NBA career. Very happy to be seeing him doing well this week. Now it is time for Shaka to fill in the spot on the roster.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Trey Alexander I've now seen airball 2 shots I believe. He was the type of guy who i thought would shoot his stock up but if he keeps doing this maybe won't impress and come back to Creighton. Obviously no idea what the scouts opinions of him is though