The 2001 NBA Draft has been weakened by the early defection of
many of its top players. Imagine next year's draft if Tracy McGrady,
Larry Hughes, Elton Brand, Ricky Davis, Ron Artest, William Avery,
Lamar Odom, Baron Davis, Jumaine Jones, Khaldi El-Amin,
Aleksandar Radojevic, Chris Mihm, Marcus Fizer, Michael Redd and
Mark Karcher had not turned pro early.
These defections have left the 2001 NBA Draft looking thin. Such talk
has become common place the last several years as 174 players have
kept their name in the NBA Draft the past five years.
It is difficult to come up with an All-American team for next season,
let alone decide on 29 first rounders. This means that next June, we'll
likely be talking about the top freshman, sophomores and juniors
entering the draft and there is already talk about some players who will
be high school seniors next season bypassing college to turn pro.
The following is a look at the top players by position.
CENTERS
Loren Woods Wake Forest
An outstanding shotblocker who needs to get stronger. Showed an
improved offensive game as a junior. Decided to return for his senior
season after having back surgery. Could lead the Wildcats to a
national title.
Brendan Haywood North Carolina
NBA scouts love his body, but he has not always produced the
numbers he should. Good shotblocking presence, who showed more
of an offense game this past season.
Ken Johnson Ohio State
Led the country in shotblocking last season and was granted an extra
year of eligibility. Not much of a scoring threat and due to trying to
block every shot, he is often out of position to rebound the missed
shot. Needs to add strength.
Alvin Jones Georgia Tech
Shotblocker who had a disappointing junior season. Needs to get
stronger and improve his low post game. The loss of first rounder
Jason Collier to the pros means that he will need to step up his play.
Dan Gadzuric UCLA
Good shotblocker who runs the floor well. Unfortunately, he continues
to be bothered by knee problems. Has not been the dominant player
many expected when he became a Bruin.
Steven Hunter DePaul
Thin shotblocker who has a big upside. Figures to be more of the focal
point of the Blue Demon offense this season as a sophomore. Needs
to get stronger and improve his rebounding.
POWER FORWARDS
Troy Murphy Notre Dame
An outstanding outside shooting big man who can also play inside.
Better athlete than many give him credit for. Can rebound and block
shots and has a good understanding of the game.
Zac Randolph Michigan State
Could be the country's top rebounding power forward as a freshman.
Dominant in the postseason All-Star games as he was named MVP in
the all three contests he played in. Was chosen for the Under 20 USA
National team.
Tyson Chandler Compton (CA) Dominguez H.S.
Athletic, wiry big man who runs the floor like a guard. Has expanded
his offensive range, but has little low post game. Outstanding
shotblocker who changes the dimension of game defensively. Needs
to get much stronger and adjust to more physical style of play.
Eddy Curry South Holland (IL) Thornwood H.S.
Has great strength and is difficult to move or defend in the low post.
Needs to watch weight and improve his work ethic. Has great hands
and a soft touch around the basket.
Kaspars Kambala UNLV
Strong inside player with a variety of low post moves. Needs to expand
his range and become a better passer. Not afraid of physical play.
Brian Scalabrine USC
Good inside player who has the ability to step outside and hit the
perimeter shot. A hard worker who is a good passer.
SMALL FORWARDS
Terence Morris Maryland
Good all-around player who had a disappointing junior campaign.
Needs to show that he wants to be "the man." Has a wide variety of
offensive moves.
Shane Battier Duke
Top defensive player in the country who is not afraid to take the
charge. Does a little bit of everything on the court.
Jason Kapono UCLA
One of the top outside shooters in college basketball. Decided to
return to school after putting his name into the NBA draft. Needs to
improve quickness and defense to guard the more athletic small
forwards.
Joe Johnson Arkansas
Athletic player who can play both shooting guard and small forward.
Did not become eligible for the Razorbacks until the second semester,
but was still the SEC's top freshman. Shined in the Under-20 Trials.
Richard Jefferson Arizona
Can play both small forward and shooting guard. Athletic wing player
who has been hampered by injuries throughout his career.
Andrew Gooden Kansas
Has the size to play power forward, but demonstrated the shooting
range to play small forward this summer when he shined at the USA
Trials. Needs to be more consistent, but has star potential.
SHOOTING GUARDS
Joseph Forte North Carolina
Became the first freshman to ever lead the Tar Heels in scoring. He
can create his shot off the dribble and has excellent shooting range. A
good defender who can take the ball to the hoop.
Gilbert Arenas Arizona
Excellent one-on-one player who was one of the biggest freshman
surprises in the country. A bit undersized at the shooting guard spot
and he does not have a point guard's game. Solid defender as well as
a good scoring threat.
Casey Jacobsen Stanford
Outstanding outside threat who takes and makes big shots. Has
some moxie to his game and is tougher than he looks. His shooting
form may not perfect, but he is a deadly outside threat. Needs to get
stronger and improve his athleticism.
Maurice Evans Texas
Transferred to Texas after leading Missouri Valley in scoring at
Wichita State. Spend most of his transfer year in the weight room and
the work has paid off with a well-sculpted body.
LaVell Blanchard Michigan
An outstanding athlete and scholar. Has the ability to play both
shooting guard and small forward. Can slash to the hoop or hit the
outside jumper.
Keith Bogans Kentucky
Another outstanding freshman from this past season. Has the ability
to play several positions, including point guard. Has good strength and
excellent shooting range
POINT GUARDS
Jason Williams Duke
Has the ability to score as well as create for his teammates. Has good
strength and played for the USA Under 20 team this summer.
Jamaal Tinsley Iowa State
One of the quickest players in college basketball. Made big impact
with the Cyclones as a JC transfer last season. Outstanding defender
who needs to become a better three-point shooter.
Jason Gardner Arizona
Small point guard who knows how to run a team. College Basketball
News' Freshman of the Year who follows a strong line of outstanding
Wildcat playmakers.
Kenny Satterfield Cincinnati
Quick point guard who can penetrate and knows how to finish plays.
Needs to become a more consistent outside threat. Toyed with the
idea of turning pro before returning for his sophomore season.
Jerryl Sasser SMU
Can be a big point guard in the NBA. Put his name into the draft, but
decided to return for his senior season. Has the ability to play both
guard spots, but needs to improve his outside shooting.
Tony Harris Tennessee
Has the ability to score as well as create for his own teammates. Has
excellent quickness. Needs to work on his shot selection and
perimeter shot.
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作者: Theodor (消失的神話) 看板: NCAA
標題: Re: Chris Monter 談明年選秀
時間: Fri Nov 24 21:18:51 2000
※ 引述《Theodor (消失的神話)》之銘言：
: CENTERS
: Loren Woods Wake Forest
: Brendan Haywood North Carolina
: Ken Johnson Ohio State
: Alvin Jones Georgia Tech
: Dan Gadzuric UCLA
: Steven Hunter DePaul
Przybilla 今年急著跳出來參加選秀是明智的，因為明年
的選秀會預料會是一個中鋒年。作為選秀狀元的強力競逐
者Woods就不用多提了，火鍋王Johnson也十分期待，目前
Ohio St.止打了兩場比賽，他已經蓋了10個火鍋。UCLA的
Gadzuric為傷所苦一直繳不出亮眼的成績單，今年是他的
關鍵年。Haywood以其運動能力要在NBA混一口飯吃絕對沒
問題，問題只是看他能做到什麼程度了。以目前開季的狀
況來說，阻攻能力不錯，但球探不會喜歡他的籃板數字。
我並不是很喜歡Jones這名球員，比起他的學長Collier，
Jones 雖然多了天分，但相當缺乏球隊觀念以及情緒控制
能力。我認為如果他在這一年裡缺乏長進，那麼以後選他
的球隊會十分辛苦。有前五位中鋒擋在選秀會門口，大二
的Hunter明年應該還不會跳出來。他也需要一些時間發展
自己的攻擊能力，尤其是投籃。
照目前老鷹的擺爛趨勢，不排除他們會把穆老伯交易掉。
反正繼續爛下去，明年就可以賺到一名不錯用的中鋒，以
上幾名中鋒新秀幾乎個個都會搧鍋子，那麼老鷹還要這個
合約到期的老穆幹嘛？
接下來是一個好問題：你覺得老鷹應該把老穆交易到哪一
隊去好呢？ :)
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作者: shepherd (許我個完美計算機吧) 看板: NCAA
標題: Re: Chris Monter 談明年選秀
時間: Sat Nov 25 09:20:58 2000
※ 引述《Theodor (消失的神話)》之銘言：
: 接下來是一個好問題：你覺得老鷹應該把老穆交易到哪一
: 隊去好呢？ :)
嘿，據說他已經開始問學長Ewing在紐約生活的感覺了，他也說比較想待在一支
能打進季後賽的隊伍，那?
目前想跟老鷹談的是尼克跟太陽，不過老鷹希望太陽能放出Marion,太陽非
常為難，反觀尼克成交的機率比較高，最可能的方式就是Camby+三槍之一…
談了整個暑假，真的要去的話，還是去紐約吧。
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作者: savvik (Essay) 看板: NCAA
標題: Re: Chris Monter 談明年選秀
時間: Sun Nov 26 21:43:35 2000
※ 引述《shepherd (許我個完美計算機吧)》之銘言：
: 嘿，據說他已經開始問學長Ewing在紐約生活的感覺了，他也說比較想待在一支
: 能打進季後賽的隊伍，那?
: 目前想跟老鷹談的是尼克跟太陽，不過老鷹希望太陽能放出Marion,太陽非
: 常為難，反觀尼克成交的機率比較高，最可能的方式就是Camby+三槍之一…
: 談了整個暑假，真的要去的話，還是去紐約吧。
身為太陽迷的觀點, 如果老柯腦袋有問題的話就把Marion 給老鷹去換穆湯波
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作者: windsun (在說完抱歉之後) 看板: NCAA
標題: Re: Chris Monter 談明年選秀
時間: Mon Nov 27 16:34:41 2000
※ 引述《savvik (Essay)》之銘言：
: ※ 引述《shepherd (許我個完美計算機吧)》之銘言：
: : 嘿，據說他已經開始問學長Ewing在紐約生活的感覺了，他也說比較想待在一支
: : 能打進季後賽的隊伍，那?
: : 目前想跟老鷹談的是尼克跟太陽，不過老鷹希望太陽能放出Marion,太陽非
: : 常為難，反觀尼克成交的機率比較高，最可能的方式就是Camby+三槍之一…
: : 談了整個暑假，真的要去的話，還是去紐約吧。
: 身為太陽迷的觀點, 如果老柯腦袋有問題的話就把Marion 給老鷹去換穆湯波
個人講個不負責的預測.....﹖SUNS可能會拿Rogers跟一名中鋒(八九不離十是
Dudley或是Blunt)跟老鷹交換....
原因?今年隊上的氣氛使教練和高層更有決心貫徹去年未敢執行的傳聞!
大家還是討論NCAA吧!
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作者: Mazer (啦~~~) 看板: NCAA
標題: Re: Chris Monter 談明年選秀
時間: Mon Nov 27 21:21:36 2000
※ 引述《shepherd (許我個完美計算機吧)》之銘言：
: 嘿，據說他已經開始問學長Ewing在紐約生活的感覺了，他也說比較想待在一支
: 能打進季後賽的隊伍，那?
: 目前想跟老鷹談的是尼克跟太陽，不過老鷹希望太陽能放出Marion,太陽非
這我完全不能接受 又不是要去換Kidd :P (Finley被換走時 我很難過的
但是為了換Kidd 我能接受那種條件)
: 常為難，反觀尼克成交的機率比較高，最可能的方式就是Camby+三槍之一…
: 談了整個暑假，真的要去的話，還是去紐約吧。
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作者: bluehand (走吧。.....) 看板: NCAA
標題: Re: Chris Monter 談明年選秀
時間: Mon Nov 27 22:04:09 2000
※ 引述《windsun (在說完抱歉之後)》之銘言：
: ※ 引述《savvik (Essay)》之銘言：
: : 身為太陽迷的觀點, 如果老柯腦袋有問題的話就把Marion 給老鷹去換穆湯波
: 個人講個不負責的預測.....﹖SUNS可能會拿Rogers跟一名中鋒(八九不離十是
: Dudley或是Blunt)跟老鷹交換....
: 原因?今年隊上的氣氛使教練和高層更有決心貫徹去年未敢執行的傳聞!
: 大家還是討論NCAA吧!
老鷹隊接受這種條件的機會不大，
他們把老穆換走就代表要開始重建，
至少要換來一個有Star-Potential的球員，
否則對老鷹的未來並沒有什麼幫助。
要換到一個好中鋒代價是很大的，
用Marion代價太高？也許吧，
不過普通情形之下，一個一流中鋒是有行無市。
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