Washpun to NBA?

[UNIChippewa]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Yes, Eglseder went. Was out of shape, measured just barely over 6-10 and got eaten alive by every decent post player he saw.

Ended up in the D-League, got hurt, got cut. Will play for Rima's team in Waterloo this summer.

Shhh! Don't tell Spanish Moon about Jordan!

In all seriousness though regarding Wes, and I hate to write it, but if guys like Will Clyburn, Melvin Ejim and DeAndre Kane out of Iowa State couldn't get drafted after having the years and kind of stats that they did, I don't have a whole lot of hope for Wes being drafted either. That being written, I can see him enjoying Europe for a few years and making decent money.

On a bit of a tangent regarding the NBA Draft I'll be very interested (and hopeful) to listen for Georges Niang's name to be called.

[SteinPizza]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

I agree with a number of your points. However, I disagree that Wes would be 'average' athletically. He would still be in the top 25% of NBA players in quickness/speed/athleticism. Maybe you meant his athleticism would be average for point guards, that I could maybe see.

Not saying I think he'll be in the NBA, i just think he will probably get a few looks, and hopefully he can surprise some people, just like we did all season.

If he doesn't get invited to the draft combine, then it's almost assuredly a no go. I think the NBA summer league will take some additional guys to fill out rosters, but the odds of making it beyond that are insanely small.

Also, someone just mentioned Ejim and Deandre Kane from Iowa St. They were tweeners, putting them in contention for a small handful of roster spots against a ton of other good college players coming out that year at a couple of different positions. That doesn't even take into account that they're also being compared to veterans already on the roster. They were really good college players, but that's about it. Wes doesn't have a tweener issue. He makes it at one position, or not at all.

[cydave]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Shhh! Don't tell Spanish Moon about Jordan!

In all seriousness though regarding Wes, and I hate to write it, but if guys like Will Clyburn, Melvin Ejim and DeAndre Kane out of Iowa State couldn't get drafted after having the years and kind of stats that they did, I don't have a whole lot of hope for Wes being drafted either. That being written, I can see him enjoying Europe for a few years and making decent money.

On a bit of a tangent regarding the NBA Draft I'll be very interested (and hopeful) to listen for Georges Niang's name to be called.

I'm surprised Bryce Dejean-Jones signed a multi-year NBA deal and not Kane. I'd rather have Kane 10x out of 10. Jones being 3 years younger might be the only thing he has over Kane.


And I don't think Washpun is a good enough shooter to land on an NBA team.

[Kyle]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

If Osiris Eldridge can't make an NBA roster, no way Wes Washpun can make one.

[run&blade]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Somehow Ryan Bowen played in the nba for several seasons. So you never know.

[GoPanthers85]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

If Osiris Eldridge can't make an NBA roster, no way Wes Washpun can make one.

I feel like that is a bad comparison. Eldridge was more of a 2 guard. I feel like Wes is a better athlete but no question Eldridge was a better shooter.

[SteinPizza]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Somehow Ryan Bowen played in the nba for several seasons. So you never know.

Read my post above about role players and their specialty being a particular skill they can exploit for a large paycheck. That's their reason for existence in the league. In Bowen's case, I remember him being a good rebounder and also played good inside defense. Your response might be "lots of guys are like that in college." The fact is it's college - very few can do the same thing in the NBA against that level of competition, at that game speed.

The good NBA teams are built around superstars, with role players filling in the other niches you need to win. And being extremely good at filling them in. When you think about it that way, a guy like Bowen starts to make sense.

[Blue42]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

I'm calling it now fellas...I say Washpun's on an NBA roster next season.

His quickness and ability to get to the basket are top tier. And he can play D like a red ass.

Watch the take of the North Carolina game and tell me WW doesn't have a shot.

[hoopfan]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

I'm calling it now fellas...I say Washpun's on an NBA roster next season.

His quickness and ability to get to the basket are top tier. And he can play D like a red ass.

Watch the take of the North Carolina game and tell me WW doesn't have a shot.

I just don't see how. It's been mentioned several times already, but he can barely dribble with his right hand and his jumper is below average to put it nicely. He can guard, but I think he's way too limited offensively to make it.

[Blue42]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

I just don't see how. It's been mentioned several times already, but he can barely dribble with his right hand and his jumper is below average to put it nicely. He can guard, but I think he's way too limited offensively to make it.

He shot 47% from the field last season...right?

[hoopfan]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

He shot 47% from the field last season...right?

29% from 3...right?

And the NBA line is deeper...right?

[ProwlingPanther]

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[Username]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

If he had 3 more inches I think he'd make it. Plenty of point guards didn't have jump shots going into the draft (J wall, Exam, MCW) Now these guys also had height to combine with their incredible athleticism. Jump shots are the easiest thing to develop in the nba (Most 4's can shoot now) it's height you can't teach.

[sivert]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

Wes is out at the Portsmouth invitational. He's on team 2, along with Mock and McKay.

http://pilotonline.com/sports/basketball/odu-s-trey-freeman-virginia-s-mike-tobey-on-same/article_05a383ae-7912-570f-a114-eba50a2db684.html

[Blue42]

Re: Washpun to NBA?

29% from 3...right?

And the NBA line is deeper...right?

Is every PG in the NBA a 40% 3 pt shooter?

Ty Lawson plays for Houston. He was rated the 16th best starting PG in the NBA out of 30 teams (middle of pack starter). He shot 32% from 3 pt line last year. 34-104.