Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

['70 Grad]

For people with more insight about the NBA-

JMo plays the 3 or 4 for us. He seems to have a good foundation for guard skills - ball handling, outside shooting, etc. His size looks to be reasonable for a guard at the next level. Is he fast enough to play there? Other drawbacks? What do they look for at the 1,2 or 3?

I would think he is one of the closer ones we have ever had to get any sniff from the show.

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[UNIdad]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

Seems very possible that he could be drafted. Interestingly, both Niang and Woodbury are now playing for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/basketball/2016/12/07/georges-niang-adam-woodbury-fort-wayne-mad-ants/95110308/

It is so tough to break into the true NBA. Morgan seems to have the intellect, will, and skill. He may just need to show more consistency on offense. The NBA may pay as much attention to the scoreless half!

[Trapped in California]

When this discussion was going on with Tuttle, the comment was made by an NBA analyst that draft choices always start with the question of who can you guard? I think it's safe to say Jeremy has the size to guard the one and two, and maybe a three, depending on the player. Does he have the footspeed to keep up - probably. He obviously has quick hands.

Can he create his own shot, yes. Can he pass, yes.

I would think he would probably get a invite to Portsmouth, unless something goes seriously sideways this season.

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[DownGoesKansas]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

Jeremy has by far the best chance of making the NBA of any recent panther.

Wes was too short/couldn't shoot well enough. Seth just didn't really have a position.

[UNIdad]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

When this discussion was going on with Tuttle, the comment was made by an NBA analyst that draft choices always start with the question of who can you guard? I think it's safe to say Jeremy has the size to guard the one and two, and maybe a three, depending on the player. Does he have the footspeed to keep up - probably. He obviously has quick hands.

Can he create his own shot, yes. Can he pass, yes.

I would think he would probably get a invite to Portsmouth, unless something goes seriously sideways this season.

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One other thing that Morgan has is a team-player mentality. Sure he can score 38 in a half, but that isn't his goal. He has done so much more than just score points in his career in order to help his team be successful. I will always remember him for the clutch defensive plays at the ends of games that have been so important in Panther victories. Seems like that sort of thing would transition well to the NBA.

[Zakelsta]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

Jeremy has by far the best chance of making the NBA of any recent panther.

Wes was too short/couldn't shoot well enough. Seth just didn't really have a position.

This.

Jeremy would be a 2. And he has the balls skills, 3 point shooting and excellent defense to be a solid depth SG at the next level. If he can stay near the top of the country in steals, keep doing what he's doing, win POY, he will certainly be on the radar.

[MNpanthers]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

On the other hand, he needs to bulk up and show strength. I feel like its gonna need to take a very special season to get drafted.

Maybe its just previous experience with all these great panthers before him but I still see overseas as a likely landing spot for him. I agree that his role and defensive capabalities are a better match than previous UNI players for NBA play, but even if he does get drafted, how long will he last fighting for a spot on a roster?

[panther-state]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

There's just so few roster spots and so much talent. The NBA odds are stacked against so many of ease guys. But Europe is a great opportunity for the guys willing to grind it out and continue their love of the game. Really glad to see some guys make a great living and have great experiences to bring back to the states.

[sevelev711]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

Does Morgan have the best chance of any Panther? Yes. Ever? I'd say yes, honestly. Do I think he will get into the NBA? Probably not, no. NBA teams are so, so small in comparison to all the other sports, and the talent is so... dense on each team. He can play defense at an NBA level, of this I have no doubts, but he just doesn't have the offense to do it. Yeah, he went off for 40 in one half, but he also had zero in the first. That would absolutely not fly. I'm rooting for him so hard, but I don't think he's got the offensive chops. He probably won't be drafted, but he'll almost certainly get invited to a summer league team, a la Seth and Wes, and he could ball out there and impress. But he'll need to become a really reliable shooter.

That all being said, he's better than Van Vleet (debatable) and Baker (for sure) and they're both on NBA teams, so he's got a shot.

[achrist70]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

If Abdel Nader can get drafted then there is no reason what so ever that Jeremy shouldn't get drafted, other than the Power 5 bias that there is. Now making an NBA team is a whole different situation and much more difficult.

[06panther10]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

He has a chance. Maybe not a great one, but its there. Right team, right time, you never know.

I think a good comp for him would Andre Roberson for the OKC Thunder. Elite 2 guard defender and a below average offensive player. He starts for OKC. Jeremy is a little bit smaller than him but is probably a better offensive player.

[SteinPizza]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

If Abdel Nader can get drafted then there is no reason what so ever that Jeremy shouldn't get drafted, other than the Power 5 bias that there is. Now making an NBA team is a whole different situation and much more difficult.

Last I knew, Nader was sent down to the D League, along with Niang.
Van Vleet has spent a lot of D League time so far, but is currently up with the Raptors. Baker spent a little D League time, but seems to have found a spot on the Knicks roster. Of those four guys, Baker looks like he has the most secure spot.

It would be great to to have guy drafted, but staying with the parent NBA team is a different deal, unless you're a lottery pick. Regardless, it's good to see Jeremy's game progress, particularly on offense.

[UNIdad]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

If Abdel Nader can get drafted then there is no reason what so ever that Jeremy shouldn't get drafted, other than the Power 5 bias that there is. Now making an NBA team is a whole different situation and much more difficult.

Do you really think there much of a Power 5 bias in the NBA draft? Seems like half of the first round isn't Power 5, especially with international players.

[Wudizzle]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

Yeah, there isn't that much P5 bias. There is a serious bias towards "potential", which often never materializes, and often those players are at UK, etc. But that's just the reality of a league where you need 2-3 superstars and 4 more good players to compete. You're better off trying your luck to get a superstar than building a very solid 10-man rotation. It's also why I don't really bother watching the NBA.

[achrist70]

Re: Could Jeremy get a look from the NBA?

I think you see it in the 2nd round, 1st round are usually the players scouted as the best, 2nd round I think you tend to see a bunch of power 5 team players who are more seen by ESPN get drafted.