SI.Com Big 10 NBA Draft Predictions

[BigEastPhil]

15 - Romeo Langford
21 - Bruno Fernando
24 - Carsen Edwards
31 - Reggie Roby
51 -Jordan Poole (very surprised...I don;t see the speed; athleticism or strength to make NBA)
54 - Ziggy Bradzekis
56 -Jordan Matthews

Some names not listed to be drafted: Lamar Stevens; Kalen Wesson (is he a senior and/or did he declare?); James Palmer; Ethan Happ; Jordan Murphy

My opinion - all stay in the the draft except Poole and Matthews.....my feeling is Poole and Matthews can upgrade draft position by staying in college 1 more year and not having to share the ball with Bradzekis.

 

[kcg88]

Wesson will likely stay. He was only a sophomore, I could see him going after next season.

 

[Mr Magoo]

I wonder what the deal is with Palmer. He’s a long guard who can shoot and take it strong to the hoop.

 

[littlenis5]

I don’t understand the appeal of Edwards as a pro at all. Seems very undersized and lacking PG skills. He won’t have the chance to be a volume scorer at the next level so not sure how he fits into a team.

 

[Mr Magoo]

I don’t understand the appeal of Edwards as a pro at all. Seems very undersized and lacking PG skills. He won’t have the chance to be a volume scorer at the next level so not sure how he fits into a team.

He’s kind of a Corey Sanders who can shoot and has a left hand. If Sanders has those attributes, I think there would be place for him in the NBA.

 

[RU-ROCS]

No sign of Powell, which means he likely returns to SHU.

 

[knightfan7]

I guess Stevens loves PSU enough to stay. How much can he expect to improve his draft status after the outstanding year he just had?

 

[Shell21]

I'm pretty sure I saw Stevens declared yesterday, but will still can come back if he chooses.

I guess Stevens loves PSU enough to stay. How much can he expect to improve his draft status after the outstanding year he just had?

 

[bowlgoal]

It's unreal how hard it is to get drafted. Stevens is quite a player. Powell can light it up but maybe he's a little undersized. Murphy was really good but I never thought he was an NBA guy; overseas for sure. I think Happ makes a roster as a free agent but then again, how can you suck so badly at the FT line as a big man who sticks in the NBA?

 

[RU-ROCS]

It's unreal how hard it is to get drafted. Stevens is quite a player. Powell can light it up but maybe he's a little undersized. Murphy was really good but I never thought he was an NBA guy; overseas for sure. I think Happ makes a roster as a free agent but then again, how can you suck so badly at the FT line as a big man who sticks in the NBA?

Happ's problem is not limited to FTs. He can't shoot from anywhere but within 3 ft. of the basket. There's not a lot of demand in the NBA these days for that skill set, especially given his size.

 

[BigEastPhil]

I'm pretty sure I saw Stevens declared yesterday, but will still can come back if he chooses.

Stevens has a daughter I believe. Thus I’m sure he goes pro.

 

[TDIrish27]

Happ's problem is not limited to FTs. He can't shoot from anywhere but within 3 ft. of the basket. There's not a lot of demand in the NBA these days for that skill set, especially given his size.

Happ is made for overseas-----bigs can make a good living over there.

 

[dconifer]

Just for the heck of it, I'll report here that Bruno Fernando is still attending his spring semester classes...

 

[RU_Planning]

He’s kind of a Corey Sanders who can shoot and has a left hand. If Sanders has those attributes, I think there would be place for him in the NBA.

He kind of reminds me of a smaller Marcus Thornton.

 

[higgins3]

No sign of Powell, which means he likely returns to SHU.

He will still be able to go out to a team and do a workout for them. He still has a chance.

Seemingly great kid who has overcome a lot. Pure winner.

 

[higgins3]

I don’t understand the appeal of Edwards as a pro at all. Seems very undersized and lacking PG skills. He won’t have the chance to be a volume scorer at the next level so not sure how he fits into a team.

I hold the same thought. I think he will start passing once he knows he doesn't have to handle the bulk 50% of the offensive production of a team.

 

[hoquat63]

Cassius Winston?

 

[TDIrish27]

1st Rd pick IMO------25-30 range

 

[bowlgoal]

Cassius Winston?

I would think Winston is maybe one of the few small guys who can play with anyone and he’ll be drafted. Maybe he goes in the second round but he’s a pro.

 

[RU_Planning]

I would think Winston is maybe one of the few small guys who can play with anyone and he’ll be drafted. Maybe he goes in the second round but he’s a pro.

I think Winston can be a player like Fred VanVleet. Undersized heady PG that can run the offense off the bench, good role player.