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Steph should be in the conversation as to whether he’s a top 5 player in the league right now, but LMFAO at him being in the GOAT conversation.
If anyone's got a The Athletic sub, then please C&P the pertinent info on Austin
Austin Wiley | 6-11, C | Auburn | 19 years old
Agent: No
Projected draft slot: second round to undrafted
Key stats: n/a
Comment: One of the many prospects caught up in the FBI investigation this year, Wiley was expected to be in this season’s NBA Draft but missed the season due to being held out of competition by Auburn. To be frank, I’ve never totally understood his appeal as an NBA prospect. He’s near 7-feet with a 7-5 wingspan, but he doesn’t really move all that well at 260 pounds and also doesn’t have much of a face-up game. Additionally, his defensive rebounding in his 400-plus minutes last season as a freshman was relatively weak, especially for a player his size. Throw in that Wiley has significant questions about the long-term viability of his knees and legs, which NBA teams will undoubtedly want to look at when he attends the NBA Combine, and I’m not sure there’s much to get excited about with regard to his prospects right now. If he was to return and play well for an Auburn team that could really use a big presence inside, that could tangibly change his fortunes.
Agent: No
Projected draft slot: second round to undrafted
Key stats: n/a
Comment: One of the many prospects caught up in the FBI investigation this year, Wiley was expected to be in this season’s NBA Draft but missed the season due to being held out of competition by Auburn. To be frank, I’ve never totally understood his appeal as an NBA prospect. He’s near 7-feet with a 7-5 wingspan, but he doesn’t really move all that well at 260 pounds and also doesn’t have much of a face-up game. Additionally, his defensive rebounding in his 400-plus minutes last season as a freshman was relatively weak, especially for a player his size. Throw in that Wiley has significant questions about the long-term viability of his knees and legs, which NBA teams will undoubtedly want to look at when he attends the NBA Combine, and I’m not sure there’s much to get excited about with regard to his prospects right now. If he was to return and play well for an Auburn team that could really use a big presence inside, that could tangibly change his fortunes.
Also had a write up on the other Boogs. Seemed a little higher on Staph the most (top 100/ possible 2nd rounder). But basically said he sucks at playing with teammates and has one of the worst assist rates of anyone in draft history.
Said Jared and Bryce need to come back obviously. Said Boogs D was better when Jared wasn’t on the floor.
Said Jared and Bryce need to come back obviously. Said Boogs D was better when Jared wasn’t on the floor.
Draft combine week is here. Here's a look at the big man board per ESPN:
Player
1. Deandre Ayton
3. Marvin Bagley III
4. Jaren Jackson Jr.
5. Mohamed Bamba
7. Wendell Carter Jr.
13. Robert Williams
22. Mitchell Robinson
29. Moritz Wagner
36. Jontay Porter
38. Chimezie Metu
49. Omari Spellman
58. Ray Spalding
59. Brandon McCoy
62. Sagaba Konate
66. Goga Bitadze
76. Tryggvi Hlinason
77. Bruno Fernando
81. Austin Wiley
84. Udoka Azubuike
98. Isaac Haas
100. Doral Moore
Player
1. Deandre Ayton
3. Marvin Bagley III
4. Jaren Jackson Jr.
5. Mohamed Bamba
7. Wendell Carter Jr.
13. Robert Williams
22. Mitchell Robinson
29. Moritz Wagner
36. Jontay Porter
38. Chimezie Metu
49. Omari Spellman
58. Ray Spalding
59. Brandon McCoy
62. Sagaba Konate
66. Goga Bitadze
76. Tryggvi Hlinason
77. Bruno Fernando
81. Austin Wiley
84. Udoka Azubuike
98. Isaac Haas
100. Doral Moore
Yeah feel pretty good about it. He’d have to just blow up the combine and even then would getting in the top half of the 2nd discussion be enough for him to leave?
I’m having visions of all 4 studs holding a joint presser in about 2 weeks to all say they’re back to Boog.
The defense we could play with Brown and Mitchell at the guard spots was delicious. Especially when we had Mac protecting the rim. We harassed the hell out of you on the perimeter, making life miserable and making some guards hope their coaches subbed them out. When you did get past them, you had to deal with the SEC leading shot blocker + possibly Chuma as well. So tasty.
@Denim Vest , you cruel bitch...how much did you pay this guy to type this?
Interesting read:
https://theathletic.com/350458/2018...t-more-worthwhile-for-second-round-prospects/
Basically all the 2nd rd picks are getting paid now. At least down to about the 50th pick getting $2M guaranteed. Not sure what that means for Austin he’s still not likely to go that high. Would make a lot of sense for Staph to come back though cause he could get there next year.
https://theathletic.com/350458/2018...t-more-worthwhile-for-second-round-prospects/
Basically all the 2nd rd picks are getting paid now. At least down to about the 50th pick getting $2M guaranteed. Not sure what that means for Austin he’s still not likely to go that high. Would make a lot of sense for Staph to come back though cause he could get there next year.
Austin watch gets going today.
NBA combine takes place over the next five days
NBA combine takes place over the next five days
I didn't realize the jump in guaranteed money. If Austin shows out at the combine and moves up to the top of the second, I'd be Audi 5000 if I were him.
Yeah its pretty significant. Here’s some good combine info and schedule:
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23515689/2018-nba-draft-combine-help-hurt-their-stock-most
http://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-anthro/
Wiley measures in at 6'8.25" without shoes and 6'10" with shoes
9'3" reach.
Hair under 250lbs
7'5" wingspan
5% body fat
Wiley measures in at 6'8.25" without shoes and 6'10" with shoes
9'3" reach.
Hair under 250lbs
7'5" wingspan
5% body fat
Also noticed Sexton only measured a shade over 6'. Bama has him listed as 6'3". Even tall people lie about their height.
Azubuike gaining 2.25" with his shoes. Sexton and Moritz Wagner only getting 1". Dudes must wear flip flops.
Sweet Baby Jared is only 4'8 but with shoes and head band 5'11
Have you ever seen him stand next to purifoy? Obviously he isn't 6'11
I think the Herpes shortened Haas's arms.
Lordamercy he's ripped. Height isn't great but reach is towards the top of the class. @Boytano this is your calendar cover boy if God willing he's back in Boogville next season.
Hot off the press Austin's agility testing:
http://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-strength-agility/#!?sort=LANE_AGILITY_TIME&dir=1
Don't look great but a lot of bigs still to go.
http://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-strength-agility/#!?sort=LANE_AGILITY_TIME&dir=1
Don't look great but a lot of bigs still to go.
Looks like Gary Trent struggled a little in the Shuttle run
actually breakin down last years stats his jumping and sprint #s are pretty good. The agility drill time was pretty bad. I think he's tested well overall but he's not setting the bine on fire or anything. Got the DVR set see what he looks like in the scrims later.
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