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Postby Fresh8 on Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:40 pm

And a fifth one X... Picking stat leaders in ppg, rpg and apg. Adding points at mid seaso nand end of the season.

Getting points for Correct player + Correct stat (In a +/- 1.0 range)
Less points for Correct player only
No points for incorrect player
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Postby The X on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:10 pm

COLLEGIATES STILL RULE THE DRAFT - PART THREE

By 'Tim Logler'
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Updated: June 17, 2006, 9.06 AM ET --

As we move East, we really start to see the creme dela creme of the college scene, with players featuring from the 4 of the best conferences in the country. Starting out in the Atlantic Northeast Region, we cover strong conferences like the Big East, the Big Ten & the Atlantic 10. With a possible 2 Top 5 picks, 3 lottery picks & 6 1st Round picks, the Atlantic Northeast is going from strength to strength.


MARTY GARTNER - PG, 5'11", 192lbs, Purdue, Sr (TOP 5 PICK)


It hasn't been since a Big Dog was on campus, that the Boilermakers have had a draft prospect projected to be picked so high. At the moment Marty Gartner has dispelled all the talk about his lack of height to secure himself in the 3-6 range in this year's draft. Apart from his height, scouts have picked apart his inconsistent shooting touch, What scouts do agree on his innate ability to run a ball club as he led the Boilermakers to the Sweet 16. Gartner can score in traffic & has been known to rise up & flush one down. Gartner's defensive awareness is off the charts for an incoming rookie PG. Whilst he doesn't really stuff the stat sheet with steals, he gets numerous deflections per game, and can just lock down opposing team's lead guards. His offensive awarness is right there as well. His general feel for the game & his high basketball IQ is evident, even if he does need to work on some of the finer aspects of a PG's game. Finally this kid is very fast & is as tough as nails. In a draft devoid of star PG's, Marty Gartner stands tall as a guy that can come in & run a team off the bat.

Best Case Scenario - Steve Nash (better defender, worse shooter)
Worst Case Scenario - Bobby Hurley (pre-car crash)

Most Likely Scenario - Andre Miller (more athletic)


RUDY GAY

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The Huskies were unlucky to lose to the Longhorns in the title game and part of that was due to the disappearing act of Rudy Gay. Gay was shut down all night long by Texas senior forward Angelo Craft. It's a shame for Gay, as he was having a great NCAA Tournament until that point, but the last impression he left on scouts was not a good one. All the things that scouts wondered about his game, the passion, the ability to take over in big game situations, and his perimeter jumpshot were exposed once again. For that reason, Gay just isn't on team's draft boards as a potential No. 1 pick like Aldridge, Bargnani or Morrison. At the moment, Gay will be drafted in the 4 to 6 range and will likely be a huge steal for the team that gets him. He's No. 1 talent & his athleticism & potential is through the roof. Can you imagine a more athletic Scottie Pippen & what he would have done? Well, you might be looking at him in a couple of years' time. Does everything well at both ends of the court but must continue to work on his perimeter game & shooting, as well as to continue to add strength. He's a dandy though, & he will excite some fans around the NBA next season.

Best Case Scenario - Scottie Pippen (more athletic version)
Worst Case Scenario - Travis Outlaw meets Tim Thomas

Most Likely Scenario - Scottie Pippen (more athletic version) meets Tim Thomas


GARTH ROBARDS - PF/C, 6'10", 232lbs, Illinois, Sr (TOP 15 PICK)


I discussed his younger brother Samuel the other day, but now onto the Robards' brother that everyone is talking about. Garth Robards is a 4 year player out of Illinois. Robards flirted with leaving the Illini the last couple of seasons, but was wise to stick around as he moved himself into the 1st half of the 1st Round with a stellar senior season. Robards has an excellent awareness for the game. He knows where he should be at all times when he's on the court. Big men with high IQ's don't come along everyday, so you can see why GM's are buzzing. Robards is a very good post defender & led the Big Ten the last 2 seasons in blocked shots. Garth is also fast for a big men & always beats his man down court. You must be wondering why this guy isn't a mid-lottery talent at worst. The answer is because he came in at only 6'10" in shoes at the pre-draft camp measurements, well below the 7'0" he was listed at. He has also had quite a few injury concerns in the past. Whilst his agent says that is well past him, teams are still scared off with his ongoing problems with his feet. If he can stay healthy, he's a steal in the middle of the 1st Round as he has a 7'1" wingspan & plays big. If he can't stay healthy, then he was probably worth the risk & it's time to fire your team doctors.

Best Case Scenario - Marcus Camby meets Lorenzen Wright
Worst Case Scenario - Aaron Williams (with Z's feet)

Most Likely Scenario - a smarter Lorenzen Wright


MARDY COLLINS

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No doubt about it, Mardy Collins has to be one of the most, if not the most, underrated prospect in this year's draft. Collins figures to go in the 15-20 range, but when all is said & done, probably should be going almost 10 spots higher. Temple was another NIT team, but went out in the 2nd Round, which definitely didn't help Collins' exposure to scouts. Some teams wonder whether he's a 1 or a 2. He's a legit 6'6" PG with very good ballhandling skills. Although he can play the PG position, I really see Collins playing more SG than PG. Although Collins could be the type of guy you bring in & run as a PG in a big lineup, similar to how the Bulls & Lakers use to use Ron Harper. Collins has smooth offensive skills & a great feel for the game. He use his impressive wingspan to disrupt passing lanes & get a few steals per game. Overall, Mardy Collins is a player with not too many holes in his game & is solid all-around, & for that reason he is often underrated by scouts & fans alike.

Best Case Scenario - A Rich Man's John Salmons meets Ron Harper (later years)
Worst Case Scenario - Jerryl Sasser

Most Likely Scenario - John Salmons meets Aaron McKie


JING XU

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On his way to Atlantic 10 Freshmen of the Year honours, Xu helped lead the Minutemen to the semi-finals of the NIT. Xu is a player that can run all day. He uses screens, curls, cuts, angles & his teammates to get free & hoist a silky smooth mid-range jumper. If he's not making those jumpers, he's drawing attention & dishes off to scorers on the wings. Xu is a lottery talent if he had stayed in school another year or two. At this stage, he doesn't have an NBA body, he's too skinny & he will have trouble guarding other SG's. This could mean time in the NBDL for Xu. He would have been better served going back to school, but some people must have got in his ear, and now that he hired an agent, there is no turning back. Someone will take Xu in the late 1st Round, probably in the early 20's, and develop him from there. You have to wonder though about who is advising these kids.

Best Case Scenario - Richard Hamilton meets Kerry Kittles
Worst Case Scenario - Miles Simon

Most Likely Scenario - Kerry Kittles


That's all for today people, the final collegiate region, the US Southeast will be covered in the coming days.
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Postby The X on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:13 pm

Sit wrote:And a fifth one X... Picking stat leaders in ppg, rpg and apg. Adding points at mid seaso nand end of the season.

Getting points for Correct player + Correct stat (In a +/- 1.0 range)
Less points for Correct player only
No points for incorrect player

I dunno....we will see what others think
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Postby BOSS on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:14 pm

Third place is not to bad.
BTW X, What position do you think u will get in the draft ?
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Postby The X on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:16 pm

Crunk-Lao wrote:Third place is not to bad.
BTW X, What position do you think u will get in the draft ?

I think I'll have a Top 5 pick, so possibly a guy like Adam Morrison or Rudy Gay could fall into my lap....that's if I don't want Vince Dehere or Marty Gartner :twisted:
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Postby BOSS on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:17 pm

The X wrote:
Crunk-Lao wrote:Third place is not to bad.
BTW X, What position do you think u will get in the draft ?

I think I'll have a Top 5 pick, so possibly a guy like Adam Morrison or Rudy Gay could fall into my lap....that's if I don't want Vince Dehere or Marty Gartner :twisted:


Haha.
You may end up with them man.
I remember Guy Dumars. Haha. He was SICK ! HAHA
Good luck wit that.
BTW, check out Anurak & Xu dynasty ;)
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Postby Jing on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:18 pm

sweet. and who's miles simon?
and kittles is alright, as long as i dont many leg injuries.
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Postby Fresh8 on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:18 pm

sign up X! We need a pero cameron esque player!
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Postby The X on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:23 pm

Crunk-Lao wrote:
The X wrote:
Crunk-Lao wrote:Third place is not to bad.
BTW X, What position do you think u will get in the draft ?

I think I'll have a Top 5 pick, so possibly a guy like Adam Morrison or Rudy Gay could fall into my lap....that's if I don't want Vince Dehere or Marty Gartner :twisted:


Haha.
You may end up with them man.
I remember Guy Dumars. Haha. He was SICK ! HAHA
Good luck wit that.
BTW, check out Anurak & Xu dynasty ;)

yep, that would be sweet....already have :wink:

Jing wrote:sweet. and who's miles simon?
and kittles is alright, as long as i dont many leg injuries.

good old Miles Simon....he was the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four as he led the Arizona Wildcats to the NCAA Title back in about 1998 or something....he beat out a couple of scrubbers named Mike Bibby (freshman or sophomore) & Jason Terry (junior I think) for the award :cool:

they said he should have declared a year earlier as he would have gone in 1st Rd, but he got drafted in 2nd Rd by Magic & never did anything & was out of the league pretty quickly :lol: I rated him too :cry: although he was only a skinny 6'4" SG so that's probably why....much like you, he was great from midrange, but also not strong enough :wink:

Sit wrote:sign up X! We need a pero cameron esque player!

as long as you don't want me to jump over a phone book :lol:
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Postby Fresh8 on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:25 pm

Yeh, u'd prob trip over and diiie! (Y)
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Postby The X on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:26 pm

Sit wrote:Yeh, u'd prob trip over and diiie! (Y)

probably :oops:
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Postby Jugs on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:29 pm

The draft prospects are looking real nice (Y)
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Postby The X on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:30 pm

Jugs wrote:The draft prospects are looking real nice (Y)

cheers, you're only a year away :wink:
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Postby Jugs on Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:33 pm

Will I be scouted as a European as my college is Croatia or as an Australian cos i was born there :?

EDIT: I tried my cyberface with Larry Bird's headshape + B_hair.ebo, B_headband and B_googles.ebo and i think it looks better, could you try that headshape and maybe try it out (you have a whole season to do it :wink: )

I also have a new portrait courtesy Crunk-Lao so just tell me which email to send it to and it'll be there
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Postby The X on Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:37 pm

just_x@ihug.com.au

I'll put u as a Euro prospect due to your luv for Croatia & Drazen 8-)
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Postby pHLo on Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:05 am

yea, nice prospects and finals coverage, damn that was much to read, but i'm through it ;)

haha, it turned out to be good to switch my prediction, but it was my original intention anyway (as i said in my first prediction ;) )

congratulations cwebb for the #1 spot, i hope u're not too disappointed that u'll now have to share it with me, we had very solid picks throughout the playoffs ;)

stick with this X (Y)

i'm lookin forward to the draft =D
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Postby Jing on Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:21 am

oh.. that miles simon, yea he got into crack, drugs, and all these messed up shit.
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Postby Buckley on Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:16 am

cant wait till the draft

awesome coverage
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Postby KIG1 on Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:27 am

great coverage, but rudy gay is 222 pounds, oh well it doesnt really matter
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Postby Anthony15 on Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:47 am

nice coverage...Can't wait for the Draft recap!
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Postby The X on Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:08 am

pHLo wrote:yea, nice prospects and finals coverage, damn that was much to read, but i'm through it ;)

haha, it turned out to be good to switch my prediction, but it was my original intention anyway (as i said in my first prediction ;) )

congratulations cwebb for the #1 spot, i hope u're not too disappointed that u'll now have to share it with me, we had very solid picks throughout the playoffs ;)

stick with this X (Y)

i'm lookin forward to the draft =D

yep, I've had a bit more spare time of late, & will have so for the next couple of weeks (I've changed jobs etc)....

both you & cwebb pick well & deserved the top spot....I'll keep this rolling along as well as I can, although I start my studies in a week or two, so it will slow down a tad then....

Jing wrote:oh.. that miles simon, yea he got into crack, drugs, and all these messed up shit.

yep, that's your worst case scenario....keep clean :wink:

cwebbiverson wrote:cant wait till the draft

awesome coverage

cheers :cool:

keepnitgangsta1 wrote:great coverage, but rudy gay is 222 pounds, oh well it doesnt really matter

yeah, it doesn't matter, it's just a number....I did dbf editing ages ago & site said 211lbs, ahh well, guess he's bulked up a little....I'll attribute it to fluid retention....

Anthony15 wrote:nice coverage...Can't wait for the Draft recap!

cheers :P
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Postby The X on Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:07 pm

to reward loyal support in this year's dynasty, the 2007 NLSC Draft Prospects are:
Jugs, iLLuzionz, pHLo, cwebbiverson, Anthony15, zman & Negative One (you mentioned that you had a CF, please email it to me)

this draft class is locked....

the 2008 Draft Class will include dynasty faithfuls from yesteryear (incl. Mafia, Honor Glow, ceekay, Seraph, Melo & the newly banned Shaun)....this is subject to change, some of these guys might be bumped down further if I get more applications from active posters & so on....
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Postby Jugs on Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:14 pm

Jugs


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hehe, good luck finding the appropriate ratings.
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Postby Jing on Sat Mar 11, 2006 3:57 am

sigh lol shaun got banned. :lol:
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Postby H Rock on Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:13 am

What for?
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