Monday 4/3: Draft prospects playing on TV today (ongoing) 2017 Draft

[tankcity!]

This on Giles:

“It’s just a matter of him being in shape,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “He hasn’t played in 14 months.”

For Giles, playing as a reserve and in limited minutes might take time to get used to.

“Just trying to figure it out, trying to get used to the speed. It was fast, too,” he said. “Just trying to figure it out and get a feel for it.

“Frustrating because how it went. … It was terrible, my performance. I just have to get better. … That was shaking the rust off, getting the kinks out.”

http://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/story/duke-freshman-giles-ready-for-more-action-vs-elon-122016

It's going to take a while.

Hopefully it does so we can nab him by trading for another first round pick

[csfansince60s]

Some interesting stuff on Duke game today.

Giles only played5-6 minutes,  A couple of rebounds a point and a couple of fouls.

Bolden only 3 minutes, zero stat-line.

Greyson Allen was involved in ANOTHER (3 or 4 now, I think) intentional tripping incident. Then he lost his mind like a spoiled, bully child on the bench after the call.....National TV game....lots of NBA scouts there....what are you thinking, man?

Kennard was the best player on the floor again, very efficient, but Tatum had 4 blocks and looks like an NBA player already. Top 3 for me right now.

[tazzmaniac]

Some interesting stuff on Duke game today.

Giles only played5-6 minutes,  A couple of rebounds a point and a couple of fouls.

Bolden only 3 minutes, zero stat-line.

Greyson Allen was involved in ANOTHER (3 or 4 now, I think) intentional tripping incident. Then he lost his mind like a spoiled, bully child on the bench after the call.....National TV game....lots of NBA scouts there....what are you thinking, man?

Kennard was the best player on the floor again, very efficient, but Tatum had 4 blocks and looks like an NBA player already. Top 3 for me right now.

Going to be a while before we can truly evaluate Giles.  He's clearly not comfortable on the court yet and there's little connection with his teammates. 

Don't want Allen even with our worst 2nd.  Coach K shouldn't have played him in the 2nd half.  He needs to be suspended for a couple games and given some counseling.   

[csfansince60s]

UPDATE: Thursday 12/22 (not much tonight, Cs on anyway)

Potential draftees to watch tonight:

7:00 ACC/ESPN    NC State      Dennis Smith

9:00 CBSSN.        Kansas.        Josh Jackson and 3 potential 2nd rounders: Mykhailiuk, Mason, Vick

[csfansince60s]

UPDATE: not much on tonight, conference pay starts in earnest tomorrow

Tuesday 12/27

7:00 ACCN    Syracuse     the two Tylers, Lydon and Roberson

9:00 ESPN    Mich State    Miles Bridges (doubtful)

[csfansince60s]

UPDATE: Wednesday 12/28: at long last, CONFERENCE PLAY

5 p.m.   ESPN2   Fla St      Isaac, Bacon


6:30     BTN       Indiana    Anunoby (questionable), Bryant

6:30     FS1        'Nova      Josh Hart

7:00     ACCN (regional) Clemson   Blossomgame

7:00     ACCN (regional) NC St       Smith

7:00     ESPNU    UNC      Justin Jackson

9:00     PAC12N  UCLA/Oregon  Ball, Leaf/Boucher, Brooks, Bell (I'm really looking forward to this game; don't count out Oregon)

[coffee425]

I see no reason why Harry Giles should even come out this year.
It's a loaded draft and his stock is at an all-time low. Take the year to rehab and dominate college basketball next year.

[csfansince60s]

I see no reason why Harry Giles should even come out this year.
It's a loaded draft and his stock is at an all-time low. Take the year to rehab and dominate college basketball next year.

TP.

With all the anticipation and hype of Giles even just playing a game, I think that even the possibility of what you suggest has been lost and so hasn't been considered by many.

In support of your argument, assuming that he works his way back to playing health, that would be a prudent decision, both health-wise and draft stock-wise.

The flip side is that if he doesn't come out and gets re-injured, he's done. Look at Noel and Embiid. Injured, but still got taken in the lottery. Some team will take a chance on Giles this year, especially if he falls to later lottery. That's guaranteed $$$ for Giles, with the only down-side being that he could've made more, if he stayed and IF he remained healthy.

Also, next year's draft is loaded with bigs.

Tough decision. But I think that the short-term guaranteed $$$ is too much to pass up.

[gift]

I see no reason why Harry Giles should even come out this year.
It's a loaded draft and his stock is at an all-time low. Take the year to rehab and dominate college basketball next year.

Giles should absolutely leave after the year. Worst case scenario he's a first round, guaranteed contract pick right now (possibly still top 10 depending on how the year goes).

Worst case if he stays in school and gets injured again, he never has a professional basketball career.

[csfansince60s]

Ducks taking it to UCLA early.


Bruins coming back.

Great game as advertised.

Conference play is real college basketball. Finally!

[clevelandceltic]

Next year might be loaded with bigs but a healthy Giles is a much better prospect than the guys next year.

I see no reason why Harry Giles should even come out this year.
It's a loaded draft and his stock is at an all-time low. Take the year to rehab and dominate college basketball next year.

TP.

With all the anticipation and hype of Giles even just playing a game, I think that even the possibility of what you suggest has been lost and so hasn't been considered by many.

In support of your argument, assuming that he works his way back to playing health, that would be a prudent decision, both health-wise and draft stock-wise.

The flip side is that if he doesn't come out and gets re-injured, he's done. Look at Noel and Embiid. Injured, but still got taken in the lottery. Some team will take a chance on Giles this year, especially if he falls to later lottery. That's guaranteed $$$ for Giles, with the only down-side being that he could've made more, if he stayed and IF he remained healthy.

Also, next year's draft is loaded with bigs.

Tough decision. But I think that the short-term guaranteed $$$ is too much to pass up.

[csfansince60s]

Next year might be loaded with bigs but a healthy Giles is a much better prospect than the guys next year.

I see no reason why Harry Giles should even come out this year.
It's a loaded draft and his stock is at an all-time low. Take the year to rehab and dominate college basketball next year.

TP.

With all the anticipation and hype of Giles even just playing a game, I think that even the possibility of what you suggest has been lost and so hasn't been considered by many.

In support of your argument, assuming that he works his way back to playing health, that would be a prudent decision, both health-wise and draft stock-wise.

The flip side is that if he doesn't come out and gets re-injured, he's done. Look at Noel and Embiid. Injured, but still got taken in the lottery. Some team will take a chance on Giles this year, especially if he falls to later lottery. That's guaranteed $$$ for Giles, with the only down-side being that he could've made more, if he stayed and IF he remained healthy.

Also, next year's draft is loaded with bigs.

Tough decision. But I think that the short-term guaranteed $$$ is too much to pass up.

I completely agree.

A healthy Giles is potentially a generational talent.

The healthy part is what may make a Giles go for the lesser, surer money this year, though.

[green_bballers13]

I think Giles is a top 10 pick without any production at Duke. I don't think he should pass up the opportunity to make millions to go back to Duke. If he plays well, he's still going to be a top 10 pick next year (prob top 3). If he doesn't play well and/or gets hurt, his stock would plummet further.

[csfansince60s]

Dillon Brooks hits a 3 to beat UCLA at the buzzer!!!

Wow.....just WOW!

[csfansince60s]

UPDATE: Thursday 12/29

7:00 SECN       Texas A&M      Robert Williams

8:00 ESPN2      Kentucky        Fox, Monk, Adebayo