Scal 5/9: we should draft a reb'ing+defending big like Steve Adams+keep the vets

[ManUp]

Adams has no feel for the game same as Fab Melo. He's coasting off of his physical tools right now, but that won't slide in the NBA. With a low BBIQ he will find himself in the D-league fast.

If we're going big at 16 it has to be Dieng. Quick, Athletic, can shoot the ball a little, and plays defense with a great feel. The downside to Dieng is he probably doesn't have much room to grow considering his age.

[thirstyboots18]

I don't know for sure if Melo will improve, or if Adams is worth a pick.  I don't know if Dieng will be the next Lebron James.  I do know that I agree with most of what mmmmm said, and that I trust the opinion of Danny, or  Scal, as far as scouting talent goes and would go along with their opinion as to whether a prospect will be valuable and whether they will fit with the team or be coachable.  Danny has missed on a couple of picks, but over all has been pretty much on the money.   It is easy to say our picks would have been better...as they say, hindsight is 20/20.   TP, mmmmm.

[jr_3421]

I wouldn't be against another project only because this year's draft seems very weak. I also would like to point out that the negativity surrounding Fab Melo sounds a lot like how people were talking about him after his freshman year at Syracuse. He made a huge jump between his freshman and sophomore year so I will reserve judgement until next year.