Talk to Me About BADGERS

[jaketwice]

Kaminsky and Dekker... ...what do you guys think of their NBA futures? Both will likely be drafted? Where would it be best for them to end up? (Full disclosure, I have a family connection to Wisconsin; but I won't be offended if you say "they suck," or whatever people say about them.)

I like Kaminsky in Dallas, actually, to take the reins from Dirk, and I like Dekker here in Boston.

[celticsclay]

Kaminsky and Dekker... ...what do you guys think of their NBA futures? Both will likely be drafted? Where would it be best for them to end up? (Full disclosure, I have a family connection to Wisconsin; but I won't be offended if you say "they suck," or whatever people say about them.)

I like Kaminsky in Dallas, actually, to take the reins from Dirk, and I like Dekker here in Boston.

I have watched just about every UW game this season, but may reserve my projection until I get to see Kaminsky in particularly against Kentucky's frontline.

[aingeforthree]

•There are eight different species of badger.
•The word badger is said to derive from the French ‘bêcheur’ meaning ‘digger’.
•A male badger is called a boar, a female is a sow and the young are called cubs. Interestingly, the Welsh name for badgers is ‘moch daear’ which translates to ‘earth pig’.

[aingeforthree]

What worries me about both at the next level is their athleticism.  Also, can Dekker create his own shot at the next level ?  Can Kaminsky add strength to his frame and actually have an inside game at the NBA level or will he just stretch the floor ?

Great college players, but I think they'll both just end up average at this level, at best.

[Evantime34]

I'd be happy with Dekker at 15, I also wouldn't be upset with Hayes with the Clippers pick.

If Dekker keeps playing the way he has though I doubt he's available when we pick.

[celticsclay]

What worries me about both at the next level is their athleticism.  Also, can Dekker create his own shot at the next level ?  Can Kaminsky add strength to his frame and actually have an inside game at the NBA level or will he just stretch the floor ?

Great college players, but I think they'll both just end up average at this level, at best.

I think Decker is actually pretty athletic. However, I will say I have watched every one of their games and I will start thinking. Oh he is not very athletic, and then he will blow by someone and do a dunk that I didn't think he was capable of. Then I will forget about it and start thinking he isn't athletic again, and the same thing will happen. I will be pretty interested in his measurements at combine.

[Fafnir]

I think if you base draft decisions on the tournament season you end up making more mistakes than not, the whole season matters more.

Not excited for either player in the NBA.

[Fafnir]

I'd be happy with Dekker at 15, I also wouldn't be upset with Hayes with the Clippers pick.

If Dekker keeps playing the way he has though I doubt he's available when we pick.

I'd be happy with this as we'd have someone drop to us.

[Evantime34]

I think if you base draft decisions on the tournament season you end up making more mistakes than not, the whole season matters more.

Not excited for either player in the NBA.

I have always been meh on Dekker and I would prefer a higher upside guy than Kaminsky.

However, after seeing what Dekker is doing in the tournament and reading what he did at the LeBron skills camp last summer I might reconsider. I think he might be the next best 3 after the Winslow, Johnson, Oubre, Hezonja group.

[mctyson]

Kaminsky has all around offensive basketball skills that few power forwards have.  At worst he will be a solid reserve on a contender.