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Possible 2nd round sleeper
« on: March 09, 2016, 08:36:00 PM »

Offline Smitty77

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Jaron Blossomgame from Clemson IF he comes out early.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/61835

Thoughts??

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Re: Possible 2nd round sleeper
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2016, 09:13:28 PM »

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 He was just on ESPN two in the ACC tournament.

Did you get to watch him.?

Re: Possible 2nd round sleeper
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2016, 10:28:47 PM »

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Seems intriguing - definitely draftable. I haven't watched any Clemson, but his stats have improved a lot this year. Draftexpress did a writup on him at the beginning of the season: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jaron-Blossomgame-58760/

Basically, he's a long, explosive, slightly skinny 6'7 SF who hadn't shown much besides an ability to finish above the rim before this season. He's 22, turns 23 in September. He's dramatically improved his 3pt percentage on increased volume (first two years: 27/109; this year, 44/99). He's also increased his assist rate to a still-mediocre 1.7 per 40 while cutting his TOV% from 12 to 10%.

His defensive effort was also flagged as an issue, and it's encouraging that he's also significantly increased his block rate (first two years: 0.55 blocks per 40; this year: 1.3). However, his rebounding numbers are significantly down on both ends, after looking like a major strength after his sophomore season.

His main weakness seems to be age. He'll be almost 23, which will keep him out of the 1st round and probably the early 2nd, but he seems like good value in the 40's.

Re: Possible 2nd round sleeper
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2016, 10:54:22 PM »

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Watched a couple of Clemson games this year and not one player on that squad ever gave me the impression they had what it takes to make it in the NBA. Blossomgame is a nice senior college basketball player but not someone that needs to be drafted because he isn't going to make it in the NBA.

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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2016, 11:18:57 PM »

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Watched a couple of Clemson games this year and not one player on that squad ever gave me the impression they had what it takes to make it in the NBA. Blossomgame is a nice senior college basketball player but not someone that needs to be drafted because he isn't going to make it in the NBA.

He is a junior.

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Re: Possible 2nd round sleeper
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2016, 11:20:25 PM »

Offline nickagneta

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Watched a couple of Clemson games this year and not one player on that squad ever gave me the impression they had what it takes to make it in the NBA. Blossomgame is a nice senior college basketball player but not someone that needs to be drafted because he isn't going to make it in the NBA.

He is a junior.

Smitty77
Sorry for the mistake. Thought he was a senior. Still doesn't change the fact he is still a nice college player and really not a pro prospect.