White to Wizards- 2nd Round Pick 19

[tksirius]

Hopefully, we can get more than one drafted next year.

 

[Hawkfnntn]

Hopefully, we can get more than one drafted next year.

Uthoff will get drafted I bet. If it's between MG and Woody for the 2nd one my money is on Woody only because 7 footers don't grow on trees. But I'm not holding my breath on that. Better chance of one of the incoming freshman being one and done then either of those two making much noise in the NBA.

 

[BryceC]

This situation is precisely why ISU is and always will be little brother. You see, little brother chirps for years about how awesome they are and how they are going to be so much better than their big brother, while big brother quietly works and makes a better career.

But keep holding out hope that the NBA next year is going to really want an undersized 4 that plays below the net.

I actually don't particularly care if he gets drafted because I don't think he will. I just hope the NBA doesn't want a certain point guard.

 

[DP5555]

I actually don't particularly care if he gets drafted because I don't think he will. I just hope the NBA doesn't want a certain point guard.

I'd be very suprised if Niang were drafted. He isn't fast or strong enough to compete night in and night out with the 4's in the NBA. He has a pretty weak vertical and he's prone to getting pushed around and out-muscled for rebounds. He makes up for his lack of athleticism with great footwork and he's a pretty damn good shooter. The problem is that 4's and 5's in the NBA have the ability to recover defensively even if he uses his footwork to get a good look. Plus 4's in the league will be able to cover him on the perimeter.

Niang actually reminds me of a shorter, less athletic Tim Duncan. Which seems like a great compliment. However, what makes Tim Duncan so great is the fact he has that skill set in a 6'11 body. Niang is only 6'7. That 5 inches in height and wingspan is a huge difference. It gives Duncan the space he needs to get his shots off. It gives Duncan an advantage when grabbing rebounds. It gives Duncan an advantage on the defensive end. Niang would struggle mightily with all of those things at that level. Which is why I think he'll end up having a nice career for himself in Europe.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

They're laughing on Cyfan about CBS rating Aaron White as a D+ selection. What were Ejim and Kane's draft rankings last year on CBS again??? Hilarious

Add in that the whole Royce White flying debacle.

 

[Tierney]

Congratulations Mr. White! That's a heck of an accomplishment and one of his main goals when he came to Iowa. Im glad he was able to prove all the naysayers wrong.

It will be interesting if he makes it or not. He is a really good player, and he is a really smart player. I think he could bring a lot of pluses to an NBA team. His ability to play defense probably will decide the issue.

 

[MisterLucky]

Congratulations, Whitey! It's amazing how stupid these NBA executives are. You get drafted, but you weren't good enough to even play for the Clones.

 

[atomicblue224]

Not bad at all. I was reading about the "Greatest 2nd round ever played in NBA". The NBA’s 30 Best Second-Round Draft Picks Ever, Marble or White could be on that list ten years from now.

 

[BryceC]

I'd be very suprised if Niang were drafted. He isn't fast or strong enough to compete night in and night out with the 4's in the NBA. He has a pretty weak vertical and he's prone to getting pushed around and out-muscled for rebounds. He makes up for his lack of athleticism with great footwork and he's a pretty damn good shooter. The problem is that 4's and 5's in the NBA have the ability to recover defensively even if he uses his footwork to get a good look. Plus 4's in the league will be able to cover him on the perimeter.

Niang actually reminds me of a shorter, less athletic Tim Duncan. Which seems like a great compliment. However, what makes Tim Duncan so great is the fact he has that skill set in a 6'11 body. Niang is only 6'7. That 5 inches in height and wingspan is a huge difference. It gives Duncan the space he needs to get his shots off. It gives Duncan an advantage when grabbing rebounds. It gives Duncan an advantage on the defensive end. Niang would struggle mightily with all of those things at that level. Which is why I think he'll end up having a nice career for himself in Europe.

Very fair and I agree.

 

[Tierney]

Not bad at all. I was reading about the "Greatest 2nd round ever played in NBA". The NBA’s 30 Best Second-Round Draft Picks Ever, Marble or White could be on that list ten years from now.

I wonder how many college basketball teams have had two or more three star recruits drafted in the NBA in the last two years. It sounds like it might help recruiting. I think next years potential draft picks for Iowa were four star recruits.