Randolfo
Active Member
It's not every day that we have two all-Americans in the same year from Iowa schools. In fact, I'm not sure that has ever happened before. It could be debated forever who the better college player was, given their stats and winning percentages and whatnot, but the unknown is who will make a better pro?
Uthoff has height on his side. Not many guys his height can knock down the 3 the way he can. Niang has toughness and a better body for the pros. If Uthoff can gain the same amount of weight he gained between jr and sr year, he could have an NBA body. If not, he'll be playing in Europe. Niang, on the other hand, was a stud in college, but I don't think his game translates well to the NBA. He's not quite quick enough to be a slasher, and not tall enough to be a big man.
I'd have to give the nod to Uthoff (the first half of the 2016 season Uthoff). It would be fun to see a Hawk play a regular role in the NBA for a change.
Uthoff has height on his side. Not many guys his height can knock down the 3 the way he can. Niang has toughness and a better body for the pros. If Uthoff can gain the same amount of weight he gained between jr and sr year, he could have an NBA body. If not, he'll be playing in Europe. Niang, on the other hand, was a stud in college, but I don't think his game translates well to the NBA. He's not quite quick enough to be a slasher, and not tall enough to be a big man.
I'd have to give the nod to Uthoff (the first half of the 2016 season Uthoff). It would be fun to see a Hawk play a regular role in the NBA for a change.