Grandpa
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Post by Grandpa on Feb 25, 2010 15:06:03 GMT -5
Don't think I saw this posted elsewhere on the board, but Greg Monroe is still on list. Was kind of hopeful that Austin might also get the nod considering how strong of a season he's having (didn't really compare his stats to others on the list, though): www.naismithawards.com/PressBox/PressReleases/02242010NaismithTrophyMidseasonCandidates/tabid/168/Default.aspx2010 Naismith Men’s Mid-Season CandidatesName, SchoolCole Aldrich, KANSAS Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest James Anderson, Oklahoma State Luke Babbitt, Nevada Trevor Booker, Clemson Matt Bouldin, Gonzaga Da’Sean Butler, West Virginia Sherron Collins, KANSAS DeMarcus Cousins, Kentucky Devan Downey, South Carolina Jerome Dyson, Connecticut Jimmer Fredette, BYU Luke Harangody, Notre Dame Gordon Hayward, Butler Robbie Hummel, Purdue Damion James, Texas Wesley Johnson, Syracuse Dominique Jones, South Florida Sylven Landesberg, Virginia Gani Lawal, Georgia Tech Kalin Lucas, Michigan State Greg Monroe, GeorgetownJacob Pullen, Kansas State Scottie Reynolds, Villanova Omar Samhan, Saint Mary’s Jon Scheyer, Duke Evan Turner, Ohio State Jarvis Varnado, Mississippi State Greivis Vasquez, Maryland John Wall, Kentucky
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damnhoya
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Post by damnhoya on Feb 25, 2010 16:19:04 GMT -5
And latest from NBA draft, finally projecting Monroe in the 6-10 range. Sounds about right...for now (depending on how far the team goes this year): www.nbadraft.net/node/18313"Monroe is finally beginning to settle into the idea of being a scorer every time out having tallied 19 or more points in 7 of his last 11 games, and averaged 18 ppg and 9.5 rpg over that span. He's so unselfish he almost needs to be reminded to look to score. On the positive side, he has increased both his scoring and rebounding numbers by 3 from last year, however for some that's still not enough. Is he a superstar prospect? No. But is he a player that can have a real impact at the next level as a team player? No question. While Monroe lacks superstar potential, after the top half dozen or so "prospects", Monroe becomes an interesting option. One NBA scout recently compared him to Lamar Odom saying, "He reminds me of Lamar, and not only his skills but the fact that he seems to be one of those guys who you expect more from, but at one point you just realize that's what they are and accept it." He's extremely unorthodox with his style and skills but he finds ways to impact the game in numerous ways. His ability to pass for a 6-10 player is truly special. He has some limitations without much strength and explosiveness, but his positives outweigh the negatives. Look for Monroe to end up in the mid-lotto area (6-10) on draft night."
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Feb 25, 2010 20:04:39 GMT -5
not super star level WE WILL SEE YES WE WILL SEE YUP
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Post by hoyadestroya on Feb 26, 2010 10:02:30 GMT -5
I like the Lamar Odom comparison. Maybe its the lefty style of finesse over power. I still think he needs another year to develop
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SSHoya
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Post by SSHoya on Feb 26, 2010 11:26:58 GMT -5
If he is mid-lottery I would think he is gone. Especially with a potential lockout in 2011.
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