2019 Draft Prospects...

[Mainstreet]

Went to Desert Vista

#ValleyBoyz

Brings some local flavor to the draft. Tankathon has him slotted at #8 in their mock.

 

[slinslin]

Brandon Clarke is 23 before the season starts and he is a 6'8 center.

He completely lacks that modern PF perimeter/shooting game so he will be a center and at 6'8 I doubt his style will work.

Imo he is a Jordan Bell type prospect. If you take him the lottery that says a lot about the lack of depth in this draft.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Clarke is certainly not flashy but he gets the job done.

He reminds me a bit of Gordon Hayward or Kevin Knox in last year's draft.

He does remind me of Kevin Knox. I was not impressed at all with him either.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Went to Desert Vista

#ValleyBoyz

My high school

 

[hcsilla]

I think that Clarke is the shorter version of John Collins which is not a great thing since Collins' game is based on his length and athleticism but he has inches on Clarke.

Clarke is a great college player but in the NBA?

 

[JCSunsfan]

Brings some local flavor to the draft. Tankathon has him slotted at #8 in their mock.

nbadraft.net has us taking him with our second round pick.

Not that it means anything.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I think that Clarke is the shorter version of John Collins which is not a great thing since Collins' game is based on his length and athleticism but he has inches on Clarke.

Clarke is a great college player but in the NBA?

When I see Clarke, Shane Battier comes to mind. Not sure why. Its not looks, its just the type of impact.

 

[Mainstreet]

nbadraft.net has us taking him with our second round pick.

Not that it means anything.

It will take awhile for all the mocks to figure it out. I think the latest Clarke goes is the middle of the first round.

 

[Chaplin]

It will take awhile for all the mocks to figure it out. I think the latest Clarke goes is the middle of the first round.

Come on, you know nbadraft.net is simply a power ranking of players. They just happen to put a list of NBA teams there. It’s a false equivalency. None of that mock draft is based on teams drafting specific players.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Come on, you know nbadraft.net is simply a power ranking of players. They just happen to put a list of NBA teams there. It’s a false equivalency. None of that mock draft is based on teams drafting specific players.

But Clarke in the second round is not even an accurate power ranking.

Or is this sarcasm.

 

[Chaplin]

But Clarke in the second round is not even an accurate power ranking.

Or is this sarcasm.

When I first heard of Clarke a few weeks ago he was definitely a 2nd rounder. Clarke isn’t even the top prospect on his own team right now.

 

[slinslin]

I think that Clarke is the shorter version of John Collins which is not a great thing since Collins' game is based on his length and athleticism but he has inches on Clarke.

Clarke is a great college player but in the NBA?

Pretty sure John Collins had terrible measurements.

shade under 6'10 small wingspan

Clarke is most likely effectively longer than Collins.

 

[Russ Smith]

Clarke is a great college player with no clear NBA position. I mentioned him a few years ago when he was at SJSU he was an obvious transfer candidate dominating at that level and has been great for Gonzaga.

Terrific leaper but doesn't necessarily translate to the NBA

 

[Yuma]

I am waiting to see if Tako Fall comes out. I think he's second round talent at best. However, at his size, I can see a team rolling the dice in the first round for this guy.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I am waiting to see if Tako Fall comes out. I think he's second round talent at best. However, at his size, I can see a team rolling the dice in the first round for this guy.

Isn’t he a senior?

 

[AzStevenCal]

Isn’t he a senior?

He is. He's a 23 year old senior and I expect his post-college career to be similar to another giant from Senegal that came just before him, Mamadou N'Diaye. I think he'll spend most of his time playing international ball and maybe some G League and will likely end up at the end of an NBA bench every few seasons.

 

[BC867]

He is. He's a 23 year old senior and I expect his post-college career to be similar to another giant from Senegal that came just before him, Mamadou N'Diaye. I think he'll spend most of his time playing international ball and maybe some G League and will likely end up at the end of an NBA bench every few seasons.

I am curious how you'd compare him to Manute Bol. I looked up that 8 of his 13 NBA seasons had significant playing time.

Do you think it's a fair comparison?

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

He is. He's a 23 year old senior and I expect his post-college career to be similar to another giant from Senegal that came just before him, Mamadou N'Diaye. I think he'll spend most of his time playing international ball and maybe some G League and will likely end up at the end of an NBA bench every few seasons.

They played each other a few years ago. Neither had a big game, but I felt it was clear Tacko was better then, and he's gotten a little better in the years since. To be clear, I don't think he's a world-beater...but I think he's got a chance to be closer to Boban than N'Diaye.

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[Phrazbit]

I am waiting to see if Tako Fall comes out. I think he's second round talent at best. However, at his size, I can see a team rolling the dice in the first round for this guy.

I'd wager on that...

I will give him a 0% chance in the first round and a 1% chance in the second.

He isn't an NBA prospect.

Tacko's biggest problem is his rebound rate. These other guys he is being compared to hauled in rebounds at a high rate, although in marginal playing time. Tacko stinks on the glass, and stinks on the glass while playing in a reeeeally lousy conference. If all a guy can do is dunk when fed the ball within 2 feet of the hoop and block shots when defenders go straight into him, then he isn't a basketball player, he's more like a statue.

 

[Mainstreet]

If it wasn't for Tacko's poor free throw shooting he might have a chance to be drafted in the 2nd round.

His height alone alters the way other teams play.

 

[overseascardfan]

I'd wager on that...

I will give him a 0% chance in the first round and a 1% chance in the second.

He isn't an NBA prospect.

Tacko's biggest problem is his rebound rate. These other guys he is being compared to hauled in rebounds at a high rate, although in marginal playing time. Tacko stinks on the glass, and stinks on the glass while playing in a reeeeally lousy conference. If all a guy can do is dunk when fed the ball within 2 feet of the hoop and block shots when defenders go straight into him, then he isn't a basketball player, he's more like a statue.

I agree, under 8 rpg with his length and mobility in a small conference is a concern. The thing that did stick out to me is even though Zion got 32 points, Fall’s length was an issue for him. Zion will need his athleticism to maneuver around length and continue to develop range on his jump shot because going straight up against guys with length in NBA is going to be a challenge even with a 42” vertical.

 

[Sunburn]

I agree, under 8 rpg with his length and mobility in a small conference is a concern. The thing that did stick out to me is even though Zion got 32 points, Fall’s length was an issue for him. Zion will need his athleticism to maneuver around length and continue to develop range on his jump shot because going straight up against guys with length in NBA is going to be a challenge even with a 42” vertical.

Tacko is an absurdly tall human being, even for NBA standards. I'm not sure that situation is representative of the length he'll usually face in the NBA. He does not seem to have much issue against guys in the 6'10" - 7' range.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

I'd wager on that...

I will give him a 0% chance in the first round and a 1% chance in the second.

He isn't an NBA prospect.

Tacko's biggest problem is his rebound rate. These other guys he is being compared to hauled in rebounds at a high rate, although in marginal playing time. Tacko stinks on the glass, and stinks on the glass while playing in a reeeeally lousy conference. If all a guy can do is dunk when fed the ball within 2 feet of the hoop and block shots when defenders go straight into him, then he isn't a basketball player, he's more like a statue.

FWIW, he had 18 boards against VCU in the first tournament game.

 

[Yuma]

Shawn Bradley, Manute Bol, Mark Eaton, etc. These guys were projects. But teams with room to take on a project game them a chance and developed them into servicaeable centers. With a guy with length, you take your time working on him. I remember Yao Ming, even though he was more developed, he had trouble with NBA speed his first season. They did some footwork drills, plus he adjusted to the speed. Ideally I think it's best if Tako stays at college for four years. He needs the time to build some muscle.

 

[ColdPickleNachos]

Shawn Bradley, Manute Bol, Mark Eaton, etc. These guys were projects. But teams with room to take on a project game them a chance and developed them into servicaeable centers. With a guy with length, you take your time working on him. I remember Yao Ming, even though he was more developed, he had trouble with NBA speed his first season. They did some footwork drills, plus he adjusted to the speed. Ideally I think it's best if Tako stays at college for four years. He needs the time to build some muscle.

He was a senior this year.