The Raptors and the 2014 Draft

[Joey]

I highly doubt he gets drafted. Maybe a contract in Europe is waiting for him?

You "highly doubt" the MVP of the WAC 2-seasons running, who averaged 10 & 8 while blocking nearly 4 shots last year and shooting 65% from the field, and is 7'5", will get drafted?
Damn. I'm almost certain he'll get drafted.

[Primer]

You "highly doubt" the MVP of the WAC 2-seasons running, who averaged 10 & 8 while blocking nearly 4 shots last year and shooting 65% from the field, and is 7'5", will get drafted?
Damn. I'm almost certain he'll get drafted.

I'd take a chance on him in the 2nd round. He will be the largest player in the NBA if he gets drafted. 7'5" 350lbs is fucking enormous. He can block shots, rebound, and would be damn near impossible to move in the post.

[blackjitsu]

You "highly doubt" the MVP of the WAC 2-seasons running, who averaged 10 & 8 while blocking nearly 4 shots last year and shooting 65% from the field, and is 7'5", will get drafted?
Damn. I'm almost certain he'll get drafted.

No lateral quickness. He can't show on screens, he can't switch on screens, in the NBA he is a walking defensive 3 second violation. You can't camp in the lane like that. On defense he sets up WAY too low in the key as well. BUT he has to, because of his athletic weaknesses. It's a league where centers are being forced to become more and more athletic.

For instance, look how he sets up in the post. He can't move from one deep post, and reset on the other side quickly. With his foot speed he can't set screens and roll. Heck, he can't quickly set up screens.

In Europe -- where zone defenses are more flexible he can make a great living. For a very long time. I think he is very good, but his game does not translate to the NBA. The NBA is not slowing down, it's speeding up.

[The Great One]

No lateral quickness. He can't show on screens, he can't switch on screens, in the NBA he is a walking defensive 3 second violation. You can't camp in the lane like that. On defense he sets up WAY too low in the key as well. BUT he has to, because of his athletic weaknesses. It's a league where centers are being forced to become more and more athletic.

For instance, look how he sets up in the post. He can't move from one deep post, and reset on the other side quickly. With his foot speed he can't set screens and roll. Heck, he can't quickly set up screens.

In Europe -- where zone defenses are more flexible he can make a great living. For a very long time. I think he is very good, but his game does not translate to the NBA. The NBA is not slowing down, it's speeding up.

This.

I'd be surprised if he gets drafted.

[Axel]

You "highly doubt" the MVP of the WAC 2-seasons running, who averaged 10 & 8 while blocking nearly 4 shots last year and shooting 65% from the field, and is 7'5", will get drafted?
Damn. I'm almost certain he'll get drafted.

We could get him with the OKC pick. Don't think I'd go any higher than that though.

[raptors999]

He isn't big bodied he is obese.

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[Axel]

Seems to me to be a Tyler Hansbrough type player, no?

You say that like it's a bad thing?

A young hungry big who can be the back-up C is a welcome addition. Plus Tyler isn't going to be here forever.

[magoon]

I agree that Bhullar probably isn't NBA-ready - maybe with some work, but not yet. But I also think he'll get drafted in the second round. A 7'3" monster with his numbers who has stash potential (if he does go overseas, which I agree is likely) is exactly what mid-to-late second round picks are for.

[blackjitsu]

He isn't big bodied he is obese.

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No, I think he's lost a fair amount of weight in the last few years. I think he has a fairly decent b-ball IQ as well. However, that game does not translate into an NBA player. That's the sort of pick that gets a GM fired.

Axel, I think if that is the "pick a Canuck" selection, there are NCAA seniors that fit the bill a lot more than Bhullar.

[raptors999]

He should go overseas get paid and in condition and try for a free agent contract in a year or two.

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[octothorp]

No, I think he's lost a fair amount of weight in the last few years. I think he has a fairly decent b-ball IQ as well. However, that game does not translate into an NBA player. That's the sort of pick that gets a GM fired.

Axel, I think if that is the "pick a Canuck" selection, there are NCAA seniors that fit the bill a lot more than Bhullar.

From what NMSU has said, he didn't exactly lose weight but he did convert a lot of fat to muscle.

I really want him to go the Euro route, in part because if he learns the international game I think he can be quite good at it, and as a fan of Canadian basketball he'd be tremendously more useful as an experienced Euro than an end-of-bench/d-league North American. Not sure he'd ever make the national team with the number of good bigs we have coming up, but if he goes to Europe he has a chance.

[yabadabayolo]

He should go overseas get paid and in condition and try for a free agent contract in a year or two.

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[planetmars]

Aaron and Andrew Harrison have decided against NBA Draft, will return to Kentucky for sophomore seasons, source tells Yahoo Sports.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 25, 2014

[blackjitsu]

Really like this kid. I hope the Raps take a long look at him in the first round. Sort of surprised he came out.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/deandre...180857481.html

[grindhouse]

i must admit i like the little i see of inglis not a explosive jumper for someone of his body type but i see potential especially if he is 6'9. draft anderson in the first round and inglis in the second (dont even know if he is in the draft.) and i am happy with the team going forward