Prospect or Not (1): Eddie Basden

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  • CM1847
    Bacon
    • Jul 2002
    • 5372

    #16
    Re: Prospect or Not (1): Eddie Basden

    Originally posted by 3rdAnswer
    See, that's where I have to disagree. He's the epitome of what college ball can do to your talent. He now has almost every ability needed to play in the NBA. He can score, handle the ball, and play defense.

    If he were on UNC or Duke, he'd be a first round draft pick.
    I agree with your points, but the NBA is made up of a handful of players who can do everything and a LOT of role players. As a 6'5" SG in the NBA, he won't be asked to rebound, one of his greatest skills is going to be all but ignored in the NBA. He also has an amazing ability to drive and score, something he won't be asked to do in the NBA and something that will be a lot tougher against the bigger, more physical NBA post players. If he makes a team and actually plays, he will be asked to play defense and be a spot up shooter on occasion.

    He does have a wide range of abilities, but he will need to turn his range of abilities into one or two specific, fine tuned abilities if he wants to contribute in the NBA. The range of abilities will come in handy at points, but whether or not he makes the NBA and actually plays will be determined on how well he can defend NBA players and spot up shoot when wide open.

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    • CM1847
      Bacon
      • Jul 2002
      • 5372

      #17
      Re: Prospect or Not (1): Eddie Basden

      Originally posted by 3rdAnswer
      See, that's where I have to disagree. He's the epitome of what college ball can do to your talent. He now has almost every ability needed to play in the NBA. He can score, handle the ball, and play defense.

      If he were on UNC or Duke, he'd be a first round draft pick.
      I agree with your points, but the NBA is made up of a handful of players who can do everything and a LOT of role players. As a 6'5" SG in the NBA, he won't be asked to rebound, one of his greatest skills is going to be all but ignored in the NBA. He also has an amazing ability to drive and score, something he won't be asked to do in the NBA and something that will be a lot tougher against the bigger, more physical NBA post players. If he makes a team and actually plays, he will be asked to play defense and be a spot up shooter on occasion.

      He does have a wide range of abilities, but he will need to turn his range of abilities into one or two specific, fine tuned abilities if he wants to contribute in the NBA. The range of abilities will come in handy at points, but whether or not he makes the NBA and actually plays will be determined on how well he can defend NBA players and spot up shoot when wide open.

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      • 3rdAnswer
        Regular Cat Records®
        • Sep 2002
        • 10845

        #18
        Re: Prospect or Not (1): Eddie Basden

        Originally posted by CM1847
        I agree with your points, but the NBA is made up of a handful of players who can do everything and a LOT of role players. As a 6'5" SG in the NBA, he won't be asked to rebound, one of his greatest skills is going to be all but ignored in the NBA. He also has an amazing ability to drive and score, something he won't be asked to do in the NBA and something that will be a lot tougher against the bigger, more physical NBA post players. If he makes a team and actually plays, he will be asked to play defense and be a spot up shooter on occasion.

        He does have a wide range of abilities, but he will need to turn his range of abilities into one or two specific, fine tuned abilities if he wants to contribute in the NBA. The range of abilities will come in handy at points, but whether or not he makes the NBA and actually plays will be determined on how well he can defend NBA players and spot up shoot when wide open.
        Ok I see exactly what you're saying. The rebounding and scoring abilities will be something extra, on the side that he will contribute.

        Gotcha

        I could see him being a Bruce Bowen if he improves his jumpshot.
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        • 3rdAnswer
          Regular Cat Records®
          • Sep 2002
          • 10845

          #19
          Re: Prospect or Not (1): Eddie Basden

          Originally posted by CM1847
          I agree with your points, but the NBA is made up of a handful of players who can do everything and a LOT of role players. As a 6'5" SG in the NBA, he won't be asked to rebound, one of his greatest skills is going to be all but ignored in the NBA. He also has an amazing ability to drive and score, something he won't be asked to do in the NBA and something that will be a lot tougher against the bigger, more physical NBA post players. If he makes a team and actually plays, he will be asked to play defense and be a spot up shooter on occasion.

          He does have a wide range of abilities, but he will need to turn his range of abilities into one or two specific, fine tuned abilities if he wants to contribute in the NBA. The range of abilities will come in handy at points, but whether or not he makes the NBA and actually plays will be determined on how well he can defend NBA players and spot up shoot when wide open.
          Ok I see exactly what you're saying. The rebounding and scoring abilities will be something extra, on the side that he will contribute.

          Gotcha

          I could see him being a Bruce Bowen if he improves his jumpshot.
          -Jay Illestrate, Emcee/Producer/Graphic Artist
          www.REGULARCATRECORDS.COM
          New York Giants - Duke Blue Devils - Charlotte Hornets - San Antonio Spurs

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          • CM1847
            Bacon
            • Jul 2002
            • 5372

            #20
            Re: Prospect or Not (1): Eddie Basden

            He just picked up his 2nd CUSA Player of the Week award in the last 3 weeks(with teamate Curtis Withers winning in between).

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            • CM1847
              Bacon
              • Jul 2002
              • 5372

              #21
              Re: Prospect or Not (1): Eddie Basden

              He just picked up his 2nd CUSA Player of the Week award in the last 3 weeks(with teamate Curtis Withers winning in between).

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