VAWereWolf65's Fictional Draft Class Thread (For Xbox One)

[Chaser44]

Re: VAWereWolf65's Fictional Draft Class Thread (For Xbox One)

December 1st:
PF Colby Moerman and C Jason White were locked in neck to neck with each other this week in the North Carolina and California game. Colby had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists while White nearly got a triple double with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Neither of these players are your typical big men because of their amazing playmaking and ball handling ability, along with their amazing speed and agility. Jason White is an athletic freak of nature with his speed and leaping ability, along with his amazing strength. Weighing in at a whopping 294 pounds, White has put on nearly 30 pounds since coming out of high school. He also has tremendous ball handling and passing ability, just like Colby Moerman. Moerman is a little different from Jason in the sense that he's not as strong or dominant, but he's a great ball handler and passer and he has a nifty mid range jumpshot, unlike Jason White who is nothing short of one of the worst shooters the game of basketball has ever seen (22% on Free Throws this year, 0-19 on Jumpshots outside of 10 feet for his college career). North Carolina came out with the win 75-73.

Martin Jean-Charles recently had a great game for Cholet Basket in their win against Elan Chalon. The french SG had 26 points and also came up with a pair of steals as well. When asked by an english scout how he felt about his performance, he simply said "Man, je ne parle aucun anglais" which translates to "Man, I don't speak any english". You'd think a player who is planning to enter this upcoming NBA draft would have a little bit firmer of a grasp on the english language and culture, but that obviously isn't the case with Martin. So far, scouts have shown great interest in his shooting and defensive potential, but he's still a very raw player overall.

With the first month of college hoops officially over, let's take a look at the top 15 players in the nation up to this point:

#1 Jason White / C / California / Sophomore
#2 Steven Moiso / PG / LSU / Freshman
#3 Tyrone Negron / PF / Virginia Tech / Junior
#4 Harrison Bishop / PG / Kentucky / Senior
#5 Niels Pointer / SG / Portland / Freshman
#6 Kyle Gordon / SF / Arizona / Sophomore
#7 Colby Moerman / PF / North Carolina / Freshman
#8 Isaac Liggins / SG / Villanova / Junior
#9 Reece Wanamaker / C / Boston College / Senior
#10 Max Carr / C / Wisconsin / Senior
#11 David Mashburn / SG / Maryland / Senior
#12 Scottie Armstrong / SF / Louisville / Junior
#13 Marcus Daniels / PG / Nevada / Junior
#14 Eli Babcock / PF / Gonzaga / Freshman
#15 Gabriel Wall / SF / Nebraska / Junior

I've been using this to fill in the gap after simworld's DC3 and bro this is some good stuff. Lamar Phillips is a mini-Rondo and I can't wait to see what White & Moiso bring to the league. Keep up the good work!

[dbrodeo2000]

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[VAWereWolf65]

December 5th:
BREAKING:

Freshman PG Steven Moiso tore his Right ACL only 8 games into his college career in a game against Kansas. Moiso took a hard foul by Kansas's Freshman PG John Wear at the rim and landed awkwardly which caused the tear. After the game, Wear told the media that the foul was "strictly a basketball play" and that he is "deeply sorry" for Moiso's injury. Wear is definetly one of the bigger Point Guards in the nation standing at 6'4" with a 6'10" wingspan and weighing in at an immense 219 pounds. In his first 8 games, Steven was averaging 18.7 PPG, 9.2 APG (1st in the nation) and 6.4 RPG.

[VAWereWolf65]

December 12th:
Injury Update: Steven Moiso
Steven is set to go into ACL Surgery on December 19th, and if the operation is successful, he will most likely be sidelined anywhere from 8-10 months. NBA Scouts had been drooling over Moiso before his injury, but after it, will he be able to fullfil the expectations that people have set for him? No ones really sure. An ACL tear can be devastating to a players career, and I think everyone is a little worried about this one.

Just How Good is Jason White?
It may be a pretty massive stretch to say that a college player is already unguardable at the NBA level, but I'd be more than willing to say that Jason White already is unguardable at the NBA level, even if the kid is only 19 years old. Before we get to the people who could potentially contain him on offense in the NBA, let's take a look at some of the reasons why he's already unguardable. First off, the dude is an athletic freak of nature. He uses his 34.5 inch vertical along with his 7'7" wingspan to play above the rim with ease. He's very quick, agile, fluid and he's most likely the strongest player to come into the league since Shaq. He's 7'1" and 294 pounds as a 19 year old. He uses his strength and size to simply over power defenders and dunk the ball straight on their head. He eats everything off the offensive glass and spits it right back into the basket, and while he may not be a defensive stopper, he's a great shot blocker and has great defensive potential with his wingspan and foot work. Now to the people who could potentially shut him down or contain him. Guys like Marc Gasol and Andre Drummond are great defensive players who are strong enough to contain him, but they lack one thing that could make it very hard on them, Speed. The only two players currently in the NBA that I think could completely and utterly shut down Jason White right out of the gates are Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan. They both have the speed, agility, defensive skills and strength to shut him down on offense. That being said, as Jason continues to mature and become quicker and stronger, will there be anybody who can stop him?

Is Niels Pointer's attitude going to be a problem?
We've seen time and time again where Niels Pointer has been pulled aside by a ref or coach (or often is just hit with a technical foul) for losing his temper and composure on the court, but it seems like everything someone says to him goes through one ear and comes right back out the other. His lack of focus during game time situations is probably the biggest reason for his inconsistent jumpshot and spotty free throw shooting. He's surrounded by awful teammates aside from Junior C Richie Collier (who is a complete rebounding machine by the way, he's third in the nation) but the two don't appear to get along very well. I think the real question at this point is whether Niels attitude is simply due to his lack of maturity as a player (the kid only turned 18 just recently), or if it's something bigger that could potentially hurt his NBA career.

[VAWereWolf65]

December 26th:
Player of the Year race
1. Jason White (California)
Jason has showed his dominance all season by obliterating defenses in the post and rebounding the ball better at a very impressive rate. He's currently 2nd in the nation in rebounding (13.2 RPG) and is right behind Wisconsin C Max Carr (who has been having a historic season rebounding the ball). White is also 6th in the nation in scoring (22.6 PPG) and isn't afraid to pass the ball as he's also averaging 2.8 APG as a 7'1" Center. He's helped carry California to the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll, alongside PG Marshawn Barron.
2. Harrison Bishop (Kentucky)
Harrison Bishop has done wonders for Kentucky this year, dragging them to the No. 2 spot on the AP Poll practically all by himself. Bishop is averaging 18.2 PPG along with a staggering 8.3 APG (1st in the nation, excluding LSU PG Steven Moiso (Injured)). Bishop has also been averaging a very helpful 1.6 SPG and is 3rd in the nation in BPG by a point guard (excluding LSU PG Steven Moiso) averaging 0.8 BPG.
3. Trey Holiday (Old Dominion)
The sophomore Shooting Guard has stunned NBA scouts this season with his amazing development and skill level that he did not showcase as a freshman last year. The 6'4" guard reminds me a lot of C.J. McCollum because of his athleticism, playmaking and shooting potential. He's currently averaging 25.4 PPG (3rd in the nation) and 5.9 APG (7th in the nation) for an Old Dominion team ranked No. 10 in the AP Poll.

Another Giannis?
Andrea Belinelli is a 7'0", 231 Pound SF from Italy who is expected to declare for this upcoming draft. Andrea's speed and agility is amazing for his height and he's very great at slashing and finishing around the basket. He's not much of a playmaker yet, but he has good ball handling ability considering the fact that he's 7 feet tall. His jumpshot is still very much a work in progress, as he doesn't have much of an ability to create space for his jumpshot or shoot in traffic, but he's getting better everyday. His defensive game is also still unpolished, but he's a good shot blocker and he's hoping that he can have an impact on both ends of the floor right out of the gates for whatever team decides to draft him.

Isaac Liggins hits slump
Isaac has had big struggles shooting the ball since the departure of his backcourt partner, Caleb Slaughter. Last season, Slaughter shot 45.5% from 3-Point Range while Isaac Liggins was shooting 48.4% from 3-Point Range. The two combined for a total of 35.8 Points a night and were practically unstoppable together. This year, without Caleb Slaughter, Isaac is only averaging 16.4 PPG as opposed to last year when he was averaging 20.2 PPG. Also, Isaac's 3-Point Percentage has slipped from 48.4% down to 43.6%. Whether this is just a minor slump or if he really needs to be playing with Caleb Slaughter to be good, we aren't sure. But it looks to me like it's starting to get to him and he hasn't looked nearly as confident on the court as he did last season. He's gotten into a lot of trouble off the court lately too, which could be contributing to this slump. He was issued a speeding ticket on December 20th for going 106 MPH in a 75 MPH zone while returning home after a party around 3:30 in the morning.

[VAWereWolf65]

January 1st:
In Depth Scouting Report 4

Player: Steven Moiso
Height: 6'9"
Weight: 241
Age: 18
School: LSU
Current Position: PG
Possible NBA Position: PG / SG / SF / PF / C
NBA Comparison: Magic Johnson / Oscar Robertson (blend)
Current Talent Level: High-Profile Starter
Potential Level: Star / All-Star?
Strengths:
-Amazing tools for a Point Guard; 6'9" with a 7'2" Wingspan and 241 pounds.
-Very long and strong; Can defend and play the big man positions.
-Amazing playmaking ability and court vision; Can handle and pass the ball unlike anyone else at his height.
-Has a nifty mid-range jumpshot; Could develop into a deadly shot further down the road.
-Has solid defensive IQ and fundamentals; Blocks shots very well and gets steals. Averaged 1.3 blocks per game and 2.1 steals per game during his short freshman season.
-Dominant post game; Backs down positions 1-5 in the post.
-Amazing at slashing and finishing around the basket.
-Better rebounder than your average point guard thanks to his height and strength.
-Very good at drawing fouls.
-Has solid, but not amazing leaping ability.

Weaknesses:
-Health and durability is a big question mark at this point; struggled with injuries all through high school and had a season ending Right ACL tear.
-Not a 3-Point Shooter yet; shot 24.2% on 0.5 threes a game.
-Known for being a jerk; makes very dirty plays at time.
-Doesn't have very good lateral quickness.
-Quick, but not extremely fast. Has trouble guarding Point Guards sometimes.
-ACL tear could potentially damage his already mediocre athleticism.

[ayyitskev]

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Moiso looks like a stud curious to see how he recovers


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January 22nd:
Gabriel Wall has a historic night
Gabriel Wall dropped 56 points last night against South Carolina as Nebraska cruised past the Gamecocks for a 81-54 win (That's right, Wall had more points than the entire South Carolina team). He said after the game that he knew he was going to be hot after seeing his first couple of shots drop in. Gabriel got his 56 points on only 31 shots, ending the game a scorching 74.2% from the field. This performance completely shatters the University of Nebraska's single game Men's Basketball Scoring record, formerly held by Eric Piatkowski who dropped 42 points on Oklahoma back in 1994.

Freshman Spotlight: Eli Babcock
Eli has been having a great season so far for Gonzaga, averaging 13.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. He's been making lots of good plays on defense and already has a loaded highlight reel of dunks on his opponents. His teammates describe him as someone that everyone should want on their team because of his great hustle and love for the game. He does so much for his team that doesn't show up in the box score like setting good screens and coming up with hustle and energy plays to get his team going. I think he'll find a nice place for himself at the next level with a team looking for an athletic big man that rebounds the ball well and plays solid defense.

Fabricio makes his debut
Fabricio Paciani (Older cousin of Bryan Paciani, who entered last year's draft) made his debut on Tuesday for Vanoli Basket (Italy) in an exhibition game against Sidigas Avellino. Paciani had 14 points and 5 rebounds in 20 minutes of play. Fabricio had been injured for the first half of the season but I'm sure this was a pleasant surprise for Vanoli Basket who only has a record of 6-10 this year. Although I'm sure that Vanoli was hoping to get to spend more time with Fabricio, It doesn't look like that's going to happen as he has made it pretty clear that he is entering this year's draft.

[VAWereWolf65]

February 7th:
In Depth Scouting Report 5

Player: Tyrone Negron
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 263
Age: 20
School: Virginia Tech
Current Position: PF
Possible NBA Position: PF / C
NBA Comparison: Dennis Rodman / Draymond Green
Current Talent Level: High-Profile Starter
Potential Level: Star
Strengths:
-Amazing defensive player; possibly the best in the nation.
-Good leaper; 38.0 Inch Vertical. Uses it well.
-Very Strong. Filled out his frame very well.
-Great rebounder; Uses his strength to boxout players of any size.
-Good shooting potential; Hits three pointers and midrange jumpshots when open.
-Can finish very well around the basket; good at cutting and finishing.
-High Basketball IQ; Doesn't force shots or make stupid plays.
-Very durable and well conditioned for a bigman.
-Great hustle; not afraid to dive for loose balls.
-Despite his height, he's an amazing shot blocker.
-Outstanding lateral quickness for his size; can defend guards with no trouble.

Weaknesses:
-Horrible passer; doesn't force stupid passes, but his passes are often very inaccuarte.
-Doesn't have good ball handling ability, even for a big man.
-Can let his temper get the better of him at times.
-On the shorter side for a big man, standing at 6'8".
-Can't shoot in traffic; only takes jumpers when wide open.
-Post game is still a work in progress, but could develop into something usable.
-Average speed.
-While he's a great perimeter and post defender, he doesn't get a lot of steals.
-Goes up strong around the rim, and is usually great at finishing, but he can be inconsistent at times.

[VAWereWolf65]

March 15th:
End of Season Awards

Naismith College Player of the Year:
Winner: Harrison Bishop - PG - Kentucky
Runner Up: Jason White - C - California
Honorable Mention: Trey Holiday - SG - Old Dominion


USA TODAY Sports college basketball Freshman of the Year:
Winner: Niels Pointer - SG - Portland
Runner Up: Colby Moerman - PF - North Carolina
Honorable Mention: Rex Madison - PG - UCLA

NABC Defensive Player of the Year:
Winner: Tyrone Negron - PF - Virginia Tech
Runner Up: David Mashburn - SG - Maryland
Honorable Mention: Isaiah Ledo - PG - Central Michigan

[VAWereWolf65]

March 16th:
Tournament Bracket

EAST:
(1) California
(16) Georgia

(8) Utah
(9) Syracuse

(5) Kansas
(12) Houston

(4) Nevada
(13) Kansas State

(6) Fresno State
(11) Florida

(3) Arizona
(14) Iowa State

(7) Green Bay
(10) Oregon

(2) Boston College
(15) Wyoming

WEST:
(1) Kentucky
(16) Mississippi State

(8) Arizona State
(9) Oklahoma

(5) Texas
(12) Central Michigan

(4) Gonzaga
(13) Notre Dame

(6) Alabama
(11) Lehigh

(3) Old Dominion
(14) Dayton

(7) Xavier
(10) Baylor

(2) Wisconsin
(15) Arkansas

SOUTH:
(1) Portland
(16) Oregon State

(8) Seton Hall
(9) Michigan

(5) VCU
(12) Stanford

(4) Nebraska
(13) Pittsburgh

(6) Temple
(11) Wake Forest

(3) Maryland
(14) Florida State

(7) Iowa
(10) Georgetown

(2) Villanova
(15) Rhode Island

MIDWEST:
(1) Virginia Tech
(16) Minnesota

(8) Yale
(9) Colorado

(5) Illinois
(12) Cincinnati

(4) UCLA
(13) Texas Tech

(6) Richmond
(11) Oklahoma State

(3) Louisville
(14) Harvard

(7) Penn State
(10) Washington

(2) North Carolina
(15) Santa Clara

[VAWereWolf65]

March 18th:
Round of 64

EAST:
(1) California - 86
(16) Georgia - 64

(8) Utah - 69
(9) Syracuse - 73

(5) Kansas - 72
(12) Houston - 78

(4) Nevada - 72
(13) Kansas State - 63

(6) Fresno State - 68
(11) Florida - 76

(3) Arizona - 64
(14) Iowa State - 59

(7) Green Bay - 61
(10) Oregon - 77

(2) Boston College - 76
(15) Wyoming - 70

WEST:
(1) Kentucky - 81
(16) Mississippi State - 72

(8) Arizona State - 65
(9) Oklahoma - 74

(5) Texas - 70
(12) Central Michigan - 67

(4) Gonzaga - 71
(13) Notre Dame - 62

(6) Alabama - 79
(11) Lehigh - 73

(3) Old Dominion - 68
(14) Dayton - 57

(7) Xavier - 73
(10) Baylor - 72

(2) Wisconsin - 75
(15) Arkansas - 67

SOUTH:
(1) Portland - 76
(16) Oregon State - 64

(8) Seton Hall - 75
(9) Michigan - 72

(5) VCU - 84
(12) Stanford - 66

(4) Nebraska - 74
(13) Pittsburgh - 62

(6) Temple - 63
(11) Wake Forest - 77

(3) Maryland - 69
(14) Florida State - 63

(7) Iowa - 65
(10) Georgetown - 72

(2) Villanova - 73
(15) Rhode Island - 60

MIDWEST:
(1) Virginia Tech - 86
(16) Minnesota - 64

(8) Yale - 65
(9) Colorado - 67

(5) Illinois - 70
(12) Cincinnati - 58

(4) UCLA - 73
(13) Texas Tech - 61

(6) Richmond - 62
(11) Oklahoma State - 66

(3) Louisville - 78
(14) Harvard - 54

(7) Penn State - 71
(10) Washington - 77

(2) North Carolina - 83
(15) Santa Clara - 68

[VAWereWolf65]

March 20th:
Round of 32

EAST:
(1) California - 77
(9) Syracuse - 64

(12) Houston - 64
(4) Nevada - 71

(11) Florida - 72
(3) Arizona - 74

(10) Oregon - 74
(2) Boston College - 62

WEST:
(1) Kentucky - 79
(9) Oklahoma - 68

(5) Texas - 67
(4) Gonzaga - 62

(6) Alabama - 58
(3) Old Dominion - 65

(7) Xavier - 75
(2) Wisconsin - 72

SOUTH:
(1) Portland - 73
(8) Seton Hall - 60

(5) VCU - 78
(4) Nebraska - 63

(11) Wake Forest - 63
(3) Maryland - 66

(10) Georgetown - 68
(2) Villanova - 71


MIDWEST:
(1) Virginia Tech - 82
(9) Colorado - 70

(5) Illinois - 65
(4) UCLA - 76

(11) Oklahoma State - 63
(3) Louisville - 75

(10) Washington - 66
(2) North Carolina - 74

[Slyone14]

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March 20th:
Round of 32

EAST:
(1) California - 77
(9) Syracuse - 64

(12) Houston - 64
(4) Nevada - 71

(11) Florida - 72
(3) Arizona - 74

(10) Oregon - 74
(2) Boston College - 62

WEST:
(1) Kentucky - 79
(9) Oklahoma - 68

(5) Texas - 67
(4) Gonzaga - 62

(6) Alabama - 58
(3) Old Dominion - 65

(7) Xavier - 75
(2) Wisconsin - 72

SOUTH:
(1) Portland - 73
(8) Seton Hall - 60

(5) VCU - 78
(4) Nebraska - 63

(11) Wake Forest - 63
(3) Maryland - 66

(10) Georgetown - 68
(2) Villanova - 71


MIDWEST:
(1) Virginia Tech - 82
(9) Colorado - 70

(5) Illinois - 65
(4) UCLA - 76

(11) Oklahoma State - 63
(3) Louisville - 75

(10) Washington - 66
(2) North Carolina - 74

Class is looking amazing so far. Looking forward to it. Although I'm sad this is your last one. We need one more!!

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