Fictional Draft Classes for your Association (Storylines/Scouting Reports Inside)

**Tweeg** · 01-26-2012, 01:38 PM

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I'm using these draft files, and wanted to drop by to give you an update of what these guys are up to in the pros.

I am only 3/14 games into my second season, but in the draft I was able to obtain...

Spoiler

I'll drop by again when the season is over to let you know how it all turned out.

**CWSapp757** · 01-26-2012, 02:02 PM

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Please do Tweeg. I really really would love to hear how those guys perform for you.

**ballsohard** · 01-26-2012, 06:25 PM

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Anyone else having a problem with that slideshare site? I've tried to check it out like 5 times each on Firefox and IE and every time it keeps crashing my browser.

**CWSapp757** · 01-26-2012, 06:47 PM

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Damn man. I don't know why its doing that from the link. It seems to be working alright when I sign in. Any suggestions??? Should I may delete it and reupload it?

**ballsohard** · 01-26-2012, 06:53 PM

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I don't know what to suggest, and I don't want to make you do any extra work if you don't have to. I don't get why it's crashing. I can open up the one for FC 10 and it works fine, but then I try this one and it just won't work.

**CWSapp757** · 01-26-2012, 07:02 PM

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It's doing the same to me now. It may just be the site. I'm signing up to a different site as we speak so I can upload it. I should have a different link for you in a few minutes. Sorry about that. Stupid site

Edit: Not nearly as long as I thought. Here is a new link to part 2 of the scouting report for fictional class 1. If you have any free time, check it out and let me know what you guys think.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/CWSapp757-1315081-nba-2k12-fictional-draft-class/

**ballsohard** · 01-26-2012, 07:08 PM

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No need to apologize, and thanks for putting in all this work. I know I appreciate it.

**vaeath** · 01-26-2012, 09:22 PM

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I drafted Glen Braxton and Ernest Jefferies and they are great together.

I've only played one game so far but Braxton had 18 points, 5 Rebounds, 2 assists. Jefferies had 7 points,6 assists, and 2 rebounds.

I gotta get Braxtons dribbiling up because he was stolen twice.

I love these draft classes so far!

**CWSapp757** · 01-26-2012, 10:54 PM

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How'd you manage to pull off getting both of those guys lol. Should be fun times ahead vaeath. Thanks for the feedback.

**CWSapp757** · 01-30-2012, 06:35 PM

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Here is the revised scouting report/write up of fictional draft class 2. Part two should be competed sometime tonight.

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Overall Grade: B-

Point Guard
The National Championship is over and the Wisconsin Badgers walk away champions for the first time since 1941. The two biggest reasons for that.... junior Will Schayes and freshman small forward Francis Quinn. Will Schayes says that he would have never imagined he would be in the position that he is in now. "When I was a freshman in high school, I was focused on playing hockey. Embarrassing as it is, the only reason I starting playing basketball is because my mom saw me get punched in the face during a fight on the ice and she told me I had to pick another sport to play. I guess everything happens for a reason". Schayes averaged 16.2 points and 4.7 assists and hit the game winning shot in their 65 - 63 victory over Arizona in the championship game.

Although Schayes has been getting the attention, people have been raving that freshman point guard Brad Daniels out of Alabama will be the better player. Daniels only averaged 9.9 points and 5.0 assists but many seem to be sold on his potential. Michigan coach John Beilein says about Daniels, "As a coach that has coached against him, I can see that he just has that IT factor. He's young and he's still learning, but once he figures it out...... watch out".

Other notable point guards in this draft are:
Ohio State Senior Tommy Nance 15.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists
Duke Sophomore Nicholas Ramsey 9.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.8 steals per game (ACC Defensive player of the year).

Shooting Guard
Shooting guard appears to be the deepest position in this draft class and a big reason for that is two prospects that are both near the top of the board. Rasheed Thompson, the unpredictable, high flying Senior 2 guard from Georgia, took home player of the year honors after averaging 23.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. Thompson is without a doubt an excellent player but his attitude is less than stellar. During his sophomore season, Thompson got so angry after receiving a technical foul, he walked off the court and did not return. Before last season began, Thompson quit the team only to beg to come back one week later. When asked about the past situations, Thompson said "I mean, I don't know what you want me to say about those incidents. They are in the past right? That's where they should stay. I don't know why people insist on bringing these things up over and over again".

Another shooting guard at the top of the draft board is freshman Ray Campbell out of UConn. While Campbell, the number 2 prospect out of high school last year, had a very good year averaging 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists, he went 2-13 and scored only 6 points in the championship game. "I thought I knew for a fact that I was going to the NBA after my freshman year", Campbell said. "But after losing that championship game I really struggled with it. I went back and forth with the decision all day everyday. At the end of the day though, I had to do what was best for me and my family".

Other notable shooting guards:
Hugh Wood freshman 13.4 points, 2.4 rebounds per game
Jamie McLeod senior 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.2 steals, 1.3 blocks per game
Dayton senior Ronnie White (20.7 points per game)

Small Forward
South Carolina Junior Erik Peters isn't your typical "big time" player. But that doesn't mean that he is not a big time player. Peters, at 6'6 235 lbs. Is exactly the type of defender that any team would love to have on their team. Peters is strong enough to defend the paint and quick enough to defend guards on the perimeter. "He takes your best player out of the game" Alabama coach Anthony Grant said. "If you don't have other players that can step up, you might as well forget about it". But don't think Peters is only good for playing defense. While he was locking defenders down, he was also scoring 15.3 points and pulling down 5.9 rebounds per game. Peters should be gone somewhere in the top ten.

Other notable small forwards:
Francis Quinn Freshman Wisconsin 16.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists per game
Brad Benjamin Senior Northwestern 13.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists per game

Power Forward
There seems to be a lack of star power at Power Forward with the exception of Kevin Marshall. The freshman out of Arizona was a big reason why the Wildcats were in the championship game this year. With 27 points and 14 rebounds in that game, Marshall did all that he could do to help his team. "I hated playing against this guy. He always finds a way to help his team win. If his shot isn't falling, he always finds other ways to contribute" Ohio State senior forward Charlie Anderson said when asked about Marshall. "To be so young he really has a good feel for the game. I think if he could put on some weight and get a little stronger, he can be an All NBA player in the future".

Other notable power forwards:
OJ Greene Tennessee Senior 17.9 points, 6.9 rebounds per game
Terrence Roberts Georgetown Senior 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks per game
Elton Payne Oklahoma Sophomore 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds per game

Center
Gonzaga Senior Jesse Bowman is one of if not the top center in what appears to be another weak group. Bowman isn't your typical center though. While Bowman does have the ability to score inside, he feels most comfortable from outside the paint. "My coaches always yelled at me when I was a kid" Bowman said. "They use to ask me why the biggest kid on the court is launching 25 foot jump shots. They usually stopped after three or four and a row went down". Needless to say, Bowman only increased his range and time went on and ultimately became one of the elite shooters in college. Bowman's ability to score should definitely translate to the NBA, but will he be able to defend? We will find out soon.

Other notable centers:
Cincinatti Freshman C Jackie Lucas (12.6 points, 9.0 rebounds per game)

Top 5 Prospects
1) Ray Campbell Arizona Freshman Shooting Guard 6'6 225 lbs. 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game
Biggest Strength: All around player that is serviceable in all areas of the game. Decent rebounder, above average scorer and above average defender. Jack of all trades.
Biggest Weakness: But a master of none. No real glaring weaknesses in his game.
NBA Comparison: Kobe Bryant

2) Francis Quinn Wisconsin Freshman Small Forward 6'8 242 lbs. 16.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists per game
Biggest Strength: Big time scorer. Can score from anywhere. Also a pretty good ball handler. Has to be accounted for at all times. Well conditioned and can run up and down the court with no problem. Also very consistent.
Biggest Weakness: To be such a big small forward, he is not strong at all.
NBA Comparison: Paul Pierce

3) Rasheed Thompson Georgia Senior Shooting Guard 6'5 223 lbs 23.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game
Biggest Strength: Can consistently hit the mid and long range jumper but can also get in the paint. High flyer that throws it down aggressively. Above average defender. True hustler that will risk his body if need be. One of the better rebounders at the position.
Biggest Weakness: Not very fast for a guard. May have a hard time keeping up with smaller two guards.
NBA Comparison: Jason Richardson

4) Kevin Marshall Arizona Freshman Power Forward 6'10 247 lbs. 15.8 points, 10.7 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Good post defender and above average rebounder. Great scorer inside.
Biggest Weakness: Mid range jumper is inconsistent. Not necessarily weak but could definitely benefit from getting stronger.
NBA Comparison: Derrick Favors

5) Will Schayes Wisconsin Junior Point Guard 6'2 172 lbs. 16.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists
Biggest Strength: Ability to knock it down from behind the arc with consistency. Very quick. Very good passer and is shifty positioning himself for the score in the line. Good on ball defender and great at playing the lane for steals.
Biggest Weakness: Size and Durability. Many believe that he has shown his ceiling and this is as good as he will get.
NBA Comparison: Jrue Holiday

6) Erik Peters South Carolina Junior Power Forward 6'6 235 lbs. 15.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, 2.2 steals per game
Biggest Strength: Best post and perimeter defender at the position. Causes many turnovers.
Biggest Weakness: Just an average scorer. Won't ever be an elite scorer as a professional.
NBA Comparison: Shane Battier

7) Jesse Bowman Gonzaga Senior Center 6'11 248 lbs. 16.2 points, 8.4 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Offensive awareness. Can knock down the three and and mid range jumper with ease. Very good rebounder. Can defend the post.
Biggest Weakness: Struggles to score in the paint.
NBA Comparison: Mehmet Okur

8) Hugh Wood Michigan Freshman Shooting Guard 6'6 216 lbs. 13.4 points, 2.4 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Ridiculous range. When he gets hot, he can be the most dangerous player on the court.
Biggest Weakness: When he doesn't have the hot hand, he has a hard time contributing. Not very quick, strong or fast.
NBA Comparison: Matt Carroll

9) Jamie McLeod West Virginia Senior Shooting Guard 6'4 224 lbs. 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.2 steals, 1.3 blocks per game
Biggest Strength: The best on ball defender in the draft period. Can guard both guard positions. Also a good ball handler and passer. Seems to never get tired.
Biggest Weakness: Not a good scorer and very one dimensional when he does attempt score.
NBA Comparison: Keith Bogans

10) Brad Daniels Alabama Freshman Point Guard 6'3 205 lbs. 9.9 points and 5.0 assists
Biggest Strength: Best passer, best vision, best ball handling ability in the draft. True point guard.
Biggest Weakness: Weak on ball defender.
NBA Comparison: Jose Calderon

11) Francis Smalls Louisville Senior Point Guard 6'4 186 lbs. 11.7 points, 5.9 assists per game
Biggest Strength: Likes to get into the lane and can score once he gets in there. Serviceable on ball defender.
Biggest Weakness: Had turnover problems his entire time at Louisville.
NBA Comparison: Eric Bledsoe

12) Terrence Roberts Georgetown Senior Power Forward 6'9 264 lbs. 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks per game
Biggest Strength: Can score in and defend the paint better than most in the draft.
Biggest Weakness: Strong but you would expect him to be stronger. Below average rebounder compared to other players at the position.
NBA Comparison: Craig Smith

13) Elton Payne Oklahoma Sophomore Power Forward 6'11 231 lbs. 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Built like a forward but shoots like a two guard from all over the guard. Above average rebounder.
Biggest Weakness: Needs to get stronger. Problems defending in the post.
NBA Comparison: Troy Murphy

14) Phil Davenport Clemson Sophomore Power Forward 6'9 257 lbs. 8.4 points, 11.1 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Best offensive and defensive rebounder in the draft.
Biggest Weakness: Just doesn't seem to know how to put the ball in the basket.
NBA Comparison: Drew Gooden

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**SwaggerCoach** · 01-30-2012, 06:49 PM

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Yo CW, curious as to how you come up with the draft grades for your players....are you taking their overall 2K rating and then applying some sort of formula to it? Or are you just arbitrarily throwing it together?

Inquiring minds want to know

PS - If it gives away too much info, feel free to put spoiler tags.

**CWSapp757** · 01-30-2012, 07:10 PM

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Lol, naw its cool Swagger. I think people should know anyway so that they don't think I am giving away free great players. I am really just mimicking the way it's done in real life. Although I know the truth about all of the players, I simply assume that the people downloading my classes play by the rules and do not look through the classes at overalls and potential. A large chunk of the grades do accurately represent how those players will perform in the league. But of course, I purposely throw in grades that will turn out to be completely bogus simply to throw people off and MAKE them scout and pay more attention when drafting these players.

I really did think about developing some type of formula to compute the draft grades but then it would make things just a little too predictable for my liking ya know?

**CWSapp757** · 01-30-2012, 07:12 PM

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The one thing I do make sure to keep completely truthful though is the strength and weaknesses that I document. If it is written there, it does accurately apply to that player.

**SwaggerCoach** · 01-30-2012, 07:22 PM

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Gotcha - yeah that's pretty much what I figured. Makes the classes more interesting and unpredictable.

**CWSapp757** · 01-30-2012, 09:58 PM

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Here is part 2 of of the scouting report/write up for fictional draft class number 2. Updates will also be made on the first page. Check it out, let m know what ya think.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/CWSapp757-1319469-nba-2k12-fictional-draft-class/

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