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

[mrawesome]

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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/

Dude keep up the good work! I can't say it enough! Another great scouting report/write up.

[Bubsi]

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By any chance are you simming years from college hoops 2k8???

[CWSapp757]

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Oh naw man. Although I do have college hoops, all players are either based off of individuals I know or off of the top of the head lol.

[ballsohard]

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Later tonight, I will also be uploading updated version of some of the draft classes. No major changes have been made except for a few tweaks to help the classes better fall in line with the sim world roster.

Did you ever get around to this? If not, no rush. I just haven't seen them on 2kshare when I search by gamertag.

[CWSapp757]

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I didn't. Man I got sooo into finishing the write ups and doing the powerpoints I never got around to it. Interestingly enough, the updates for the first two drafts have been done for a while. Guess I just needed a reminder lol. Ill throw them up tonight.

[ballsohard]

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Thanks, man.

[CWSapp757]

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No problem. Updates for the first two classes are up my man

[CWSapp757]

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Updated and Revised write up for fictional class 3. Part 2 of the write up should be completed sometime tomorrow.

Fictional Class 3
Overall Grade C-


National Championship
North Carolina - 61
Kansas - 57

Point guard
The point guard position is the most unclear position in the draft. There is a lot of debate as to who is the number 1 point guard in the class. Many experts are saying that Louisville Freshman DJ Terrell is the best point guard prospect in this year's draft. Terrell averaged 11.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists as the point guard for the team that was number 1 most of the year and predicted to reach and win the national championship. "The kid was easily the best passer in the conference and probably in the entire country" West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said. "The only problem is that sometimes he seems to forgot its an organized basketball game and not an And 1 video". According to Terrell himself, "I've been working so hard on making safer passes and better decisions. I don't think it'll be a problem on the next level".


Kansas Junior Adrian Gaines, is another pg who has been getting recognition as a top point guard. Gaines is a decent scorer but makes his living on the defensive side of the ball. Gaines averaged 12.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.3 steals on his way to being named big 12 defensive player of the year. When asked about his point guard, Kansas coach Bill Self said, "He's basically Rajon Rondo without the NBA experience. He's a great defender, great rebounder, unselfish and shifty in the lane. Who wouldn't want that on their team".

Other notable point guards:
Memphis sophomore Duane Phelps, 14.9, 2.1, 5.8
California Sophomore Nick Perkins, 13.9, 2.4, 5.5
Clemson Senior Nelson Clayton, 15.9, 2.0, 3.6
Felipe Delgado, Puerto Rico

Shooting Guard
The shooting guard position appears to be one of the weakest in the draft. Near the top is a player that literally came out of no where. Texas Tech Senior Wesley Kennedy not only wasn't a star the previous three years, but never played more than 10 minutes in a game until this year. "After I broke my leg in high school, a lot of teams took back their scholarship offers" Kennedy said. "Texas Tech still wanted me but I just had such a hard time getting back to my old form. It took me a few years but I feel like I'm back". Kennedy averaged 17.7 points, 6.1. Rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 blocks while leading the Red Raiders to the sweet sixteen.


Another shooting guard that has no problem getting the ball in the basket is Georgetown Junior Brent Barlow. Barlow, who said his favorite college and NBA player is JJ Redick played like his favorite player on his way to averaging 18.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Lousville Senior power forward Corey Hickson remembers playing with Barlow in high school: "I recall one game where we went in at half time up by 20 and Brent was 8 for 8 all from behind the three point line. We basically decided we would just see how long he could go before missing. He ended up with 51 points on 17 for 18 from three. Brent's range is simply out of this world".


Other notable shooting guards:
Arizona State Sophomore Terrell Stephens, 13.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists
North Carolina Sophomore Lamond Buchanan 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists

Small Forward
Wisconsin Sophomore Alan Fitzgerald had initially announced that he would not be entering the draft shortly after being eliminated in the second round of the NCAA tournament. However, after having many meetings with Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan, Fitzgerald decided to take his silky smooth stroke to the NBA. Fitzgerald was the leader of the Badgers team in his second year averaging 18.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists. "I can tell that coach Ryan didn't want to see me go, but he told me that he thought I was ready for the next level" Fitzgerald said. "I think that hearing him say that was enough to make me reconsider my decision to return to the Badgers and ultimately declare myself eligible for the draft".


The biggest mystery of this draft is the 21 year old, Davor Kasporov out of Russia. There's not a lot of footage on him but we do know that he averaged 13.6 points and 7.5 rebounds in an overseas league. Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge said when asked about Kasporov "I have heard so many different things about this guy. One guy raves that he will probably be a smaller version of Dirk while another scout says that he's the second coming of Nikoloz Tskitishvili. Now that I think about it, what happened to that guy"? The one thing that everyone appears to agree on is that Kasporov is lights out from behind the arc. Whoever takes Davor Kasporov in the draft will definitely be gambling, but who’s to say that it won’t be worth it.


Other notable small forwards:
Cincinatti freshman Jonathan Kersey 15.9 points, 4.9 rebouds, 1.1 assists
Oregon Sophomore Oliver Hunt, 17.3 points, 4.9, 1.8
Duke Sophomore Chase Dunleavy 13.2, 4.6, 0.9 (nephew to Mike Dunleavy Jr)

Power Forward
In regards to this draft, there is absolutely no question who the number 1 prospect is. Virginia Freshman Greg Harris has pretty much been at the top on every level in his basketball career. As a senior at Kecoughtan High in Hampton, VA he averaged 36.0 points and 19.5 rebounds and was rated the number 1 prospect. So it was only appropriate that when Harris arrived at UVA, he continued his domination to the tune of 24.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.1 blocks. "Greg has been head and shoulders better than just about everyone he has matched up against since he started playing ball" said an unnamed ACC coach. "The problem is, he knows that and he sometimes doesn't put forth maximum effort out there. He was still able to dominate with that attitude in college. That won't work in the NBA". Many say that that inconsistency is what caused him to miss out on the player of the year award. Harris is known for having an average game and then responding with a 30+ point, 15+ rebound game. While there may be questions about his motivation, one thing is for sure, there's no question he's the best player in this draft.


Speaking of the player of the year, Oklahoma State senior Jamaal "Bombs Away" Kirkland had a marvelous year after averaging 24.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists. Unfortunately, his team was eliminated in the first round. Coach Travis Ford discusses the maturity of Kirkland and how he helped the younger players handle it. "Jamaal was in the locker room hugging the younger players, telling them to keep their head up and work hard to make it to go even further the next year. Even though it was Jamaal's last chance to make it deep in to the tournament, he didn't weep. He kept his head high. I'll really miss having this kid in my locker room".


Other Notable Power Forwards:
North Carolina Senior Ike Sharp 10.6 points and 6.6 rebounds
Duke Senior Senior Arthur Gatson 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.2 blocks
Florida Sophomore Travis Coleman 14.8 points, 6.5 rebounds


Center
It is difficult to find really skilled big men in the draft and this year is no different. However, Memphis Sophomore Damon Nichols is turning heads. At 7'0 286 pounds, Nichols is easily the biggest and strongest player in the draft. When asked about Nichols, Menphis Power Forward Bryan Humphries said, "I hated going to practice. I literally left practice more briused and sore than I did a real game. Damon is a beast down low and he has no problem throwing his body around. His post skills could use a little polish, but that can be taught. You can't teach the kind of size and toughness that he has... period". Nichols averaged 15.3 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.9 blocks for the year.


Other Notable Centers:
Auburn Junior Cory Spencer 16.3 points and 8.0 rebounds
Boston College Sophomore Danny Mullin 13.8 and 7.6 rebounds

Top 5 Prospects (Top of the Mountain)
1) Virginia freshman Greg Harris PF 6'10, 249 lbs 24.3 points, 13.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.1 blocks
Biggest Strength: Excellent post defender. One of the best defenders in the draft. Great scorer inside and decent mid range jumper also. A top three rebounder in the draft.
Biggest Weakness: Could benefit from getting stronger. Not going to manhandle anyone down low.
NBA Comparison: LaMarcus Aldridge

2) Wisconsin sophomore Alan Fitzgerald SF 6'7 215 lbs. 18.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists
Biggest Strength: Very athletic and one of the fastest small forwards in the draft. Throws it down with aggression and can also hit the mid range and long range jumper consistently. Shouldn’t have a problem being a big time scorer in the league.
Biggest Weakness: To be blunt he isn’t strong at all. On ball defense is average at best.
NBA Comparison: Corey Maggette

3) Memphis sophomore Damon Nichols Center 7'0 286 lbs. 15.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.9 blocks
Biggest Strength: Strongest player in the draft. Huge and simply physically dominant. Also a great defender in the post and probably the best rebounder in the draft.
Biggest Weakness: Stamina will be an issue. Not going to score outside of a couple feet away from the basket.
NBA Comparison: Andrew Bogut

4) Russia Davor Kasporov SF 6'7 214 lbs. 13.6 points and 7.5 rebounds
Biggest Strength: Lights out from mid range and long distance. Deceptively fast. Many believe that he will improve tremendously once he gets some experience in the NBA
Biggest Weakness: Simply doesn’t seem to know how to play defense.
NBA Comparison: Danilo Gallinari

5) Oklahoma State Senior Jamaal Kirkland PF 6'10 239 lbs. 24.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists
Biggest Strength: Why else would he have the nickname “Bombs Away”. The guy can score from anywhere at anytime, especially long range. Should be an elite scorer in the league.
Biggest Weakness: Not only is he below average in the strength category, but he is also relatively slow compared to many other players at the position. Can’t rely on him to be the primary rebounder for your team.
NBA Comparison: Channing Frye

Lottery Predictions (Best of the Rest)
6) Texas Tech Senior Wesley Kennedy SG 6'6 229 lbs. 17.7 points, 6.1. Rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 blocks
Biggest Strength: No one in the draft has a better mid range jumper than Kennedy. Also an above average defender that will get steals and sneak a block or two in each game. Best rebounder at the position.
Biggest Weakness: Not a good passer. Considered to be a “black hole” by some cause the ball often times does not come back out once he gets it. Appears scared to drive the lane at times and will settle for more difficult shots.
NBA Comparison: Deshawn Stevenson

7) Louisville Freshman DJ Terrell PG 6'4 188 lbs. 11.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists
Biggest Strength: Best passer to come out of the draft in years. Excellent vision and very unselfish. Marvelous ball handler. Usually doesn’t need to score to contribute.
Biggest Weakness: When he is needed to score, he sometimes has difficulty doing so. Not the fastest point guard coming out, or even in the top 3 in that category.
NBA Comparison: Ricky Rubio

8) Kansas Junior Adrian Gaines PG 6'5 199 lbs. 12.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.3 steals
Biggest Strength: Best perimeter defender in the draft. Long enough reach to guard the 1, 2 and sometimes the 3. Great offensive and defensive rebounder. Good distributor.
Biggest Weakness: Limited ability to score. Inconsistent mid range jumper and almost never can hit the long range jumper.
NBA Comparison: Rajon Rondo

9) Memphis Sophomore Duane Phelps PG 6'3 194 lbs. 14.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists
Biggest Strength: Drives the lane and usually can find a way to put the ball in the basket. One of the better defenders at the position in this draft.
Biggest Weakness: Sometimes tries to do too much himself as opposed to getting his teammates involved. Very inconsistent anywhere outside of 15 feet.
NBA Comparison: Keyon Dooling

10) Miami Sophomore Don Bell SG 6'5 216 lbs. 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.9 steals
Biggest Strength: Excels in many areas of the game. An above average defender. Can handle and distribute the ball. Very athletic and can throw it down on anyone in his way.
Biggest Weakness: Serious durability issues. Not going to be an elite scorer in the NBA. Just doesn’t have the skill set for it.
NBA Comparison: Rodney Stuckey

11) Auburn Junior Cory Spencer Center 6'11 242 lbs.16.3 points and 8.0 rebounds
Biggest Strength: Above average rebounder. Can score inside but can also hit the mid range jumper consistently.
Biggest Weakness: Not a good defender in the post…. At all. Not very strong either.
NBA Comparison: Spencer Hawes

12) Cincinatti Freshman Jonathon Kersey SF 6'7 216 lbs. 15.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists
Biggest Strength: Hustles every play diving for loose balls and chasing down rebounds. Can run up and down the court without getting tired. Very good mid range jumper.
Biggest Weakness: Not a very good defender.
NBA Comparison: Christian Eyenga

13) Arizona State Sophomore Bill McCarty SF 6'9 236 lbs. 17.9 points, 3.6 assists
Biggest Strength: Big time scorer from 1 foot to 25 feet away from the basket. Excellent passer and ball handler that can play the point guard position during games if need be.
Biggest Weakness: Terrible post and on ball defender. Biggest small forward in the draft but yet one of the weaker ones.
NBA Comparison: Hedo Turkoglu

14) California Sophomore Nick Perkins PG 6'1 204 lbs. 14.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists
Biggest Strength: One of the better three point shooters in the draft. Has shown the ability to run an offense. Surprisingly very good offensive rebounder. Always seems to be in the right place at the right time.
Biggest Weakness: Big time injury issues at college. Doesn’t hustle.
NBA Comparison: Jameer Nelson

[beast10]

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Brian Pierce is a bust

[CWSapp757]

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Isn't that "Mr. Do Everything" lol. Where'd you draft him at beast?

[beast10]

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Isn't that "Mr. Do Everything" lol. Where'd you draft him at beast?

Well it was kinda my fought because at the end you said he would be drafted in the lottery. But anyways, I picked him up 5th pick (LoL) I gave him about 15-20 minutes and he only gave me rebounds and terrible field goal percentage even though he has a size advantage over most small forwards lol

[CWSapp757]

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5th pick!!! Nooooo beastttttt lol. If you had the 5th pick, you could've just traded some pieces (assuming you have any) and got Chris Bishop!!

[beast10]

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5th pick!!! Nooooo beastttttt lol. If you had the 5th pick, you could've just traded some pieces (assuming you have any) and got Chris Bishop!!

I was able to get Bishop and the bust, In the draft lottery thing I had 4 and 5 and I was able to get lucky and get the number one pick. It was also perfect because I had traded Dwight Howard for Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. again I also had the thirteen pick and I got the best draft steal of the century (David Barry) he gives me 16 4 and 9 every game was he sopose to be a steal?

[CWSapp757]

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I probably shouldn't be putting this up without spoilers since a lot of people like to play fair, but I'm on my phone and I guess it can't hurt to get one secret out there lol. If you don't wanna know stop reading NOW....










But yes, Barry was intended to be a steal. I made him in the mold of a top 5 pick but took away some ratings in some insignificant categories to bring his overall down. Also, I brought his potential down just enough to make him fall outside of the "Top 5" category and into "lottery". Also, I wrote the write up as if he was nothing to write home about. Truth of the matter that even with a relatively average overall, he will perform better than a lot of players with higher overalls. Not to mention, he will progress as the years go on. So yes, with Bishop and DB in the same draft, I would say you more than made up for drafting Pierce.

PS: Man, I really put too much time in to these drafts. I feel like I actually know these players personally lol.

[beast10]

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You should include a LeBron James type potential guy. So make him suck but have a great ability (1.) Pass the ball (2.) Rebound at a consistent rate (3.) Have a great potential in scoring