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

**CWSapp757** · 11-01-2011, 03:33 PM

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Yeah, work been kicking my butt seriously. Blackface, do you want the class now or would you rather wait for the write up (which is looking like it won't be until tomorrow honestly).

Crques, it's funny that you mention Mr. Huggins cause he is one of my favorite coaches. I'll make sure to give Huggy and his boys some love on the next class.

**ronyell** · 11-01-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by CWSapp757

Thanks for the love guys. For those of you wondering, the actual class #7 is done. However I got a little sick over the weekend and it put me behind on work and therefore put me behind on my write ups. Ill be workin on that as soon as I get caught up on work today.

get better bro...

will this be the last draft class?
do most of you guys make 8 years down the line in assication mode?

**CWSapp757** · 11-01-2011, 03:56 PM

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I was thinking bout what you said a couple of days ronyell and I think I'm going to go ahead and do ten. Then ill go back and over them like we talked about and reupload to 2k share. I figure if I do ten it will give people the opportunity to switch up which draft classes they use during their associations.

**blackface417** · 11-01-2011, 04:09 PM

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yea bruh that be nice..so i can advance to the season...but i'm not gonna do no drafting till u get ya write-ups up here....

**blackface417** · 11-01-2011, 04:13 PM

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but CW if you do decide to do more than 10 let me know...because imma just use ur draft classes as the base for my associations...yu just do too good of a job man...especially wit the writups

**CWSapp757** · 11-01-2011, 04:13 PM

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No doubt man. Give me an hour and ill have it up black.

**blackface417** · 11-01-2011, 04:15 PM

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thats whats good....lookin forward to the scouting report though tomorrow.

**CWSapp757** · 11-01-2011, 05:15 PM

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Its up guys.

File Name: Fictionaldraft7 version1.0
Gamertag: Nsuplaya84

**CWSapp757** · 11-01-2011, 09:09 PM

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Just so you guys know, I went back and added NBA comparisons for the top players in Draft class 6. The additions can be seen in the first post in this thread. I plan on continuing to add NBA comparisons to all of my previous write ups but I just did not have time tonight because I want to work on the write up for draft class 7. Hope you guys enjoy.

**crques** · 11-02-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by CWSapp757

Yeah, work been kicking my butt seriously. Blackface, do you want the class now or would you rather wait for the write up (which is looking like it won't be until tomorrow honestly).

Crques, it's funny that you mention Mr. Huggins cause he is one of my favorite coaches. I'll make sure to give Huggy and his boys some love on the next class.

Thanks man. I love having Huggins back home in WV coaching his alma mater. I know he's not perfect and definitely has had some public black eyes, but I love the way he coaches and he truly cares for his players. I also love his honestly with the media. Anyway, I look forward reading about your next class.

**CWSapp757** · 11-02-2011, 05:55 PM

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Just to let you guys know, the write up for draft class 7 will be done tonight. Should be up within the next couple of hours.

**blackface417** · 11-02-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by CWSapp757

Just to let you guys know, the write up for draft class 7 will be done tonight. Should be up within the next couple of hours.

Yes!!! I'm stoked bruh...cant wait to read it..especially the NBA Player comparison

**CWSapp757** · 11-02-2011, 07:58 PM

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Alright guys, here is the write up for draft class number 7. Now, before I post this, I want to explain how I did the whole NBA comparison thing. Do not look at the NBA Comparison and automatically assume that because the prospect is compared to a mediocre player, that his ceiling is mediocrity. The comparison is more so to give you an idea of the prospects play style. If I gave you a perfect NBA comparison in terms of potential, that would take all of the fun out of it lol. Now, of course I'm not going to compare a scrub prospect to Kobe Bryant, but at the same time, just because the #2 prospect in this draft is compared to Mareese Speights, doesn't mean he will not become a better player than him. With that being said, here ya go:

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Overall Grade D -

National Championship
Ohio State - 64
Texas A&M - 71

Point Guards
This point guard crop is one of the weakest in recent years. However, many argue that North Carolina Junior Noah Bridges is one of the most NBA ready players in the draft. "The guy is an assassin" Georgia Tech Senior Dustin Ball said about Bridges. "He's a good point guard but he plays like a shooting guard. If you give him a inch he's going to pop one in your face. Its almost like playing against a shorter version of myself". Several experts have questioned how productive Bridges can be in the NBA at 6'0 tall. When asked about this Bridges said, "You ever seen AI play? How'd that work out for him? I'd say pretty damn good". There's no doubt that someone will provide Bridges with the opportunity to prove himself soon enough.

Other Notable Point guards:
Lithuania Sarunas Stojic 14.1 points 3.0 assists
Texas A&M Sophomore 13.8 points, 5.1 assists, 7.0 assists per game

Shooting Guard
West Virginia Sophomore Terrance Turner tops a deep bunch of shooting guards. After a rough freshman season where Turner was in coach Bob Huggins doghouse for much of the year, Turner exploded his sophomore year on the way to 14.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals per game. "Terrance was hard-headed as hell" Bob Huggins said about Turner. "I don't even think that he was aware of how good he could be. He was so worried about doing things his way. When he finally bought in, he really flourished". Turner is expected to be a top ten pick.

Norfolk State Senior Marcus Laster is not your typical NBA draft prospect. For starters, Laster is a Spartan. Not a Michigan State Spartan, but a Norfolk State Spartan. For those of you who like history lessons, Laster will be the first Norfolk State player to play in the NBA since Bob Dandridge and Ray Epps. Laster, who was the MEAC player of the year the last three years, averaged 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks per game while leading the Spartans to a 26-5 record and coming within one point of beating the UNC Tar Heels in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Laster is also different in another way. From an appearance standpoint, Laster is not your typical shooting guard. Standing at 6'5 and a massive 259 lbs., Laster is build more like a NFL defensive end. "Well, I was always big on football in high school" Laster said. "As far as basketball, I always wanted to play down in the paint and throw people around. When I realized I wasn't tall enough to play down low on a high level, I tried playing the 2. After that, I never looked back". Laster has a beautiful mid range stroke, but he can be absolutely punishing down low. When asked about Laster, an unnamed NBA GM said, "The kid is an ox. What the heck is a guard going to do when he starts backing him down. He's almost strong enough to overpower a center, so a guard doesn't stand a chance". Laster should definitely hear his name called somewhere in the lottery.

Other notable shooting guards:
Kansas Junior Marcus Cannon 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals per game
Baylor Freshman Manny Mercer 15.2 points 1.3 steals per game
Georgia Tech Senior Dustin Ball 17.6 points per game

Small Forward
Kansas State Freshman Zach Stevenson said from day 1 on campus that his role would be to shut down opponents. Stevenson is one of the few young men that absolutely loves playing defense. Stevenson, who averaged 12.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game did not score a lot of points during the year but shut down a lot of star players. "I'm man enough to admit that playing against him was frustrating" Kansas SG Marcus Cannon said. "He's in your face no matter where you are on the court. If he's made up his mind that he doesn't want to let you score, you are in for a longgggg night". Many said that Stevenson should have went back for one more year but Stevenson disagrees. "They'll see how ready I am" Stevenson said. "They'll see". Stevenson should be a very high lottery pick.

Other notable small forwards:
Virginia Tech Sophomore Drew Hickson 12.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals, 1.8 blocks per game
Kentucky Sophomore Ronald King 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds per game

Power Forward
It is clear that there is no depth at the Power Forward position this year. Duke Freshman Rasheed Hanson (13.8 points, 7.9 rebounds per game) is the only power forward expected to go in the lottery. Hanson is an athletic player but many question his strength. "He's really going to get pushed around in the NBA" an unnamed GM said. "He's a smart player and he's explosive but he's really going to struggle getting backed down by a Dwight Howard or Amare. He's going to have to get stronger if he wants to be a big time player". With all that being said, Hanson is easily the best power forward in the draft.

Other Notable Power Forwards:
Vanderbilt Freshman Deon Posey 13.7 points, 9.5 rebounds per game
Connecticut Senior Al Person 9.8 points, 10.6 rebounds per game

Center
Ohio State Freshman Darryl Long has been labeled by many as a can't miss prospect. When he wasn't injured, the Buckeye center was dominant on the way to averaging 16.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.9 blocks per game. Wait a minute... this story sounds familiar. Ohio State.... Freshman Center.... injury prone.... can't miss prospect???? Yeah that's right, Greg Oden. That project didn't end so well huh. But lightning doesn't strike the same place twice right? Well, to be fair, Long is a much better offensive player than Oden, but not nearly the defensive player. Many GMs are screaming that Long and Oden are totally different and should not be compared. Others are a little more superstitious. It will be very interesting to see how things turn out for Darryl Long on draft night.

Austrailian Center Tarek Medina is the type of player every star finesse player wants on his team. He's big, he's tough he's nasty and he loves contact. "While everybody is focused on Durant, I'm watching Kendrick Perkins" said Medina. "I never watched Bulls game for Rose. I watched them to see Noah. I mean, my favorite player is Ben Wallace. I like to watch the guys that get down and dirty cause that's how I play. There's nothing more exciting then looking at the other team in the fourth and they're pulling up from 15 because they're scared to come in to the lane. If you're a big man and you're not mixing it up down there, you aren't doing it right". Medina will more than likely go in the top 5.

Other Notable Centers:
Florida Sophomore Jeffrey Rose 19.8 points, 7.3 rebounds per game
Kentucky Junior Dee Willis 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds per game

Top 5 Prospects:
1) Ohio State Freshman Darryl Long Center 6'10 249 lbs 16.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.9 blocks per game
Biggest Strength: Great rebounder, above average offensively in the post
Biggest Weakness: Plays timid in the post at times
NBA Comparison: Andrew Bogut

2) Florida Sophomore Jeffrey Rose Center 6'11 248 lbs. 19.8 points, 7.3 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Excellent scorer. Can score in the post and hit the mid range jumper
Biggest Weakness: Post Defense
NBA Comparison: Mareese Speights

3) Australia Tarek Medina Center 7'1 250 lbs. 11.1 points, 13.0 rebounds, 3.1 blocks per game
Biggest Strength: Best post defender in the draft. Not afraid to put his body on the line.
Biggest Weaknesses: Never will be a big time scorer in the NBA.
NBA Comparison: Joakim Noah

4) North Carolina Junior Noah Bridges PG 6'0 183 lbs. 15.1 points, 5.7 asissts per game
Biggest Strength: Excellent mid range jumper
Biggest Weakness: Not your ideal point guard. Only an adequate passer. Lacks NBA size
NBA Comparison: Mo Williams

5) Kansas State Freshman Zach Stevenson SF 6'7 236 lbs. 12.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals per game
Biggest Strength: Very quick for his size. Above average defender overall.
Biggest Weakness: Not an effecient scorer.
NBA Comparison: Thaddeus Young

Lottery Predictions (Best of the Rest)
6) West Virginia Sophomore Terrance Turner SG 6'6 205 lbs. 14.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals per game
Biggest Strength: Excellent ball handler and passer
Biggest Weakness: A decent scorer at best
NBA Comparison: Evan Turner

7) Virginia Tech Sophomore Drew Hickson SF 6'9 219 lbs. 12.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals, 1.8 blocks per game
Biggest Strength: Great athlete. One of the faster SFs in the draft. Good rebounder.
Biggest Weakness: Offensive awareness is below average.
NBA Comparison: Luc Richard Mbah a Moute

8) Kentucky Sophomore Ronald King SF 6'9 209 lbs. 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Very good scorer. Above average mid range jumper.
Biggest Weakness: Below Average rebounder. Struggles with on ball defense.
NBA Comparison: Corey Maggette

9) Norfolk State Senior Marcus Laster SG 6'5 259 lbs. 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks per game
Biggest Strength: One of the strongest SGs to ever come out the draft. Can overpower pretty much any player at the position.
Biggest Weakness: May struggle to keep up with smaller shooting guards.
NBA Comparsion: Ronnie Brewer

10) Kansas Junior Marcus Cannon SG 6'5 201 lbs. 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals per game
Biggest Strength: Good ball handler. Very quick.
Biggest Weakness: On ball defense.
NBA Comparison: Manny Harris

11) Duke Freshman Rasheed Hanson PF 6'11 218 lbs. 13.8 points, 7.9 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Fastest player in the draft at this position.
Biggest Weakness: Not very strong. Can get pushed around by bigger PFs.
NBA Comparison: Amir Johnson

12) Kentucky Junior Dee Willis Center 6'11 247 lbs. 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds per game
Biggest Strength: Good mid range jumper. One of the better rebounders in the draft.
Biggest Weakness: Post defense leaves a lot to be desired.
NBA Comparison: Spencer Hawes

13) Baylor Freshman Manny Mercer SG 6'5 201 lbs. 15.2 points 1.3 steals per game
Biggest Strength: Knows how to score. Very good mid range jumper.
Biggest Weakness: Does not hustle. Plays very lazy at times.
NBA Comparison: Willie Green

14) Georgia Tech Senior Dustin Ball SG 6'4 199 lbs. 17.6 points per game
Biggest Strength: Great long range jump shot.
Biggest Weakness: Terrible defensively.
NBA Comparison: JJ Redick

**tarek** · 11-02-2011, 11:46 PM

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My man you've done it again. This is brilliant. Of course I have major interest in this class and Mr Medina, but the rest of those guys don't seem to make this a D- class. Looks more like a sleeper class with some top talent that could put teams over the top!

Seriously, it saddens me that I can't get these on ps3. Do you know how BBalle24 and MURDR are going with their ps3 ones? I hope they recreate your drafts player for player exactly the same.

**CWSapp757** · 11-03-2011, 12:13 AM

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Well remember, my grade is not the "end all be all". When I grade the classes I try to give a grade that's within close range but I at the same time, I don't want to ruin all of the fun that comes with scouting within the game lol. But I will spoil a little bit say that you are right as far sleepers go. There are a couple of guys in there that will perform beyond expectations

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As far as BBall24 and Murdr, I told them I think it would be easier if they created their own classes. The only reason I said that is because it would be a while before I get the time to get the info to them. But both of them really seem to know what they are doing though. I'm glad that Mr. Medina sparks your interest. The league is going to need some defensive big men to shut down Chris Bishop from draft class 6!

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