chiliad's 2012 Accurate Draft Class (PS3)

[chiliad]

Re: chiliad's 2012 Accurate Draft Class (PS3)

just dL n i have to say these are great!!.. cant wait till da 2013 drop..

how does Perry Jones turn out in ur test runs??.. i keep hearing that his stock is rising after each game he plays..

He got the the mid-to-high 70s after 5 years, and that was as a bench player for Washington. I'd say if you draft him and really work on improving him, he can get to the mid 80s by the time he reaches his prime.

Also, he gets a 1 point ratings boost if you switch him to SF, which some scouts believe he can play in the league.

As for draft position, he consistently goes top 10.

[drai123]

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Are the names of the players said during the game. That's the part that hurts the gaming experience for me.

Has anyone tested this?

[chiliad]

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Are the names of the players said during the game. That's the part that hurts the gaming experience for me.

Has anyone tested this?

Not sure about draft class players getting their name pronounced in games since I haven't played any games with this draft class (I only simmed and did the pre-draft workouts), but only a few have their name called by Adam Silver during the 2nd round of the draft....Haven't seen David Stern call anyone by name in the first round, but Silver pronounces the names of like 3 or 4 guys from this class (Jordan Taylor, Kevin Jones are two I remember).

With that said, I would think if a player's last name is in the database then they would get their last name called out by Harlan and Co. in the game.

[authentic]

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Took a little look at these yesterday. Might be the best draft class I've ever seen. Very nice work, I'll be looking forward to your future classes.

[authentic]

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1. Perry Jones III, Baylor Bears
Developing a killer instinct to go with very sound basketball skills.

2. Harrison Barnes, North Carolina Tar Heels
He's making shots, has a pro game and seems to be able to elevate his play to the level of competition.

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3. Andre Drummond, Connecticut Huskies
Just scraping the surface of his potential, but already an animal on defense with all the makings of a stud big man.

4. Anthony Davis, Kentucky Wildcats
Looks the part of an NBA lotto pick, but doesn't have a defined skill to speak of outside of blocking shots.

5. Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut Huskies
Silky smooth 1/2/3-type player, who continues to elevate his game. He needs to work on his body for the rigors of the NBA, but his overall game is tailor-made for the League.

6. Bradley Beal, Florida Gators
Perfect body and stroke for the 2-guard spot in the NBA. Needs to be a little better off the dribble, as his offense in college is not totally geared for his strengths.

7. Meyers Leonard, Illinois Fighting Illini
Huge upside that might be best to refine in college for another year or even two. But he's a 7-foot-2, great athlete with lots of skill. He just needs strength and confidence.

8. Quincy Miller, Baylor Bears
He's a Pogo stick who can shoot and defend. Seems like he has even more to offer than what he's shown at this early stage of his career.

9. Thomas Robinson, Kansas Jayhawks
Another springy athlete who may be a bit undersized, but is able to face up and defend ball screens better than Jared Sullinger at the next level.

10. Cody Zeller, Indiana Hoosiers
He's not close to being physically ready, but he has a tremendous combination of size and athleticism.

11. Jared Sullinger, Ohio State Buckeyes
A load down low who is showing an increased ability to score on the perimeter. He may struggle some against bigger players in the NBA, but he is very agile for his size.

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Iona's Scott Machado could be a solid pick for an NBA team.
12. Scott Machado, Iona Gaels
If Sebastian Telfair had gone to college and was a little bigger, this is what I think his game would have looked like by the end of his career. Machado has great feel as a passer, can score some in the half court and has changed his body to become a more dynamic athlete.

13. Damian Lillard, Weber State Wildcats
Scoring point guard originally from Oakland and a very good scorer off ball screens. He's a solid creator and if his team was healthy we might have another "Jimmer" situation.

14. Terrence Jones, Kentucky Wildcats
Skilled. Period.

15. Patric Young, Florida Gators
Just a physical specimen with growing basketball skill. Young is a low-maintenance offensive player who should grow into a dominant defender and rebounder.

16. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky Wildcats
Scoring machine at the 3. He's the most competitive Kentucky player so far, though he has a lower ceiling than Anthony Davis.

17. John Henson, North Carolina Tar Heels
Looks the part, as he's super-duper long and a decent face-up shooter who can post up, but he doesn't impact a game like he should. Henson's a very bright person, but may lack grit to become elite.

18. Andrew Nicholson, St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Nicholson's a Canadian who stands only 6-9 but has a 7-4 wingspan, and he uses those long arms to block shots and rebound. With great feet, huge hands and a very bright background, Nicholson is loved by scouts. Nicholson is an underrated face-up shooter, which should allow him to translate to the NBA 4 with continued development.

19. Tony Wroten, Washington Huskies
A big, strong scoring guard, Wroten tore his knee in high school but seems to be tapping his potential at UW.

20. Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils
A dynamic combo guard who is in search of a position. Rivers has some Dwyane Wade to his game, and like Wade, he is a streaky shooter. Unlike Wade, he plays more below the rim. Being at Duke is helping his defense and shot selection, though he is not really playing the point at all.

21. Doug McDermott, Creighton Bluejays
Playing the face-up 4 in college, McDermott should become a 3 in time. His improvement has been rapid and there is still room for more by continuing to work on his body.

22. Terrence Ross, Washington Huskies
Big-time athlete at the wing who can shoot. He needs to be a better guard in terms of ballhandling and defense, though.


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Terrence Ross exhibits some of his elite athleticism against Duke.
23. Arnett Moultrie, Mississippi State Bulldogs
The UTEP transfer is adept at playing in the high post and is a tremendous rebounder as well.

24. Joshua Smith, UCLA Bruins
Probably 50 pounds overweight, Smith should be in the top 10 on this list, but his weight is crushing his potential. Huge, soft hands, great feet and a big body, Smith will either get it, or eat himself out of a lot of money.

25. Tony Mitchell, Alabama Crimson Tide
Mitchell is a freak athlete with no real position; still, he walks into a gym and looks like an NBA player. He should be a 2-guard, only he has no real guard skills and might have to be a 3 even though he plays some 4 at Bama. Still, Mitchell can be a shutdown defender and will be good addition for an NBA team as his game develops.

26. John Shurna, Northwestern Wildcats
With a bit of a funky-looking jumper, Shurna is a machine as a scorer. He has some low-post game, and can pass and create his own shot as well.

27. Mason Plumlee, Duke Blue Devils
Big, fairly strong and a possessing a very good jumper, Plumlee is a dunking animal. He is not a scorer at the low block, has not developed a pick-and-pop game and struggles to cover out on the floor. But he has bought into his role at Duke and has excelled in it.

28. Zack Rosen, Pennsylvania Quakers
A true point guard, who is very quick and strong. He actually started ahead of Scott Machado at St. Benedict's in high school. Rosen has improved by leaps and bounds as a shooter, is a very good playmaker and a bulldog of an on-ball defender. Tough as nails, Rosen has a chance to be a starting point guard, as his shooting and handle off ball screens continues to improve.

29. John Jenkins, Vanderbilt Commodores
A big, elite shooter who should stick in the league for a long time.

30. Tyler Zeller, North Carolina Tar Heels
Big and fast, Zeller needs to continue to add to his low-post repertoire, which right now consists solely of his jump hook.


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[chiliad]

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ESPN Insiders Draft Board, thought you could use it.

Thanks, I actually read this earlier in the day. It's an interesting read, I'm just not sure Doug Gottlieb is that great at evaluating talent for the NBA. I think his scouting talent mirrors his basketball talent....better suited for the college game. He also always seems a bit biased towards the Big 12. I'm an ESPN Insider so I get most of my info from Chad Ford's scouting reports, but I'm always open to scouting reports from other sources, as all these guys (even Gottlieb) know way more than I do. I definitely appreciate Gottlieb's take on smaller school guys like Machado, Lillard and McDermott, though. Those guys are all legit NBA prospects, they just don't get much recognition playing at mid majors and small conference schools.

As for the 2013 class, I'm progressing at a much faster rate than I originally thought I would. As of this post, I've already completed 55 of the 80 prospects (thank 2K for still not releasing a roster with 2nd rounders so I can start my association). Still no promises, but if I stick with this rate I may be able to knock off the other 25 by the end of the week.

Also, with this class I've been paying a lot more attention to tendencies and hotspots, while still making sure everyone looks accurate, and I honestly feel that it will be even better than the 2012 class.

[bedwardsroy19]

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Thanks, I actually read this earlier in the day. It's an interesting read, I'm just not sure Doug Gottlieb is that great at evaluating talent for the NBA. I think his scouting talent mirrors his basketball talent....better suited for the college game. He also always seems a bit biased towards the Big 12. I'm an ESPN Insider so I get most of my info from Chad Ford's scouting reports, but I'm always open to scouting reports from other sources, as all these guys (even Gottlieb) know way more than I do. I definitely appreciate Gottlieb's take on smaller school guys like Machado, Lillard and McDermott, though. Those guys are all legit NBA prospects, they just don't get much recognition playing at mid majors and small conference schools.

As for the 2013 class, I'm progressing at a much faster rate than I originally thought I would. As of this post, I've already completed 55 of the 80 prospects (thank 2K for still not releasing a roster with 2nd rounders so I can start my association). Still no promises, but if I stick with this rate I may be able to knock off the other 25 by the end of the week.

Also, with this class I've been paying a lot more attention to tendencies and hotspots, while still making sure everyone looks accurate, and I honestly feel that it will be even better than the 2012 class.

Lol, if the article came from Doug Gottlieb I wouldn't look to much into it.

I like Ford and ESPN a lot though!

[luby3131]

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How's the 2013 class coming along?

[chiliad]

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Lol, if the article came from Doug Gottlieb I wouldn't look to much into it.

I like Ford and ESPN a lot though!

Yeah, I don't really care much for Gottlieb. But if I ever needed info on how to steal credit cards, he would be my guy.

And yeah, I really like Chad Ford. He knows his stuff for the most part.

How's the 2013 class coming along?

I have 13 prospects left to edit. Still no promises, but I may have it out late tonight. If not tonight, then tomorrow night sometime.

[Painkiller1974]

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I have 13 prospects left to edit. Still no promises, but I may have it out late tonight. If not tonight, then tomorrow night sometime.

Great news ! Thank you. Can't wait

[chiliad]

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The 2013 class is finally completed. Unfortunately the 2K servers decided to crash as I was attempting to upload it. I will post in here with the details as soon as I can connect to the servers again.

[authentic]

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The 2013 class is finally completed. Unfortunately the 2K servers decided to crash as I was attempting to upload it. I will post in here with the details as soon as I can connect to the servers again.

I'll have to check them out.

[SwaggerCoach]

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2013 class sounds sweet!!

[chiliad]

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The servers finally came back and thus the 2013 class has been uploaded to 2Kshare.

The file name is: chiliad 2013v1

A couple of notes:

-if you're a stickler for correct spelling, be sure you go in and add another Z to Shabazz Muhammad's first name. The game wouldn't let me upload the class with the word 'SHABAZZ', so I named him Shabaz Muhammad instead.

-make sure you use this draft class in the 2nd year of your association, otherwise everyone's age will be off. To make a future draft class I had to make everyone one year older than they really are since the game adds however many years you advance.

-also, make sure you don't edit the birth year of anyone born in 1993, as once you change it 1993 is no longer an option.

Please feel free to leave any feedback about the class. Also, right now I have no timetable on a 2014 class, but I will eventually make one. Right now I have several players in mind for the 2014 class, but not anywhere close to 80. So please feel free to offer any suggestions of players you would like to see in the 2014 class.

Thank you and enjoy.

[LJ_K1NG]

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thanks a lot.. ti loved ur 2012 class.. n as soon as bedwardsroy19's rosters drop i can start my association.. thanks again for da hard work..