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  • TheRosterMaster
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    • Dec 2014
    • 1036

    #1

    Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

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    Intro
    What's up everyone? Welcome back to the FDU. This will be the hub for FICTIONAL DRAFT CLASSES brought to you by MarvellousOne, TheRosterMaster, Stebo_Da_Great and Slyone14. As a team, we want to create not just realistic players, but a realistic world. We want you guys to feel like this is real life and build real-life connections to the players that we create.


    What to expect
    We want to create the most realistic experience ever created. When you see fictional draft classes on this site you will always see people give descriptions of the top 10 players, maybe a big board or even a mock draft. Having one or two of those for your class is perfectly fine, but we want to take this to the next level. We want to have descriptions for most or all the players. We want to have preseason and end of season big boards. We want a mock draft or two. We also want to post things like All Americans, media reactions, top 25s, game results, march madness results, and maybe even some player highlights. We want you to feel like this is the real NCAA and it’s developing right in front of you in this thread.

    Just because we are adding all of this extra stuff we won’t forget about the actual class itself. We are dedicating our free time to make sure every player that we create plays realistic and looks realistic. Making players look realistic is very important because we are not trying to create players that look like the cavemen that 2K is producing in the autogenerated classes. When I say “looking realistic” I don’t only mean the face of the player. I mean all the accessories too. Accessories are important to us as a group because they partially define a player.

    In every single class, we are looking to have at least 70 players to be chosen from. Sometimes we will have 71+. It may depend on some storylines that we are in the process of making. After doing MASSIVE amounts of research and testing, we have figured out the average number of future stars to put in one class. Does that mean there are going to be x amount of stars in every class? The answer is no. It will vary as it does in real life. Besides working on creating stars, we are working on creating busts. One night last year when we had a group chat, MarvellousOne was testing how 2K went about drafting. We incorporated busts into the draft to see when 2K drafted them. The results were GREAT. We created several stars and a few busts with the same potential and similar overalls. The top 2 picks were HUGE busts and the 3rd pick of the draft was a star. With what we figured out that night may cause some of you chaos after draft night. Others may be lucky with some teams passing up the future Lebron James, so he could fall right into your hands. Be very prepared for gems and busts in these draft classes.

    Thank you all for your time!


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  • TheRosterMaster
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    • Dec 2014
    • 1036

    #2
    Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

    Preseason Big Board
    1. Derrick Mercer - North Carolina - C - Freshman
    2. Damir Clayton - Duke - PG - Freshman
    3. Vic Reed - Louisville - SG - Freshman
    4. Javon White - Kentucky - SF - Freshman
    5. Dominique Kilpatrick - Illinois - PF - Sophomore
    6. Mookie Flowers - Duke - PF - Freshman
    7. Quin Young - Florida - PG - Freshman
    8. Devonte Campbell - Syracuse - PF - Sophomore
    9. Sean Gates - Missouri - SG - Sophomore
    10. Lorenzo Simon - Kentucky - PF - Freshman
    11. Chris Iverson - St.Johns - PG/SG - Freshman
    12. Lionel Martin - France - C - International
    13. Keyshawn Price - West Virginia - PG - Freshman
    14. Tyreke Aktins - Florida - SG - Freshman
    15. Tyler Ware - California - C - Senior
    16. Clayton Price - Miami - SG - Sophomore
    17. Marquez Bowman - Washington - SF - Sophomore
    18. Justin Harper - Ohio State - C - Sophomore
    19. Isaac Sikes - Australia - SF - International
    20. Kris Clemons - Duke - SG - Freshman
    21. Rasheed Morris - Louisville - PF - Freshman
    22. Cameron Nixon - Notre Dame - PG - Senior
    23. Lorenzo Banks - Ohio State - PG - Freshman
    24. Wesley Bell - Oregon - SG - Senior
    25. Trent Porter Jr. - Michigan State - SG - Senior
    26. Walter Meyer - Germany - C - International
    27. Phillip Morrison - Georgia - SG - Sophomore
    28. Corey Williams - Duke - SF - Sophomore
    29. Dom Newton - Michigan State - SF - Freshman
    30. JaCorey Davis - Texas - PG - Senior
    31. Chris Wilson - Michigan - PF - Freshman
    32. Gerald Williams - Florida - PF - Sophomore
    33. Corey Tucker - North Carolina - PG - Senior
    34. R.J. Wilkerson - Cincinnati - PG - Sophomore
    35. Pero Jeremic - Serbia - C - International
    36. Terrence Lyons - Virginia - SF - Freshman
    37. Steven Cardinal - Iowa State - SG - Sophomore
    38. K.T. Madison - UCLA - C - Sophomore
    39. Travis Nichols - Michigan State - PG - Sophomore
    40. Drue McAllister - Xavier - SF - Freshman
    41. Maurice Fields - Butler - PF - Senior
    42. Reece Akua - USC - C - Senior
    43. Levi Hopkins - USC - SF - Freshman
    44. Calvin Page - Maryland - SF - Freshman
    45. J.P. Webber - Syracuse - C - Freshman
    46. Barry Miller - Miami - PG - Junior
    47. Shelvin Ellis - Kansas - SF - Sophomore
    48. Martell Beasley - Oklahoma State - SF - Sophomore
    49. Tahj Rawlings - Wake Forest - SF/SG - Senior
    50. Jamerson Novak - Rutgers - PF - Sophomore


    Next Update: Top 25 and Preseason Storylines
    NCAAF: Notre Dame
    NBA: Bulls
    NFL: Jaguars
    MLB: Pirates

    Working on:

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    • Slyone14
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      • Dec 2011
      • 1036

      #3
      Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

      I see you bro

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      • TheRosterMaster
        MVP
        • Dec 2014
        • 1036

        #4
        Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

        Preseason Top 25

        1) Kentucky (#4 Javon White, #10 Lorenzo Simon)
        2) Syracuse (#8 Devonte Campbell, #45 J.P. Webber)
        3) Duke (#2 Damir Clayton, #6 Mookie Flowers, #20 Kris Clemons, #28 Corey Williams)
        4) USC (#42 Reece Akua, #43 Levi Hopkins)
        5) Michigan (#31 Chris Wilson)
        6) Washington (#17 Marquez Bowman)
        7) Florida (#7 Quin Young, #14 Tyreke Atkins, #32 Gerald Williams)
        8) Kansas (#47 Shelvin Ellis)
        9) Michigan State (#25 Trent Porter Jr., #29 Dom Newton, #39 Travis Nichols)
        10) Texas (#30 JaCorey Davis)
        11) North Carolina (#1 Derrick Mercer, #33 Corey Tucker)
        12) Wisconsin
        13) Ohio State (#18 Justin Harper, #23 Lorenzo Banks, #44 Russell Wingate)
        14) Illinois (#5 Dominique Kilpatrick)
        15) UCLA (#38 K.T. Madison)
        16) Virginia (#36 Terrence Lyons)
        17) Notre Dame (#22 Cameron Nixon)
        18) Northwestern
        19) St.Johns (#11 Chris Iverson)
        20) Xavier (#40 Drue McAllister)
        21) Washington State
        22) Oregon (#24 Wesley Bell)
        23) LSU
        24) Louisville (#3 Vic Reed, 21 Rasheed Morris)
        25) Oklahoma State (#48 Martell Beasley)

        Receiving Votes: Cincinnati (#34 R.J. Wilkerson), Maryland (#44 Calvin Page), Texas A&M, Rutgers (#50 Jamerson Novak), Villanova, Wake Forest (#49 Tahj Rawlings), Georgia (#27 Phillip Morrison), Iowa State (#37 Steven Cardinal), Nebraska, Marquette, SMU, Baylor, California (#15 Tyler Ware), Pittsburgh, Creighton



        Biggest Preseason Question: Why isn’t Duke #1?

        A program with high prestige and the largest amount of players on the preseason big board (all in the top 28), Duke for some reason is only sitting at #3 in the preseason poll. While they are expected to be a dominant team like they typically are there are reasons to doubt the hype.

        Duke is bringing in three 5*s and returning a great sophomore in Corey Williams but that may not be enough. In the past several years we have seen Duke head into the season with some of the nation's top prospects but falter come March with the lack of a deep bench. Some teams can get by with only playing 7, but that hasn’t worked out too well for Duke as they haven’t reached the final four in the past six seasons. Many of the AP Poll members factored this in when making their votes as Duke will once again look towards a smaller rotation which may hurt when the season starts to wind down.

        While Duke does bring in 3 great freshmen none of them are complete players. Dukes top recruit and the #2 ranked player in his class, Point Guard Damir Clayton excels on offense with his speed and ability to make players while driving but his jumper needs some work and his 3pt shooting is almost nonexistent. College ball is all about the 3-Ball so this may hurt the Duke offense when they face top competition. Duke also signed another star recruit in the #5 prospect, Power Forward Mookie Flowers. Flowers isn’t your new age big man. Even though he has a decent shot he excels more down low. In college, he will have to play center, but in the NBA he will probably end up at PF because of his height. His athletic ability may limit him at the next level.

        Now let's take a look at the team that took the top spot from Duke. Kentucky is also headlined by a couple of star freshmen, but they also have some depth to help out when needed. Kentucky’s highest rated freshman who is expected to be a top 5 pick is Small Forward Javon White. Unlike Damir Clayton and Mookie Flowers, White is more of a complete player who can score with his jumper or on the drive. White was also a monster in high school on defense as he averaged 5.3 steals a game. The other top freshman for UK is Power Forward Lorenzo Simon. Simon has great athleticism for his height and weight which should help him transition well to college and the NBA. Last season highly ranked freshman Malachi Higgins tore his ACL just a week into the season and he is due back around the start of conference play and could make a big impact as a sixth man. Kentucky also returns a two year starter in Jr Center, Blake McLaughlin who knows the Calipari system very well and has developed into a leader on the court.


        Family Rivalry

        A few years ago we saw an insane Kentucky team led by freshman Tyshaun Atkins take home both the SEC and National Championships. Ever since then Wildcat fans have been waiting for his younger brother, Tyreke Atkins, to come to Lexington. Finally, signing day approached and the top 10 recruit had to make a decision to stay within the family tree and head to Kentucky or take his own route and choose Florida. And here is how that played out…

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        I think it's safe to say that Christmas dinner at the Atkin’s household might get a little interesting this year.



        Can Texas Repeat?

        No, and it's pretty simple why. Texas has been a very underwhelming team in recent history, but last year was the exception as now NBA rookie, Damon Lewis broke out for an incredible sophomore campaign and now senior, JaCorey Davis led an upperclassman heavy team to a Big 12 regular season title and eventually to a National Championship victory against a great Kentucky squad. With Lewis now in the NBA and many moving on because of graduation the Longhorns are left with holes that they failed to fill at a high enough level in recruiting. Many have high hopes for the Longhorns though as JaCorey Davis will get his chance to be the sole star of the team and maybe lead Texas to be a surprise team this year.

        While this year may be a waste for Texas they still have potential for the future though as they already have signed 5* guard Antwan Young. With JaCorey Davis graduating after this year the Longhorns have already filled that hole and after winning the championship they should be able to bring in more top tier talent to put beside Young. The Longhorns look to be a team to watch out for in the future.


        Next Update: Season Update and Maybe a Mock Draft or Something Else
        NCAAF: Notre Dame
        NBA: Bulls
        NFL: Jaguars
        MLB: Pirates

        Working on:

        NBA 2K20 FDU Fictional Draft Classes

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        • Jeffruel
          Pro
          • Mar 2019
          • 849

          #5
          Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

          Love the updates! Just out of curiosity, are these going to be PS4 or PS5? I see that it lists both in the thread name. Both?

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          • TheRosterMaster
            MVP
            • Dec 2014
            • 1036

            #6
            Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

            Originally posted by Jeffruel
            Love the updates! Just out of curiosity, are these going to be PS4 or PS5? I see that it lists both in the thread name. Both?
            Only the first class and maybe the second class will be on PS4 depending on when we are able to get PS5s. We haven't really had a serious discussion about where we will start on PS5 but I assume we will copy over everything we make on PS4 and then continue with where we are at.
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            • Jeffruel
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              • Mar 2019
              • 849

              #7
              Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

              Originally posted by TheRosterMaster
              Only the first class and maybe the second class will be on PS4 depending on when we are able to get PS5s. We haven't really had a serious discussion about where we will start on PS5 but I assume we will copy over everything we make on PS4 and then continue with where we are at.
              I hear ya. I would do the same as well but I don’t want to remake my first 3 classes. If I could move those over, I’d be on the PS5 no doubt. Either way, I am excited for these classes!

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              • aboutthatkwan
                Rookie
                • Mar 2020
                • 12

                #8
                Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                Are these actually available or is this post just announcing the intentions. Seems like a pretty cool idea.

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                • TheRosterMaster
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                  • Dec 2014
                  • 1036

                  #9
                  Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                  Originally posted by aboutthatkwan
                  Are these actually available or is this post just announcing the intentions. Seems like a pretty cool idea.
                  First DC is almost finished
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                  • MarvellousOne
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                    • Sep 2005
                    • 1834

                    #10
                    Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                    Originally posted by aboutthatkwan
                    Are these actually available or is this post just announcing the intentions. Seems like a pretty cool idea.
                    We are really working hard to get the first DC out soon.

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                    • aboutthatkwan
                      Rookie
                      • Mar 2020
                      • 12

                      #11
                      Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                      Awesome! Appreciate all the work. Any estimated time table?

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                      • TheRosterMaster
                        MVP
                        • Dec 2014
                        • 1036

                        #12
                        Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                        Originally posted by aboutthatkwan
                        Awesome! Appreciate all the work. Any estimated time table?
                        Dont have an exact date set but im coming home from college this weekend so i will be able to help marvell with the final push. I would assume in about a week or 2.
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                        • Jaiveer
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                          • Aug 2015
                          • 1460

                          #13
                          Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                          ayeeee y'all are back! excited to use these again

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                          • TheRosterMaster
                            MVP
                            • Dec 2014
                            • 1036

                            #14
                            Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                            Originally posted by Jaiveer
                            ayeeee y'all are back! excited to use these again
                            thanks bro. i see u with ur roster too!
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                            • TheRosterMaster
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                              • Dec 2014
                              • 1036

                              #15
                              Re: Welcome to The F.D.U. (Fictional Draft Universe) PS4/PS5 - NBA 2K21

                              Season Update


                              Top 25

                              1) Duke 15-0
                              2) Kentucky 14-0
                              3) North Carolina 13-1
                              4) Ohio State 12-1
                              5) Florida 13-2
                              6) Louisville 12-1
                              7) Michigan State 13-1
                              8) St.Johns 13-0
                              9) Syracuse 12-2
                              10) Oregon 11-2
                              11) Xavier 14-1
                              12) Illinois 12-2
                              13) Cincinnati 13-1
                              14) Kansas 12-3
                              15) California 12-2
                              16) Marquette 13-2
                              17) Washington 12-3
                              18) Iowa State 12-2
                              19) Virginia 12-3
                              20) USC 11-3
                              21) Creighton 12-2
                              22) Texas 11-3
                              23) Notre Dame 12-3
                              24) Michigan 11-3
                              25) Georgia Tech 11-3



                              Derrick Mercer has been everything we expected…. And more. The #1 recruit out of Charlotte stayed home to play for the Tar Heels who are coming off a mediocre season with some returning upperclassmen. Many questioned this choice when he could have made a stacked Duke team even better, but with UNC returning all of their guys they have been dominant with the addition of Mercer. The Tar Heels have dropped only 1 game and are up to #3 in the nation.

                              Florida is off to a solid start, led by a few underclassmen. The main man to look at is freshman SG Tyreke Atkins, brother of former Kentucky PG Tyshaun Atkins (NBA 2K17, DC2). He has led the Gators in points, assists, and steals. Along With Atkins, SF Gerald Williams has helped elevate the offense. The Gators look to compete with Kentucky for the SEC championship.

                              St.Johns has been led into the top 10 by hometown kid Chris Iverson. The freshman PG has been a threat on offense from all over the court and seems to have mastered the pick and roll. While he has been dynamic on offense he has also been a nuisance when guarding opponents as he is top 10 in steals per game.

                              Marquette wasn’t looked at as a contender or even one of the top teams outside of the Power Five but has had a great start to the year because of star Freshman Justice Reed. The 4* out of Chicago decided to stay close to home and it has paid off as he is the star leading a dark horse into conference play while jumping into first round projections. Reed has been dominant on offense with his ability to create shots and knock down shots all over the court.

                              USC star 5* freshman Levi Hopkins was making some noise early on in non-conference play but suffered an ACL sprain in a win against Temple which will end his season. Since Hopkins’ injury, the Trojans have fallen in 2 of their last 5 games and have dropped down to #20 in the rankings. Hopkins was averaging 15.8 points and 5.5 rebounds and was looking at a boost up the draft board, but it is unclear if he will choose to enter the draft or come back next season.

                              Hopping into some more torn ACL news we will jump to someone who is returning from an ACL injury last season in Malachi Higgins out of Kentucky. Higgins, a redshirt freshman PG, was a middle of the pack 4* who was exceeding expectations and looked like he could’ve been an early 2nd round or late 1st round selection but went down late in non-conference play. In his first game back he was 5 of 7 from the field with 3 assists in 22 minutes coming off the bench. Higgins will most likely get in the starting lineup in the coming weeks.


                              Recruiting News

                              The #1 team in the nation, Duke Blue Devils, has landed the top big man in the class in C Kaleb Reid. Duke isn’t looking to add that many kids to this class, but another name to look at is 4* forward Troy Leuer.

                              Oregon has landed a couple of studs in 5* SF Trey Bowen II and high end 4* C Julius Davis. Bowen and Davis had been playing AAU together out in California since middle school and it was expected that they would play college ball together. The Ducks were able to land the duo over USC and Arizona.

                              Ohio State has been using their top 5 status to steal not just the top SG in the class, but the top player in the state of Michigan, Bryon Bishop, from the Wolverines and Spartans. Michigan State was looking to add Bishop to a class that already includes 5* big man Zach Daye.




                              First Round Mock Draft
                              1. Derrick Mercer - North Carolina - C - Freshman (Stock: <> )
                              2. Dominique Kilpatrick - Illinois - PF - Sophomore (Stock: + )
                              3. Vic Reed - SG - Freshman (Stock: <> )
                              4. Javon White - Kentucky - SF - Freshman(Stock: <> )
                              5. Devonte Campbell - Syracuse - PF - Sophomore (Stock: + )
                              6. Damir Clayton - Duke - PG - Freshman (Stock: - )
                              7. Lionel Martin - France - C - International (Stock: + )
                              8. Chris Iverson - St.Johns - PG/SG - Freshman (Stock: + )
                              9. Tyreke Atkins - Florida - SG - Freshman (Stock: + )
                              10. Quin Young - Florida - PG - Freshman (Stock: - )
                              11. Mookie Flowers - Duke - PF - Freshman (Stock: - )
                              12. Marquez Bowman - Washington - SF - Sophomore (Stock: + )
                              13. Kris Clemons - Duke - SG - Freshman (Stock: + )
                              14. Justin Harper - Ohio State - C - Sophomore (Stock: + )
                              15. Keyshawn Price - West Virginia - PG - Freshman (Stock: <> )
                              16. Tyler Ware - California - C - Senior (Stock: <> )
                              17. Corey Tucker - North Carolina - PG - Senior (Stock: ++ )
                              18. Isaac Sikes - Australia - SF - International (Stock: <> )
                              19. K.T. Madison - UCLA - C - Sophomore (Stock: ++ )
                              20. Sean Gates - Missouri - SG - Sophomore (Stock: -- )
                              21. Myron Mitchell - Illinois - SF - Freshman (Stock: +++ )
                              22. Wesley Bell - Oregon - SG - Senior (Stock: + )
                              23. Clayton Price - Miami - SG - Sophomore (Stock: -- )
                              24. Shelvin Ellis - Kansas - SF - Sophomore (Stock: +++ )
                              25. Jamerson Novak - Rutgers - PF - Sophomore (Stock: +++ )
                              26. Terrence Lyons - Virginia - SF - Freshman (Stock: ++ )
                              27. J.P. Webber - Syracuse - C - Freshman (Stock: +++ )
                              28. Steven Cardinal - Iowa State - SG - Sophomore (Stock: ++ )
                              29. Justice Reed - Marquette - SG - Freshman (Stock: +++ )
                              30. Lorenzo Simon - Kentucky - PF - Freshman (Stock: --- )



                              Next Update: End of Regular Season + Conf Tournament Results + Top Foreign Players
                              Last edited by TheRosterMaster; 11-24-2020, 12:28 AM.
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