Bucky Ball

[Gerry Hamilton]

23 minutes ago, harveycmd said:

There's no way Swain isn't drafted. He's now being mocked 13-17. He's risen more than any player the last few weeks because NBA scouts stopped listening to talking heads and actually watched his tape against guys like Haugh, Dybantsa, Amari Allen, etc. What they found is that he was the best one-on-one player in CBB (yes, more efficient than Dybantsa and Peterson), and he has the best all around floor game of any of those guys. 

Swain kicked Hough's ass head-to-head, with much more on his plate than Hough. 

Yep, he's been rising

[harveycmd]

Just now, Gerry Hamilton said:

Yaxel is nuts ... NBA teams are rolling the dice picking him high in a draft 

You got that right, Gerry. Yaxel is already 23 and maxed out. He doesn't have the quickness or offensive skill to make it big in the NBA. 

I'd described Swain as a Scottie Pippin with more offensive skill, but not as much strength and power defensively.

[MarkInAustin]

1 minute ago, harveycmd said:

You got that right, Gerry. Yaxel is already 23 and maxed out. He doesn't have the quickness or offensive skill to make it big in the NBA. 

I'd described Swain as a Scottie Pippin with more offensive skill, but not as much strength and power defensively.

Funny, I almost added that if Swain got stronger he might approximate a Pippen.

[harveycmd]

2 minutes ago, MarkInAustin said:

Funny, I almost added that if Swain got stronger he might approximate a Pippen.

I first thought that when watching Swain against Florida and Haugh. I didn't want to admit it because it seemed crazy given that Pippen is one of the most underrated players ever. But facts be facts. Swain is quicker and handles, passes and shoots better than Pippen; he's just not as powerful finishing and defending, which are big components obviously.

[harveycmd]

I'll add that Freeman and Punch will be much better than Haugh this coming year. The media latches on to guys and refuses to admit the truth that actually plays out on the floor. 

Man for man, Texas is more talented than Florida. Johnson>Boogie, Goosby>Aberdeen, Freeman>Haugh, Punch>Condon, Matas>Chenyilu. That's five for five. We'll see if they can develop the chemistry to be a better team.