How many pros on this team?

[proudopete]

We have all heard the saying that you need future NBA players to win a championship. My question is, are there any pros on this team?

My thoughts are that Colvin seems the most likely but after that I could see Jacobson, Harris and Smith all having shots at a contract.

What are everyone else’s thought on this?

 

[boilerzz]

My very scientific SWAG at NBA potential:

Jacobsen - 60%
Colvin - 40%
Smith - 20%
Heide - 20%
Harris - 20%
TKR - 5%
Burgess - 5%
Loyer - 5%
Cox - 5%
Benter - 1%
Furst - 0%
Waddell - 0%
Berg - 0%

 

[Boiler Buck]

Talent wins. Saw that in last year's NCAAT final. Not only from UCONN but from Purdue's Edey.

But with experience, perhaps in the right year, it doesn't have to be NBA level talent, but maybe 2nd tier European/D League talent can be sufficient? Purdue has alot of those types.

And I agree with the above Jacobsen has a great NBA chance.

 

[Ihaveswag29]

Talent wins. Saw that in last year's NCAAT final. Not only from UCONN but from Purdue's Edey.

But with experience, perhaps in the right year, it doesn't have to be NBA level talent, but maybe 2nd tier European/D League talent can be sufficient? Purdue has alot of those types.

And I agree with the above Jacobson has a great chance.

I would bump Gicarri to 60%. I think there is a world where he could have an Ivey-like trajectory.

Would also bump Jacobsen to 75%. You can't teach 7'4", and Purdue has a track record with those types.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

My very scientific SWAG at NBA potential:

Jacobsen - 60%
Colvin - 40%
Smith - 20%
Heide - 20%
Harris - 20%
TKR - 5%
Burgess - 5%
Loyer - 5%
Cox - 5%
Benter - 1%
Furst - 0%
Waddell - 0%
Berg - 0%

Would jump Heide to 50%. Physically he is an NBA 3 and D. Needs to extend his range and keep working on his perimeter defense.

 

[Poprudy]

Would jump Heide to 50%. Physically he is an NBA 3 and D. Needs to extend his range and keep working on his perimeter defense.

Christian Braun type of player....possibly?

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Christian Braun type of player....possibly?

Just hope to see him get aggressive with creating his own shot and attacking at the rim!

 

[Fugs]

None.

 

[oldboiler52]

Has a shot Braden Smith, Daniel Jacobsen, Myles Colvin, IMO Smith and Jacobsen are locks. Myles has to show a willingness to play a role.

Long shots TKR, Berg, and Cox. TKR has to have the year Painter has been projecting. Will is 7'2 and Mobile. Cox has the next level speed the NBA loves.

Built for a Euro league career Loyer, Harris, Benter, Burgess and Heide.

Furst will make a fine Doctor and Waddel will make a good coach.

 

[northside100]

My very scientific SWAG at NBA potential:

Jacobsen - 60%
Colvin - 40%
Smith - 20%
Heide - 20%
Harris - 20%
TKR - 5%
Burgess - 5%
Loyer - 5%
Cox - 5%
Benter - 1%
Furst - 0%
Waddell - 0%
Berg - 0%

Depends upon how you define an NBA player. If a guy like Dakota Mathias who has been on active NBA rosters qualifies these numbers are way too low.

 

[bonefish1]

Not sure how we can project Jacobsen when he hasn't even faced any college level talent.
Smith: Really good college player, but at 6' (on a good day) and without elite athleticism, I'm not sure how'd he succeed. It'll be interesting to see him play without Edey and how he produces.
Colvin: Hasn't shown much at all to this point to make someone label him with NBA potential.
TKR: 6'9 back to the basket doesn't translate.
Berg is an interesting one. If he can shoot the 3 and run the floor, 7'2 athletic guys who can shoot are hard to find.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Not sure how we can project Jacobsen when he hasn't even faced any college level talent.
Smith: Really good college player, but at 6' (on a good day) and without elite athleticism, I'm not sure how'd he succeed. It'll be interesting to see him play without Edey and how he produces.
Colvin: Hasn't shown much at all to this point to make someone label him with NBA potential.
TKR: 6'9 back to the basket doesn't translate.
Berg is an interesting one. If he can shoot the 3 and run the floor, 7'2 athletic guys who can shoot are hard to find.

I feel you’re showing your bias vs smith and Berg here 😂

 

[KentuckyBoiler]

I would bump Gicarri to 60%. I think there is a world where he could have an Ivey-like trajectory.

Would also bump Jacobsen to 75%. You can't teach 7'4", and Purdue has a track record with those types.

Gicarri has the genetics to be a NBA player

 

[northside100]

Not sure how we can project Jacobsen when he hasn't even faced any college level talent.
Smith: Really good college player, but at 6' (on a good day) and without elite athleticism, I'm not sure how'd he succeed. It'll be interesting to see him play without Edey and how he produces.
Colvin: Hasn't shown much at all to this point to make someone label him with NBA potential.
TKR: 6'9 back to the basket doesn't translate.
Berg is an interesting one. If he can shoot the 3 and run the floor, 7'2 athletic guys who can shoot are hard to find.

Braden has longer arms than Cassius Winston but agree that he'd really have to find the right situation if CW couldn't make it in the NBA.

Agree on the Jacobsen and others, there's potential there but need to see it on the floor. I don't know what niche TKR would find in the NBA, maybe if he becomes a lights out three-point shooter?

 

[bonefish1]

Braden has longer arms than Cassius Winston but agree that he'd really have to find the right situation if CW couldn't make it in the NBA.

Agree on the Jacobsen and others, there's potential there but need to see it on the floor. I don't know what niche TKR would find in the NBA, maybe if he becomes a lights out three-point shooter?

smith is going to see a lot more pressure D this year since teams won't need to double team the post like some did with Edey. UConn didn't, and granted, they had elite perimeter guards, but our guards couldn't get an open look or create their own shot. Smith will have to go from facilitator to creator without Edey.
Even if TKR were to start hitting 40% from 3, I don't think he has the athleticism to play on the perimeter in the NBA.

 

[bonefish1]

I feel you’re showing your bias vs smith and Berg here 😂

I really like Berg. Hopefully the game has slowed down for him, but he's got a great skillset. I think he can be a more productive Haarms type.

 

[Bank Shot Podcast]

Smith as of now just because he's the most proven. Heide probably 2nd most likely. Colvin after that. I don't think Loyer has an shot unless he improves drastically on defense and ball handling. I don't think TKR has any shot unless he gets faster and starts shooting 3s(in the same boat as Malik Reneau is in). It's just difficult to predict. You never would the next Austin Reeves or Max Strus will be. But I think Heide is the most comparable to the Strus. His 3pt shooting will heavily decide that of course. He's got the athleticism.

 

[northside100]

smith is going to see a lot more pressure D this year since teams won't need to double team the post like some did with Edey. UConn didn't, and granted, they had elite perimeter guards, but our guards couldn't get an open look or create their own shot. Smith will have to go from facilitator to creator without Edey.
Even if TKR were to start hitting 40% from 3, I don't think he has the athleticism to play on the perimeter in the NBA.

I think Smith will be lights out this year (I could be wrong), but I'm not sure how well that translates to the NBA.

Are you talking about TKR shooting 40% in college or in the NBA? When I say 'lights out', I'm talking about shooting 45%+ in college, 40%+ in the NBA. If he can be a Mason Gillis type shooter but 6" taller I think he'd have a chance to find a role.