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Some might say it’s too early to discuss the 2025 NBA Draft. That’s reasonable; hopefully they avoid this clearly-titled thread. As mock drafts and big boards are released, I figured it would useful to have a place to share and discuss

No Ceilings has Liam going #7 to Portland and Karaban going #18 to San Antonio. Sign me up for multiple Huskies on the same team!

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This is considered a much stronger draft, correct? Alex has had a really good year thus far but it might be hard to sneak into the first round. That #18 prediction seems quite high.
 
boog204 said:
This is considered a much stronger draft, correct? Alex has had a really good year thus far but it might be hard to sneak into the first round. That #18 prediction seems quite high.
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a stronger draft is always in reference to the top, that really has no impact on who is going at the end of the round. nobody really projects the 30th pick in 2024 to be stronger than the 30th pick in 2025, that's usually a crapshoot by then.
 
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boog204 said:
This is considered a much stronger draft, correct? Alex has had a really good year thus far but it might be hard to sneak into the first round. That #18 prediction seems quite high.
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It’s a stronger draft than 2024 at the top, but honestly, its strength compared to a typical year has gotten a bit overblown. I’m not sure that anybody from 2024 would be in the top 4 of this draft, but there are plenty of questions after that. I also think 18 is a bit high. It’s not impossible depending on who picks there. It only takes one team to fall in love. It’s also crazy early, especially when trying to project where teams will pick.
 
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ToolzieFan said:
For what it’s worth, Sam Vecenie has Karaban 18th on his big board. This doesn’t take team into account.

He also has McNeeley 10th and Ball 91st.

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I've been wondering if a team might look at Balls shooting, athletic tools, relative youth, and decide they can work on his defense? He'd be a top 30 prospect for me if his defense came anywhere close to his shooting.

Really hoping for his sake he shows real improvement by years end, there's no reason he shouldn't be a first round prospect with his talent and production this year.
 
Huskyforlife said:
I've been wondering if a team might look at Balls shooting, athletic tools, relative youth, and decide they can work on his defense? He'd be a top 30 prospect for me if his defense came anywhere close to his shooting.
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If he were about 6-7 instead of 6-3 then maybe.
 
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aceboon said:
a stronger draft is always in reference to the top, that really has no impact on who is going at the end of the round. nobody really projects the 30th pick in 2024 to be stronger than the 30th pick in 2025, that's usually a crapshoot by then.
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That makes sense... I was thinking terms of depth. The argument for him going last year, I thought, was that he'd maybe be a first rounder in that draft because there was not as much depth as this year. Then add in an additional year (stupid as that is) and he'd more likely be a 2nd rounder this year.
 
HuskyWarrior611 said:
Idk what to tell you if you think Steph can only shoot.
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Solo can also do more than shoot, but to thrive in the NBA at least one elite skill is required. Steph is the best ever from behind the 3-point line. Good for Solo to aspire to.
 
Man's Field said:
Solo can also do more than shoot, but to thrive in the NBA at least one elite skill is required. Steph is the best ever from behind the 3-point line. Good for Solo to aspire to.
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He really can’t right now.

It is not good for Solo to aspire to be the ultimate outlier in basketball history. Especially when he has better physical tools as is.

Curry was also just a monster overall scorer even at Davidson so yeah, he has a lot of work to even be Davidson Steph Curry.
 
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HuskyWarrior611 said:
Yeah you can’t be 6’3 and the only thing you can do is shoot. No matter how well you can shoot.
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The problem has been that his defense has been lackluster. His passing ability is a negative. His ability to drive, take a bump and score at the rim, given his body and hops, should be a huge strength, and it isn't. Likewise, not really a good rebounder.

His D has improved. I think Dan is really honest with these guys. Solo can play D, he just didn't seem to want to. A great shooter who is adequate in passing, defense, scoring at the rim and rebounding would be fine. He's been below adequate in those areas. One thing at a time. The D is trending up. Would like to see him attack the basket and then he will get noticed.
 
HuskyHawk said:
The problem has been that his defense has been lackluster. His passing ability is a negative. His ability to drive, take a bump and score at the rim, given his body and hops, should be a huge strength, and it isn't. Likewise, not really a good rebounder.

His D has improved. I think Dan is really honest with these guys. Solo can play D, he just didn't seem to want to. A great shooter who is adequate in passing, defense, scoring at the rim and rebounding would be fine. He's been below adequate in those areas. One thing at a time. The D is trending up. Would like to see him attack the basket and then he will get noticed.
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Agreed on all of that. Improving his handle will go a long way with helping everything else about his offense. If he can get to where he wants, everything else can come.
 
The latest from No Ceilings has Liam at #9 (no change) and Karaban at #22 (down from #20). Both seem reasonable to me.

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12. Liam McNeeley, SG/SF, UConn​

Height: 6-7 | Age: 19.2 | Prev. rank: 15

McNeeley probably will remain sidelined for most of the month after sustaining a high ankle sprain on Jan. 1 against DePaul.

Despite a slow start, McNeeley was playing some of his best basketball before the injury, hitting 3s prolifically, improving defensively, and looking more comfortable finding his spots within UConn's offense. He has shown he is more than just a shooter but also a highly intelligent passer who can play through contact effectively.

Continuing to show he can hold his own defensively upon returning while scoring efficiently and affecting winning will be his ticket to the lottery and potentially even the top 10. With the Big East slightly down from previous seasons, the Huskies probably won't be as high a NCAA tournament seed as they were the past two seasons, and will need McNeeley to have big games come March. -- Givony

26. Alex Karaban, PF, UConn | Age: 22.1
 
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