I wonder what he tests on vertical. He seems to have decent ups. He definitely was able to block some shots that made him look more athletic than this commentary gives him credit for. I think he is an underrated defensive player and I loved that he improved his strength this year to battle bigger guys inside. I wonder if some his measurables test higher than thought if that will be the reason he leaves.
Sam Gilbert. “Blind” John Wooden. They won the titles but obviously they were cheating.
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So I’m assuming that if the last 2 picks got guaranteed money,then all second round picks did better than 1.9 guaranteed? seems to change the calculus
This isn’t true. Andre signed a 4 year deal for 7.9 with 2 mil guaranteed. The aav of the deal is 1.9 but more of it is back loaded.
He’ll be offered close to a Million to stay by our NIL collective.
I just don’t think he’s going to get any faster or start jumping higher at UConn. His limitations are mostly physical. He’s also fairly old now.
Which last 2 picks are you referring to?
Leaving didn’t really help AJ, it was a wasted year. All depends on the situation you’re drafted into. Even Hawkins as a lottery pick had a wasted year as far as improving his career.
I think he shot the ball a little better last season than this season. I think he should stay, and he definitely ups the ante for a 3-peat if he stays. If he stays and makes AA he definitely gets a better NBA contract. The odds for a Duke vs UConn regular season game next year are very good, and Karaban has a chance to prove himself.
Yeah, if I'm not mistaken the NBA CBA doesn't require guarantees for 2nds but they are increasing in size and frequency. I think about half of 2nds got guarantees of around $1.9m last year with almost all of the first 10 picks.
Admittedly the mock drafts are just the opinions of others, but most don’t think he’s a first round choice. In fact, some don’t even list him as a second round pick either.
I hear ya, I’m no draft expert
On the other hand, neither am I. And, in support of your assessment, the Athletic just slotted him at #28, going to Denver.
#28 was slotted for over 6 million over 3 years but how much guaranteed? Just year 1?
It’s a little weak at the top but there’s a lot of guys who are first round talents. I haven’t seen Alex being mocked in the first. More of a mid-2nd type prospect right now. He should honestly get his degree. The money won’t be that different anyway.
First round contracts are all guaranteed the first 3 years with 4th and 5th year team options. The 5th year escalates more in value as well.
Alternate access (for the technologically challenged):For weeks, Alex Karaban, Cam Spencer have been working out in Chicago, where NBA Draft Combine begins on Sunday
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This makes it seem like it can go either way based on how the coming days and weeks develop.
I'll come right out and say it, I THINK HE SHOULD BE TRYING TO GO PRO THIS YEAR. The monster year you posted is actually what I would expect from him next year in a featured role instead of the 3rd-4th option. With that expectation, I believe he's currently an early 2nd rounder who will most likely get $2m guaranteed (life changing money for 98% of people). So basically for his draft stock to increase he'd have to handly beat those stats, with lesser role players, while also overcoming his depreciation due to age. I don't see a clearcut case that any of his strengths or weaknesses would change significantly depending upon whether he stays or goes since every rookie is expected to make strides for 4+ years after entering the league. He's one of my favorites and I don't doubt him but let's face, our expectations are a little deranged atm and a down year for him and our team, relatively!, is not totally out of the question next season. I think he and Hurley are marketing as a 1st round pick for leverage purposes, as you'd expect, but if he can the $2m guaranteed in the 2nd, which I think he will, he should take it and level up. He's already written into the legend.
You gotta be trolling
Kareem? Forget Kareem. Karaban has a chance to surpass Tyler Olander!
The Celtics at pick 30 are very interesting. He could help them and be a long term role player while playing very close to home. If a team like the Celtics were to tell him we will stop your slide by pick 30 for example, that would be extremely difficult to say no to.
He got better on D. But some of that was not facing as many of the guys who gave him problems, like Whitmore, Hopkins, OMax and Jerome Hunter. All of them were gone. His defensive improvement mostly came late in his first year. Biggest improvement last year was putting the ball on the floor more when guys guard him too tight outside.