Bouknight Draft Watch

[navery12]

??

I think he's saying it's fortunate he ended up at UConn, not unfortunate

 

[BoukofJames]

Line is now o7.5 (-130). It seems likely to me based on what I’m reading that he’s picked by OKC #6 or GSW #7, but idk what happens if he falls past 7. If I was Orlando I would take him in a heartbeat but I just never know with them (and think I remember reading in this thread that it may not be a good fit). Have also heard that SAC and NO may be looking to trade picks #9 and #10. Maybe a team trades up to one of those spots to pick JB if he falls (NYK hopefully)?

 

[Mr. French]

Just based on things I'm reading, and also hoping, I think he's really the next guy buzzing after the top 5-6 guys. There's always the possibility of a surprise pick here or there, but I don't see him dropping below 8-10. I'd guess 6 or 7 also, like many are predicting.

Can't wait to see how it shakes out.

 

[Watchdog]

This was the point I was making earlier: never understood why he was “barely a top 75 kid” it just didn’t make sense seeing his game in HS.

JB said himself in a recent interview that he was late to the game of basketball so he wasn't seen as a young player, and thus not as often as most are today.

 

[Watchdog]

Yeah a lot of ppl didn’t know but he definitely was already . It would be awesome to say his two years at UConn molded a barely top 75 guy into a lottery pick but the fact is he was the best player on the court by a fair amount the second he hit the court as a freshman—easily better than a bunch of the 5 star freshmen that year.

He really made an immediate impact at the tournament in Charleston, especially the drive through the lane in the first half when he rose and hung and laid it in. Crazy play.

 

[ucawn]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Fun fact: JB was really high on VCU. He had a great visit and they have a fantastic program. Unfortunately he got bigger than the A10. Imagine Bones and JB together in the A10……

Bones made the wrong college choice.

 

[mauconnfan]

Fun fact: JB was really high on VCU. He had a great visit and they have a fantastic program. Unfortunately he got bigger than the A10. Imagine Bones and JB together in the A10……

Well for that matter imagine Bones and JB at UConn.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Between ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV, which channel is best choice to DVR NBA Draft? I only really care about Bouknight.

I'm traveling Thursday, and my sister asked which of the 3 options would be the best to pre-program recording, in case I am delayed.
TIA.

 

[auror]

Between ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV, which channel is best choice to DVR NBA Draft? I only really care about Bouknight.

I'm traveling Thursday, and my sister asked which of the 3 options would be the best to pre-program recording, in case I am delayed.
TIA.

Safest bet is ESPN since they're doing both rounds, but I can't find who will be covering it for each network or if it will be the same coverage team.

 

[Kenny11]

Bones made the wrong college choice.

I thought Uconn chose Cole over Bones? I was a big Bones guy but most people on here preferred Cole because of his production at Howard.

 

[BGesus4]

I thought Uconn chose Cole over Bones? I was a big Bones guy but most people on here preferred Cole because of his production at Howard.

I didn’t remember it being specifically Cole but did think we backed off at the end.

I remember us visiting him very late in the recruiting cycle with his name being very far under the radar before that.

 

[ToolzieFan]

NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Latest Buzz, Rumors and Projections

Cade Cunningham remains the projected top selection, and the top five or six picks have come into focus, but there’s still a great deal of intrigue and anticipation around the NBA going into Thursday night.

www.si.com

6. Thunder: James Bouknight, SG, UConn

Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 190 | Age: 20 | Sophomore

Sources say the Thunder have made overtures about trading into the upper reaches of the draft, but so far have yet to gain serious traction. Rival teams remain wary of the possibility that they could leap into the top three. Although Oklahoma City is among the more tight-lipped front offices in the league, rival teams generally agree that Bouknight and Jonathan Kuminga are the two players most likely in the mix here if they stand pat. At any rate, it remains unlikely Bouknight falls past No. 8. He gathered a ton of steam at the draft combine, where a nuclear shooting display at his pro day caused many decision-makers to think long and hard. He’s still a bit polarizing around the league, with one school of thought ascribing star potential and others viewing him as more of a bench scorer or sixth man.

If Oklahoma City stays here, it will be in position to gamble on Bouknight’s substantial upside and can pair him with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a dynamic young backcourt. Bouknight would likely be afforded room to expand his playmaking skills and operate with freedom. He’s shown real imagination finishing in the paint and creating shots, and teams expect he’ll be more than adequate as a jump shooter. He plays with impressive poise and could excel in a situation where defenses can’t key on him incessantly.

 

[BGesus4]

NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Latest Buzz, Rumors and Projections

Cade Cunningham remains the projected top selection, and the top five or six picks have come into focus, but there’s still a great deal of intrigue and anticipation around the NBA going into Thursday night.

www.si.com

6. Thunder: James Bouknight, SG, UConn

Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 190 | Age: 20 | Sophomore

Sources say the Thunder have made overtures about trading into the upper reaches of the draft, but so far have yet to gain serious traction. Rival teams remain wary of the possibility that they could leap into the top three. Although Oklahoma City is among the more tight-lipped front offices in the league, rival teams generally agree that Bouknight and Jonathan Kuminga are the two players most likely in the mix here if they stand pat. At any rate, it remains unlikely Bouknight falls past No. 8. He gathered a ton of steam at the draft combine, where a nuclear shooting display at his pro day caused many decision-makers to think long and hard. He’s still a bit polarizing around the league, with one school of thought ascribing star potential and others viewing him as more of a bench scorer or sixth man.

If Oklahoma City stays here, it will be in position to gamble on Bouknight’s substantial upside and can pair him with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a dynamic young backcourt. Bouknight would likely be afforded room to expand his playmaking skills and operate with freedom. He’s shown real imagination finishing in the paint and creating shots, and teams expect he’ll be more than adequate as a jump shooter. He plays with impressive poise and could excel in a situation where defenses can’t key on him incessantly.

When you look at these mocks it’s crazy how many high ceiling players are in the second round. A ton of depth to this draft

 

[the Q]

When you look at these mocks it’s crazy how many high ceiling players are in the second round. A ton of depth to this draft

basically Christopher, and Thor and some decent role players?

there’s lot of guys I could see playing in the NBA a while tho.

Some won’t, but there’s a path.

weiskamp
Bassey
Ayo
Jones
Henry

all guys who I would happily take in round 2

 

[ucawn]

NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Latest Buzz, Rumors and Projections

Cade Cunningham remains the projected top selection, and the top five or six picks have come into focus, but there’s still a great deal of intrigue and anticipation around the NBA going into Thursday night.

www.si.com

6. Thunder: James Bouknight, SG, UConn

Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 190 | Age: 20 | Sophomore

Sources say the Thunder have made overtures about trading into the upper reaches of the draft, but so far have yet to gain serious traction. Rival teams remain wary of the possibility that they could leap into the top three. Although Oklahoma City is among the more tight-lipped front offices in the league, rival teams generally agree that Bouknight and Jonathan Kuminga are the two players most likely in the mix here if they stand pat. At any rate, it remains unlikely Bouknight falls past No. 8. He gathered a ton of steam at the draft combine, where a nuclear shooting display at his pro day caused many decision-makers to think long and hard. He’s still a bit polarizing around the league, with one school of thought ascribing star potential and others viewing him as more of a bench scorer or sixth man.

If Oklahoma City stays here, it will be in position to gamble on Bouknight’s substantial upside and can pair him with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a dynamic young backcourt. Bouknight would likely be afforded room to expand his playmaking skills and operate with freedom. He’s shown real imagination finishing in the paint and creating shots, and teams expect he’ll be more than adequate as a jump shooter. He plays with impressive poise and could excel in a situation where defenses can’t key on him incessantly.

This is a very solid mock, I don’t like the Franz pick though.

I also wonder why the gap between Cade/Green and Suggs/Bouk seems to large to be debated. I think Green and Bouk have the most star potential in the draft... definitely the most offensive firepower.

 

[superjohn]

I thought Uconn chose Cole over Bones? I was a big Bones guy but most people on here preferred Cole because of his production at Howard.

They did. I'm really happy with Cole but without the Hurley's connection with RJ Bones Hyland was coming here.

 

[rollskies]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I'm sensing a trend that James Bouknight thinks he would fit well anywhere that a reporter asks him about. Very interesting...

 

[rollskies]

Wonder if there is any legitimacy to this. Bouk said in his interview that he hasn’t been in communication with the Raptors, but i’ve seen a few different things indicating he has. Hmmmm. (no real sources, just twitter)

 

[UofCT]

Would love Bouk to play with JA but don't see him falling to #10

 

[UofCT]

Situational Analysis: James Bouknight - NBADraft.net

“Situational Analysis” is a series of articles that seeks to examine the circumstances that most often influence an NBA prospect’s success. Each player will be scored on a scale from 1-10 in four different categories: NBA-specific skill(s), fatal flaw(s), collegiate/overseas/pre-NBA environment...

www.nbadraft.net

 

[SportsFan88]

James Bouknight, 6-5 sophomore guard, UConn. “He killed it at his pro day, made every shot, but I’m not buying him as a shooter. He could be a good scorer like Jordan Clarkson. Shot the hell out of it at the Chicago pre-draft camp. He’s going to be a pretty good rebounder. You can’t make it in our league if you can’t create your own shot. He didn’t shoot it well from 3 in college and was really turnover-prone, but I think he knows what the hell he’s doing. His stroke’s not broken. Nice kid.”

I love The Athletic it’s so worth it to me

 

[uchusky32]

Is there any pontential draft choice doing better marketing than Bouk?