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I was surprised how low usage he was. And he seems a lot more like an opportunistic defender with great instincts than a very good defender. Meanwhile Dillingham would likely drive me nuts at times but that kid has the most aesthetically pleasing game, at least to me, a guy who who loved the Lou Williams and Jamal Crawfords of the world.
 
Here are the EvanMiya overall rankings in college basketball:

Sheppard 6
Castle 12
Dillingham 91

If you are a top 20 ranked EvanMiya player as a freshman, you are probably a lottery pick.
 
ihatepants said:
Reed Sheppard is one of the best defenders in college basketball and all the analytics say he is way better than Castle defensively and offensively.


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Sheppards defensive stats are really good but he gets lost on any off the ball movement and I mean bafflingly lost.

He’s by far the best though on UK but UK is a horrid defensive unit. Comparing him to his peers there is like comparing a severely bruised apple to a bunch with worms in them. A team with that many athletes should not rate outside the top 100 on Kenpom for defense. Ever.

That said, if he were playing for a coach who pushed defense to the forefront, he would be outstanding because he does have good tools. Not as good as Castle but very good.
 
auror said:
His stock slipped a bit earlier when he wasn't scoring or shooting as well as hoped.

But since both have picked up, he'll likely move back to where he was, which is top 10ish. I could see him going in the Anthony Black-range from last year, 6th.

But it's a weak draft, so who knows. I don't think his athleticism is quite high enough to take him at #1, which is generally a place where teams want to swing for the fences on upside, unless he really shows even more than he's shown so far this year.
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Don’t think his athleticism is an issue
 
auror said:
I don't think his athleticism is quite high enough to take him at #1, which is generally a place where teams want to swing for the fences on upside, unless he really shows even more than he's shown so far this year.
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Is the NBA really making that same mistake anymore? The best of the best players in the league now aren't great run jump athletes outside of Giannis and Anthony Edwards. Castle is plenty athletic to be a star player.
 
caw said:
Sheppards defensive stats are really good but he gets lost on any off the ball movement and I mean bafflingly lost.

He’s by far the best though on UK but UK is a horrid defensive unit. Comparing him to his peers there is like comparing a severely bruised apple to a bunch with worms in them. A team with that many athletes should not rate outside the top 100 on Kenpom for defense. Ever.

That said, if he were playing for a coach who pushed defense to the forefront, he would be outstanding because he does have good tools. Not as good as Castle but very good.
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Sheppard can defend point guards and players his size well. He is listed at 6’3”. Maybe he is that big. But he is not guarding a two or three at the nba level he just is not big enough. That is what the nba is looking for position-less players. I really can’t see how Sheppard can go higher than Castle.
 
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superjohn said:
Is the NBA really making that same mistake anymore? The best of the best players in the league now aren't great run jump athletes outside of Giannis and Anthony Edwards. Castle is plenty athletic to be a star player.
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Yup. Athleticism in the context used for the draft just means explosive jumping but athleticism is so much more than that. And castle is more than explosiveness enough.
 
"I feel like my teammates pretty much picked me up confidence-wise and told me I'm here for a reason and to show that," Castle said. "So I've been trying to do that the last couple of games."

Stephon Castle's emergence proves UConn is still improving, a scary thought for others | FOX Sports

UConn freshman Stephon Castle is living up to his five-star billing, which should serve as a frightening reminder to the college basketball world that the reigning national champs are still getting better.
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HooperScooper said:
"I feel like my teammates pretty much picked me up confidence-wise and told me I'm here for a reason and to show that," Castle said. "So I've been trying to do that the last couple of games."

Stephon Castle's emergence proves UConn is still improving, a scary thought for others | FOX Sports

UConn freshman Stephon Castle is living up to his five-star billing, which should serve as a frightening reminder to the college basketball world that the reigning national champs are still getting better.
www.foxsports.com www.foxsports.com
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It’s honestly bizarre that, especially through Newton, this team feels like they’ve all been playing together for three years. Credit to Spencer and his IQ to fit right in and become an immediate crucial catalyst for Dan Hurley’s system. We’ve been blessed with some amazing leaders and I think Newton has been underrated in that regard. It’s so apparent in his demeanor, now more than half way through the season, the energy he carries. Championship DNA flows through him. And Castle deserves a ton of credit for assimilating into what has clearly been a well established culture. Something tells me your average UK rental doesn’t fit into the Dan Hurley system as well.
 
Rocktheworld said:
It’s honestly bizarre that, especially through Newton, this team feels like they’ve all been playing together for three years. Credit to Spencer and his IQ to fit right in and become an immediate crucial catalyst for Dan Hurley’s system. We’ve been blessed with some amazing leaders and I think Newton has been underrated in that regard. It’s so apparent in his demeanor, now more than half way through the season, the energy he carries. Championship DNA flows through him. And Castle deserves a ton of credit for assimilating into what has clearly been a well established culture. Something tells me your average UK rental doesn’t fit into the Dan Hurley system as well.
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Never really thought about it before but you are right. Only Johnson has been playing for Hurley for three years. Everyone else is basically at two or fewer. That is kind of crazy to think about. It certainly feels like the team has been playing together for three to four years.
 
superjohn said:
Incredible shooter but he can't even guard anyone in college and he's small.
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Yea he is going to be real good down the line but right now he is not ready. He is a steaky
superjohn said:
Could Castle end up the #1 pick?

Scouts must be drooling over him. Legit 6'6 with serious on court strength. He finishes though contact as well as you'll see. He has great vision. He's a lockdown defender who can guard 1-4. And he's now showing his shooting. He's a great player/prospect as is and when you factor in how smart a player he is it makes him even more unique.
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What are you talking about ???
 
Rocktheworld said:
Credit to Spencer and his IQ to fit right in and become an immediate crucial catalyst for Dan Hurley’s system.
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There are lots of positive storylines but I think this is the one thing that has contributed the most to the team this year. Maybe by the end of the year Castle's ascendance is more important, but Cam's instant assimilation and fit has been magical.
 
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ESPN’s latest mock draft has Clingan at 11 snd Castle at 15. They see Clingan as having the ability to rise with improved conditioning and/or a strong March performance.

www.espn.com

2024 NBA draft rankings: Jonathan Givony's top 100 prospects

Who's No. 1? Where do the Kentucky, Duke and UConn players rank? Did Bronny rise up the board? Here's all the intel in our final Top 100 Big Board.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
 
ToolzieFan said:
ESPN’s latest mock draft has Clingan at 11 snd Castle at 15. They see Clingan as having the ability to rise with improved conditioning and/or a strong March performance.

www.espn.com

2024 NBA draft rankings: Jonathan Givony's top 100 prospects

Who's No. 1? Where do the Kentucky, Duke and UConn players rank? Did Bronny rise up the board? Here's all the intel in our final Top 100 Big Board.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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Id love to know what qualifies Jeremy Woo to be a draft guru. Doesn’t seem to be plugged into NBA teams and his analysis is garbage. I’ll just wait for Sam Vecenie’s next one
 
The only thing the announcers said worthwhile today was when one of them paused and said, “Stephon Castle is no longer a freshman.”
 
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EnochRoot said:
The only thing the announcers said worthwhile today was when one of them paused and said, “Stephon Castle is no longer a freshman.”
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The announcers were fine. It was nice to hear Dickey.
 
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Maybe I'm being selfish, Make no mistake, I'm not saying that he's not everything, that everyone's saying. I just feel, in order to go right in and "shine" in the league, he needs one more year. Obviously, if he can go #1, that's once in a million lifetime chance, and he has to take it.. But, if he had just , one more year......SMH...
 
UCONNOLOGIST said:
Maybe I'm being selfish, Make no mistake, I'm not saying that he's not everything, that everyone's saying. I just feel, in order to go right in and "shine" in the league, he needs one more year. Obviously, if he can go #1, that's once in a million lifetime chance, and he has to take it.. But, if he had just , one more year......SMH...
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My question would be what do you think he can do in that extra year at UConn that he's not going to get with full time NBA training?
 
yes, I think he is the #1 guard in draft right now. I think #1 pick will probably depend on what the team needs as no player looks to have a lock on top spot.
 
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