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New B/R mock draft - Braylon at #8, AK at #29

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Braylon Mullins
Position: SG | Size: 6'5", 190 lbs | Age: 19
Pro Comp: Aaron Nesmith
Teams won't bother putting much stock into Braylon Mullins' three-point percentages. The eye test on his shotmaking is super convincing between the deep range, pull-up ability and quick release, footwork and elevation shooting off movement.
He complements the perimeter firepower with enough useful athleticism at both ends and IQ to add finishing, passing and defensive toughness.

Alex Karaban
Position: SF/PF | Size: 6'8", 230 lbs | Age: 22
Pro Comp: Sam Hauser
Between Alex Karaban's on-court winning percentage, the consistent shooting, efficient finishing and intangibles, NBA playoff teams will see an easy-fit role player worth gambling on in the second round.
A career-best 41.8 three-point percentage will surely help skeptics look past the athletic limitations. Karaban has the skill set and mentality of a useful connective piece at the next level.
 
Mike Honcho said:
Between Alex Karaban's on-court winning percentage, the consistent shooting, efficient finishing and intangibles, NBA playoff teams will see an easy-fit role player worth gambling on in the second round.
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Isn't the 29th pick still in the first round?
Mike Honcho said:
Between Alex Karaban's on-court winning percentage, the consistent shooting, efficient finishing and intangibles, NBA playoff teams will see an easy-fit role player worth gambling on in the second round.
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Some people on here the other day said he's not a consistent or efficient shooter. Glad the NBA people don't think that.
 
Inyatkin said:
When it comes to shooting, half the board thinks anything below Steph Curry levels is inconsistent. Guess what, shooting numbers go up and down
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Consistent shooting numbers don't do what Alex did last year. He's come out smoking hot this year, but I would never say he's been "consistent". There is also less than zero chance he goes first round this year, so this mock is bunk.
 
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RuffRuff said:
Consistent shooting numbers don't do what Alex did last year. He's come out smoking hot this year, but I would never say he's been "consistent". There is also less than zero chance he goes first round this year, so this mock is bunk.
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You have such a gift for proving exactly the opposite point you’re ostensibly trying to make
 
Inyatkin said:
You have such a gift for proving exactly the opposite point you’re ostensibly trying to make
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And you are blessed with the trait of being highly obnoxious, 24-7.

How can anyone call a player that went 7-50 from three, "consistent". Where did you get unnerved, that I said Alex wouldn't be in the first round? A kid that is first round material would not have stuck an additional two years to wait for the most stacked draft in a decade.
 
RuffRuff said:
And you are blessed with the trait of being highly obnoxious, 24-7.

How can anyone call a player that went 7-50 from three, "consistent". Where did you get unnerved, that I said Alex wouldn't be in the first round? A kid that is first round material would not have stuck an additional two years to wait for the most stacked draft in a decade.
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Keep inventing things people are mad at you about, it’s going great
 
Shooting variance is real boys. Alex is a fine shooter with room to improve. You all know the late 20’s through the 40’s in the draft tend to be a crapshoot. The only difference is the guaranteed contracts for the FRP’s.

Why wouldn’t he stay all four years and max out his earning potential? Now that he’s exhausted his eligibility he’s taking the logical next step, he can slide into a winning culture like the nuggets spurs or thunder and provide quality minutes to a franchise.
 
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Yes, if you can make a million dollars a year in college and NBA success is uncertain, might as well enjoy college. Alex is a winner and he'll have a nice pro career, but he may look back on college as the most fun time of his life.
 
RuffRuff said:
And you are blessed with the trait of being highly obnoxious, 24-7.
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Inyatkin said:
You have such a gift for proving exactly the opposite point you’re ostensibly trying to make
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Just revisiting this for fun. Karaban has shot 641 threes in his UConn career to date, hitting 243 of them for 37.9 percent.

His year by year percentages are 40.2, 37.9, 34.7, and 41.8. Pretty narrow range.

He did go through a slump last year, no doubt. There are certainly better shooters around the country.

But I'm curious what people think a consistent three-point shooter looks like. How is it not Alex Karaban?
 
Inyatkin said:
Just revisiting this for fun. Karaban has shot 641 threes in his UConn career to date, hitting 243 of them for 37.9 percent.

His year by year percentages are 40.2, 37.9, 34.7, and 41.8. Pretty narrow range.

He did go through a slump last year, no doubt. There are certainly better shooters around the country.

But I'm curious what people think a consistent three-point shooter looks like. How is it not Alex Karaban?
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I attribute last years drop to him trying to do too much on a flawed team. I also wonder if there were some concussion after effects.

He was the best shooter at the nba camp when he went
 
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Inyatkin said:
Just revisiting this for fun. Karaban has shot 641 threes in his UConn career to date, hitting 243 of them for 37.9 percent.

His year by year percentages are 40.2, 37.9, 34.7, and 41.8. Pretty narrow range.

He did go through a slump last year, no doubt. There are certainly better shooters around the country.

But I'm curious what people think a consistent three-point shooter looks like. How is it not Alex Karaban?
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I would say Alex has been consistent outside of last year with the big slump.

A player who shoots 20% for 10 games, then 60% from 10 games is a 40% 3 point shooter. On paper, they're phenomenal, but I wouldn't call them consistent. A consistent shooter is a guy I can rely on to give me his %s reliably.

I wouldn't call Solo a consistent 3 point shooter, for example. His variance is too high.
 
He was ice cold in the 2024 postseason too.

.286 from deep in the BET and NCAA tourney.

BET Finals through the six NCAA games he shot 25% from deep.
 
Lefty2one said:
He was ice cold in the 2024 postseason too.

.286 from deep in the BET and NCAA tourney.

BET Finals through the six NCAA games he shot 25% from deep.
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Right, but being a consistent three-point shooter doesn't mean every seven-game stretch is going to hit your mark. There's always variance. Over the long term, his college career, and even in each individual year, he's consistent.

Everyone this side of Steph Curry experiences this
 
Inyatkin said:
Right, but being a consistent three-point shooter doesn't mean every seven-game stretch is going to hit your mark. There's always variance. Over the long term, his college career, and even in each individual year, he's consistent.

Everyone this side of Steph Curry experiences this
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Steph was 4/15 from three the other night.
 
Braylon's high school shooting stats and mechanics matter far more than small sample size blips. In college him showcasing the playmaking and handling skills as more plays are run for and through him will matter far more.
 
noelle said:
Braylon's high school shooting stats and mechanics matter far more than small sample size blips. In college him showcasing the playmaking and handling skills as more plays are run for and through him will matter far more.
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NBA game will be more spread out so he will have better shots, but High School stats do not matter more than College lol
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
NBA game will be more spread out so he will have better shots, but High School stats do not matter more than College lol
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the high school sample is larger and less noisy in some cases. you'd be surprised by how much high school matters relative to college.
 
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