Next year depth

[Rocktheworld]

How does a thread about depth turn into one about DD's game and NBA prospects?

Because I think in one word you could describe half the BY: Pedantic.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Many didn't count on Brimah or Samuel last season and look how much they contributed. I wouldn't be so quick to count out the Rock.

I don 't count out anyone but I not over optimistic about a freshman ,with some exceptions , coming in and carrying the load. I hope he is a sleeper but highs to UConn is a big jump.
With that inexperience at the 4 a postgrad experienced PF would seem to me an obvious pickup.

He is not a point guard!
He is a scorer that they asked to score.
Unless he was a lights out isolation shooter or rodman like rebounder ( which he is neither) the nba would have no use for him if he couldn't handle the ball. If he gets drafted first round that would mean they think he can. And if it's the 2nd round, he will have to prove he can. But my argument always was, DD vs. fellow college 4's. You guys are acting like I'm comparing him to Chris Paul or something....

I'm DD biggest fan.
The only thing lacking in his handle was confidence . which grew as the year progressed. He makes a slick crossover and drive for an easy hoop in the tourney that blew Raffety away.

He has excellent rebounding instincts which is the key to being a good rebounder. With additional strength that will be a huge asset. That tapout in the Fla game was a huge reason we won. We don't miss many open 10 footers. In the beginning of the year our 5's inability to block-out put him at a huge rebounding disadvantage. Beating your man is hard enough, beating two big guys for a 190 lbs kid is daunting.
If he really wants it he will be an excellent Pro.
I can't believe the DD haters on this board. He was huge in giving us our fourth and deserves our gratitude and support.