Updated Mock Draft (Wasserman)

[CardiacAndre7]

If he’s #17 he’s gone?

1000%. He won’t be #17 though, lol

 

[bendm]

Maybe thinking Solo being back next year isn't such a safe thought anymore. btw, Karaban is listed at #49.

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Hurley has discussed how good Ball will be next year. Hope he’s back or we could be losing every starter off a meh team

 

[RuffRuff]

1000%. He won’t be #17 though, lol

Who puts this mock together anyway? It looks like a grid kept by a kid in hs. 17th for Solo would really be something. I'm guessing he at least tests the process.

 

[NewBlood]

Possible 5-out rotations with Alex at 4 and Reibe at 5 would be awesome.

No bad choice for Alex: would love to have him back, but would be amazing to see him in the league next year too.

Agreed

I want to see a lineup of Adams-Ball-Mullins-Karaban-Reibe, (5) 3 point shooters for specific stints.

Preferably a BIG PG that can dribble / penetrate to create kick outs

 

[Huskyforlife]

Bro has Boogie Fland 6th, I'm not taking this mock seriously.

 

[BGesus4]

nbadraft.net is not a reliable mock draft site. They always have outlandish predictions

 

[storrsroars]

Bro has Boogie Fland 6th, I'm not taking this mock seriously.

It has to be one of the worst mocks I've ever seen in any year. All I needed to see was Jaland Love in 1st round to know it's a total joke.

 

[MJ1]

If the Spurs have 9 and 11 and Liam is available, he will be a teammate of Steph. The Spurs front office loves UConn and this is another match made in heaven.

Knicks= Nova
Spurs = UConn
Works for me.

 

[MJ1]

nbadraft.net is not a reliable mock draft site. They always have outlandish predictions

Potential not production

 

[uconnfan68]

If you have Alex coming back with Reed and Reibe at center why would we need another big body? Where would he play? I think we would be fine at PF/C but need more athletic, Tall wings and PG in the 6'4"-6'7" range.

Hoping Singare comes back, and ready to contribute. It looked to me, in the short spurts we saw him, that he might be getting close to that level. Love his attitude.

 

[BGesus4]

Potential not production

Of the site? Yeah I guess it has potential based on the url but it’s production in terms of valid mocks that are close to what actually happens is lacking

 

[JohnFSilver]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25165415-2025-nba-mock-draft-2-round-predictions-pro-comparisons-entering-march-madness

McNeeley 12th

Karaban 48th

Think that’s the range Karaban would likely decide to come back. That 45-60 range will be there for him after his senior year, if he doesn’t improve his stock.

He has some options.

If he’s #17 he’s gone?

nba draft net sucks. Go with givony

 

[MJ1]

Of the site? Yeah I guess it has potential based on the url but it’s production in terms of valid mocks that are close to what actually happens is lacking

Of the player, his ranking is based on potential not production.

 

[jleves]

Well maybe if he was 6/8
Measured 66.5 at the combine

I'll bet my home that he is taller than 5 foot 6 and 1/2 inches.

 

[Slick]

Flagg is not considering coming back to Duke, just like Liam will not be coming back to UConn. Liam is a lottery pick and Dan Hurley will pack his bags for him and forge his signature on the NBA early entry paperwork if needed, he's gone. Alex will have a legitimate decision to make and NIL will play a factor there

I hope Liam has a wonderful tournament. He has shot poorly and had a very difficult time guarding players.

 

[RuffRuff]

I hope Liam has a wonderful tournament. He has shot poorly and had a very difficult time guarding players.

Me too - would really like for him to go out positively and with his stock as high as possible, for him personally and for our ability to attract his profile.

 

[Agent0]

Well maybe if he was 6/8
Measured 66.5 at the combine

Yes 6’6.5 barefoot. Good thing he plays in shoes!!!

 

[NHUConnfan]

Guys, Solo Ball isn't going anywhere. His defense (in its current state) is unplayable in the NBA. Until he shows that he can consistently keep defenders in front of him, there will not be a team that bites on him. It doesn't matter how good of a shooter you are, you have to play a base level of defense and he's not close to being there.

 

[RuffRuff]

Guys, Solo Ball isn't going anywhere. His defense (in its current state) is unplayable in the NBA. Until he shows that he can consistently keep defenders in front of him, there will not be a team that bites on him. It doesn't matter how good of a shooter you are, you have to play a base level of defense and he's not close to being there.

Have we seen how that’s worked for Hawk? He’s getting outmuscled, he’s uni faceted and he can’t defend. It’s all impacted his shooting, which is not good. And he’s 3 inches taller than Solo. In as deep a draft as this is, Solo isn’t touching the first round.

 

[uconn1999]

Thomas Sorber declares and signs with agent
1st rd projection

 

[IndyLives]

Solo clearly isnt ready & any sane GM wont pick him in the 1st Round. he would benefit from another year at UConn where he could score 20 ppg and improve his defense.

 

[BGesus4]

Of the player, his ranking is based on potential not production.

The point of a mock draft is to predict what will happen (based on potential and all other relevant factors) and what he’s predicting regarding solo and this year’s draft will not.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Solo clearly isnt ready & any sane GM wont pick him in the 1st Round. he would benefit from another year at UConn where he could score 20 ppg and improve his defense.

Solo is unplayable at nba level due to defense. I dont care what he does shooting wise. I like the kid, he;s gonna be a big time player near year. But, until he can at least play passable defense, he will never get off bench for meaningful minutes in pros.

 

[NHUConnfan]

Look at the history of the NBA Draft and there are literally hundreds of players who could shoot the **** out of the basketball and never broke an NBA roster because they couldn't defend at the most minimal level.

I like to compare these players to Jimmer Fredette, who did play more than half the season for 4 seasons, but he only got to play on the worst NBA teams...and he was pretty bad on those teams. Realistically, if Solo Ball doesn't level up his defensive skills, Jimmer is like the tippy-top of his ceiling in the NBA. And that's not worth a 1st rounder. Honestly, probably not even worth a 2nd rounder. There are undrafted players in the NBA with more meaningful minutes because they are more physically gifted, can defend, and learn to shoot good enough.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Solo is unplayable at nba level due to defense. I dont care what he does shooting wise. I like the kid, he;s gonna be a big time player near year. But, until he can at least play passable defense, he will never get off bench for meaningful minutes in pros.

He is working on it. Has improved and his rebounding is better too. Passing is a little better as well. I don't think he's ready but I'm not sure he's ever going to be. If he's a borderline late 1st early 2nd he should probably go.

Agree with the basic premise that the NBA is drafting on potential. So you see Andre or Jordan Walsh, with incredible athleticism, great man defense, good rebounding and sub-par shooting. You are more likely to project that they can become better shooters. Magic Johnson couldn't shoot from outside, nor could Jason Kidd when they joined the league.