05-11-2026, 08:38 AM
(05-11-2026, 07:57 AM)Smitty Wrote: I don’t think those two would be a surprise at all though. Ament was talked about as a top 3 guy in this class all along. One so-so college season isn’t going to erase all the High school, AAU, National team stuff that these scouts have been grinding and watching for years through the ranks. Speaking of college, Yaxel was just the best player on a championship team and checks a lot of boxes for being NBA ready and someone that I’d imagine scouts have to guess or project very little for.
For me, it’d be surprising if one of them AREN’T selected in the top 10. Mocks are fun and rankings give us something to talk about but the media and fans don’t know how teams have these guys stacked and even then, 30 teams will have 30 different boards.
I could see myself talking myself into Ament. It is going to take a lot of work. Just like some of the others in this range, I have a lot of questions.
I don't think I will ever get there with Yaxel. Despite him being the much better player between these two currently. I just don' think I will have him in my top 12 for my wish list.