05-16-2026, 02:28 PM
(05-16-2026, 02:21 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Also, I hope this doesn't come across as harsh. I can't throw stones. I have spent the past week trying to find a way to make a case for Ament at 9. LOL
Oh there's definitely a case to be made for Ament. 19 (1 year younger than Burries), 6'9 barefoot, can get to the line very well for a skinny tall guy playing predominantly on the perimeter, excellent FT %. As others have said, he started off slow, but before his injury, there was a stretch where he was excellent.
The key is his jump shot. I read folks who have followed him for a while saying he was an excellent shooter who had a late growth in HS. The other glaring problem is his finishing around the rim is not very good. Is that a lack of touch or just that he grew late and has not yet adjusted to his growth?
I would not be disappointed at all if they picked Ament. Of course, then you hope and pray that he can fix his jump shot and touch around the rim. Carr is 2 years older and not as well rounded as Ament.