2026 NBA draft thread

[Chicagojk]

Duke and Boozer getting their butt handed to them by #16 Siena.

They've been down by double digits for much of the 1st half. Boozer is barely average, every other Duke player looks petrified. Siena is playing crazy.

Boozer and Evans finally carried the team to a win. Boozer was unreal at rebounding, scrapping for everything. He lived at the foul line. He was great.

Siena played five guys the ENTIRE game. No subs.

It is an extremely small sample size, but I think the last 3-4 games Boozer has had more downs than he typically has.   I think by no surprise it is because their center has been out and Boozer has been playing more center.   On defense, he is just going to struggle when he is the main rim protector.  It is not his role.  On offense, his computer brain works better with a big.  He will kill one on one coverage, but pick you a part if you try to run an extra defender at him.  Either to an open three pointer or to a big at the rim.    That has been missing with their big out.

Boozer's brother has put together some nice games.   He should probably go back to school, but he has a pretty bright future too.  Big, physical guard.  With some development (only 18), he is going to be a solid pro in time.   

I also think Sarr really shined on defense.  His defense is way ahead of his offfense and he should come back.  Although, he would be an interesting redshirt guy if he does come out.

[Chicagojk]

May not enter the draft. Could probably make some good money in college next year. I like Tanner though. Smaller than the other guard prospects but a blur. More of a scorer than Nembhard.

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[Scott41theMavs]

Dybantsa's team may not have much longer to showcase him for the draft. Down six to Texas in the second half.

[Dirknows]

Dybantsa's team may not have much longer to showcase him for the draft. Down six to Texas in the second half.

I mean the team is literally just Dybantsa…

[Scott41theMavs]

Pels win again. No chance of "catching" them with a better record as long as they stay healthy. Good times.

[Chicagojk]

First time watching a game with Wagler. I like him. He does a lot of the little things. Engaged on defense. Passes the ball. Doesn’t have as many wow plays as the other guards. Illinois has a unique offense with a spread floor. A lot of Wagler’s assists comes off passes for three. Typically without deep penetrations.