03-01-2022, 08:31 AM
(03-01-2022, 02:27 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Just watched Baylor vs. Texas because I was curious to see Sochan in action. He left me largely disappointed, though my lasting takeaway was I can see the defensive potential.
He was basically a ghost on offense and forced some shots. He had some eyebrow raising passes. But on defense? Wow the guy can move his feet. He was active calling out rotations. Stayed in front of guards. Had a couple of eye popping blocks too.
I don't think he's worth a FRP. But if he falls to say 35? I hope the Mavs buy a pick then and grab him.
Yes, most of the young guys from the late lottery to the 20's are severe projections. They have games when they look really good followed by games where they don't do anything. I think for these guys you have to take a long view approach. You are betting that the guys who have played with experienced teams this year would make a big jump if they stayed in college for their soph years. For instance, Alabama has a guy JD Davison who has been really up and down coming off the bench. I am intrigued with him but he is a ways off. If you are drafting a Freshman in the teens and 20's, they will not help next year. You are investing them for 2-3 years down the road.
I really like listening to the ESPN guys because they have been going to camps and watching most of these kids for 3 plus years. That is really valuable insight seeing how these kids have grown and developed.