Evans a first round pick??

jacobkdoyle · 02-19-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by juckerrules

i think he meant deflections. Sounds a bit sarcastic too...I think Jacob is a good college player, who with another year, may be good enough to go first round...I don't know. I honestly believe he loses by trying to jump after his junior year...another year & his stock may rise significantly.

I know what he meant. I just have no idea what he's talking about.

XgradforUC · 02-20-2018, 06:26 AM

His sarcasm is pointed toward Mick’s emphasis on getting deflections as a major point in how he judges the teams (or individuals) play.

Evans is a VERY good player, but as others have said he needs to show that he can be a very good player against the BEST competition. A strong finish to this year, against NCAA tourney quality teams, could possibly move him into a 1st round draftee. Right now, he is not there IMO, but would still be a 2nd rounder for teams needing a player of his type.

**waterhead** · 02-20-2018, 08:34 AM

Evans has been thrust into playing a position he hasn't played much of in 2.5 years and now it's become one of his primary tasks. I don't think it's fair to judge his ability on that. When he plays his natural position and shoots the ball he was excellent. Let's reduce his PG role and just give him a few opportunities from the top of the key when the situation calls for it.

The Dynamic Duo combination was working very well for a while. I didn't mind getting the ball in their hands a lot. Now that opposing defenses are focused on those two...I think it's time to flip the switch. Time to use all 4 of our weapons as a single unit. Even better if we can add a 5th weapon to the mix...wink wink!

I think Cronin has managed to devalue Evan's stock by asking him to do things he doesn't have all the tools for.

Patrick Bateman · 02-20-2018, 08:56 AM

NBA mock drafts aside, IMO if Evans leads UC to elite 8 or better, goes, S16 or worse, stay

GarradJ21 · 02-20-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

NBA mock drafts aside, IMO if Evans leads UC to elite 8 or better, goes, S16 or worse, stay

Agreed, been saying this all year. If we make it to the elite 8 it's because he's play very well, and with that exposure he's gone.

cincrulz11 · 02-20-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

NBA mock drafts aside, IMO if Evans leads UC to elite 8 or better, goes, S16 or worse, stay

i just don't think its relevant. he is the same player whether we get there or not and he's going to be evaluated based on the player he is.

i've made the point before, but you aren't going to carry a team more than bluiett did last year in the tournament. it didn't do anything for his draft stock because he is who he is.

for him to get drafted in the 1st he's gonna have to show it at the nba camps.

Patrick Bateman · 02-20-2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cincrulz11

i just don't think its relevant. he is the same player whether we get there or not and he's going to be evaluated based on the player he is.

i've made the point before, but you aren't going to carry a team more than bluiett did last year in the tournament. it didn't do anything for his draft stock because he is who he is.

for him to get drafted in the 1st he's gonna have to show it at the nba camps.

Yes but he would get exposure and would be showing his talent against other top talent in E8 or F4. Dont compare Bluiett, he is a one trick pony, nothing more than a shooter, Evans has much more facets to his game.

Zdiddy513 · 02-20-2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

Yes but he would get exposure and would be showing his talent against other top talent in E8 or F4. Dont compare Bluiett, he is a one trick pony, nothing more than a shooter, Evans has much more facets to his game.

Exposure by advancing in a single elimination tournament is a laughable concept. There are NBA scouts at every game, they know who he is.

**sedziobs** · 02-20-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zdiddy513

Exposure by advancing in a single elimination tournament is a laughable concept. There are NBA scouts at every game, they know who he is.

Markelle Fultz slipped down to #1 overall because he didn't get any exposure in the tournament against top teams. Nigel Williams-Goss vaulted all the way up to #55 overall after gaining so much exposure by leading his team to the finals.

02-20-2018, 08:56 AM	#14
Patrick Bateman Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,595	NBA mock drafts aside, IMO if Evans leads UC to elite 8 or better, goes, S16 or worse, stay __________________ "Every day we are day-to-day." Coach Cronin

02-20-2018, 06:26 AM	#12
XgradforUC Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 85	His sarcasm is pointed toward Mick’s emphasis on getting deflections as a major point in how he judges the teams (or individuals) play. Evans is a VERY good player, but as others have said he needs to show that he can be a very good player against the BEST competition. A strong finish to this year, against NCAA tourney quality teams, could possibly move him into a 1st round draftee. Right now, he is not there IMO, but would still be a 2nd rounder for teams needing a player of his type.

02-20-2018, 08:34 AM	#13
waterhead Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 9,298	Evans has been thrust into playing a position he hasn't played much of in 2.5 years and now it's become one of his primary tasks. I don't think it's fair to judge his ability on that. When he plays his natural position and shoots the ball he was excellent. Let's reduce his PG role and just give him a few opportunities from the top of the key when the situation calls for it. The Dynamic Duo combination was working very well for a while. I didn't mind getting the ball in their hands a lot. Now that opposing defenses are focused on those two...I think it's time to flip the switch. Time to use all 4 of our weapons as a single unit. Even better if we can add a 5th weapon to the mix...wink wink! I think Cronin has managed to devalue Evan's stock by asking him to do things he doesn't have all the tools for.