Emperor Snapper |
04-27-2021 10:10 PM |
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Originally Posted by cincyguy13
(Post 216245)
It’s a different game. Completely different level. Happens in every sport. Some guys aren’t made for the highest level. Jarron couldn’t beat anyone off the dribble in the nba. He also can’t play defense or isn’t a good enough shooter. Similar to SK, even though SK was a little better at both.
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You also have to consider a player's age when they are coming out of school. It is not uncommon for players to make huge strides in their early-mid 20s - a 4-year guy has already made a lot of those strides, and the remaining upside is much more limited. SK redshirted, then played 4 years, and was an old freshman to begin. He was the same age as a rookie that Zach LaVine (who debuted in the NBA in the same year) is now. LaVine is a 7 year vet who has improved tremendously over those 7 years. SK had gone through that entire phase of his physical development before he ever left UC. Of course, SK was a much better college player than LaVine, because he was an entire damn generation older.
Similarly, Kennard was dominating the ACC at 20. Cumberland was a mediocre AAC player at the same age. They were in different universes physically and in skillset at the same age.
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