Talen Horton-Tucker and the NBA Draft

[ChrisMWilliams]

Thought it was interesting that ESPN currently tabs THT as the No. 24 pick in its 2019 mock draft. Still really early but he's getting attention. Lindell not listed.

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/sto...amson-rj-barrett-nassir-little-more-prospects

 

[jsb]

I would suspect that he’ll fall off a bit once conference play starts.

 

[rhoho]

How quickly lindell has fallen

 

[VeloClone]

How quickly lindell has fell

Well to be fair, he has done next to nothing this year.

 

[jcyclonee]

Thought it was interesting that ESPN currently tabs THT as the No. 24 pick in its 2019 mock draft. Still really early but he's getting attention. Lindell not listed.

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/sto...amson-rj-barrett-nassir-little-more-prospects

Why must you torture us at Christmas time?

 

[Thompsonclone]

THT is a first round pick on CBS, Sports Illustrated and Yahoo as well.

 

[heitclone]

Crazy how much age plays in to getting drafted, THT may not have to have crazy numbers the rest of the year to keep his stock rising. Age is to THT what Nerlens Noel was to Georges, as we get in to more games with national broadcasters, it will get brought up every game that he "just turned 18".

 

[VeloClone]

Crazy how much age plays in to getting drafted, THT may not have to have crazy numbers the rest of the year to keep his stock rising. Age is to THT what Nerlens Noel was to Georges, as we get in to more games with national broadcasters, it will get brought up every game that he "just turned 18".

It is pretty amazing that he is the 4th youngest player in all of Div 1. Be that as it may, I'm sure "just turned 18" is on this year's edition of Hilton Bingo cards.

 

[Cyclonepride]

How quickly lindell has fell

It would be odd as hell if he didn't drop, since he's only played one game this year. He was right on the cusp at the end of last year, and the early predictions assumed that he would have 30+ games to prove it. Not only that, out of sight, out of mind.

 

[Dingus]

It would be odd as hell if he didn't drop, since he's only played one game this year. He was right on the cusp at the end of last year, and the early predictions assumed that he would have 30+ games to prove it. Not only that, out of sight, out of mind.

I’ve been noticing the lack of LW as well. Although Johntay Porter not only hasn’t played, but had a much more serious injury and is still a 1st rounder in a lot of mocks.

I always assume these mock drafts are echo chamber-y and just crib off each other a lot. Especially when it comes to later picks and foreign players.

 

[Sigmapolis]

I remember being 17 as a freshman.

That was fun.

I didn't turn 21 until my first year in graduate school.

 

[ClonesFTW]

We'll all hold our breath for a couple weeks near the end of May, and sigh of relief when he announces he's coming back after testing the combine waters.

 

[VeloClone]

I remember being 17 as a freshman.

That was fun.

I didn't turn 21 until my first year in graduate school.

I was ancient when I started at ISU; I had already been 18 for over a month!

 

[cyclonpediaJoe]

I think a lot of NBA scouts were surprised by him in Hawaii and that's why he's getting all this play. His numbers will fall with LW coming back, but hoping they co-exist in a beneficial way.

 

[srjclone]

I think a lot of NBA scouts were surprised by him in Hawaii and that's why he's getting all this play. His numbers will fall with LW coming back, but hoping they co-exist in a beneficial way.

This. Every Draft/College Scout writer that was in attendance in Maui has done nothing but rave about him since.

 

[Sigmapolis]

I think a lot of NBA scouts were surprised by him in Hawaii and that's why he's getting all this play. His numbers will fall with LW coming back, but hoping they co-exist in a beneficial way.

This. Every Draft/College Scout writer that was in attendance in Maui has done nothing but rave about him since.

Shayok, Wigginton, and Horton-Tucker are all ball-dominant guys who need a lot of possessions to "get theirs." That could be wonderful having so much offensive firepower ready to go like that. Or it could lead to a stagnate, Kobe-que offensive result without passing.

It is an odd balance for those three -- being on a good team attracts attention to them, but since we have three of their archetype around, they are going to have to swallow their pride for individual numbers and learn to share for the team to really hit its stride.

As Golden State showed, when you can have a superstar on the court 100% of the time (and not comparing any of our guys to Curry or Durant, but the effect is the same... you are deep enough to never let up), it puts incredible pressure on opposing defenses.

 

[67CY]

Hard to believe someone beat Randy P predicting a Cyclone leaving early

 

[WIB]

Love THT, but I just don't think he's a first rounder right now. His shot selection is bad sometimes and he's shooting 41% overall and 29% from the 3. I know that's not what the league is only looking at, but I think he needs to be more consistent in his shot selection if he want's to be drafted this year.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Love THT, but I just don't think he's a first rounder right now. His shot selection is bad sometimes and he's shooting 41% overall and 29% from the 3. I know that's not what the league is only looking at, but I think he needs to be more consistent in his shot selection if he want's to be drafted this year.

I would put shot selection down there with his hairstyle when it comes to what the NBA drafts on.

 

[rhoho]

Love THT, but I just don't think he's a first rounder right now. His shot selection is bad sometimes and he's shooting 41% overall and 29% from the 3. I know that's not what the league is only looking at, but I think he needs to be more consistent in his shot selection if he want's to be drafted this year.

Hey, I would like to look up what NBA team you are a scout for since you know so much about the NBA and what they are looking for. Name please?