If Monte Morris is 6'3 than Jared Stansbury is 7 feet tall.
He measured 6'3 at the USA Pan Am thing he went to last year. We list players what they are legit listed at. Worst case he's 6'2.5 because they round up.
FAWcast 108: Monte not an NBA player?
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He measured 6'3 at the USA Pan Am thing he went to last year. We list players what they are legit listed at. Worst case he's 6'2.5 because they round up.
6'1 1/2 w/o shoes
6'2 1/2 w/ shoes
Source draft express
So Jared is only 6'9 in comparison
I was surprised to see Niang make the initial roster so who knows, but I just don't see Morris as an NBA player.
Great career at ISU and if things go well he could be part of a very small group at ISU that made the tourney all 4 years, which is pretty remarkable.
Great career at ISU and if things go well he could be part of a very small group at ISU that made the tourney all 4 years, which is pretty remarkable.
6'1 1/2 w/o shoes
6'2 1/2 w/ shoes
Source draft express
So Jared is only 6'9 in comparison
So he's 6'2.5 or 6'3 like I said
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Monte-Morris-72551/
I'm 6'3. I don't tell people I'm 6'4.5 w/ shoes on. But I think I might start doing that. Sounds better.....
You're not a basketball player though. Every player listed is listed at their height with shoes on. I know some schools inflate players heights some but if you look at what ISU lists them at compared to what they measure in at at camps or the combine we don't do it. I think Kane was actually listed shorter here than what he measured at the combine. Monte is a legit 6'2.5 or 6'3
Pfff, I got a big game tomorrow night with the other old guys in Grimes. You can come watch me. I'll be the guy that takes 8 seconds to get down the court and has to come out every 2-3 minutes because I'm sucking wind.
Last time I checked they play the game with shoes on.
No idea why we would even want to debate this. Monte is one of the best guards to come through Iowa State, so naturally, midway through his senior year we have to have a debate on if he is a good enough player. Just enjoy the ride. This "is our best player good enough for the NBA" argument can wait until, ya know, they have a full body of work for their senior year. God knows Abdel wouldn't have gotten drafted if you just take his first half of last year..
From the list in your link, I would say TJ McConnell or Ramon Sessions may be the closest thing to Monte.
I wish I had a dollar for every time someone said Bryce, Georges, or Abdel would never set foot inside the NBA. I'd be retired. Sure not everybody is going to make a roster but at least they got their shot. So will Monte.
Morris is a classic case of a player who makes his teammates/team better, but when looking at him as an individual, nothing is eye-popping. The point another poster made about him looking good with elite talent surrounding him actually makes a ton of sense. There's been spots this year when he's had to be "the guy" and that's not what Monte is best at. He's best at picking and choosing his spots and elevating the play of those around him.
There's certainly nothing wrong with not being a "the guy" type of player, but unfortunately, that's often what teams are looking for in the NBA Draft.
There's certainly nothing wrong with not being a "the guy" type of player, but unfortunately, that's often what teams are looking for in the NBA Draft.
If Kane didn't make it, Monte won't make it. Count me in for a CyBookie wager if anyone wants to take me up on that. On an NBA roster January 1, 2018... +220.
Have you ever seen the team out on the town in Ames/Des Moines the last couple years? I see these guys out at the bars multiple times a year, I'm 6'1ish barefoot and Monte is about my height.
