We won't get Horton-Tucker for 4 years

[Gunnerclone]

After watching him drive the lane last night (and more tonight) I think his name should be pronounced Talen Horton-Trucker. He puts the hammer down and drives it home and you better not be in his way.

That’s what makes me think more Westbrook than Niang; The explosiveness with a crazy wingspan but kind of a lower center of gravity than everyone else.

 

[HFCS]

Just because he's not ready doesn't mean he won't go. With that in mind, I think it's pretty clear that he's a ways off. His ball handling is not near where it needs to be for an NBA SG. He's not particularly quick, and his shot seem's inconsistent. He seems like a guy that will score a ton of college points kinda like Niang, but with a higher NBA potential.

He'll be a 3 who can play inside and out. At 17 he's already as big or bigger than most NBA 2s.

 

[HFCS]

That’s what makes me think more Westbrook than Niang; The explosiveness with a crazy wingspan but kind of a lower center of gravity than everyone else.

I think his frame is like young Barkley with less mass down low, at least for now. I'm not sure what Chuck looked like when he arrived at Auburn or when he was a HS senior.

 

[Ficklone02]

Just a reminder that only 60 guys can get drafted worldwide every year.

 

[HFCS]

Just a reminder that only 60 guys can get drafted worldwide every year.

We're going to see one of them tomorrow for SDSU.

 

[madguy30]

Said it earlier but he reminds me of the type of player Michigan State usually has. Add in that LW and Lard are also the types that you see on other teams, and this looks like a legit basketball team if some keep their **** together and avoid injuries.

I'd think at least two season for THT and both have the potential to be really fun.

 

[CloneIce]

Love his game but a bit of a tweener which will slow him down. I bet he is here 3 years.

 

[cyclones12321]

What is wrong with THT’s body? He’s a bull. His unique body type is one of the keys to his game imo.

I see more Russell Westbrook than I do Niang in THT but he’s just a unique player with a unique body and a unique skillset.

I see a lot of deonte burton.

 

[Stewo]

I know. He's definitely transferring to Illinois. Or was it Memphis?

 

[Cyclonepride]

Our talent level right now is really, really impressive.

That’s on Prohm.

 

[xr4ticlone]

He reminds me of Charles Barkley and Georges Niang combined. The only thing about his NBA future is, like Niang, which position does he fit into? Doesn't really seem like a shooting guard. Too small for a small forward??? Love to have him for 4 years like Georges.

This is what will keep him in college IMHO...he's a tweener in the NBA IMHO.

And as stupid and crazy as that sometimes is...NBA teams will focus on that.

 

[jbindm]

I don't know how long he'll be at ISU but I am sure that however long that is it's going to be an amazing run. Special player and a unique talent.

 

[mb7299]

 

[ArgentCy]

NEWS FLASH -

Zion Williamson to "only" play one year at Duke.

Yet, every team in the country would take him... strange.

 

[CyTwins]

Our talent level right now is really, really impressive.

That’s on Prohm.

This is correct

 

[CyCloned]

Do we have to do this every time a player has a good game? I mean, Butler has a good game, Lima, DM, Lard, etc. and they are turning pro next week.

 

[Sigmapolis]

This is what will keep him in college IMHO...he's a tweener in the NBA IMHO.

And as stupid and crazy as that sometimes is...NBA teams will focus on that.

I know the cliché has always been that the NBA does not value defense, but the modern game puts a ton of emphasis on it. They ask "who can he guard" first.

I love Talen, but he might end up too slow for guards and too short for posts.

 

[deadeyededric]

Haven't had a chance to watch any games yet this year. I pictured him being kind of like Draymond Green.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Haven't had a chance to watch any games yet this year. I pictured him being kind of like Draymond Green.

Draymond is 6'7" and 230 with a 7'1" wingspan.

Talen is 6'4" and 233 with a 7'1" wingspan.

Those 3" of height are going to hurt him a lot.

Draymond is an all-universe level instigator, too.

 

[CloneIce]

He is most similar to Deonte Burton out of past cyclones.