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@Nathan S has there ever been a player who you ranked high in all three defensive categories? Besides Okongwu, anybody who's good both on the perimeter and interior?

I could see Claxton as being that guy maybe, but even he must have had strength issues in your evaluations.

There are a few guys in every draft, Claxton a good call though I forget if I did these last year. Much easier for bigs to be genuinely solid perimeter defenders than for guards to be genuinely solid in the paint, so most extremely versatile defenders are PFs or PF-adjacent. Other guys who come to mind are Grant Williams, who the Celtics used effectively as a switch-everything defensive specialist in the playoffs, Jaren Jackson (who somehow hasn't quite excelled defensively?), Zion, Chuma Okeke (who everyone's forgotten about), and Brandon Clarke.

In this draft, Okongwu, Tillman, Achiuwa, and Reed all have potential to be ultra-versatile defenders who are genuine positives in all situations, I think.
 
Weird feeling scouting prospects in October 2020 for the 2020 draft...

Marko Simonovic and Filip Petrusev both played in the season opener for Mega Bemax a few days ago. Simonovic had a really nice game, scoring an efficient 19 points (including a 3) to go with 13 rebounds, a block, and 0 turnovers. Petrusev also had a pretty good day, with 17 points, 7 boards, 2 dimes, and 2 blocks.
 
There are a few guys in every draft, Claxton a good call though I forget if I did these last year. Much easier for bigs to be genuinely solid perimeter defenders than for guards to be genuinely solid in the paint, so most extremely versatile defenders are PFs or PF-adjacent. Other guys who come to mind are Grant Williams, who the Celtics used effectively as a switch-everything defensive specialist in the playoffs, Jaren Jackson (who somehow hasn't quite excelled defensively?), Zion, Chuma Okeke (who everyone's forgotten about), and Brandon Clarke.

In this draft, Okongwu, Tillman, Achiuwa, and Reed all have potential to be ultra-versatile defenders who are genuine positives in all situations, I think.

Right it makes sense about the guards. Even some of the stockier guards, while they look good on the occasional switch, I wouldn't want them guarding centers full time. Wonder how much IQ plays into that too vs raw athleticism/build.

I would love a player like some of those you mentioned. Always my favorite types, coz they're usually from the really smart and attentive variety too.

Tillman or Reed would be so sweet.
 
Right it makes sense about the guards. Even some of the stockier guards, while they look good on the occasional switch, I wouldn't want them guarding centers full time. Wonder how much IQ plays into that too vs raw athleticism/build.

I would love a player like some of those you mentioned. Always my favorite types, coz they're usually from the really smart and attentive variety too.

Tillman or Reed would be so sweet.

A lot of possibilities if we want to invest in defense. Could draft Okoro/Vassell at #5, then trade for a late first/early second to pick up Reed/Tillman. Or, could draft Okongwu at #5 and then Green or Bolmaro in the late first/early second. Add any combination of those players to Sexton/KPJ/Nance and you have an athletic, modern, highly-switchable defense.
 
A lot of possibilities if we want to invest in defense. Could draft Okoro/Vassell at #5, then trade for a late first/early second to pick up Reed/Tillman. Or, could draft Okongwu at #5 and then Green or Bolmaro in the late first/early second. Add any combination of those players to Sexton/KPJ/Nance and you have an athletic, modern, highly-switchable defense.

Yeah agree completely. Those are the players I'm thinking about now, because by all accounts we are intending to continue the Sexland experiment.

But if we could get multiple above average, multi positional defenders in the draft or FA, our roster would make so much more sense. Also could make it clear who we should keep and what direction to take.
 
It's fun to float Jimmy Butler comparisons these days. How about Lamine Diane?

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Tried to do all the remaining bigs who's under serious consideration. Included a couple of positionally ambiguous guys here too.

Link to previous:


Lamine Diane

Perimeter offense: 3/10

Very borderline as an older prospect shooting 29% from 3 and 66% from the line. Weird developmental trajectory, as he was a higher volume shooter at lower levels. Not a sure thing to shoot from NBA range.

Interior offense: 6/10

Really effective at the rim with plus athleticism, soft hands, and a variety of moves. Some questions as to how he'll generate his own offense in the NBA, as he doesn't have a great handle for a wing, and doesn't have the size to play like a true big.

Team offense: 4/10

Solid IQ despite relative lack of polish. Was a 1-man show at times, but not a black hole. Generally makes an effort to get his teammates involved, and has good enough vision to find the open man and make the right pass most of the time.

Perimeter defense: 5/10

Very difficult to evaluate due to level of competition and lack of film. Could be great, as he has near-ideal physical tools and athleticism, and at least decent IQ and reflexes. Spent most of his time in the paint, but played on the perimeter at lower levels and didn't appear uncomfortable playing defense out beyond the 3-point line. Best guess is that he'll need to work on fundamentals, but eventually will be average or above average here.

Interior defense: 5/10

Significantly undersized for a big at the NBA level, but really impressive here nonetheless. Very strong, athletic, and competitive. Lots of gaudy stats against horrible minor-conference teams, but posted an impressive 18 boards and 5 blocks against Washington St. as well.

Team defense: 5/10

Again tempering expectations because of the generally low level of competition he faced, but he was a really effective team defender. High-IQ defensively, and ideal physical tools to cover ground and make big plays.

Overall: 28/60

Nathan Knight

Perimeter offense: 4/10

31% from 3 isn't great for an older prospect, but it's clearly an area where he's put in the work. Consistent mechanics on catch-and-shoot, and 77% from the line on high volume is solid. Should be an adequate floor spacer.

Interior offense: 6/10

A bit of a throwback in some ways: not quick by NBA standards and doesn't have pogo-stick legs, but gets where he wants to with his big, burly frame, and finishes well with an arsenal of post moves. X-factor is his ballhandling as, given an opportunity, he won't hesitate to attack the rim from the 3-point line, even employing a crossover if necessary.

Team offense: 5/10

Somewhat tricky to assess here. Last season he nearly led his team in assists, an unusual feat for a center. This year, with a very different roster around him, he rarely played a facilitator role. Not a super flashy passer, but clearly a high-IQ guy who rarely looks rushed or uncomfortable, even when pestered by smaller, quicker defenders. Knows how to keep the ball moving.

Perimeter defense: 2/10

It's not very pretty. Not quick at all laterally, and (understandably) reluctant to come all the way out to the 3-point line to guard. Will certainly get hunted on switches.

Interior defense: 7/10

Not elite due to lack of vertical pop, but pretty good here. Really good frame with a strong lower body and long arms. Good footwork, and good motor. Not a big-time shot blocker, but excellent on the glass, and not giving up anything easy.

Team defense: 4/10

Subpar mobility limits what he can do, but good instincts and IQ help him a bit here. Very good motor, and does his best to be in the right place at the right time, collecting a decent number of steals for a big.

Overall: 28/60

Killian Tillie

Perimeter offense: 6/10

A very good outside shooter, deadly off the catch and able to shoot over closeouts thanks to his size. Unfortunately, his development in this area appears to have stalled the last couple years, as he still isn't really a movement shooter and basically never shoots off the dribble.

Interior offense: 4/10

A fluid athlete with nice touch at the rim, but not a guy who looks to create his own offense in the paint very often. Good instincts in off-ball situations as a roll man or as a cutter.

Team offense: 4/10

Continuing the theme, he's highly efficient but not very dynamic as a passer. No wasted dribbles, no wasted time getting the ball where it needs to go, and almost no turnovers, but not a guy who puts pressure on the defense with his passing.

Perimeter defense: 5/10

Decent quickness for his size, which combined with solid length and good reflexes makes him reasonably well-suited to guarding the perimeter. Speedier guards likely to give him trouble, but should be competitive against most ballhandlers.

Interior defense: 4/10

Competitive, and has some wirey strength, but not a very good vertical athlete, and probably not strong enough to reliably hold his ground against NBA bigs.

Team defense: 5/10

High-IQ team defender who shows good quickness and anticipation in tight spaces, but athletic limitations become more apparent in situations where he has to cover a lot of ground for rotations.

Overall: 28/60

Zeke Nnaji

Perimeter offense: 4/10

Ways to go, but solid shooting potential for a big. Good mechanics, shot a crisp 76% from the line, and made a handful of 3's over the course of the season. Expect his range and confidence to grow with experience.

Interior offense: 8/10

Great all-around athleticism and hyperactive motor make him tough to handle in the paint. Just a bit quicker and springier than other bigs, leading to a lot of offensive rebounds and trips to the free throw line. A legit lob threat, too.

Team offense: 2/10

Pretty poor. High energy level can be a detriment here, as he can get out of control, and rarely slows down enough to actually see the floor.

Perimeter defense: 5/10

Good basic tools here, with length, quickness, and willingness to defend on the perimeter. To offset that, pretty raw fundamentally, and doesn't have great instincts/reflexes going for steals and contesting shots.

Interior defense: 5/10

Nice energy defensively, but too eager to bite on fakes, and generally not great timing and technique going for blocks. Also may lack the strength to handle some NBA bigs.

Team defense: 4/10

High activity level, but will occasionally miss rotations, and struggles to reliably generate steals and blocks in help situations. Should ultimately be decent, but needs to go back to the drawing board and work on fundamentals.

Overall: 28/60

Daniel Oturu

Perimeter offense: 4/10

Showed off a brand-new 3-point shot this year, and connected at a very respectable 37%. Low volume, and 71% foul shooting is a little shaky, but overall signs point to him being a real stretch 5.

Interior offense: 8/10

A strong, dominant finisher in the paint. Quick with the ball for a guy his size, and soft hands around the rim. Hoovers up offensive rebounds.

Team offense: 2/10

Rarely thinking "pass" when he has the ball, and turns the ball over plenty trying to force the issue in crowded areas.

Perimeter defense: 2/10

A plodder, very reluctant to get dragged out to the perimeter, where he looks like a fish out of water. Poor fundamentals and effort level negate his giant wingspan.

Interior defense: 8/10

Much more comfortable inside, where he can use his excellent frame to his advantage. Good albeit not great shot blocker, and a fantastic rebounder with good instincts.

Team defense: 3/10

Can make an impact as a weakside shot blocker, but doesn't do much else well. Effort level comes and goes, and doesn't have the quickness or awareness to move around like he'll need to in the NBA.

Overall: 27/60

Mamadi Diakite

Perimeter offense: 3/10

Gradually improving here, but still pretty shaky, and wouldn't trust him except when left wide open.

Interior offense: 4/10

Pretty raw despite being an older prospect, and physical tools, while impressive, aren't quite good enough to make up for the lack of skill. Best as an opportunistic scorer, not a guy who's a regular scoring option.

Team offense: 2/10

Turnover rate ballooned this season as he was forced to take on a larger offensive role. Really want him touching the ball as little as possible, and only to make basic passes.

Perimeter defense: 6/10

Really good perimeter defender for a big. Not elite lateral quickness, but move his feet well, competes, and uses his 7'3" wingspan to contain.

Interior defense: 6/10

Great shot blocker for his size, but lacks an ideal frame for an NBA big, and even in college was somewhat underwhelming as a rebounder due to average lower body strength.

Team defense: 6/10

Key player for some great defensive Virginia teams. Solid IQ, and highly switchable. Modest steal/block rates this season, as he was forced to play more conservative defense to stay out of foul trouble.

Overall: 27/60

Marko Simonovic

Perimeter offense: 4/10

Not yet consistent, but has made solid strides in this area. Just 31% from 3, but increasing volume, and 80% from the line on high volume a promising indicator that he'll soon be a respectable catch-and-shoot option.

Interior offense: 6/10

Very productive in the paint, especially as an offensive rebounder. Crafty, soft hands, good at drawing fouls. Physical tools aren't quite there for him to be great in the NBA. Not overly long and athletic, and doesn't have a burly frame either.

Team offense: 3/10

Just an adequate passer for a big man. Can make some nice passes when he has space and can see the floor, but also can be turnover prone or force up bad shots in traffic.

Perimeter defense: 5/10

Moves really well for his size and gets a lot of steals for a big, which are good signs here. However, looking at limited film he doesn't seem to have great fundamentals on the perimeter at the moment. Pretty low confidence evaluating him in this area.

Interior defense: 5/10

Fairly underwhelming for a big as subpar strength and vertical athleticism limit his rebounding and shot blocking somewhat. Still, good motor and generally quick reflexes make him respectable.

Team defense: 4/10

Seems to have a decent IQ here, especially in the paint where he rotates well, communicates, and generates turnovers in traffic with his active hands. Worse on the perimeter, where he his motor wanes. Poor effort at times closing out.

Overall: 27/60

Isaiah Stewart

Perimeter offense: 4/10

Looks a bit mechanical, but nothing too bad and results seem promising. 77% from the line on high volume, and made a handful of 3's. Seems like a good bet to eventually hit catch-and-shoot 3's with some regularity.

Interior offense: 8/10

Great frame for a modern NBA center, with a rock-solid lower body and a reported 7'4" wingspan. Fights for position, and finishes over or through defenders with ease. Just average vertical athleticism and quickness make him good rather than great here.

Team offense: 2/10

A pretty useless passer. When you dump the ball in to him, it's not coming back out for better or for worse. While his jumpshot gives him some hope to add versatility, his lack of court vision and mediocre ballhandling are likely to hold him back.

Perimeter defense: 3/10

Pretty uncertain here, as he rarely stepped out to the perimeter in college. Doesn't appear to have great lateral quickness, and certainly will have a lot to learn guarding the perimeter in the NBA, but low center of gravity and long arms give him a better chance at handling these situations than most "plodder" bigs.

Interior defense: 7/10

Terrific lower body strength and good footwork make him very tough to dislodge. Shotblocking decent, but a little something missing. Just average anticipation and vertical pop.

Team defense: 3/10

Was decent, but in a very limited role where he mainly patrolled the paint looking for blocks and rebounds. Not sure he has the instincts or quickness to play a role that involves more movement. Low steal rate, long wingspan goes to waste as he doesn't have active hands.

Overall: 27/60

Filip Petrusev

Perimeter offense: 2/10

Regressed alarmingly after showing some promise as a freshman, making just 2 threes all season and shooting 66% from the line. He'll be starting almost from scratch if he tries to develop an NBA 3-point shot.

Interior offense: 8/10

Extremely skilled scorer who's deceptively strong and athletic. Real knack for drawing contact. Significant factor on the offensive glass as well. Potential mismatch guy who can punish modern bigs unfamiliar with defending skilled post players, and very effective as an off-ball scorer too.

Team offense: 3/10

Willing passer and a team player, but no special talent here. Attempts to pass out of trouble, but can be a bit slow and mistake prone processing these situations.

Perimeter defense: 4/10

Not the quickest guy in the world, and a below-average wingspan for his size, but good effort level and decent fundamentals from what I've seen. Will gamely do his best to contain even if he's at a bit of a disadvantage, and often it's enough to head off the threat.

Interior defense: 5/10

A better athlete inside than he appears, able to body up and hold position against almost anyone at the college level, but below-average length and lack of vertical pop makes him a poor shotblocker for a big.

Team defense: 4/10

Good effort level, but struggles some due to mediocre length and quickness. Doesn't make many glaring mistakes, but doesn't make many positive plays either, and too often is just a step late.

Overall: 26/60

Omer Yurtseven

Perimeter offense: 3/10

Threes aren't really a part of his game at the moment, but he's an active and effective midrange shooter who may in time adapt his stroke to the 3-point line.

Interior offense: 8/10

Lacks standout athleticism, but fairly skilled for a 7-footer, and has a real talent for offensive rebounding thanks to his high motor and soft hands. Some tendency to settle for more difficult shots when he could force the issue and draw contact, but a genuinely efficient scorer from that awkward 5-12 foot range.

Team offense: 3/10

Not a black hole, but somewhat disappointing here given his nice feel for the game as a scorer. Assist rate has actually gone down since his freshman year, while turnover rate has gone up. I'd expect him to be decent for a big man here when surrounded by more offensive talent, but nothing special.

Perimeter defense: 3/10

As on offense he's a pretty coordinated and fluid athlete for his size, but certainly nothing special in terms of lateral quickness.

Interior defense: 6/10

Good strength and very good hands as a rebounder, but lack of NBA athleticism is apparent here. Below average shot blocker for his size, though not terrible.

Team defense: 3/10

Decent enough IQ to avoid glaring mistakes, but just a step slow, and that step may be more glaring on the bigger NBA court.

Overall: 26/60
 
And a few more (EDIT: added Wesson):

EDIT2: Added Childs (meh) and Tyrique Jones (pleasant surprise)

Tyrique Jones

Perimeter offense: 1/10

No longer a liability from the foul line, at least, but overall shooting ability is basically absent.

Interior offense: 7/10

Undersized, but uses his strong frame to fight for position and gobble up tons of offensive rebounds. Not a polished offensive player, but knows how to get the most out of his physical tools and do damage off the ball. Strong finisher.

Team offense: 3/10

Surprisingly decent considering how the rest of his offensive game is rough around the edges (to say the least). Good basic passer, and while he inevitably clogs the paint some with his lack of shooting, does have the awareness to try to free up driving lanes for his teammates when possible.

Perimeter defense: 4/10

Not overly fluid, but pretty light on his feet for a big. Probably a liability against quicker guards, but more ability to hold his own here than some bigs.

Interior defense: 6/10

Very strong and plays with good energy, but lack of size hurts him as he just doesn't have the length to be a major shot-blocking threat. Will hold position and rebound, but that's the most he can typically do.

Team defense: 6/10

Pretty solid IQ for a big man, and shows decent versatility. Not a freak athlete, but plays with a high motor, and has the awareness to get a decent number of steals and blocks off the ball. Also not as foul-prone as your typical high-motor big.

Overall: 27/60

Kaleb Wesson

Perimeter offense: 6/10

Rapidly developed into one of the better catch-and-shoot bigs in college basketball, knocking down 43% on over 100 attempts last season.

Interior offense: 5/10

Dropping weight didn't do him any favors here, as he didn't seem to gain much athleticism, and now lacks the size to bully other bigs. Still skilled enough to be a scoring threat inside, but poor physical tools hurt him a lot.

Team offense: 3/10

Frustrating player here, as he's shown really good court vision at times, but too often is careless with the ball or puts up low-percentage shots when he could pass.

Perimeter defense: 2/10

Gone from horrible to merely bad here as a result of losing weight, but still really struggles on the perimeter.

Interior defense: 5/10

Blocked shots and defensive rebounds crept up this season as he was no longer quite so earthbound, but still struggles due to poor athleticism.

Team defense: 4/10

Not great due to mediocre footspeed, but as on offense, shows a positive basketball IQ when engaged and has good reflexes/instincts poking away the ball given the opportunity.

Overall: 25/60

Austin Wiley

Perimeter offense: 1/10

Improving foul shooter who's clawed from 49% as a rookie up to 67% last season, but 0 career 3's tells the tale. Some midrange potential, but very little chance he shoots NBA 3's.

Interior offense: 8/10

Totally insane offensive rebounder. Elite physical tools and high motor make it impossible to keep him off the glass. Draws lots of fouls too. Not a particularly deft or skilled scorer though.

Team offense: 1/10

A total non-factor. Rarely touches the ball except as a finisher around the rim.

Perimeter defense: 4/10

Good energy level and great length, but just average quickness and not a disciplined defender. Potential to be decent if he works on his fundamentals.

Interior defense: 8/10

Excellent physical tools, and (as on offense) among the best at cleaning the glass. Decent shot blocker, but lack of discipline shows up here too as he's very foul prone.

Team defense: 3/10

Brings the energy, but pretty lackluster results as he commits loads of fouls but gets relatively few steals. Somewhat improved this year, but still behind the curve for an older prospect.

Overall: 25/60

Udoka Azubuike

Perimeter offense: 0/10

A remarkably poor shooter. Would take a minor miracle for him to shoot 50% from the foul line, let alone start making 3's.

Interior offense: 8/10

Extremely efficient finisher thanks to elite physical tools. Soft hands and some post moves, but really relies on being bigger and stronger than his opponents.

Team offense: 1/10

Not a passer. Best possessions are when the ball is out of his hands and in the basket as quickly as possible. Turnover prone when he can't immediately score.

Perimeter defense: 3/10

Not quick on the perimeter at all, but so huge that he can get away with it sometimes. 7'7" wingspan gives him a lot of margin for error, and can recover with size and athleticism.

Interior defense: 9/10

Feet could be a little quicker, but it's a real challenge to score on him in the paint. Never out of a play thanks to his size, and good instincts/timing on blocks. Elite rebounder.

Team defense: 3/10

A big factor in the paint, but really his impact begins and ends with rim protection. Stretch 5's will give him all kinds of problems.

Overall: 24/60

Yoeli Childs

Perimeter offense: 5/10

Had quite an unusual season, as he shot nearly as well from 3 (49%) as he did from the line (54%). Reality is pretty mundane though: he's simply a solid catch-and-shoot floor spacer.

Interior offense: 6/10

Very skilled scorer with a nice, strong frame, but not an elite combination of size and athleticism by NBA standards. Ball slows him down a bit, so not sure he'll reliably create his own offense in the NBA, but could be very good in a versatile energy guy kind of role (e.g. can set screens and then either roll or pop).

Team offense: 3/10

Showed decent passing ability, but I worry that the NBA game will move too quickly for him here. Probably only want him making basic passes.

Perimeter defense: 3/10

Some good athletic tools, but lateral quickness apparently isn't one of them. Struggles more than you'd expect for a player with his physique.

Interior defense: 5/10

Pretty solid, especially on the glass, but poor shotblocking is a big disappointment here, and probably rules out potential to be a small-ball C.

Team defense: 3/10

Good motor, but disappointing production considering he was at such an athletic advantage playing in a minor conference. Didn't appear to process the game quickly despite being one of the older guys on the court.

Overall: 25/60

Paul Eboua

Perimeter offense: 3/10

Takes a decent number of 3's, but results are really inconsistent, which isn't too surprising given his 64% foul shooting. Potential to be adequate here if he cuts out the more difficult attempts and sticks to pure catch and shoot.

Interior offense: 5/10

Flashes of driving ability, but still really raw ballhandler. Does most of his damage on the offensive glass, where his physical tools shine, but at 6'8" may struggle to make as big of an impact here in the NBA.

Team offense: 3/10

Some positive signs here, but again, just flashes. Game hasn't slowed down for him yet. To his credit he doesn't turn it over too much, but not a great decision maker on the fly.

Perimeter defense: 5/10

Didn't spend a ton of time defending the perimeter, but positive signs here. Huge wingspan, and moves more like a wing than a big. Fundamentals likely years away from reaching his potential here, but could be solid or even very good in time.

Interior defense: 5/10

Plays bigger than his size thanks to good quick-twitch athleticism, but mediocre fundamentals make him less effective than he could be. Relies on pure athleticism and motor at this stage.

Team defense: 3/10

High motor and near-ideal physical tools for positionless defense, but seemingly high potential may be a mirage as he's seriously prone to lapses in awareness.

Overall: 24/60

Nick Richards

Perimeter offense: 2/10

Free throw percentage up to 75%, which gives a little hope, but still no signs of 3-point range.

Interior offense: 7/10

Very strong and athletic finisher, but a shade less effective on the offensive glass than you'd expect given his physical tools, and doesn't get to the line as much as he could either. Decent amount of skill too, with nice touch from short midrange.

Team offense: 1/10

Shockingly bad. Finished the season on a 16-game streak without an assist. Only positive is that he doesn't turn the ball over too much.

Perimeter defense: 3/10

Good athlete for his size, but doesn't naturally have great instincts on the perimeter. Prone to fouling, and generally poor fundamentals for an older prospect.

Interior defense: 7/10

Ideal body and athleticism to defend the paint, but results aren't quite so elite. Too many fouls, and good but not great block and rebound numbers.

Team defense: 3/10

Good motor and athleticism, but here too you suspect his instincts are a bit lacking. Finished the season on a 20-game streak without a steal. Really just a shot blocker and that's it.

Overall: 23/60
 
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Looking at 2/3's next, and wow, Desmond Bane is really really impressive. I'm not sure where in the draft you stop looking for stars and start looking for great roleplayers, but that's where you should draft Bane.
 
Not a big Edwards guy, but surprised he doesn’t crack the top 6 seeing as some teams have him at #1

Have read reports that Edwards has some traits similar to Waiters. Don't have any idea if that is true. Would have to think the cavs have done their due diligence.

Think the safest picks are Demi, Vassell and okongwu
 
Fedor said the Cavs board is

ball
deni
okoro
vassell
wiseman
okongwu

I would be surprised if anyone outside the organization knows the Cavs board right now. They have always been extremely tight lipped about the draft unless they had the #1 pick. In this type of draft where there isn't clear cut ranking of players, it wouldn't make sense to leak their board at all. If anything this could be disinformation.
 
I would be surprised if anyone outside the organization knows the Cavs board right now. They have always been extremely tight lipped about the draft unless they had the #1 pick. In this type of draft where there isn't clear cut ranking of players, it wouldn't make sense to leak their board at all. If anything this could be disinformation.

They had to make a list of guys they wanted to talk to for the virtual combine. This is the list in ranked order, so while there might be a red herring, hard to imagine this isn't close to their big board.
 
Have read reports that Edwards has some traits similar to Waiters. Don't have any idea if that is true. Would have to think the cavs have done their due diligence.

Think the safest picks are Demi, Vassell and okongwu

Waiter might be the perfect comparison to leak out there for disinformation purposes if a team wanted Edwards to drop. This year's protocols to interview and work out players doesn't allow teams to really get to know guys. It would be real hard to evaluate how good of a basketball IQ a players has and how coachable they are.
 

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