Mbakwe to the NBA

[underground629]

Thank you. MN1nAZ apparently doesn't know much about the draft or just feels the need to defend all gopher players regardless.

Age could have a huge factor in getting drafted in the first or second round. Few "older" guys get drafted in the lottery. That trend can move to the later portion of the first round depending on the teams, needs, etc.

I highly doubt Trevor would get anywhere near the lottery no matter what he does this year, but he might get some interest in the 20's if he puts-up big numbers. The odds are better that he gets drafted in the second round due to age and size though.

I still think his best bet would be to stay in school two years and prove he can do it more than once. If he does that, I have no doubt he can get in the first round.

All just my opinion of course.

 

[march madness]

Sims?

I think Mbakwe reminds me a little of DeShawn Simms formerly of Michigan. Both 6-8, built well, rebound at a high level and have limited range.

Simms had 3pt range and some outside game. If he cant make the nba at small forward I'm pretty sure Trevor will have a tough time.

 

[WadeHokenson]

I don't think Simms and Mbakwe make for a good comparison at all. Mbakwe seems to be a little more athletic, but much more limited in his range and shooting skills.

 

[kindofgreen]

Yes on NBA after this year

I see a monster year for him this year but with limited abiliy to take it to any higher level the following year as I would have thought his shot would have improved more than it has by now. He probably earns a low 2 pick and should take it while he can.

 

[XMan]

Not a lot of consistent range yet. Perfect guy to stay in college for the next two years, work on his game and play oversees at least. This year should be a precursor to a great gopher team next year with another year of seasoning for the Gophs should they all decide to stay.

Would hate to see another "Rickert" type decision made by RW, RSIII or TM.

Well said.

 

[XMan]

I think Trevor could be a great college player. But he is undersized (height wise) for power forward. I wouldn't be shocked if he's 6'7" or under without shoes. He could be a good energy player off the bench. Upside would be Kenyon Martin, but just as easily someone like Malik Rose. I doubt he would get picked in the first round next year with 10pts 8 reb a game.

Rodney is a different story as at 6'7" he wouldnt be undersized for the 2 or 3. Plus he has the potential to add to his shooting and driving.

I've seen Trevor listed as 6'7" to 6'8", but Charles Barkley certainly wasn't undersized to play power forward in the NBA at 6'6".

Now I am not saying Trevor is Charles Barkley, just saying there is more to that equation than height.

 

[march madness]

Barkely was 6'4 and 3/4 inches. But for every Barkley, I can name you 20 guys who didn't make it as undersized power forwards.

 

[march madness]

NBA scouts have a few questions on players:

does he have an NBA skill? probably rebounding
can he guard a position? can he guard big 4's or 3's??

another question will his man just double the other post since he hasn't shown he can shoot?

 

[Roland Brooks]

Sir Charles

Barkley was a Freak! He was a "one of a kind"... At 6'4+ there has never been a player do the things he did.

Scoring , rebounding, dunking, blocking shots all down on the block....

 

[oleboy41]

NBA scouts have a few questions on players:

does he have an NBA skill? probably rebounding
can he guard a position? can he guard big 4's or 3's??

another question will his man just double the other post since he hasn't shown he can shoot?

This. NBA guys often say if you can do one thing at a high, NBA level you'll make it in the league. You don't see many guys that do more than 1 thing at a high level in the league. If a guy can rebound at a high level and be able to guard 1 position without help, he'll have a shot. If that guy can hit open 10-15 ft jumpers consistently, he'll definitely have a shot.