I find it hard to believe that a journalist can't tell Rodney's frame from Trevor's. I hope Rodney continues to play well and finds some consistency with his jump shot. The one thing I did notice in watching the 76r's summer league team is that Rodney spent most of his time floating on the weak side at the three point line. I don't think that is his strength.
NBA Draft - Where/which Gophers will get Drafted?
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Yeah but that is what he always did in his first 2.5 years here. He'd sit there until he got the pass and drive the baseline.
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I imagine the person who wrote the piece had nothing to do with the photo. Most of the time the writer doesn't even come up with the title of the story.
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I thought Tubby does not develop players. How did Rod learn to play defense? He must have learned it in Highschool.
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Take a look at who is #1 for defenders: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recr...s/story?columnist=williams_antonio&id=3619615
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Thanks for the info. I always wondered why Rod was not a one-and-done player. He was so good in Highschool??????
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There are rumors that he signed with Turkey that are disputed... I think he's going to be an NBA player, if not this year next.
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer 3h Source: Colton Iverson has not signed with Turkish team, Besiktas. His sights are still set on joining the Boston Celtics.
Iverson, the 53rd pick in last month's draft, had a strong professional debut in Orlando, showing that he can be a 7-foot bruiser who sets hard screens, rebounds and plays with a relentless motor. The question is whether Boston can find roster room for him, particularly if the frontcourt remains overcrowded. Boston could stash Iverson overseas for a year (he gets a modest payday and experience; Boston gets valuable roster space), but Ainge said the team is still determining the best plan for Iverson.
- http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4706104/roster-rumbles-pressey-faverani-iverson
http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2013/07/boston_celtics_news_2013_danny_3.html
http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story...pick-colton-iverson-caught-boston-celtics-eye
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer 3h Source: Colton Iverson has not signed with Turkish team, Besiktas. His sights are still set on joining the Boston Celtics.
Iverson, the 53rd pick in last month's draft, had a strong professional debut in Orlando, showing that he can be a 7-foot bruiser who sets hard screens, rebounds and plays with a relentless motor. The question is whether Boston can find roster room for him, particularly if the frontcourt remains overcrowded. Boston could stash Iverson overseas for a year (he gets a modest payday and experience; Boston gets valuable roster space), but Ainge said the team is still determining the best plan for Iverson.
- http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4706104/roster-rumbles-pressey-faverani-iverson
http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2013/07/boston_celtics_news_2013_danny_3.html
http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story...pick-colton-iverson-caught-boston-celtics-eye
July 24, 2013
Let the waiting game begin for former Gophers forwards Trevor Mbakwe and Rodney Williams.
With the conclusion of NBA summer league action this week, the duo, who went undrafted in the late-June NBA draft, must now wait for potential invites to NBA training camps.
Offers don’t appear likely at this point, especially for Mbakwe.
The 6-foot-8-inch forward struggled to get on the court during his stints in the Orlando Summer League with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Las Vegas Summer League with the Toronto Raptors.
Mbakwe averaged just 2 points and 1.5 rebounds with 6.3 minutes per game over six games.
The 6-foot-7-inch Williams only participated in the Orlando Summer League with the 76ers, who don’t have a Las Vegas Summer League team. But he had more of an opportunity to showcase his skills. Williams averaged 8 points and 1.2 rebounds in 22.8 minutes over five games.
Williams, who played mostly power forward during his last two years with the Gophers, was forced to adjust to playing primarily on the wing, which he’d be expected to do at the NBA level. He made just one of eight three-point attempts, and he’ll likely need to improve his shooting to make an NBA roster.
He did, however, display an ability to defend multiple positions with his athleticism. Williams blocked 1.4 shots per game, good for 13th best in the Orlando league.
The 76ers are likely Williams’ only hope for a training camp invite. They were the only team to contact him after he went undrafted.
Mbakwe’s future is cloudy. Reports of him negotiating with German team Alba Berlin surfaced July 19 on Twitter, as the likelihood of an opportunity from an NBA team dwindles.
Both players have previously expressed a willingness to play overseas to extend their professional careers.
Let the waiting game begin for former Gophers forwards Trevor Mbakwe and Rodney Williams.
With the conclusion of NBA summer league action this week, the duo, who went undrafted in the late-June NBA draft, must now wait for potential invites to NBA training camps.
Offers don’t appear likely at this point, especially for Mbakwe.
The 6-foot-8-inch forward struggled to get on the court during his stints in the Orlando Summer League with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Las Vegas Summer League with the Toronto Raptors.
Mbakwe averaged just 2 points and 1.5 rebounds with 6.3 minutes per game over six games.
The 6-foot-7-inch Williams only participated in the Orlando Summer League with the 76ers, who don’t have a Las Vegas Summer League team. But he had more of an opportunity to showcase his skills. Williams averaged 8 points and 1.2 rebounds in 22.8 minutes over five games.
Williams, who played mostly power forward during his last two years with the Gophers, was forced to adjust to playing primarily on the wing, which he’d be expected to do at the NBA level. He made just one of eight three-point attempts, and he’ll likely need to improve his shooting to make an NBA roster.
He did, however, display an ability to defend multiple positions with his athleticism. Williams blocked 1.4 shots per game, good for 13th best in the Orlando league.
The 76ers are likely Williams’ only hope for a training camp invite. They were the only team to contact him after he went undrafted.
Mbakwe’s future is cloudy. Reports of him negotiating with German team Alba Berlin surfaced July 19 on Twitter, as the likelihood of an opportunity from an NBA team dwindles.
Both players have previously expressed a willingness to play overseas to extend their professional careers.
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I'm shocked he could barely see the court in summer league. It seemed like all the reports/tweets said he was dominating workouts. I thought with his rebounding ability, toughness, wingspan, and ability to draw fouls/finish, he'd at least see plenty of time in summer league.