June 24th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in UTEP’s Randy Culpepper (#3) & Julyan Stone (#5) 1. Jamie Skeen, PF, VCU – Has the ability to stretch you out to three-point land. Very consistent shooter with a big body. Outstanding scorer. Can go to work from anywhere on the court. Savvy player. Reminds me of a smarter, more well-rounded version of Al Harrington. [...]
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Nuggets, Blazers and Mavs Complete Three-Team Exchange; Felton Shipped To Portland
Felton Boosts Portland’s Scoring Punch Very rarely, do you find a trade where all three teams involved in the swap meet benefited their cause. In what was a blockbuster wheel and deal, that included draft picks and established veteran players, the Blazers came away with a more explosive point guard; while both the Nuggets and [...]
2011 NBA Draft, Picks 13-16: Morris Twins Steal The Show
#13 Phoenix, #14 Houston: Markieff & Marcus 13. Phoenix Suns: Markieff Morris, PF, Kansas Markieff is a traditional-sized power forward who will also play outside. He can extend due to the range on his jumper. Has really developed his skill set. Robin Lopez could be on the move after this pick. The polished Kansas product [...]
2011 NBA Draft, Picks 9-12: Kemba And Jimmer Go Back To Back
SG’s Burks, Thompson: #12 Utah, #11 Golden State 9. Charlotte Bobcats: Kemba Walker, PG, Connecticut My #2 rated player in the draft behind Kyrie. It would be interesting to see D.J. Augustin and Kemba Walker share a backcourt. Bobcats are fortunate to select a winner like Walker. 10. Sacramento Kings (via Milwaukee): Jimmer Fredette, SG, [...]
2011 NBA Draft, Picks 5-8: Knight Drops To Pistons At No. 8
UK Point Guard Fell #8 To Detroit 5. Toronto Raptors: Jonas Valanciunas, C, Lithuania My take: Surprised Toronto did not go Biyombo or point guard with either Knight or Kemba Walker. No doubt, this team is definitely rebuilding, so they can wait a year for Valanciunas to arrive in the Association. 6. Washington Wizards: Jan [...]
2011 NBA Draft Utah Jazz No. 3 Pick: Enes Kanter, C, Kentucky
Is Al Jefferson On The Move? NBADraft.net comparison: Al Horford Strengths: Bigman with excellent size, strength and polish … Combines brute strength with a high skill level … Soft hands … Long arms and solid athleticism allow him to be a force in the paint … A tremendous rebounder. Plays with a high motor and [...]
2011 NBA Draft Minnesota Timberwolves No. 2 Pick: Derrick Williams, SF, Arizona
Logjam At Small Forward In Twin Cities NBADraft.net comparison: David West/Michael Beasley My comparison: Poor Man’s Version of Glenn Robinson Strengths: Williams’ production in his 2 years at Arizona were phenomenal, as he managed to improve on his excellent Fr. stats across the board … In terms of physical tools, Williams has very good size [...]
2011 NBA Draft Cleveland Cavaliers No. 1 Pick: Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke
The Right Move My Take on Kyrie Irving: Kyrie Irving, PG, Duke: Now & Then NBA Comparison – Chris Paul/Isiah Thomas. The new generation point guard is a beauty to watch. A thing to behold, the floor general nowadays is as entertaining a player to watch than at any time in the Association. Coach K’s [...]
