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NBA Draft - 2nd Round complete - Cats imports?

I agree with you Dazz but I don't think that Daniels was as big a bust as you suggest.

There was a period there where Daniels kept us in games where Beal did absolutely nothing for about 4 games and I mean he failed to attack the rim... Thinking of away game vs NZ where he scored like 3 points off a long jumper and could barely get to the line and Daniels was a beast on the boards...

Daniels would have been better in a different team but I still hope that the Wildcats get more of an Ennis type than a DD type.

If Wagstaff leaves then I'd like to get Cost Ellis and I'd love a knock down shooter like James Harvey or Peter Crawford to return and offer something we haven't had off the bench in a while

What about Paul Pierce

People forgot that you need to make wing span to height to get a true idea how big somebody is.

6'4 shooting guard with a long wing span play the 3 spot in the NBL, especially is they have the hops.

For me the Wildcats need to a wing player who play the 2/3 who can shoot the three and take it to the hole.

Here is a possible list from the late first round to the end of the second round.

RJ Hunter pick 28 Celtics - 6'6 wing span 6'11 and hops 2'9. Seems like an average shooter, but good high IQ, rebounds and defends well.

Kevon Looney pick 30 Warriors - 6'9 wing span 7'1 can make threes, rebounds well, good passer. Needs to develop handles to play the 3 spot in the NBA and needs to get more strength. (This should be the Cats prime target as the Warriors are a very deep team and this kid may not make the team, and an one or two years in the NBL might work well for the Cats and Warriors)

Anthony Brown pick 34 Lakers - 6'7 wing span 6'11 hops 2'10. Great 3pt shooter, can get to rim, good rebounder and good passer. Needs more stength.

Darrun Hilliard pick 38 Pistons - 6'6 shooter (not alot of information on the NBA website about him)

More later

Bleacher report did a nice article on the grades of all teams draft picks. Here are some highlights of players that could be the cats next import.



No. 58 Overall: J.P. Tokoto, North Carolina, 6'6", SG, Junior

If Tokoto can improve as a shooter, he'll have the chance to become one of the bigger-value picks in the draft.

He's an elite athlete, an above-average passer and a strong wing defender.

Unfortunately, Tokoto's jumper and mechanics are poor. As a 2-guard, he'll need to at least prove he can threaten the defense from behind the arc.

Still, at No. 58, it's certainly worth seeing if he can develop some touch in the D-League



No. 46 Overall (Via Trade): Norman Powell, UCLA, 6'4", SG, Senior

Powell, whom the Raptors landed through a trade, is one of the top athletes in the draft with defensive specialist potential.

He's undersized as a scoring 2-guard, but he's electric in the open floor and a blanket on the wing.

The only thing stopping Powell is his jump shot. If it improves, he'll find a way into Toronto's rotation.





No. 54 Overall (Via Trade): Daniel Diez, Spain, 6'8", SF, 1993

The Blazers traded for Diez, a shooter with excellent size for a wing. He had a breakout year in the Spanish ACB, where he played big minutes at 22 years old.

He'll be a draft-and-stash for Portland with role-player potential.



No. 31 Overall (Via Trade): Cedi Osman, Macedonia, 6'8", SG/SF, 1995

The Cavaliers landed Osman through a trade with the Wolves. He's one of the most productive young players abroad with the versatility that should light up NBA eyes.

He'll spend the next few years overseas, but long term, this could be a sensational investment.



No. 39 overall: Juan Vaulet, Argentina, 6'6", SF, 1996 (trade)

The Nets landed Vaulet after trading Mason Plumee. Vaulet is a textbook draft-and-stash option whose athleticism and motor do his talking.

Don't expect to see Vaulet in the NBA in 2015-16.



No. 51 Overall: Tyler Harvey, Eastern Washington, 6'4", Junior, Sophomore

Harvey led the country in scoring and three-pointers made. He's an incredible shot-maker, but at 6'4" with limited athleticism, he could have a tough time separating in the NBA.

Still, at No. 51, Harvey was worth drafting, though he'll likely end up in the D-League or overseas in 2015-16.

No. 40 Overall: Josh Richardson, Tennessee, 6'6", SG, Junior

Richardson wasn't invited to the combine, but his stock jumped during workouts. He has prototypical 2-guard size, as well as smooth athleticism and the ability to score from all three levels.

He even handled the ball for Tennessee, where he racked up his fair share of assists.

Richardson will need a year in the D-League or overseas, but he'll have a shot to win a bench role due to his offensive versatility.



No. 45 Overall: Marcus Thornton, William & Mary, 6'4", SG, Senior

Thornton is an undersized scorer, though he can light it up from three and separate into jumpers from all over.

But he lacks the size of a shooting guard and passing instincts of a point. Odds are Thornton winds up in Europe or the D-League.

Ennis was excellent for the Wildcats but the Daniels did not work out.

So you need to do your homework and select a player that suits the team.

For me, go to training camp and approach NBA clubs about suitable players. Their is about 5 or 6 players who could suit the Cats from the recent Draft.

Also, I would like to see the NBA use the NBL as development league and help each other. Win Win situation like the Ennis situation.

Change to NBA rules would be good as well.

This may sound a bit much but we need someone that doesn't get monstered by Childress, even though most will and find someone that will draw fans not just for his above the rim ability but for match ups with other high flyers in the league.

Perth are doing the right thing with the one and done imports/NBA association AS LONG as the second import is stable and can help acclimatize and with U'U and Ross not here next season then more will be relied upon Dolla to do.

I just hope that we can have the same fun that zen is brought

For me, The NBL should develop stronger links with the NBA. It's better for a NBA club to have a player playing in Australia than Europe, as they can have an out clause, similar culture, and we can develop their skills eg Ennis.

Wildcats should look at 6'5 to 6'7 2/3, who can shoot the three and play above the rim.