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Anonymous

Years ago

Ferguson hurt draft stock by choosing NBL: NBA GM

Well id certainly trust the opinion of some Hoops bloggers over a NBA scout or GM haha OFCOURSE this was always a massive risk for his stocks. Joey wouldve sold him on the 'you will be the man, we will make sure you get your stats' angle, reality is a bitch though. He isnt anything that isnt already floating around the NCAA and high schools. Guess that quick cash was too much to turn down, and you cant argue that from his point of view and that of his family.

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Anonymous

Years ago

Of course it's all guess, we'll never know how he would have performed in college, we don't know what he'll be playing like by later in the NBL season, and we don't know how he'll perform in NBA workouts, which will be a major factor.

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Anonymous

Years ago

If he keeps shooting 41% on threes, and keeps his head down as Zodiac said, I don't think he'll hurt his chances.

I like his attitude, he took the suspension on the chin, has said publicly the league is much tougher than he thought and he is embracing the challenge of getting better.

If that's a reflection of him as a person then I think he's got a great chance of being a much-improved player by the end of the season.

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Luuuc

Years ago

He probably did cost himself a higher draft position. I agree with that part. But he'll be a better prepared player, and that's a better thing IMO.

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Zodiac

Years ago

I disagree with that analysis. Jennings struggled in Italy and Mudiay didn't set the world on fire in China either and if anything it improved both of their stocks coming out of high school.

Even if Ferguson keeps playing the way he is, keeps his head down working hard and doesn't start publicly complaining about his role or anything will only improve his stock having played against big bodied pro veteran men. Scouts rate all that very highly much more so than raw numbers.

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Anonymous

Years ago

thats rubbish he will be much more NBA ready playing against men than if he was at college.

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Anonymous

Years ago

From the 36ers on Facebook/Twitter:

Looks like naming rights, but could just be a singlet sponsor? Checking with the club.

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