All Forums | College Basketball

Okafor draft stock? Hurt? Indifferent? Thoughts

...
Participants:
Search model icon
Views: 2492
Posts: 23
 
Rookie
Participation Meter
Joined: Apr, 2013
Posts: 979
Posted: #1
Wonder what everyone thinks... Not the people that hated on him for not playing D or being aggressive on the glass.. He had no depth and K never wanted him getting into foul trouble.

Personally (Knicks fan) I wanted him IF WE got #1 overall.. But now I'm Not so sure. The league has changed and its a guard driven league. It would be hard really to pass up on Winslow. I know that might sound crazy but he can ball.

I know there's a lot of Towns fans... Wouldn't mind him.. I don't love him but I think he's got a nice little offensive game. Back to the basket type player with a soft touch.

Tonight Okafor really disappointed. I know it was hard to get in a rythm with the foul trouble but he missed a few shots he HAD to make, when the game started to change momentum towards wisconsin. Kaminsky made him
Look silly a few times on the other end too.
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Mar, 2015
Posts: 486
Posted: #2
Kaminsky is a nationally top rated senior. Okafor is a nationally top rated freshman. Years apart. Actually Okafor made critical baskets at late in the game and made defensive stops. Not his best game, but without him Duke would never have been there in the first place. Okafor is now a national champion. That doesn't hurt at all.
 
Rookie
Participation Meter
Joined: Nov, 2013
Posts: 688
Posted: #3
still top 3 imo he has to get in better shape and add more muscle but his offensive game is elite. defensive he's a liability he cannot guard cousins, gasol, jordan 
 
MVP
Participation Meter
Joined: Dec, 2007
Posts: 15755
Posted: #4
That guy is one huge talent. When he gets to the next level and can actually bang, it is all over.
Superstud and Kaminsky will not play well at the next level, not at all. He is too slow, the game is too fast
 
Legend
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2010
Posts: 35347
Posted: #5
He disappeared too much in the big games, but the talent is definitely there.   
 
Rookie
Participation Meter
Joined: Apr, 2013
Posts: 979
Posted: #6
Agree with everyone so far!! Winslow going to be a stud I think.. Just have a feeling. He can do everything. Love his game
 
Veteran
Participation Meter
Joined: Feb, 2007
Posts: 2293
Posted: #7
Kaminski is good but he does struggle at times when guys such as jefferson is guarding him. Just imagine what okafor would be like as a senior. Duke would win 3 more titles
 
Rookie
Participation Meter
Joined: Nov, 2013
Posts: 688
Posted: #8
Quote Originally Posted by EagesCoast:

Agree with everyone so far!! Winslow going to be a stud I think.. Just have a feeling. He can do everything. Love his game

yes winslow is a monster 

 
Hall of Fame
Participation Meter
Joined: Feb, 2006
Posts: 23104
Posted: #9
Kid going be drafted on potential. He has all the tools and made some huge plays late.  Bigs get in foul trouble dont think tonigh hurt him at all
 
MVP
Participation Meter
Joined: Aug, 2007
Posts: 16348
Posted: #10
Didnt improve it im sure , missed a handful of chippes 

I dont see frank as a dominant defender in the NBA and he  handled oak without much problem 

Needs to improve foul shooting and D , otherwise he is set 
 
Rookie
Participation Meter
Joined: Apr, 2013
Posts: 979
Posted: #11
Quote Originally Posted by Beningo88:

Kid going be drafted on potential. He has all the tools and made some huge plays late.  Bigs get in foul trouble dont think tonigh hurt him at all



Yes. Agree. He hasn't fouled out all year. When on mad dog unleashed (Sirius) Coach K told mad dog (when asked about concerns of okafors defense being labeled as soft at times) .. That he knows how much the team needs him and he thinks it's more smart defense then soft. Avoids unnecessary fouls. Chooses when to be aggressive and when not too.

 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2015
Posts: 16
Posted: #12
I know I'm going to get killed for this. But if your a Knicks fan, I would honestly trade down in the draft and draft Cauly-Stein and pick up another pick to accumulate assets. When the Knicks were good you guys a great defensive minded C in Chandler. WCS has great mobility and can move his hips well defensively. You don't need to find someone to score 20 a game because Melo ain't gonna like that. I think it's a 50/50 chance Okafor and Towns are busts. This is coming from a TarHeels/Heat fan
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Oct, 2011
Posts: 368
Posted: #13
imo hes the next greg oden. 
 
Legend
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2010
Posts: 35347
Posted: #14
He'll be better than Michael Olowokandi
 
Veteran
Participation Meter
Joined: Jun, 2013
Posts: 3267
Posted: #15
Okafor is a stud, I am a Knicks fan and will take him all day long.
 
Veteran
Participation Meter
Joined: Sep, 2006
Posts: 3329
Posted: #16
I think Phil Jackson would prefer to take D'Angelo Russell
 
Hall of Fame
Participation Meter
Joined: Dec, 2010
Posts: 29027
Posted: #17
Quote Originally Posted by drewsiez_3:

imo hes the next greg oden. 

That makes 0 sense.  Okafor is not injury prone and Okafor is not the defensive player Oden was in college.  Okafor runs very well.  He will have a very good, long career in the NBA.  
 
Hall of Fame
Participation Meter
Joined: Dec, 2010
Posts: 29027
Posted: #18
Okafor is going top 3.  Depends what the draft order is.
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2015
Posts: 99
Posted: #19
I have watched Towns and Okafor a lot and skill wise Towns is way more gifted. Towns also plays defense and can shoot free throws. You can tell his dad is a coach. I'm taking him over Okjafor. I've also never seen a guy that big play that much and not be that relevant on the glass. That is a concern.
 
Rookie
Participation Meter
Joined: Apr, 2013
Posts: 979
Posted: #20
Sixers drafted Noel Embiid and that euro trash guy... I can't even imagine them getting another big if they somehow land #1.. I'm a Knicks fan and would be ok with Okafor or towns or Russell, or even a trade down to 4-5 range for Winslow and hopefully pick up another first rounder and snag someone who falls. I think this draft is loaded w talent!
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2015
Posts: 48
Posted: #21
Towns is the best big to take, period.  Okafor will be good in time, but I think he should take one more year at Duke to improve conditioning and his overall game.  Won't happen, but he's got a lot to work on imo. Kaminsky is going to be a solid and consistent NBA player.  Not a superstar, but I prefer his game to Okafor's, and look at his improvement in just two year's time- he'll be even better in another couple of years. 
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Dec, 2009
Posts: 131
Posted: #22
Agree with "blewws,Okafor needs a couple more years at Duke.He was pushed around and out played by the "big" from Gonzaga,what's going to happen when he really plays against the pro bigs,he will NOT be able to slow down ANY bigman he will be matched up against.
 
 
All-Star
Participation Meter
Joined: Sep, 2002
Posts: 12927
Posted: #23
Okafor looks a little like a young Tim Duncan to me.  There is little chance he will be a great a pro as Duncan, but I think he is the #1 pick in this draft.  The scouts care more about private workouts and interviews than games.  The level of competition in a college game is not a good guide to NBA potential, and the coach may not set up a player to succeed.
All Forums | College Basketball
About Us
Contact Us
Careers
Our Team
Brand
Testimonials
Betting Guides
Sportsbook Reviews
Sports Betting News
Podcasts
Responsible Gaming
Sports Betting
US Betting Sites
Canada Betting Sites
Canada Casinos
Best Betting Apps
Contests
Streak Survivor
King of Covers
Ultimate Race
Office Pools
The Covers community has
618,670
lifetime members worldwide
Covers 25 Years Logo Established in 1995,
Covers is the world
leader in sports
betting information.
Site Map Help Privacy Terms of Service youtube logo facebook logo twitter logo instagram logo linkedin logo google news logo
Covers is verified safe by: Evalon Logo GPWA Logo GDPR Logo GeoTrust Logo Evalon Logo
Copyright © 1995 - 2024 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved.

If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.