Is Edwards just really raw?

[PensacolaBlue]

I’m not trying to be negative but I’m a little puzzled about his draft stock. What am I missing? And I’m not just reacting to this game. I’ve seen several games of his including high school. Btw, I think he’s going to be a good player, very smooth. I just don’t see anything that would make him a top 5 pick.

 

[CincyUKFan]

Dude, can’t even freaking dunk right under the hoop and is projected as a top pick?

 

[sefus12]

He’s a tall, athletic, lefty guard.

But I’m with you. He’s been pedestrian, at best, so far this season.

 

[SpamburgerHamburger]

I mean, c'mon. This thread gets started about a freshman or 3 on our team every year. "Top Pick my ass, can't dunk". Kids aren't going to play to their NBA potential in their first big time college game every time. Most times not. Not one NBA scout cares how he's playing now, not one college coach cares how he's playing now, they'll all take him. Every single one.

 

[Notorious23]

And....Reed is better than Wagner

 

[DraftCat]

Not the #1 pick that's for sure... hope he figures it out though.

 

[LetDueceLoose97]

Yes. Brandon Miller was 100x better right out of the gate last year, too.

 

[RMorris33]

Just looks nervous to me. He'll be alright

 

[PensacolaBlue]

I mean, c'mon. This thread gets started about a freshman or 3 on our team every year. "Top Pick my ass, can't dunk". Kids aren't going to play to their NBA potential in their first big time college game every time. Most times not. Not one NBA scout cares how he's playing now, not one college coach cares how he's playing now, they'll all take him. Every single one.

Why so angry? I never said I expect him to play like a number 1 pick in game 3. I’m just not seeing that hidden talent. He doesn’t shoot well and he’s not a super big time athlete Just curious what the NBA sees. I’m thrilled to have him.

 

[JwUKFan11]

He’s looked fine in the other games. Tough start to this one but let’s not overreact 3 games into it.

 

[ace on the river]

His problem is he’s weak as a kitten

 

[PensacolaBlue]

He’s looked fine in the other games. Tough start to this one but let’s not overreact 3 games into it.

Again, I’m not saying he isn’t a good player. I just don’t see a top 5 talent.

 

[CincyUKFan]

Just looks nervous to me. He'll be alright

Nerves, don’t you make you not be able to dunk wide open at the basket. When you get rejected by the rim, it’s not a nerve problem.

 

[JwUKFan11]

Again, I’m not saying he isn’t a good player. I just don’t see a top 5 talent.

This may blow your mind but NBA/HS rankings are based off far more than what we have seen in these 2 and a half games.

 

[PensacolaBlue]

This may blow your mind but NBA/HS rankings are based off far more than what we have seen in these 2 and a half games.

Are you blind? Maybe read the thread before you post next time.

 

[JwUKFan11]

Are you blind? Maybe read the thread before you post next time.

"I’m a little puzzled about his draft stock. What am I missing?"

I guess you are missing the Size, handle, shooting for his size, and domination we saw in HS, I'm not sure what else to tell you bud.

 

[PensacolaBlue]

"I’m a little puzzled about his draft stock. What am I missing?"

I guess you are missing the Size, handle, shooting for his size, and domination we saw in HS, I'm not sure what else to tell you bud.

Not that tall, isn’t a great shooter, doesn’t have great handles, is athletic but average by NBA standards. Just not seeing it. I guess we are on different pages.

 

[CH53USMC]

I believe he just needs to stop thinking so much and just play

 

[Lempface]

I think when he doesn’t start well he gets in his head. Missed a FT, dunked into the front of the rim. Went slow on a layup and got it swatted. Lazily tried to catch that last pass from Rob that led to the HD 3. Just needs to get out of his head and have a lil of what Rob has.

 

[Wildcats1st]

No motor or maybe like a 70s ford truck.

 

[Runnin'Ramel]

He looks timid.

 

[chattanoogawildcat]

Nerves, don’t you make you not be able

Lol what?

 

[PhattyJ4UK]

He’s just soft and the transition for his position is a lot different than that of a guard.

Hopefully he will get it going after camp cal… we could be scary good if he does.

 

[SemperFiCat]

He's gotta figure out how to play on the college level. Way too timid and weak.

 

[Fox2monk]

He’s just soft and the transition for his position is a lot different than that of a guard.

Hopefully he will get it going after camp cal… we could be scary good if he does.

Imagine if him and DJ get to the level expected of them.

 

[rolaid]

Unfortunately our two highest ranked Frosh players are our least talented
Been saying it for weeks
How can Milts granson have a broke jumper like that unreal

 

[JwUKFan11]

Lol what?

Dude is an idiot.

 

[PensacolaBlue]

Dude is an idiot.

What are you 2? Just move along dip shit.

 

[catben]

He's just REALLY weak. He struggles driving the ball against stronger, quicker players. He has to learn how to use his length as an advantage.

 

[CincyUKFan]

Not that tall, isn’t a great shooter, doesn’t have great handles, is athletic but average by NBA standards. Just not seeing it. I guess we are on different pages.

I would add that he’s one of the softest players on the roster. Maybe he can lift weights and has measurable strength, but he has no strength in actual competition.

 

[CincyUKFan]

DRIVE!!! DRIVE!!! DRIVE!!!!

You might be in the wrong thread

 

[JwUKFan11]

What are you 2? Just move along dip shit.

LMAO oh you mad mad. We're waiting on your next terrible take.

 

[PensacolaBlue]

LMAO oh you mad mad. We're waiting on your next terrible take.

I’ll follow up with you next NBA draft. We’ll see how bad a take my not thinking he’s a top 5 pick is.

 

[Random UK Fan]

 

[JwUKFan11]

I’ll follow up with you next NBA draft. We’ll see how bad a take my not thinking he’s a top 5 pick is.

I never said he'd be top 5, but I understand what scouts see and reasons he could go there.

 

[CincyUKFan]

Cal’s insistence on playing this dude big minutes may cost us this game.

 

[ukwazoo]

Hope this is the low point of his career, because...it's really low. He's been Kansas's best player

 

[Cat Fan 4 Life]

There is no doubt he is really hurting us tonight. Obviously he is young and extremely talented but he is being a bit selfish this evening.

 

[Drcatfan]

He is rebounding well. Killing us on offense. Missed every shot including sone dunks and bad shots

 

[CincyUKFan]

Really scratching my head as to why he remains on the court.