[Shams] Undrafted Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV has agreed on a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium .
Undrafted Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV has agreed on a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2023
by DanM142
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I know nothing about him
He’s a bucket
Would you look at that, they did something.
Don’t know anything about him but at least he’s got size at 6″6
Apparently he can score like crazy but he averaged 27% from 3 on 3.5 attempts a game. That is dire.
Arkansas is perhaps the most talented and polarizing team in the tournament field, and no one embodies that more than Council, who brings sharply contrasting strengths and weaknesses leading to extreme highs and lows on a game-to-game basis.
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Council’s incredible physical tools, his explosiveness with a head of steam and finishing at the rim and his intriguing ability to create off the dribble in the half court give him significant upside at the NBA level.
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His struggles from beyond the arc (27% from 3), his shaky decision-making and shot selection and his inconsistent defensive awareness have kept his stock in second-round territory for most of the season as his productivity and efficiency have waned, especially against high-level competition.
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Despite playing a coveted position, improving defensively as the season progressed and showing intriguing tools and scoring instincts, Council’s inconsistency means he still has work to do in solidifying his standing, something he can help himself a great deal with by playing a winning brand of basketball and seeing Arkansas advance in the tournament.– Jonathan Givony
highest scorer for arkansas at 16ppg
Future G league mvp right there
Wooooo. His tape is better than at least 30 of the guys I watched highlights on tonight. Looks very solid.
He better be incredible
The Rights To Ricky Council
Fun fact: he has two brothers also named Ricky Council who have the II and III after their names.
Now go get Sanogo
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From the Athletic draft experts:
## Best undrafted players
**Vecenie**
1. Ricky Council IV, Arkansas (No. 43 overall)
2. Omari Moore, San Jose State (No. 44)
3. Colin Castleton, Florida (No. 45)
4. Adama Sanogo, Connecticut (No. 48)
5. Adam Flagler, Baylor (No. 52)
**Hollinger**
1. Terquavion Smith, NC State (No. 43)
2. Sanogo (No. 46)
3. Council (No. 48)
4. Landers Nolley II, Cincinnati (No. 49)
5. Castleton (No. 50)
I look forward to the “Rights to Ricky Council IV” podcast.