I’m big into draft talent evaluation as a hobby. Yes, it’s true this draft is very weak thus far and it’s hard to seriously project anybody in this draft as an All-star caliber talent.
Zvonimir Ivisic is a Croatian 7’2 big who has been stuck with visa issues and ineligible to play for Kentucky this year. Last week, the NCAA unexpectedly cleared him an hour before their game and he suited up.
With nobody having any idea what to expect, Ivisic looked like [arguably the best player](https://youtu.be/0uBpw_mJCjA?si=LaeA0dmVPIFf_kPo) on the floor with his rim protection, passing, finishing, and shooting (3/4 from 3P). Crowd went absolutely ballistic, and today he plays a good South Carolina team looking to follow up that performance.
Even if Ivisic doesn’t play well, keep an eye on Rob Dillingham (#0) and Reed Sheppard (#15). Both freshmen guards who I have ranked in my top 5. Dillingham profiles as a 6’2 lead ballhandler who can shoot, pass, and finish at the rim. Sheppard is the clear best shooter in the entire NCAA with 60/55/83 splits (!!!) who plays with a high IQ and does all the little things right too. He is my current #1.
Game is on SEC Network or if you can find a stream (hint hint).
Checking out these young guys makes being a bad team wayyyyyy more enjoyable. You realize that you could get one of these talents and it’s pretty exciting.
by GuessableSevens
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I’ve been telling the sub to buy stock for days.
*Days*, I tell you!
Could Filipowski be an option for us? I’m not big into CBB but from what I can see he’s a 7’0 center shooting 42% from 3 and can pass a little.
I wonder if this draft will surprise just because of how sure everyone is about it not being good. We shall see
Idk didn’t grow up here, I’m gonna have to take zach edey regardless of outcome
Great highlights. I’d take him
How is his mobility, screening and perimeter D? Is he a pylon/turnstile or can he hold his own?
Reed sheppard too
Is this guy mocked to be a lottery pick for our top 6 pick potentially or a mid-late 20s/30s pick for the Pacers picks or Pistons pick?
Rob dillingham is COOKINg rn
So far Zvonimir’s doing well, but why is Kentucky so turnover prone goddamn