Is it a foregone conclusion that Stokes is gone after this year?

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#26
No offense to Stokes but he's not in Boozers league. As I've been saying for months, think Reggie Evans.
 
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UTjonez said:
Most of the guards are in the 6'5 to 6'8 range (I include the SF position as a guard) that plays in when you get doubled down on. And NBA teams scout players for their weakness and length has and will always be a problem for Stokes.
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I know there are some big 3s out there, but I'd bet the average NBA guard is about 6'3-4" or so. No way "most" are 6'5"-6'8".
 
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Early on in the season I felt like he might return, but as his play continues to elevate, so do the odds he leaves.
 
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TOP said:
That's your go to comparison?

Boozer is averaging 16.8pts 52.6%fg 9.8rebs 2.4asts .9stls for his NBA career(12 seasons) and he has a mid-range jump shot.

There are many players in the NBA that you could use as an example for why Stokes should be in the NBA but you're vastly underrating Boozer. 17-10-2.5-1 guys that shoot above 50% don't grow on trees. Especially guys that have done it for over a decade.

Why not say, if Reggie Evans can play in the NBA, Stokes can too...?
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He reminds me of Oakley alot......I think Stokes will be an NBA player and possibly a good one if he develops more of a mean streak.
 
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Daloth said:
NBA is simply 2 questions.

Can you do at least one of shoot, pass, dribble, rebound, or play defense at an elite level?
Yes? You'll have a team.

Are you great at all the above?
Yes? We'll take a shot on you. maybe. if your body type is right or we have the room.

That simple really.
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Where would McRae fit in your equation?
 
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kevino said:
I think Stokes gets drafted , but it will most likely be second round . This draft is expected to be the deepest in quite some time . He would probably go higher if he waited another year
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I personaly would like to see Stokes crossover to football. Maybe he could excel as a tight end like Gates or Graham did.
 
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zjcvols said:
Turman/Cofer/Davis are not bad options. Cofer is a rebounding/shot blocking machine. Turman is a man down low. Davis is very athletic and lengthy.

At the current rate, Tennessee will be in trouble. But if Stokes goes pro, Tennessee will have a scholarship available. My prediction is that Tennessee gets a senior transfer to start at C.

Thompson/Austin
Hubbs/Moore
Richardson/Moore/Cornish/Q
Cofer/Davis/Reese
Senior Center/Turman/Pops

It's not a bad roster. It's definitely one that needs work. Far from a tournament guarantee.

But it has a lot of potential.
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Reese , Davis and Chievous are all pipe dreams at the 4.
Examples of Martin's biggest problem in recruiting.
He doesn't have the eye for the forwards which are desperately needed on this team.
Davis is a guard. Has been all his life. Would probably excell as a 3.
when you force players to be what they ain't you get wasted scholarships like poor Chievous.
 
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snapcracklepop said:
Even if he comes back, his eligibility would end in January right? I hope I'm wrong..
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Yes, you are mistaken. His half year was his freshman year. Last year was his sophomore year, an this year is his junior year. If he chose to stay, it would be for his full senior year.
 
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PackersVols91 said:
I really feel if he could add a jumpshot, he could actually be a good NBA player. It just seems that he can be out matched at times by lengthy postplayers. I'm not sure where mock drafts have him listed. I just hear people assuming we will have no front court next year.
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An NBA Mock draft has Stokes going to the Houston Rockets in the first round......


Doudt you will see him in orange next season.

McRae, Maymon & Stokes will be gone after this season. This is why it is urgent for Martin to get a winning season with an NCAA appearance this season because next season, the roster will look much different.
 
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GAVol said:
I know there are some big 3s out there, but I'd bet the average NBA guard is about 6'3-4" or so. No way "most" are 6'5"-6'8".
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He is correct......I looked at a list of top 30 NBA shooting guards and only five of them were shorter than 6'5. Now the PG avg is probably between 6'3-6'4.
 
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SlyStone said:
If Carlos Boozer can play in the NBA then Stokes will definitely be drafted. The kid rebounds like crazy and he'll continue to develop his offensive game.
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Boozer has a really nice post game. I think Stokes will get drafted and will be a journeyman in the league. That's not a bad thing though.
 
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walkenvol said:
Where would McRae fit in your equation?
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Mrcrae is a great scorer, but he doesn't do the other 4 things at an elite level. He has NBA scoring, size and can add on the muscle, but IMO, he hasn't shown the all around game a 6'5" guard must show. There are a lot of scoring 6'5" guys out there (college, NBA D League, overseas), so he has to show something to separate him from the rest of them.

He kinda reminds me of a slightly taller Aubrey Coleman from University of Houston from a couple of years ago. Dude led the NCAA in scoring his senior year, but went undrafted. he could score on anyone, but didn't do anything else at an elite level.
 
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volbeast33 said:
He is correct......I looked at a list of top 30 NBA shooting guards and only five of them were shorter than 6'5. Now the PG avg is probably between 6'3-6'4.
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Maybe so. He just said "guards" though. I'd think there are a lot of smaller PGs that pull the average down
 
#49
#49
he reminds me alot of jared sullinger just not as good. There is def a place for him in the leauge and he cant be but what, 20 y/o?
 
#50
#50
I still see Zach Randolph in stokes. There about the same size rebound well and work under the basket a lot and have insane heart
 
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