Knecht a lottery pick?

[Stoked]

A lot of mock drafts seem to think so. He's really moved up the boards.

Going 6th here...

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13th here

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8th here

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Outside of the lottery but still in the top 20

15th here

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19th here

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19th here

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[TheMookieMonster]

Depends on how he finishes the season. I think his performance in some of our bigger games down the stretch and in March could impact his stock considering he is a bit older.

He certainly is playing like a lottery pick right now though.

 

[cncchris33]

Jimmy Dykes is in love with the guy. He calls him the best player in college basketball and believes he'll be the first collegiate player taken in the draft. The cynic in me believes that is extremely hyperbolic, but I typically struggle to believe we (Tennessee) have elite things because I've been preprogrammed to believe we aren't allowed to.

 

[tennrich1]

I know very little about the NBA. It's truly boring to me. So much so I have turned down GREAT seats mulitple times by season ticket holders to Grizzly games just because I have better things to do. Having said that, lately I've watched a few games and by the product I've seen on the floor compared to the display by DK (I realize he'll be playing against stronger competition in NBA) ....he will be a star in that league. Again...I'm not qualified to make such assessments...that's why it's so much fun to do so.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Jimmy Dykes is in love with the guy. He calls him the best player in college basketball and believes he'll be the first collegiate player taken in the draft. The cynic in me believes that is extremely hyperbolic, but I typically struggle to believe we (Tennessee) have elite things because I've been preprogrammed to believe we aren't allowed to.

Ha, same! Seeing a Tennessee player called in the Top 10 of the draft would be quite an achievement. Has that ever happened? Houston went 11th.

I do think it helps Knecht that it’s a weak draft class. Mostly foreign players and G-League being discussed at the top from what I gather.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

He makes a lot of sense for the Grizzlies, who will likely draft in the 7-10 range.

That would require the Grizzlies F.O. admitting their prior draft mistakes on the wing (Ziaire Williams, David Roody, Jake LaRavia) and they are slow to do that normally...

 

[cncchris33]

Ha, same! Seeing a Tennessee player called in the Top 10 of the draft would be quite an achievement. Has that ever happened? Houston went 11th.

I do think it helps Knecht that it’s a weak draft class. Mostly foreign players and G-League being discussed at the top from what I gather.

Tom Boereinkle was #4
Bernard King was #7
Dale Ellis was #9
Ernie Grunfeld was #11
Allan Houston was #11
Marcus Haislip was #13
Reggie Johnson was #15
Tobias Harris was #19

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Jimmy Dykes is in love with the guy. He calls him the best player in college basketball and believes he'll be the first collegiate player taken in the draft. The cynic in me believes that is extremely hyperbolic, but I typically struggle to believe we (Tennessee) have elite things because I've been preprogrammed to believe we aren't allowed to.

Knecht will get tons of minutes. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him starting early in his rookie year. He will bring developed skills into the league, especially on the offensive end. I would prefer him going around the 20 range just so he is with a fairly decent team.

 

[n_huffhines]

Ha, same! Seeing a Tennessee player called in the Top 10 of the draft would be quite an achievement. Has that ever happened? Houston went 11th.

I do think it helps Knecht that it’s a weak draft class. Mostly foreign players and G-League being discussed at the top from what I gather.

This. The draft is supposed to be OK from the middle of the 1st round and later, but it's not good at all in the lottery, and Knecht has a great shot of going top 14.

SEC play has been so great for his value. He's either scoring 25+ or we're getting 90+ and winning by double digits. Pick your poison.

 

[Volfan1000]

A lot of mock drafts seem to think so. He's really moved up the boards.

Going 6th here...

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13th here

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10106476-2024-nba-mock-draft-latest-2-round-predictions-pro-comparisons

8th here

2024 NBA Mock Draft - NBA Draft Room

The 2024 NBA Draft will take place over the course of two days, June 26-27, 2024. Alexandre Sarr and Nikola Topic are favorites to go no.1

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Outside of the lottery but still in the top 20

15th here

The Ringer's 2024 NBA Mock Draft

Who will go no. 1 this year? The race couldn't be more open. We rank the top prospects in this year’s class and unveil our latest mock draft.

nbadraft.theringer.com

19th here

2024 NBA first-round mock draft

The first edition of the 2024 mock draft will feature the first round, with every pick being compared to a current or recent NBA player. As the season progresses, there will be updates and added analysis based on how the prospects fare the rest of the season.

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19th here

2024 NBA Mock Draft with Lottery Simulator | Tankathon

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Knecht will be at least a first round pick for sure.

 

[n_huffhines]

Tom Boereinkle was #4
Bernard King was #7
Dale Ellis was #9
Ernie Grunfeld was #11
Allan Houston was #11
Marcus Haislip was #13
Reggie Johnson was #15
Tobias Harris was #19

Makes less and less sense every year. Teams don't really let this happen (let a wing/forward with his pedigree slip).

 

[orangemadam]

I think he would really have to go lights out in the big tournament to be lottery pick.

 

[Panthro]

I spent some time with him yesterday, and he’s expecting to be a top ten pick.

 

[pimo1]

Depends on how he finishes the season. I think his performance in some of our bigger games down the stretch and in March could impact his stock considering he is a bit older.

He certainly is playing like a lottery pick right now though.

Age is the biggest thing against him. The NBA is ridiculously focused on age. Lottery picks, much less first-rounders, are more often Freshmen and Sophomores than Juniors and Seniors. Knecht is a 5th-year SR. The main reason he likely came to UT was the fact he projects as a 3 and D guy without the D. Can he show enough effort on defense this year to convince some folks? The NBA is all about the upside. Knecht is pretty much a developed guy in their eyes.

In the mock that has him 6th... he is the only Sr in the lottery. And one of 4 in the whole first round. of 13 lottery picks 7 are freshmen and 2 international 9/13. I find it hilarious one of the comps they have for him is Max Strus.. an undrafted roleplayer for Cleveland. I think the Brent Barry, KCP comps are more in point.

Lastly, any mock that has Zach Edey outside of the first round is smoking crack. Yes, the fact he is not a shooter is a big deal in the modern NBA. However, he is 7'4" 300 lbs. Some team will fall in love with him and draft Vanilla Shaq.

 

[omghulkhands]

@bleedingTNorange wanna do another lottery pick bet?

 

[n_huffhines]

Age is the biggest thing against him. The NBA is ridiculously focused on age. Lottery picks, much less first-rounders, are more often Freshmen and Sophomores than Juniors and Seniors. Knecht is a 5th-year SR. The main reason he likely came to UT was the fact he projects as a 3 and D guy without the D. Can he show enough effort on defense this year to convince some folks? The NBA is all about the upside. Knecht is pretty much a developed guy in their eyes.

In the mock that has him 6th... he is the only Sr in the lottery. And one of 4 in the whole first round. of 13 lottery picks 7 are freshmen and 2 international 9/13. I find it hilarious one of the comps they have for him is Max Strus.. an undrafted roleplayer for Cleveland. I think the Brent Barry, KCP comps are more in point.

Lastly, any mock that has Zach Edey outside of the first round is smoking crack. Yes, the fact he is not a shooter is a big deal in the modern NBA. However, he is 7'4" 300 lbs. Some team will fall in love with him and draft Vanilla Shaq.

It's not crazy that he would fall out of the 1st. I would never draft him, personally. In the NBA, I wanna run and I wanna spread you out. He doesn't do either.

 

[njvols]

Depends on how he finishes the season. I think his performance in some of our bigger games down the stretch and in March could impact his stock considering he is a bit older.

He certainly is playing like a lottery pick right now though.

Definitely if he carries us to elite 8 I’d say around 10-12 range…though I clearly don’t understand the metrics for nba draft. Keon, springer, chandler and Phillips all one and done but guess they are looked at as long term investments b/c all are very nominal in their current contributions? …where in theory I’d guess Dalton is more mature/game ready?

 

[bleedingTNorange]

@bleedingTNorange wanna do another lottery pick bet?

Not particularly, that other one was too easy.

 

[YankeeVol]

Age is the biggest thing against him. The NBA is ridiculously focused on age. Lottery picks, much less first-rounders, are more often Freshmen and Sophomores than Juniors and Seniors. Knecht is a 5th-year SR. The main reason he likely came to UT was the fact he projects as a 3 and D guy without the D. Can he show enough effort on defense this year to convince some folks? The NBA is all about the upside. Knecht is pretty much a developed guy in their eyes.

In the mock that has him 6th... he is the only Sr in the lottery. And one of 4 in the whole first round. of 13 lottery picks 7 are freshmen and 2 international 9/13. I find it hilarious one of the comps they have for him is Max Strus.. an undrafted roleplayer for Cleveland. I think the Brent Barry, KCP comps are more in point.

Lastly, any mock that has Zach Edey outside of the first round is smoking crack. Yes, the fact he is not a shooter is a big deal in the modern NBA. However, he is 7'4" 300 lbs. Some team will fall in love with him and draft Vanilla Shaq.

He'll get drafted strictly off his height.

I don't think he'll be an impactful player though

 

[n_huffhines]

Definitely if he carries us to elite 8 I’d say around 10-12 range…though I clearly don’t understand the metrics for nba draft. Keon, springer, chandler and Phillips all one and done but guess they are looked at as long term investments b/c all are very nominal in their current contributions? …where in theory I’d guess Dalton is more mature/game ready?

Yeah, you draft Knecht having a much clearer idea of who he is vs. a Keon who you had no idea what he would be

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Age is the biggest thing against him. The NBA is ridiculously focused on age. Lottery picks, much less first-rounders, are more often Freshmen and Sophomores than Juniors and Seniors. Knecht is a 5th-year SR. The main reason he likely came to UT was the fact he projects as a 3 and D guy without the D. Can he show enough effort on defense this year to convince some folks? The NBA is all about the upside. Knecht is pretty much a developed guy in their eyes.

In the mock that has him 6th... he is the only Sr in the lottery. And one of 4 in the whole first round. of 13 lottery picks 7 are freshmen and 2 international 9/13. I find it hilarious one of the comps they have for him is Max Strus.. an undrafted roleplayer for Cleveland. I think the Brent Barry, KCP comps are more in point.

Lastly, any mock that has Zach Edey outside of the first round is smoking crack. Yes, the fact he is not a shooter is a big deal in the modern NBA. However, he is 7'4" 300 lbs. Some team will fall in love with him and draft Vanilla Shaq.

Disagree on Edey. He is the exact same player as last year. He isn’t going first round. If he didn’t declare last year, he isn’t going to be any more attractive to a team this year.

He is a one-dimensional player. He has no jump shot. I would be shocked if a team wasted a valuable first round pick on a guy who has reached even more of his ceiling than Knecht has. Edey isn’t even particularly athletic either to make up for his lack of a jump shot. I just don’t see a place in the NBA for Zach Edey.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Disagree on Edey. He is the exact same player as last year. He isn’t going first round. If he didn’t declare last year, he isn’t going to be any more attractive to a team this year.

He is a one-dimensional player. He has no jump shot. I would be shocked if a team wasted a valuable first round pick on a guy who has reached even more of his ceiling than Knecht has. Edey isn’t even particularly athletic either to make up for his lack of a jump shot. I just don’t see a place in the NBA for Zach Edey.

Late first round at best

 

[wmcovol]

Jimmy Dykes is in love with the guy. He calls him the best player in college basketball and believes he'll be the first collegiate player taken in the draft. The cynic in me believes that is extremely hyperbolic, but I typically struggle to believe we (Tennessee) have elite things because I've been preprogrammed to believe we aren't allowed to.

poor guy will be lucky to get a FA contract then.

 

[pimo1]

Disagree on Edey. He is the exact same player as last year. He isn’t going first round. If he didn’t declare last year, he isn’t going to be any more attractive to a team this year.

He is a one-dimensional player. He has no jump shot. I would be shocked if a team wasted a valuable first round pick on a guy who has reached even more of his ceiling than Knecht has. Edey isn’t even particularly athletic either to make up for his lack of a jump shot. I just don’t see a place in the NBA for Zach Edey.

Ivika Zubak and Rudy Gobert say hello. Also Andre Drummond

 

[RockyTopTexas]

if we make a solid tourney run.. hes top 5