Stokes' Pro Potential?

#26
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Chris4Vols22 said:
Sincerely hope you're right, but I'd be surprised if that happens.
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I think he'll play 2 1/2 seasons.
Smart kid and a lot will depend on how the team performs this year and the 013 recruiting class.
A TN kid and wouldn't it be a legend maker to take TN to its first final 4.
 
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MannyD said:
As it relates to Sullinger's injury / draft stock, I heard yesterday that he wasn't given an invite to the draft in NYC. Might mean there's a possibility that he slips out of the first round. I don't see how a team could pass on him if he's still there in the later part of the first round, but it's looking like there's a chance.
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Yea that's what I was eluding to. If I'm Miami I pray he falls to me much like how Blair fell. I think sully drops to the 15-20 range though.
 
#28
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With Sullinger not being invited to the draft green room (meaning he's not expected in the top 15 now) wonder if this could cause Stokes to consider not coming back if he has a great season this year.. I know Sullinger has had back concerns and is the reason for his fall, but you never know.
 
#29
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Someone could be getting a huge steal in Sullinger - but maybe the injury concerns are real even though his camp dismisses them. Either way once you are out of the lottery guys are hit and miss anyway so I would definitely take the kid.
 
#31
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As bass said, once out of the lottery its a guessing game anyways. If sully happens to be ok, then you get one of the biggest steals ever.
 
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It'll be interesting to see how Stokes' game evolves this season for UT. He's said on Memphis radio that this new S&C coach for the Vols has him in the best shape of his life.

In freshman year I think he came in a little overweight. His game that season was predominantly "below-the-rim", maybe because of the weight or maybe not. While there is room in a starting rotation for a 6'8" PF who isn't known for his hops (read: Zach Randolph, etc.), if Stokes starts showing more athleticism this season, his draft potential skyrockets.

He'd already be a mid to late first rounder based on his mid-range jumper and his nose for boards. If he showed scouts more athleticism, that gives him another dimension, could make him a mid-lottery pick. Unless BTO's wish is granted and Stokes grows 3 inches, his shot at a top ten pick may be fleeting.
 
#36
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Bassmanbruno said:
Nah.
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I honestly think he is. He's 6'9. He's athletic. He's an excellent rebounder, has a nice jump shot, and already has a couple nice post moves. He's got a lot of work to do, but I can see it.
 
#38
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Bassmanbruno said:
He's not athletic at all when comparing him with the the super star big men in the league.
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I disagree. He showed his athleticism when he played two first round big men against UK.

Also remember, he was overweight and carrying extra fat when he got here. Get him at 260 with muscle and I think he can be pretty athletic. He's not Anthony Davis, but still effective.
 
#42
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How can you disagree? He's a below the rim player... Lol it's so obvious - he plays and looks exactly like Sullinger. He won't be athletic when compared to the big men in the nba.. Doesn't mean he won't be a good player in the league though.. Just not a super star.

Kenny Hall is more athletic than he is.
 
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Nobody can say that Stokes' game last season was athletic, even for a college guy. But he's 18 and a summer with a top-teir S&D coach can do wonders. I expect to see him much more athletic this season.
 
#44
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He had a couple nice dunks but that doesn't make him athletic. Majority of his moves were below the rim shots last year. MemphisCanes isn't trolling right now.
 
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MemphisCanes said:
Nobody can say that Stokes' game last season was athletic, even for a college guy. But he's 18 and a summer with a top-teir S&D coach can do wonders. I expect to see him much more athletic this season.
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Agreed, I'm withholding judgment on his athleticism. Too many things against him last year. I think the potential is there to surprise some people with his athleticism this year.
 
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Bassmanbruno said:
Someone could be getting a huge steal in Sullinger - but maybe the injury concerns are real even though his camp dismisses them. Either way once you are out of the lottery guys are hit and miss anyway so I would definitely take the kid.
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If I'm Miami I'm making a move to get sully, would be a great addition for that team. If he is healthy they got an absolute steal.

Edit: jinxed that Boston just snagged him
 
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jjay2518 said:
Agreed, I'm withholding judgment on his athleticism. Too many things against him last year. I think the potential is there to surprise some people with his athleticism this year.
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lol - athleticism is athleticism - you're going to have it out of shape or not.. you might be a bit quicker and able to jump a bit higher when in good shape compared to not.. but it's not something you just lose or gain. He's not that athletic (in terms of NBA big men) aka.. Jared Sullinger.
 
#48
#48
I dono about Stokes and the NBA and agree that we need more time to see what he can do. I do know that he seems to be a pretty good student of the game and that's huge because I see him progressing fruther and further as he stays in school. Even though he's a bit undersized like the OP stated, he's so massive and will probably grow so much as a player that it would be hard to send a kid like that to Europe.
 
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Shaun1985 said:
I dono about Stokes and the NBA and agree that we need more time to see what he can do. I do know that he seems to be a pretty good student of the game and that's huge because I see him progressing fruther and further as he stays in school. Even though he's a bit undersized like the OP stated, he's so massive and will probably grow so much as a player that it would be hard to send a kid like that to Europe.
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Interesting point.

My gut tells me he will be very good this season, and probably go mid-late first round a la Tobias. But that could be completely wrong. We'll find out soon enough.
 
#50
#50
He will play his junior season. Maybe even senior. Needs to develop an outside shot if he doesnt grow
 
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