The Fieldhouse Mock Draft

[justinhub2003]

Sam vicenie puts Jacob Evans as a 1st round pick to the twolves

https://theathletic.com/147835/2017...-1-0-marvin-bagley-luka-doncic-deandre-ayton/

 

[UCalum08]

Sam vicenie puts Jacob Evans as a 1st round pick to the twolves

https://theathletic.com/147835/2017...-1-0-marvin-bagley-luka-doncic-deandre-ayton/

I just don't see it yet..

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I just don't see it yet..

? What do you mean?

 

[skylinecat]

I just don't see it yet..

Assuming you are saying you don't see him as an NBA guy, I think his game actually fits better as an NBA player.

I'd put it as a 96% chance he is never going to be a superstar and likely not even ever the 2nd option for a team. So now you are looking at how a guy will fit into the role of an off the bench wing that gets 6 shots a game. He has thrived in that role at UC. He is outrageously efficient, a great defender, and doesn't make plays that take you out of the game. He could come in, play 15 minutes a night, take 3-5 open 3s and maybe get a dunk or two and be a solid glue guy average 8ish points a game. He has a very high floor and a low ceiling, but for a team like the T-Wolves that he was projected to that is exactly what they need. No one is expecting him to come in and steal minutes from Wiggins, but he also can't play the entire game.

 

[cincyguy13]

Assuming you are saying you don't see him as an NBA guy, I think his game actually fits better as an NBA player.

I'd put it as a 96% chance he is never going to be a superstar and likely not even ever the 2nd option for a team. So now you are looking at how a guy will fit into the role of an off the bench wing that gets 6 shots a game. He has thrived in that role at UC. He is outrageously efficient, a great defender, and doesn't make plays that take you out of the game. He could come in, play 15 minutes a night, take 3-5 open 3s and maybe get a dunk or two and be a solid glue guy average 8ish points a game. He has a very high floor and a low ceiling, but for a team like the T-Wolves that he was projected to that is exactly what they need. No one is expecting him to come in and steal minutes from Wiggins, but he also can't play the entire game.

Agree, I have said this before but I don’t know why he couldn’t be a Danny green type player. 3 and d guy. I also agree he could do better in the nba. More open game, bigger lanes to drive

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Assuming you are saying you don't see him as an NBA guy, I think his game actually fits better as an NBA player.

I'd put it as a 96% chance he is never going to be a superstar and likely not even ever the 2nd option for a team. So now you are looking at how a guy will fit into the role of an off the bench wing that gets 6 shots a game. He has thrived in that role at UC. He is outrageously efficient, a great defender, and doesn't make plays that take you out of the game. He could come in, play 15 minutes a night, take 3-5 open 3s and maybe get a dunk or two and be a solid glue guy average 8ish points a game. He has a very high floor and a low ceiling, but for a team like the T-Wolves that he was projected to that is exactly what they need. No one is expecting him to come in and steal minutes from Wiggins, but he also can't play the entire game.

I see Evans as an NBA starter at some point. No question for me.

 

[cincyguy13]

I see Evans as an NBA starter at some point. No question for me.

We all hope that’s the case. Helps uc

 

[skylinecat]

I see Evans as an NBA starter at some point. No question for me.

I agree with you so long as he goes to the right situation. I was mostly trying to illustrate my point, that while we wish he would show off his NBA chops and shoot 20 times a game, NBA scouts aren't going to be looking for that because he won't be doing that in the NBA.

 

[rogerOH]

I know I am in the minority but I don't think Jacob Evans will be in the NBA, he has all the tangibles( size-athletic-can shoot the ball). In the NBA you have to be able beat your man and I don't think he is good at that. UC has had lot's of players that looked the part but did not go to the NBA. I also thought SK would not make it, so what do I know.

 

[justinhub2003]

Evans plays the least deep position in basketball.

So his chances are better. He would be great playing on a winning team. He passes so well and I even then he could get some play the point in the NBA.

But selfishly I hope he stays one more year . Though Keith and Jarron are putting the program in good hands. But it mea

 

[JasonS]

I know I am in the minority but I don't think Jacob Evans will be in the NBA, he has all the tangibles( size-athletic-can shoot the ball). In the NBA you have to be able beat your man and I don't think he is good at that. UC has had lot's of players that looked the part but did not go to the NBA. I also thought SK would not make it, so what do I know.

The NBA drafts on potential. A guy that is 6'6" with a 40"+ vertical and shoots over 40% from 3 has a place on an NBA roster. I would actually be surprised if Jake is back at UC next year. I fully expect him to go towards the end of round 1 and possibly mid-first round if he continues his uber efficient play the rest of the year.

Unless you are a LeBron or Kobe, the situation a player is in absolutely matters. Look how many guys get drafted in round 1 that go to a poor situation for them and then struggle. A perfect place for Jake would be San Antonio. The Danny Green comparison is really good.

 

[justinhub2003]

I know I am in the minority but I don't think Jacob Evans will be in the NBA, he has all the tangibles( size-athletic-can shoot the ball). In the NBA you have to be able beat your man and I don't think he is good at that. UC has had lot's of players that looked the part but did not go to the NBA. I also thought SK would not make it, so what do I know.

3 & D players don’t have to beat their man. He passes well, is lethal in transistion and can guard multiple positions. In a league where 3 point shooting is top priority, Evans is a great fit.

I’m not saying he will ever start. I personally don’t see that. But I see him as an elite role player.


Evans could carve out a role like Danny Green

 

[cincrulz11]

I know I am in the minority but I don't think Jacob Evans will be in the NBA, he has all the tangibles( size-athletic-can shoot the ball). In the NBA you have to be able beat your man and I don't think he is good at that. UC has had lot's of players that looked the part but did not go to the NBA. I also thought SK would not make it, so what do I know.

as much as it pains me to say it, i think this is right. nba you MUST be able to get your own shot. SK could do that and thats why he eventually got some PT (but it took a while to get there)


i really dont like typing this and it will burst a bubble, but watch when we try to iso him. watch his move. when we used to iso SK the defense always had to help. jake doesn't ever require help. i hate saying that.

 

[justinhub2003]

Also while he is shorter then Robert Covington, Evans could carve out a nice role like he has and he just earned a nice paycheck as well.

He went undrafted and strictly makes his money on defense and 3 point shots

 

[jacobkdoyle]

3 & D players don’t have to beat their man. He passes well, is lethal in transistion and can guard multiple positions. In a league where 3 point shooting is top priority, Evans is a great fit.

I’m not saying he will ever start. I personally don’t see that. But I see him as an elite role player.


Evans could carve out a role like Danny Green

The 3 and D thing is important. Nate Duncan always talks about there not being enough of those guys. Evans will get in a stance and guard anywhere. Scouts have to love that.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

as much as it pains me to say it, i think this is right. nba you MUST be able to get your own shot. SK could do that and thats why he eventually got some PT (but it took a while to get there)


i really dont like typing this and it will burst a bubble, but watch when we try to iso him. watch his move. when we used to iso SK the defense always had to help. jake doesn't ever require help. i hate saying that.

Evans is still young. He has all the tools to continue to grow.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I think some people would be shocked by some of the names of NBA starters. I'm not saying day 1 for Evans, but he can get there.

 

[justinhub2003]

Add in that if Evans is drafted in the 1st round it will be in the back end of it. So he will be going to a team that is good and usually will already have star players, so his role will be strictly 3 & D to start out. Just come in when the starters come out and defend his ass off and shoot open 3's off the kick out.


If he were drafted by the TWolves it would be a great fit. They need that shooter off the bench. The Spurs passing ability would also find Evans for a lot of open jumpers and we all know what JEIII does with open looks.

Also, he is uber Athletic and has a strong frame. I think we all should realize that the NBA doesn't always draft you on what you CAN do but rather what they believe you have the ability TO DO.

Evans on paper looks like a guy who should be able to finish in traffic and get to the rim. Just because he hasn't shown it yet, doesn't mean the NBA doesnt think they can get it out of him.

 

[ThomasMac]

I think his draft position will be determined a lot by our success this year... not trying to state the obvious but if Jacob is projected in the first round after his Junior year, then that means UC made a very deep run in the tourney.

If that's the case, good for him and good for UC!

 

[cincyguy13]

as much as it pains me to say it, i think this is right. nba you MUST be able to get your own shot. SK could do that and thats why he eventually got some PT (but it took a while to get there)


i really dont like typing this and it will burst a bubble, but watch when we try to iso him. watch his move. when we used to iso SK the defense always had to help. jake doesn't ever require help. i hate saying that.

You don’t have to be able to get your own shot to have a career in the nba. There are a ton of role players, defense, 3 point guys in the nba. Some of those guys have 10+ year careers. I think most of us expect him to be one of these type guys