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Podcast: Talking NBA Prospects at the NCAA Tournament with SI
by: DraftExpress
March 17, 2011
Jonathan Givony joins Paul Forrester and Andy Gray of SI.com to discuss the impact the NCAA Tournament can have on a player's NBA draft stock.

Topics discussed:

-The strength of this year's draft class.
-Which specific prospects can benefit most from a great showing in the NCAA Tournament?
-Can Harrison Barnes' inconsistency this season be forgotten with a great NCAA tournament?
-How much heavily does the tournament factor into deciding a prospect's draft stock? Can it make or break a player's stock?
-What kind of prospect is Kyrie Irving? Can he help or hurt himself with the way he plays in the NCAA tournament? How much can we expect him to play?
-Will Jared Sullinger be an impact player in the NBA?
-Will Kemba Walker be an impact player in the NBA? Can teams build around him.
Thoughts on Perry Jones, Jimmer Fredette,Brandon Knight,Jonas Valanciunas,Enes Kanter and more.


Listen to the podcast here
 

 

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Harrison Barnes
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 223 lbs.
Birthday: 05/30/1992
19 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Ames
Current Team: North Carolina , Sophomore
Positions:
Current: SF,
NBA: SF,
Possible: SF
Quick Stats:
17.1 Pts, 5.2 Rebs, 1.1 Asts


Kyrie Irving
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Birthday: 03/23/1992
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: St. Patrick High School
Previous Team: Duke , Sophomore
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #1 in 2011 Draft
by the Cavaliers
Positions:
Current: PG,
NBA: PG,
Possible: PG
Quick Stats:
18.5 Pts, 3.7 Rebs, 5.4 Asts


Jared Sullinger
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 9"
Weight: 280 lbs.
Birthday: 03/04/1992
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Northland HS
Current Team: Ohio State , Sophomore
Positions:
Current: C,
NBA: C,
Possible: C
Quick Stats:
17.5 Pts, 9.2 Rebs, 1.2 Asts


Kemba Walker
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Birthday: 05/08/1990
22 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Rice
Previous Team: Connecticut , Senior
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #9 in 2011 Draft
by the Bobcats
Positions:
Current: PG,
NBA: PG,
Possible: PG
Quick Stats:
12.1 Pts, 3.5 Rebs, 4.4 Asts


Perry Jones
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 11"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Birthday: 09/24/1991
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Duncanville High School
Current Team: Baylor , Sophomore
Positions:
Current: PF,
NBA: PF,
Possible: PF
Quick Stats:
13.5 Pts, 7.6 Rebs, 1.3 Asts


Jimmer Fredette
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Birthday: 02/25/1989
23 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Glens Falls HS
Previous Team: BYU , Senior
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #10 in 2011 Draft
by the Bucks
Positions:
Current: PG,
NBA: PG,
Possible: PG
Quick Stats:
7.6 Pts, 1.2 Rebs, 1.8 Asts


Brandon Knight
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Birthday: 12/02/1991
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Pine Crest
Previous Team: Kentucky , Sophomore
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #8 in 2011 Draft
by the Pistons
Positions:
Current: PG,
NBA: PG/SG,
Possible: PG/SG
Quick Stats:
12.8 Pts, 3.2 Rebs, 3.8 Asts


Jonas Valanciunas
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 11"
Weight: 240 lbs.
Birthday: 05/06/1992
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School:
Previous Team: Lietuvos Rytas , International
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #5 in 2011 Draft
by the Raptors
Positions:
Current: C,
NBA: C,
Possible: C
Quick Stats:
10.8 Pts, 7.6 Rebs, 0.9 Asts


Enes Kanter
Full Profile | Player Stats
Physicals
Height: 6' 11"
Weight: 260 lbs.
Birthday: 05/20/1992
20 Years Old
Teams:
High School: Stoneridge Prep
Previous Team: Kentucky , International
Drafted: Rnd 1, Pick #3 in 2011 Draft
by the Jazz
Positions:
Current: C,
NBA: C,
Possible: PF/C
Quick Stats:
4.6 Pts, 4.2 Rebs, 0.1 Asts


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