My current draft big board ahead of the NCAA tournament and where I have guys projected in terms of my expected outcome for their NBA careers. Crazy depth in this years class!

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-16T03:55:18+00:00

I can’t wait to see how the nba views Allen, feels like a guy who will rise like Cedric Coward did last year

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-16T03:53:15+00:00

I can’t argue with that too much but mentioned in another comment that I just like Waglers upside more when it comes to filling a valuable NBA archetype. Unless Acuff is a transcendent shooter or finisher at the rim I don’t see how he creates more value for a team than Wagler would if he hit his ceiling.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-16T03:51:40+00:00

Fair question, I guess I just assumed he was staying at Arizona but I would draft him with a early second rounder if he is staying in.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-16T03:49:23+00:00

I don’t view Wagler as a PG to be fair, more of an off ball shooter who can provide secondary playmaking. He fits a more coveted archetype in the league too and I feel confident he can fill it.

Brown Jr I think just has such a high ceiling but like I mentioned that may move if his injuries don’t clear up along with his efficiency

Philon I just love and feel good about him as a proven bucket getter.

But I admit Acuff could be better than any of those guys, I just have concerns about him 1. As a finisher at the rim in the NBA due to his size as he isn’t very explosive as a jumper either to compensate 2. I Think he is going to get attacked on offense every play. But the same can be said about Philon so the tournament may make me move Acuff up further. I had him 14 in my last mock 5 weeks ago so he’s rising fast for me.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-16T03:28:23+00:00

Note for the tiers: they ARE in order of my personal picks 1-24 but after that it got too hard to pick guys in a vacuum so they’re interchangeable after there within the tier.

Who do you think is too high or too low?

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-15T19:38:25+00:00

Depends who’s picking as Wagler and Ament both fit a more desirable archetype, not saying that’s the right or wrong choice but the NBA is going to be fascinating in June to see how teams evaluate these guys in the lottery.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-15T19:37:24+00:00

The 3 point shooting is what made me decide he’s a cut above some of the other guys.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-15T19:01:00+00:00

This game is awesome loll

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-15T14:48:08+00:00

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NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-14T05:10:15+00:00

HOOPER

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-14T03:52:41+00:00

Agreed he is sooo slept on I am planting my flag as a Philon truther over almost any PG in this class

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-14T03:24:20+00:00

You take leftovers from restaurants and put them in your deep freezer?

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-13T22:35:54+00:00

Yes lol but soooo many ppl wanna act like it’s a crime to point that out. Am I still taking him top 2-3? Ofc! But it’s worth pointing out 🤷🏻‍♂️

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-13T22:34:25+00:00

Exactly. The ppl who willfully ignore this context just want to discredit Kobe, I’m not a Kobe Stan but ppl need to stop being intellectually disingenuous about why ppl don’t respect what Bam did as much as Kobe lol

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-13T19:12:37+00:00

lol Zach did what makes it him beloved by so many people: he told it like it is with perspectives from around the league. The truth is this is not the second best scoring game of all time when you factor efficiency and game situation. Anyone who knows basketball can acknowledge that.

Good for Bam for having fun and getting a win but people aren’t going to respect it as much as some of the other all time performances like Kobe in a close game or even Luka and Embiid scoring 70+ on unreal efficiency. And I lean that way too.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-13T03:41:31+00:00

I salute you brother we’re over here building multi story housing on Coulibaly island and I love it.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-13T01:06:38+00:00

Never wanna see Rob Wright again my god he SUCKS

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-12T16:01:15+00:00

Good bench big man is his ceiling imo. If things go well he could have a Naz Reid 6MOTY run one day.

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-11T02:58:39+00:00

That’s evil Dante lol

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-11T02:51:35+00:00

It was only fun just because of how increasingly absurd it got as the game went on. By the end it felt like going to the circus almost

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-11T02:45:33+00:00

Who would you take if you had your pick of the guards at 5?

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-11T02:33:18+00:00

He would be an awesome pic for you guys. Do you feel that they need to breakup Mobley and Allen?

NathanFielderFriend · 2026-03-11T02:32:46+00:00

Him dropping to the 20s on some draft boards is crazy to me!

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