2026 NBA draft thread

[hakeemfaan]

I guess I'm not sure why a college junior has more upside than the freshman?  Because of his combine measurements?  It's not like Burries numbers were terrible.  Burries has a more well rounded offensive game (better playmaker, better handle, better processing) and was a much better defender.  As a freshman he was the best player on a final 4 team.  Carr was the best player on a team that wildly underperformed.

I get that the new FO has a preference for an athletic profile that Carr fits to a tee.  I really hope that does not override talent when making decisions on a top 10 pick.  Masai had his biggest successes in the late first round (or later).  I hope that's where they go fishing this time around.

Both these guys are older. Burries despite being a freshman is a year older than Ament. Carr is a year older than Burries.