Nance was not invited to the NBA Draft Combine

[NUCat320]

However, he was invited to the G League Elite Camp, which takes place next Monday and Tuesday at WinTrust Arena in Chicago (Depaul’s home, right?).

If he plays well there, he could get an invite to the NBA Draft Combine, which is Wednesday through Friday, also at WinTrust.

76 were already invited to the NBA combine, a list selected from some sort of voting process among nba front offices.

PBJ and Max Christie and many other familiar names were on the NBA list.

NBA G League Announces Field Of 44 Draft Prospects For 2022 NBA G League Elite Camp In Chicago - The NBA G League

NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 – The NBA G League today announced the field of 44 prospects for the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm® who will attend the 2022 NBA G League Elite Camp, which will take place May 16 and 17 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The 2022 NBA G League Elite […]

gleague.nba.com

https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2022/05/10/2022-nba-draft-combine-participants/

 

[Max_Power]

Pete can make more money playing at UIUC, Miami or Texas or the like there will be a chance he forgoes the NBA (like Kofi did) and play another year in college. Why not?

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

However, he was invited to the G League Elite Camp, which takes place next Monday and Tuesday at WinTrust Arena in Chicago (Depaul’s home, right?).

If he plays well there, he could get an invite to the NBA Draft Combine, which is Wednesday through Friday, also at WinTrust.

76 were already invited to the NBA combine, a list selected from some sort of voting process among nba front offices.

PBJ and Max Christie and many other familiar names were on the NBA list.

NBA G League Announces Field Of 44 Draft Prospects For 2022 NBA G League Elite Camp In Chicago - The NBA G League

NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 – The NBA G League today announced the field of 44 prospects for the NBA Draft 2022 presented by State Farm® who will attend the 2022 NBA G League Elite Camp, which will take place May 16 and 17 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The 2022 NBA G League Elite […]

gleague.nba.com

https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2022/05/10/2022-nba-draft-combine-participants/

Thats a bit surprising, but it is odd to me that only 76 were invited, when 60 guys have to be drafted in the first 2 rounds.

Obviously I don't follow the NBA.

 

[GatoLouco]

Quick scan of Twitter and the rumors of Nance returning to college are abundant.

IL and UNC fans seem to be the ones more losing their mind over that possibility.

 

[GatoLouco]

And I've seen it, pro or college related places, call him a stretch four.

Are these people even paying attention? He's a stretch five. Obviously!

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

Thats a bit surprising, but it is odd to me that only 76 were invited, when 60 guys have to be drafted in the first 2 rounds.

Obviously I don't follow the NBA.

I thought I read somewhere it's only 58 this year, because some team had to give up their draft picks.

 

[CatManTrue]

Quick scan of Twitter and the rumors of Nance returning to college are abundant.

IL and UNC fans seem to be the ones more losing their mind over that possibility.

How would fans feel if Nance transfers to UNC and faces Young at Duke next season?

It’s better than seeing him in a Pumpkin costume next year… right?

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

How would fans feel of Nance transfers to UNC and faces Young at Duke next season?

It’s better than seeing him in a Pumpkin costume next year… right?

I was going to ask the same question regarding Nance transferring to Illinois.
They seem to have the assistant coach connection to the Nance family.

I'd be happier for Pete if he went to UNC. And yes it would be amusing to see Ryan Young on the court against him, even though they probably wouldn't be guarding each other - because they don't play the same position.
(and Young won't be playing that much at Duke)

If Nance goes to Illinois he may end up occasionally trying to guard Matt Nicholson - and thats not going to end well for Pete, getting dunked on and all, although it would make for a great "Big Matt" poster.

 

[JournCat]

How would fans feel if Nance transfers to UNC and faces Young at Duke next season?

It’s better than seeing him in a Pumpkin costume next year… right?

Yes it would. Though I would be happy for his success either way unlike with Kopp going to IU. I think it's because Kopp was mostly a disappointment and even though Nance didn't quite live up to expectations, he got better over time and did everything he could for this program.

 

[NUCat320]

Yes it would. Though I would be happy for his success either way unlike with Kopp going to IU. I think it's because Kopp was mostly a disappointment and even though Nance didn't quite live up to expectations, he got better over time and did everything he could for this program.

Kopp pointed the finger instead of the thumb. I don’t think we’ll hear claims that NU wasn’t using Nance right, if he does indeed transfer. (Gosh I’d rather see him in the pros next year.)

Kopp said that NU was holding him back but, as it turned out, he mostly stood at the arc at IU last year too.

 

[combes]

I was going to ask the same question regarding Nance transferring to Illinois.
They seem to have the assistant coach connection to the Nance family.

I'd be happier for Pete if he went to UNC. And yes it would be amusing to see Ryan Young on the court against him, even though they probably wouldn't be guarding each other - because they don't play the same position.
(and Young won't be playing that much at Duke)

If Nance goes to Illinois he may end up occasionally trying to guard Matt Nicholson - and thats not going to end well for Pete, getting dunked on and all, although it would make for a great "Big Matt" poster.

I’m sure Nance has guarded Nicholson many times in practice. Obviously, Nicholson hasn’t impressed enough to get on the court. He’s too slow. Turn it around. He would have no chance of guarding Nance.

 

[lunker35]

I’m sure Nance has guarded Nicholson many times in practice. Obviously, Nicholson hasn’t impressed enough to get on the court. He’s too slow. Turn it around. He would have no chance of guarding Nance.

Neither did Young yet he’s at Duke and will play. Mark my words he will be in their rotation.

 

[NUThump]

Neither did Young yet he’s at Duke and will play. Mark my words he will be in their rotation.

What is your prediction on his minutes per game?

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

What is your prediction on his minutes per game?

More at the beginning of the year. Taper off as Freshman gain experience.

 

[NUThump]

More at the beginning of the year. Taper off as Freshman gain experience.

To be a rotation player to me, a player needs to get at least 15 minutes per game. I hope RY gets that amount.

 

[CappyNU]

Up until the 2020 season, Duke has had the C position manned entirely by NBA-caliber players. Since 2020, there have been 3 players that are reasonably comparable to RY.

2020 - Justin Robinson, a 3-star PF who played C when Duke went small. Only played in half their games and averaged 6 mpg when he did play.

2021 - Patrick Tape, an unranked grad transfer from Columbia. Only played in 10 games, averaged 4 mpg when he played.

2022 - Theo John, a 3-star grad transfer from Marquette originally recruited by Wojo. Slightly higher rated than RY, played just under 15 mpg in non-conference and then 11 mpg in conference play, followed by 8 mpg in conf./NCAA tourney. This is the most likely comp for RY.

From an article on TOS:

Lively and Filipowski will complement each other as the starting frontcourt and will each be able to float between the center and power forward spots as needed. But when they are on the bench and Duke isn't electing to go smaller with Mitchell at the four, the Blue Devils will likely turn to their second transfer commitment of the cycle, former Northwestern big man Ryan Young.​

​

The 6-foot-10, 240 pound Young announced his transfer to Durham last week after appearing in 31 games for Northwestern last season and averaging nine points and 4.2 rebounds in just over 17 minutes of action. His top performance of the season came against Michigan State where he scored a team-high 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds.​

​

Young will be called upon to fill the role vacated by former Marquette transfer Theo John as a veteran post presence that challenges the young Blue Devil frontcourt while logging reserve minutes off the bench. He chose Duke over Georgetown, Georgia Tech and Boston College among others.​

​

A final player in the center rotation is incoming three star freshman Christian Reeves, a Charlotte native who improved dramatically after transferring to Oak Hill Academy. The seven footer is expected to redshirt next season and then compete for minutes by his second or third year in Durham. For 2022-23 he'll be asked to compete in practice and to, like Young, challenge the starting frontcourt while preparing to assume a much bigger role later in his career similar to Brian Zoubek and Marshall Plumlee among others.​

​

Duke still has two roster spots open, though one is held by an SG who is a borderline NBA draft prospect and could return. If they don't add another big man, then yes, RY will likely get 10-15 mpg as the backup C depending on how they handle their multiple 5-star frontcourt players.

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

I’m sure Nance has guarded Nicholson many times in practice. Obviously, Nicholson hasn’t impressed enough to get on the court. He’s too slow. Turn it around. He would have no chance of guarding Nance.

Nicholson and Nance are verrry different basketball players. Both have value. Nance was more valuable and much more polished than Nicholson.
However, what happened last year with Northwestern's 3 big guys is nearly impossible to understand if you assume the coach is competent.

One theory put forth repeatedly was "Young's not good enough" - Well, he just transferred to Duke. That emphatically rejects that theory. It was a preposterous theory from the beginning, but people kept saying it, despite the evidence to the contrary.

Do I think Nicholson is a better overall player than Pete Nance? Well, no, of course not.
Do I think Nicholson would have the upper hand against Nance in the low post? Yes I do.
Could Nicholson guard Nance away from the basket? No way in hell.
Could Nance guard Nicholson away from the basket? Absolutely. He'd be begging him to shoot.

But a competent coach wouldn't have him trying to do those things. Competent coaches play to their strengths.

Who wins a foot race between Nance, Nicholson and Young? Nicholson.

 

[GatoLouco]

Up until the 2020 season, Duke has had the C position manned entirely by NBA-caliber players. Since 2020, there have been 3 players that are reasonably comparable to RY.

2020 - Justin Robinson, a 3-star PF who played C when Duke went small. Only played in half their games and averaged 6 mpg when he did play.

2021 - Patrick Tape, an unranked grad transfer from Columbia. Only played in 10 games, averaged 4 mpg when he played.

2022 - Theo John, a 3-star grad transfer from Marquette originally recruited by Wojo. Slightly higher rated than RY, played just under 15 mpg in non-conference and then 11 mpg in conference play, followed by 8 mpg in conf./NCAA tourney. This is the most likely comp for RY.

From an article on TOS:

Lively and Filipowski will complement each other as the starting frontcourt and will each be able to float between the center and power forward spots as needed. But when they are on the bench and Duke isn't electing to go smaller with Mitchell at the four, the Blue Devils will likely turn to their second transfer commitment of the cycle, former Northwestern big man Ryan Young.​

​

The 6-foot-10, 240 pound Young announced his transfer to Durham last week after appearing in 31 games for Northwestern last season and averaging nine points and 4.2 rebounds in just over 17 minutes of action. His top performance of the season came against Michigan State where he scored a team-high 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds.​

​

Young will be called upon to fill the role vacated by former Marquette transfer Theo John as a veteran post presence that challenges the young Blue Devil frontcourt while logging reserve minutes off the bench. He chose Duke over Georgetown, Georgia Tech and Boston College among others.​

​

A final player in the center rotation is incoming three star freshman Christian Reeves, a Charlotte native who improved dramatically after transferring to Oak Hill Academy. The seven footer is expected to redshirt next season and then compete for minutes by his second or third year in Durham. For 2022-23 he'll be asked to compete in practice and to, like Young, challenge the starting frontcourt while preparing to assume a much bigger role later in his career similar to Brian Zoubek and Marshall Plumlee among others.​

​

Duke still has two roster spots open, though one is held by an SG who is a borderline NBA draft prospect and could return. If they don't add another big man, then yes, RY will likely get 10-15 mpg as the backup C depending on how they handle their multiple 5-star frontcourt players.

I think this is pretty right on.

Young will get minutes comparable to Theo John.

Young is a much better offensive player than John. While John was a tough tough dude on defense. Could be borderline mean at times. There will be a few games Young will get hot and stay there for longer. Because, unlike CC, most coaches leave the hot hand in there.

 

[DaCat]

Yes it would. Though I would be happy for his success either way unlike with Kopp going to IU. I think it's because Kopp was mostly a disappointment and even though Nance didn't quite live up to expectations, he got better over time and did everything he could for this program.

No. Anywhere but UIUC.

 

[The Purple Knight]

Thats a bit surprising, but it is odd to me that only 76 were invited, when 60 guys have to be drafted in the first 2 rounds.

Obviously I don't follow the NBA.

Don’t be surprised, the scouts and NBA exec’s see what we saw.

 

[NUCat320]

Lots of positive feedback from people at the G League camp, with many projecting him to get a full NBA combine invite.

I don’t know if this is reflective of ‘watchers’ in general, or just the people who mentioned his name. (I searched for his name.)



Separately, lots of twitterati saying he’s Illinois-bound.

 

[GatoLouco]

Separately, lots of twitterati saying he’s Illinois-bound.

Kind of feels they are trying to will it into existence

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

It seems Pete Nance didn't make the cut out of the G League Camp:



I'm actually surprised, because there were people gushing about his performance on the first day.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Up until the 2020 season, Duke has had the C position manned entirely by NBA-caliber players. Since 2020, there have been 3 players that are reasonably comparable to RY.

2020 - Justin Robinson, a 3-star PF who played C when Duke went small. Only played in half their games and averaged 6 mpg when he did play.

2021 - Patrick Tape, an unranked grad transfer from Columbia. Only played in 10 games, averaged 4 mpg when he played.

2022 - Theo John, a 3-star grad transfer from Marquette originally recruited by Wojo. Slightly higher rated than RY, played just under 15 mpg in non-conference and then 11 mpg in conference play, followed by 8 mpg in conf./NCAA tourney. This is the most likely comp for RY.

From an article on TOS:

Lively and Filipowski will complement each other as the starting frontcourt and will each be able to float between the center and power forward spots as needed. But when they are on the bench and Duke isn't electing to go smaller with Mitchell at the four, the Blue Devils will likely turn to their second transfer commitment of the cycle, former Northwestern big man Ryan Young.​

​

The 6-foot-10, 240 pound Young announced his transfer to Durham last week after appearing in 31 games for Northwestern last season and averaging nine points and 4.2 rebounds in just over 17 minutes of action. His top performance of the season came against Michigan State where he scored a team-high 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds.​

​

Young will be called upon to fill the role vacated by former Marquette transfer Theo John as a veteran post presence that challenges the young Blue Devil frontcourt while logging reserve minutes off the bench. He chose Duke over Georgetown, Georgia Tech and Boston College among others.​

​

A final player in the center rotation is incoming three star freshman Christian Reeves, a Charlotte native who improved dramatically after transferring to Oak Hill Academy. The seven footer is expected to redshirt next season and then compete for minutes by his second or third year in Durham. For 2022-23 he'll be asked to compete in practice and to, like Young, challenge the starting frontcourt while preparing to assume a much bigger role later in his career similar to Brian Zoubek and Marshall Plumlee among others.​

​

Duke still has two roster spots open, though one is held by an SG who is a borderline NBA draft prospect and could return. If they don't add another big man, then yes, RY will likely get 10-15 mpg as the backup C depending on how they handle their multiple 5-star frontcourt players.

This is good content sir, and I thank you for it.

 

[TheC]

It seems Pete Nance didn't make the cut out of the G League Camp:



I'm actually surprised, because there were people gushing about his performance on the first day.

More and more likely he’ll end up on some college roster next season

 

[combes]

Nance may be getting feedback that a team may take him in the second round. Rumor is the Bulls. Who knows?

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

Nance may be getting feedback that a team may take him in the second round. Rumor is the Bulls. Who knows?

It would really be a tragedy, then, that he didn't get invited to the Combine. He apparently had a good showing that the G League Camp, especially on the first day. If he did well at the camp, and a team is seriously considering taking him in the 2nd round, what's the rationale for not inviting him?

Anyway, since the 2nd round isn't guaranteed money, is it better to be drafted in the 2nd round, or go play college for one season to get the experience of the Big Dance (life's about the memories you make) and maybe improve his draft status next season?

 

[willycat]

More and more likely he’ll end up on some college roster next season

Yep. NU!

 

[The Purple Knight]

It seems Pete Nance didn't make the cut out of the G League Camp:



I'm actually surprised, because there were people gushing about his performance on the first day.

No surprise. He’s just not that good. That combine is full of “beasts” and he’s not a beast.

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

No surprise. He’s just not that good. That combine is full of “beasts” and he’s not a beast.

Who do you like better, Nance, PBJ or Chris Bergen?

 

[combes]

Sure not what I expected to happen.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

No surprise. He’s just not that good. That combine is full of “beasts” and he’s not a beast.

If some team selects him in the 2nd round, the very premise of the post you were responding to, wouldn't that by definition mean he was good enough for the NBA Combine? Since some NBA team drafted him?

It was just a rumor from combes, of course, but in the context of my post, it was assumed to be true.

 

[Titanium999]

If some team selects him in the 2nd round, the very premise of the post you were responding to, wouldn't that by definition mean he was good enough for the NBA Combine? Since some NBA team drafted him?

It was just a rumor from combes, of course, but in the context of my post, it was assumed to be true.

Young looked better this year

 

[combes]

There are people close to Nance who are saying he should stay in the draft and others who are saying he should go back to college. It’s still undecided.

 

[combes]

Young looked better this year

I like Young. I’ve said that a number of times on here, but he’s not at the same level as Nance. Teams didn’t game plan for Young. They did for Nance.

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

There are people close to Nance who are saying he should stay in the draft and others who are saying he should go back to college. It’s still undecided.

IMO, he should transfer to a top 20 team and try to work himself into the draft.

 

[combes]

Hearing that Nance is staying in the draft. Illinois just got a commitment from 6-9 Matthew Mayer (Baylor).

 

[NJCat]

Hearing that Nance is staying in the draft. Illinois just got a commitment from 6-9 Matthew Mayer (Baylor).

Wow. I'd be shocked if Pete is drafted. Maybe he just wants to move on from college life and play somewhere professionally. Good luck to him.

 

[PurpleWhiteBoy]

Hearing that Nance is staying in the draft. Illinois just got a commitment from 6-9 Matthew Mayer (Baylor).

Wow, Illinois will have a completely different team.

 

[NUCat320]

The deadline to withdraw and maintain NCAA eligibility is Wednesday.