Rupp Rafters UK Basketball Draft (Complete)
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I'm lovin' the all-Sheppard backcourt. Picturing Reed lobbing the ball to his pops is a crazy awesome thought.
I think people forgot how good Brandon Knight was in his one year. I love what he and Monk could do at the guard spots. I’ll take him and hand the floor over the @Son_Of_Saul
(B) Safe pick, all though there was a couple centers remaining I would take over him.
(C) Nice player, came up big in the tournament, not sure about the father / son on the same team, your roster could have used a wing, other 2G's I would have picked.
I didn't think my guy Reeves would slip this far down, but I'm happy he did. I'll take the guy who had twenty games last year of at least 20 points, shot 52% from the field, 87% from the line, and 45% from three point range.
Give me Antonio Reeves. @Cowtown Cat , OTC.
Give me Antonio Reeves. @Cowtown Cat , OTC.
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1. @LukaszObrzut - Jamal Mashburn, Patrick Patterson, Jamal Murray, Rajon Rondo, Scott Padgett
2. @Cowtown Cat - Dan Issel, Keith Bogans, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Anthony Epps, Kevin Grevey
3. @Son_Of_Saul - John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Jodie Meeks, Antonio Reeves, P.J. Washington
4. @jrpross - Cliff Hagan, Malik Monk, Oscar Tshiebwe, Brandon Knight, Louie Dampier
5. @chroix - Karl Towns, Julius Randle, Reed Sheppard, Jeff Sheppard, Tyrese Maxey
6. @JHannibalSmith - Ron Mercer, Kyle Macy, Rex Chapman, Melvin Turpin, Walter McCarty
7. @Fox2monk - Tayshaun Prince, De'Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo, Chuck Hayes, Travis Ford
8. @drcats2013 - Tony Delk, Goose Givens, Sam Bowie, Shai Gil Alexander, Willie Cauley-Stein
9. @RunninRichie - Derek Anderson, Tyler Ulis, Doron Lamb, Terrance Jones
10. @DraftCat - Antoine Walker, Kenny Sky Walker, Wayne Turner, Nerlens Noel
@Cowtown Cat , OTC.
1. @LukaszObrzut - Jamal Mashburn, Patrick Patterson, Jamal Murray, Rajon Rondo, Scott Padgett
2. @Cowtown Cat - Dan Issel, Keith Bogans, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Anthony Epps, Kevin Grevey
3. @Son_Of_Saul - John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Jodie Meeks, Antonio Reeves, P.J. Washington
4. @jrpross - Cliff Hagan, Malik Monk, Oscar Tshiebwe, Brandon Knight, Louie Dampier
5. @chroix - Karl Towns, Julius Randle, Reed Sheppard, Jeff Sheppard, Tyrese Maxey
6. @JHannibalSmith - Ron Mercer, Kyle Macy, Rex Chapman, Melvin Turpin, Walter McCarty
7. @Fox2monk - Tayshaun Prince, De'Aaron Fox, Bam Adebayo, Chuck Hayes, Travis Ford
8. @drcats2013 - Tony Delk, Goose Givens, Sam Bowie, Shai Gil Alexander, Willie Cauley-Stein
9. @RunninRichie - Derek Anderson, Tyler Ulis, Doron Lamb, Terrance Jones
10. @DraftCat - Antoine Walker, Kenny Sky Walker, Wayne Turner, Nerlens Noel
@Cowtown Cat , OTC.
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I had none rated higher. 3X All-SEC, consensus AA, dominant on both ends & was the 6th overall pick in arguably the best draft class, ever. For me, it was between MT & a guy from the early 70s who played before I was born. So, I went with the guy I know.
Turpin's junior year was him at his best. Almost 3 blocks per game. 15 points per game. Nice rebounder. 62% from the floor. Absolute space eater. He's at least as good as any big remaining in this draft, and probably the best remaining big out there.
@Son_Of_Saul these drafts don't have to start with me... looks like your getting the hang of things 
If you ever want to do your own go for it!
If you ever want to do your own go for it!
@Cowtown Cat , "war-room style", considering his next draft pick:
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Give me the guy that’s second in all time assists at UK. I’ll take the one and only Anthony Epps.
Man, there are some REALLY GOOD old time players still left on the board.
No question. Styles of play are bit harder to figure out for say one game but certainly some of the all time best careers.
I was looking at him - he was a player I was able to learn more about because of draft -
I need a stretch four who is physical enough to matchup against guys like Randle, Hayes, and Kenny Walker, but also agile enough to be able to defend combo forwards like Mashburn and Antoine Walker out on the perimeter...
If only I could lock down a former 1st Team All-American, who shoots 42% from three, grabs 8 rebounds/game, dishes out 2 assists per game and is competent as a rim protector.
Oh yes...now I remember...
Give me PJ Washington.
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@jrpross , OTC.
If only I could lock down a former 1st Team All-American, who shoots 42% from three, grabs 8 rebounds/game, dishes out 2 assists per game and is competent as a rim protector.
Oh yes...now I remember...
Give me PJ Washington.
@jrpross , OTC.
Been looking at him the entire draft. Tough to take the old timers. One, there wasn’t a 3 point line back then. Two, defensive stats weren’t tracked very well. Also, the “perception” of voters is hard to judge.DAMNIT! I shoulda kept my mouth shut
I actually think the role players are going to decide this draft contest.
Cohesion is also going to be a big factor, as in, do the pieces fit together? Some of these teams are being constructed with a lot of in-depth consideration. You can see which contestants mapped out their roster construction from the start.
Cohesion is also going to be a big factor, as in, do the pieces fit together? Some of these teams are being constructed with a lot of in-depth consideration. You can see which contestants mapped out their roster construction from the start.
This is probably the pick I debated with myself the most over. I’m going for it. I’m taking Louie Dampier and starting 3 guards. If you’re gonna beat me, you’ll have to score in triple figures.
@chroix do yo thang
@chroix do yo thang
Certainly can’t wait to see Rondo play with modern day Pope pace.
I went back and forth between him and Louie for about a half hour
Hahaha…sorry, man. It’s happened to me twice, so far, if that makes you feel any better. Both times I was up next or on double deck. And, you got me with Bowie bc I was gonna take him with my next pick & I thought for sure he’d make it another 7-8 picks since he’d lasted til the 3rd rd. That was a steal.
He was definitely my top target left lol. Got another direction im planning to go in now, however. Great pick!
Loved getting Bowie where I did. So many good teams in this draft. Looking forward to the matchups and debates
Yo I update the original post on page 1 after every pick.
I think I know who you'll pick. But, if not, he'll go good with RR's team too.
Great choice. I was hoping he'd slip to the next round.
I was gonna scoop Maxey but twice now @chroix sniped my pick. I’m happy Ford was left because I needed a shooting guard.