Are there any NBA caliber players in the MVC?

by **Pinkie** » June 9th, 2011, 6:56 pm

Who will be the next MVC player in the NBA?

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by **valleychamp** » June 9th, 2011, 7:40 pm

The majority of the Creighton roster, most likely.

by **ShockValue** » June 9th, 2011, 7:47 pm

I'm not predicting an all star career but of the seniors in the league I think it's possible that Stutz could eventually see the floor of an NBA game.

by **LJay** » June 9th, 2011, 8:08 pm

valleychamp wrote:The majority of the Creighton roster, most likely.

Sounds good to me, thanks for the vote of confidence in my team.

by **hot nuts** » June 9th, 2011, 8:30 pm

I think Dyricus Simms-Edwards and Rayvonte Rice have the skill and physique to have NBA potential.

by **45otseoj** » June 9th, 2011, 8:43 pm

Ehimen Orukpe; lottery pick.

by **MSUDuo** » June 9th, 2011, 8:47 pm

I personally don't think he would make much sense at either the 3 or the 4 in the NBA but scouts were at several Bears games to watch Weems this past season...

by **Aargh** » June 9th, 2011, 10:39 pm

45otseoj wrote:Ehimen Orukpe; lottery pick.

WSU fans breathed a collective sigh of relief when he wasn't taken in this year's NBA draft. We're just hoping he sticks around for his Sr. year.

On a serious note, he might actually be the most likely current player in the Valley to go league. He may need a couple of development years after he graduates. He's got a lot of things that the NBA looks for. Body type, foot speed, leaping ability, athleticism, ability to play physical. Guys with all that (who are 7' tall) tend to end up in the NBA.

He's got to learn how to not foul, not turn the ball over, and hit a couple of moves/shots other than dunks. Those problems kept him out of games last season. When he was in games, opponents shooting average in the paint was probably around 25%. His rebounds per minute number was insane.

by **ictjay** » June 10th, 2011, 7:25 am

Aargh wrote:
45otseoj wrote:Ehimen Orukpe; lottery pick.

WSU fans breathed a collective sigh of relief when he wasn't taken in this year's NBA draft. We're just hoping he sticks around for his Sr. year.

On a serious note, he might actually be the most likely current player in the Valley to go league. He may need a couple of development years after he graduates. He's got a lot of things that the NBA looks for. Body type, foot speed, leaping ability, athleticism, ability to play physical. Guys with all that (who are 7' tall) tend to end up in the NBA.

He's got to learn how to not foul, not turn the ball over, and hit a couple of moves/shots other than dunks. Those problems kept him out of games last season. When he was in games, opponents shooting average in the paint was probably around 25%. His rebounds per minute number was insane.

Aargh, no disrespect, but EO got into some late season games this past year, and he has a longgggg ways to go. Doesn't really have any court sense, which you can't get unless you are playing alot. Not sure that will happen either. "Mopup grabass minutes" stats don't rally mean anything.

by **DoubleJayAlum** » June 10th, 2011, 8:34 am

Aargh wrote:
45otseoj wrote:Ehimen Orukpe; lottery pick.

WSU fans breathed a collective sigh of relief when he wasn't taken in this year's NBA draft. We're just hoping he sticks around for his Sr. year.

On a serious note, he might actually be the most likely current player in the Valley to go league.

He's going to have to get much better at basketball first.