Bleacher Report: Ron Baker

[mathewson10]

Great article about Ron Baker #MVC
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2238 ... a-prospect

[rlh04d]

Great article.

Baker's body has also developed into a pro's body. He measured this summer at 6'4.5" with shoes—he's been listed at 6'3" in the past—and his wingspan measured at 6'8". He has also put on 30 pounds since the start of college and was at 221 pounds last month.

Earlier this preseason, he got up 21 reps on the 185-pound bench press. Between 2009 and 2013 at the NBA draft combine, only four players surpassed that mark and none were perimeter guys, per DraftExpress.com. ...Baker ranked 12th nationally in points per possession allowed (minimum 100 possessions) last season, per Synergy Sports (subscription required). Out of the guards drafted in the first round this past June, only Marcus Smart came close to matching Baker.

First, I didn't realize he was up to that height.

Second, wow.

[Play Angry]

Remember when OP said it was absurd to think Baker could be drafted.

[glm38]

Remember when OP said it was absurd to think Baker could be drafted.

I think there were a number of Shocker fans on Shockernet expressing doubts about his NBA prospects too weren't there?

[Play Angry]

Remember when OP said it was absurd to think Baker could be drafted.

I think there were a number of Shocker fans on Shockernet expressing doubts about his NBA prospects too weren't there?

Not too many after he became a projected 1st rounder on Ford's Board.

[Wufan]

Remember when OP said it was absurd to think Baker could be drafted.

I think there were a number of Shocker fans on Shockernet expressing doubts about his NBA prospects too weren't there?

About mid-way through last year Shockernation was on board with Baker to the NBA.