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billfindlay10 · 06-10-2006, 10:31 AM

Does anyone have any info on the Orlando camp.....any results of the combine?

billfindlay10 · 06-10-2006, 01:07 PM

I thought someone might have something to share

shookem · 06-10-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by billfindlay10

I thought someone might have something to share

i guess everybody has the same ability to look it up as you do.

Check the team website they have daily updates there, although it doesn't seem like anything exciting is happening now.

billfindlay10 · 06-10-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shookem

i guess everybody has the same ability to look it up as you do.

Check the team website they have daily updates there, although it doesn't seem like anything exciting is happening now.

As I have mentioned on other threads....i am filtered at work, this is the only site I get....as well as the fact that I live in a very rual setting, so when I am at home on dial-up it takes forever to access any info....I thought I might be able to get some help about the predraft camp from a fellow poster you is in a better situation than me!

shookem · 06-10-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by billfindlay10

As I have mentioned on other threads....i am filtered at work, this is the only site I get....as well as the fact that I live in a very rual setting, so when I am at home on dial-up it takes forever to access any info....I thought I might be able to get some help about the predraft camp from a fellow poster you is in a better situation than me!

It's been pretty slow looking down there with mostly no-names working out:

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(ORLANDO, Fla.) – The third day of the NBA Pre-Draft Camp was a heavy dose of reality for many of the 60 prospects participating at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex. With life-changing decisions looming on the horizon, the field clearly began to separate itself between NBA-caliber talent and wishful thinkers.

“It’s a reality check for some of them,” Raptors director of player personnel Jim Kelly said. “They have been told that they are good players. They have been written about as good players and probably think they are good players by now. But then they come here and find out they are just like everybody else.”

Last season, 11 of the 60 players that attended the pre-draft camp were taken on the big night in New York. After getting the first-game jitters out of the way, the focus on the second day of full-court competition was all about establishing presence on and off the court.

“The large percentage of these guys here are not going to get drafted,” Kelly said, “So you have to take a close look in the mirror and ask yourself, is this what I want to do?”

CLIMBING UP THE LADDER: One player that turned heads during the morning session was South Carolina sophomore Renaldo Balkman. The scrappy player who helped the Gamecocks to back-to-back NIT Championships, stayed true to his strengths and earned a double-double (14 points and 11 rebounds).

Balkman was not considered a high prospect entering the pre-draft camp, but has posted strong numbers across the board. His relentless full-court defence caused two steals in transition and he also dominated the boards with five offensive rebounds.

“That’s what I do, get rebounds and mix things up,” Balkman said. “My objective is to do my stuff and play hard. A lot of people doubted me, so I had to come here and show them I’m better than they think.

Balkman, a 6-foot-7 guard/forward, has not signed with an agent, but may change his mind after his performance this week. Unlike some prospects that are consumed by draft positioning, Balkman could be a nice addition for the Raptors late in the second round.

http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/pred...ok_060906.html

ATLien · 06-10-2006, 01:43 PM

Got this from another board, might help you out..

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1. Darius Washington, PG, Memphis: Washington was the best point guard in the camp, an impressive achievement considering that two players ranked ahead of him, Jordan Farmar and Will Blalock, also played here. Washington played under control, shot the ball extremely well and was a team player for the most part. No one I talked to thought the performance moved him into the first round, but it looks like he's a definite second-round prospect now. Before the camp, many thought he could slip out of the draft altogether.

2. Kenny Adeleke, PF, Hartford: Adeleke is a bruiser who never seems to tire on either end of the court. He's got an NBA body and athleticism, and will fill up space in the paint. Offensively, he needs a lot of polish, but he does look to put the ball in the basket. It's hard to believe that he'll slip out of the first round after his performance here.

3. Louis Amundson, F, UNLV: Amundson is another energy guy that impressed scouts with his explosiveness, strength and scoring ability. He had already been getting some buzz during his individual workouts, and his performance in the camp has only amplified it. He's a cross between Mark Madsen and Chris Andersen. Before the camp he was barely on the radar. I expect that someone will now take him in the second round.

4. Taj Gray, PF, Oklahoma: The theme of this column seems to be energy. Players who played with it got positive reviews. Gray was very active offensively. Teams knew that he had a great body and the ability to score a lot of points, but it was Gray's heart that made him stand out here. Of the players on the list, he's probably got the best shot of sneaking into the first round & however, for now he's still a second-round prospect.

5. Curtis Stinson, G, Iowa State: Scouts came into the camp with his backcourt mate, Blalock, rated higher but it will be hard for them to keep that opinion based on Stinson's performance here. Despite having three other "truer" point guards on his team, he ended up leading his team in assists for the camp. He also showed, more than anyone else here, the ability to break his man down off the dribble and get to the rim. Given how the NBA has changed over the past two years, his stock should get a boost. I couldn't find a NBA executive who thought Stinson is going to be a first rounder, but his stock in the second round now looks pretty solid.

6. Justin Williams, PF, Wyoming: He's was one of the best shot blockers in college basketball this year, and Williams really showed off that ability again in the camp. His play over the last two days was stellar and he finished the camp with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks on the last day. While he's a little undersized and his offensive game is raw, I wonder if a team won't take a chance on him because of the swats. He's long, athletic and has impeccable timing.

7. Morris Almond, G/F, Rice: Almond only had one truly great game, but it was enough to create some buzz for him in the draft. His ability to score off the dribble and from the perimeter combined with his athleticism was intriguing. However, it's not going to be convincing enough to guarantee him a draft spot in the top 60. Another year of school with positive reviews from Orlando will boost his profile, his confidence and his draft stock.

8. Renaldo Balkman, F, South Carolina: Balkman is another college underclassmen who should seriously think about returning to school. Scouts were impressed with his wiry strength, speed and tenaciousness in the paint. However, he has the body and the size of a NBA small forward and needs to develop some sort of perimeter game. Another year at South Carolina could help him move way up in the draft.

9. Marcus Slaughter, F, San Diego State: Slaughter hurt his ankle the first day and was gimpy for most of the camp. However it didn't stop him from putting up three very solid performances here. His Friday game, where he scored 12 points and grabbed 8 boards, was his best. He should have stayed in college for his senior year, but made a mistake and hired an agent, ending his eligibility. It's not a lock that he'll be drafted, but if I had a pick in the late 50s, I'd have to seriously consider him.

10. Denham Brown, G/F, UConn: Brown continued to show why he's one of the most advanced scorers in the draft. He finds multiple ways to kill you. His mid-range game is excellent and he also knows how to get to the basket. Combine that with his solid defense and he's got to be considered in the second round. He may never be a star, but he could be a good spark coming off the bench for a team.

And here's a look at few guys whose stock didn't rise they way they'd hoped.

Jordan Farmar, PG, UCLA: Farmar didn't have a bad camp. But he was clearly the top prospect here and didn't play like it. He had good energy, made some shots, and did a good job running his team. However, if you didn't know previous reputations, you'd likely place him in the middle of the pack. Of course, he does have a stellar reputation and probably didn't hurt his chances of being drafted late in the first round if he stays in the draft. From what we're hearing on Friday, it looks like he's more likely to return to UCLA for his junior year.

James Augustine, F, Illinois: Augustine didn't have a bad camp either. A number of scouts and executives like him and have him on the radar screen in the second round. But a stellar performance at the camp could've sky rocketed him into the first round. As it stands now, it's looking more and more likely that the second round will be his final destination.

Bobby Brown, PG, Cal-State Fullerton: Brown couldn't hit a shot the last two days going 5-for-25 from the field. He did manage to hand out 13 assists in those two games, but he didn't look anything like the first-round pick some had touted him to be. He too needs to go back and spend another year in college trying to figure it out.

Paul Millsap, PF, Lousiana Tech: Millsap recovered from a terrible first day to have two solid performances in the last two days. Unfortunately, his conditioning issues combined with his average play likely lessened any chance he had of cracking the first round. He's an interesting guy in the second round because of his rebounding ability, but he didn't show much else here.

Matt Haryasz, PF, Stanford: He really disappeared from this camp and, in the process, disappeared from the minds of most NBA scouts. He went from a possible second rounder to looking for a European Union passport.

mo76 · 06-10-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by billfindlay10

As I have mentioned on other threads....i am filtered at work, this is the only site I get....as well as the fact that I live in a very rual setting, so when I am at home on dial-up it takes forever to access any info....I thought I might be able to get some help about the predraft camp from a fellow poster you is in a better situation than me!

do you get paid? Why dont you do some work then?

SkywalkerAC · 06-10-2006, 07:12 PM

i think measurements and combine results should be out monday or tuesday.

i wish we could get bargnani in for this testing. but i guess he's about to be tested in a much more telling way. still, i'd at least like to know his standing reach- it looks pretty high.

speaking of standing reach, i'm really looking forward to rudy gay's- he's got long arms and high shoulder, similar to Deng- could be over 9'.

billfindlay10 · 06-12-2006, 04:54 PM

so far no news on the measurement front....I am looking forward to seeing some of the outcomes.

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