NBA Draft Projections & Mock Drafts 2019

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Where has it been noted that his feedback said he would get drafted?

OK, so it’s premium. I gave up my premium membership too soon! Sadly. Is it Dot or just some random internet poster? I DO pay attention to what Dot says. So, there’s that…And, if in fact it is solid, definitive knowledge that Poole got feedback saying he would be drafted, even if it’s late second round, then I apologize to Reegs if I came off a bit snarky. All this JP discussion and conjecture is driving me “mad” I guess!

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This article show’s JP as not having an agent.

Do any of the people here who know things have any idea if Poole has thought about transferring out if he he doesn’t like the news from the NBA guys? Or is it out of college no matter what?

I can’t see any scenario where JP would transfer…nothing to gain.

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Well, he’s going to have to sit out a year if he transfers, so he won’t really be replacing any early entry kids at other schools.

I just can’t see sitting out a year. If he’s hellbent on leaving Michigan no matter what - which may be the case - then I think he either ends up in the NBA, the D-league, or overseas. I don’t think he wants to wait two more years before playing pro basketball.

What LAWolverine said. Will stay pro regardless.

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Potentially draft stock at a place he doesn’t dislike. Sounds like a no go though.

I find this entire ordeal disappointing. I hope I am proven wrong but I just don’t see it right now with JP. He is nowhere near the level of play that will let him stick in the NBA. He will need to work his way through the G league and that is not a certain path. He is a kid who definitely needs to stick it out for another year IMO. He just struggled in the JB system and JB expectations. It will only get tougher on him. DRob was so much better after working for 4 years that he became an NBA player. Poole isn’t there after 2 years. I am not sure what others are seeing but I am not seeing a kid who is ready to take this step. I wish him the best no matter what. I would love to see him in the NBA.

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I agree umbob1.

The NBA is broadly not impressed with college coaching and player development. You can say they’re wrong, or say Beilein is an exception, and that’s fine, but it’s the reality. Most teams are willing to look at the raw lump of clay and determine if they can form it, with full time training, diet, and development.

We can talk all we want about players growth here - NBA clubs believe their programs are superior.

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I’m watching Pistons playoff game. GRIII is a much better player now than at any point in college and is making a great living. He felt he was under utilized at M and also a bit misled.
Poole and GRIII basically had same complaint at M (too much time spent standing in the corner). It’s a legit complaint. Stu Douglas has a similar complaint about under utilization while at M. Coach Beilein is all about winning and sometimes it is at odds with what best serves a particular players interest.
Personally, I think it’s best for all involved if Poole moves on. I realize I could be completely misreading the situation and may be wrong.

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Interestingly, Robinson’s main flaw at Michigan - extreme passivity on offense - is still his main flaw!

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True. I’m just happy for him he’s carved out a niche. There’s still time. Not easy for a college kid to admit his culpability for limited role. I yelled at Stu (through my tv) for 4 years at Michigan to exhibit more belief in his obvious talent

GRIII played a different position than Poole. No comparison. Poole had the ball in his hand a lot and was erratic. When he drove, he was not a strong finisher. He was an inconsistent passer and an inconsistent shooter. Defense? GRIII was more athletic and a better defender. I just don’t see the comparison. Saying Poole stood in the corner is just not accurate. Poole had the chance to carry this team and couldn’t. GRIII wasn’t given the same shot

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Poole has the potential to be so much better. Needs more time

When you are a shooter like Poole, you shouldn’t have a problem with “Go stand in the corner”. The NBA won’t care what he does off the dribble if he can’t catch and shoot.

I did not compare their games. I compared their complaint. Legit complaint. That’s all. Neither felt it was in their best interest to spend so much time relegated to the corner. You and I can discuss the merits of complaint but they def had the same complaint

His dad mentioned it in 1 tweet. Doesn’t change the facts that Poole had the ball in his hand a lot and was on the move a lot. I don’t know if Poole complained about that at all. If Poole thinks he spent time in the corner, I would double down on my belief that he is not ready to play at the next level. I never heard him complain about that one time but could have missed it

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