NBA Draft Combine

[August_West]

At what?

I’m not sue bird but Edeys low post game is much more polished than Clingans.

Clingan is a WAY better pro prospect, and way more valued by the NBA, but admitting there are certain things that Edey does better than Clingan at THIS point in their careers is not an insult and UConn fans should not be afraid of acknowledging it. It is not an insult to Clingan. Edey was a heckuva college basketball player and back to back NPOY that speaks to his excellence.

 

[speckle]

I would have loved to see the 5 UConn players on one team blitzing their opponents with the offensive sets that they run!

That would be hysterical. Wildly unproductive, but hysterical!

 

[nomar]

You guys surprised that Edey is outperforming DC in offensive drills???? Today he is far superior than DC. In two years I feel that will change but right now, that’s not debatable. Look at the games.

Thank you for your interest in UConn Men's Basketball

 

[husky429]

I’m not sue bird but Edeys low post game is much more polished than Clingans.

Clingan is a WAY better pro prospect, and way more valued by the NBA, but admitting there are certain things that Edey does better than Clingan at THIS point in their careers is not an insult and UConn fans should not be afraid of acknowledging it. It is not an insult to Clingan. Edey was a heckuva college basketball player and back to back NPOY that speaks to his excellence.

I was just trying to see if the troll would give a real answer. Yeah, Edey is definitely the better low-post player and just overall more polished. Clingan's perimeter footwork, passing, and (probably) overall defense are ahead of Edey's.

 

[Chuck]

I’m not sue bird but Edeys low post game is much more polished than Clingans.

Clingan is a WAY better pro prospect, and way more valued by the NBA, but admitting there are certain things that Edey does better than Clingan at THIS point in their careers is not an insult and UConn fans should not be afraid of acknowledging it. It is not an insult to Clingan. Edey was a heckuva college basketball player and back to back NPOY that speaks to his excellence.

Edey was also great for college basketball. He was a dominant player on flawed teams that made people root for them and against them. Seemed like a decent kid also. We talk about how much we love the college game and then we crap on great college players that kept others interested in the game.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

 

[huskyharry]

NBA Botches Combine Measurements For Top Prospect Stephon Castle Causing Panic

UConn Huskies guard Stephon Castle is one of the top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. Jonathan Wasserman's latest mock draft projected Castle to go No. 6

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For those worried about Stephon Castle's initial NBA Draft Combine measurements, past for him was 6'4.5" without shoes, 208 lbs, 6'9" wingspan and 8'6" standing reach

 

[superjohn]

Karaban playing against Cam.

 

[Mr. French]

Was just going to post this…I said this 2 years ago and got some strong pushback.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Was just going to post this…I said this 2 years ago and got some strong pushback.

Anyone who saw his HS film and passing ability and didn’t think PG didn’t know what they were watching. Kid is an elite and effortless decision maker/playmaker.

He definitely had to sacrifice more than anyone on the team this year. Shoutout to him for having that kind of maturity as a top 10 one and done freshman and stepping up to his role. Special person and talent.

 

[speckle]

Sounds like he's aiming for Dejounte Murray. Really good player, I like that for him.

 

[DRBackup]

Was just going to post this…I said this 2 years ago and got some strong pushback.

I mean... we knew that already, didn't we ? There were times when we had Newton, Diarra, and Castle on the floor at the same time. I'll see your two PG lineup, Coach Calhoun, and I'll raise you a THREE PG lineup!!!

 

[HooperScooper]

Another article from Borges at the combine.

"It's a hard-working culture," Castle added. "I feel like it speaks to the kind of team that we had last year to have our whole starting five here. We were a super-deep team. It's really a blessing to all of us to get the invite. We all work super-hard, and we all know how to win. If you're getting a guy from UConn, I'd say you're getting a pretty good player."

Donovan Clingan won 63 games and 2 titles in 2 years at UConn. Here’s why the NBA will be different.

Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle did nothing but win at UConn, but it won't be as easy with whatever NBA team drafts them.

www.nhregister.com

Alternate access:
Donovan Clingan won 63 games and 2 titles in 2 years at UConn. Here’s why the NBA will be different.

 

[auror]

Official Castle measurements:

PLAYER	POS	HAND LENGTH (INCHES)	HAND WIDTH (INCHES)	HEIGHT W/O SHOES	STANDING REACH	WEIGHT (LBS)	WINGSPAN

Stephon Castle

SG

8.75

8.75

6' 5.50''

8' 6.00''

210.0

6' 9.00''

 

[superjohn]

In the time I watched Karaban missed a running layup got his own rebound and finished the layup, had a cut for a layup, 0-4 on threes, turned it over on a fastbreak, got a loose ball and made a nice pass for a dunk, another cut for a layup. Cam got in the lane and made a fadeaway, 0-2 from three, handled the ball a lot when he was in there got a few assists. Scheierman had a couple of airballs but he played a really good all around game...he drained some threes off the dribble and catch and showed all around guard skills. The draft guy said he was the best player on the floor and is getting first round buzz.

 

[Mr. French]

I mean... we knew that already, didn't we ? There were times when we had Newton, Diarra, and Castle on the floor at the same time. I'll see your two PG lineup, Coach Calhoun, and I'll raise you a THREE PG lineup!!!

Many people were saying he is NOT a natural PG and his NBA future was 2G.

I think we all know he can play PG, but my opinion all along was that’s his natural position.

He’s more a big PG than a 2 who can handle. That wasn’t always agreed upon here.

 

[Shine21]

I think Newton got bad advice from his agent. Karaban and a couple other guys that are fringe first round picks are playing, and Newton isn't even a lock to get drafted. I don't think that's going to go over well with teams.

 

[brihman]

I would have loved to see the 5 UConn players on one team blitzing their opponents with the offensive sets that they run!

If you took the top 5 in the combine and put them up against our starting 5, who do you think would win?

 

[navery12]

I think Newton got bad advice from his agent. Karaban and a couple other guys that are fringe first round picks are playing, and Newton isn't even a lock to get drafted. I don't think that's going to go over well with teams.

Agents aren't making these decisions in a vacuum. If his agent gave him that advice it's likely because at least one team suggested it and want him on a 2 way contract

 

[ctbro1999]

Official Castle measurements:

PLAYER	POS	HAND LENGTH (INCHES)	HAND WIDTH (INCHES)	HEIGHT W/O SHOES	STANDING REACH	WEIGHT (LBS)	WINGSPAN

Stephon Castle

SG

8.75

8.75

6' 5.50''

8' 6.00''

210.0

6' 9.00''

So he's a legit 6'7" in shoes.

 

[UCFan1513]

Official Castle measurements:

PLAYER	POS	HAND LENGTH (INCHES)	HAND WIDTH (INCHES)	HEIGHT W/O SHOES	STANDING REACH	WEIGHT (LBS)	WINGSPAN

Stephon Castle

SG

8.75

8.75

6' 5.50''

8' 6.00''

210.0

6' 9.00''

Anyone know what his vert was?

 

[superjohn]

Official Castle measurements:

PLAYER	POS	HAND LENGTH (INCHES)	HAND WIDTH (INCHES)	HEIGHT W/O SHOES	STANDING REACH	WEIGHT (LBS)	WINGSPAN

Stephon Castle

SG

8.75

8.75

6' 5.50''

8' 6.00''

210.0

6' 9.00''

Jimmy Butler has always been my comparison for him and he's a Jimmy Butler clone physically.

 

[superjohn]

Anyone know what his vert was?

37 inches

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Jimmy Butler has always been my comparison for him and he's a Jimmy Butler clone physically.

Always said that as well. Higher ceiling as a playmaker and lower ceiling as a shot maker.

 

[HooperScooper]

Official Castle measurements:

PLAYER	POS	HAND LENGTH (INCHES)	HAND WIDTH (INCHES)	HEIGHT W/O SHOES	STANDING REACH	WEIGHT (LBS)	WINGSPAN

Stephon Castle

SG

8.75

8.75

6' 5.50''

8' 6.00''

210.0

6' 9.00''

I thought yesterday it was reported he was 6-4.5 w/o shoes? After it was erroneously reported he was 6-2.