2009 NBA Mock Draft

[QUOTE=AtTheDriveIn]Where'd you steal this from. Nah kidding man, good argument as long as its yours.

Anyway, Monroe, firstly has gotten no exposure. He's an unkwown player. Rubio has been heavily touted since he was extremely young. Rubio has played at the International Level, won every statistical category in the same tournament, and put up 50+ points in the European Final. That's some crazy facts if you ask me.

Now, he's playing 17-20 minutes a game in a Division 1 basketball team in probably the second toughest league in the world (debateable, but if it's not second then there's no chance it drops further then third.) and Monroe plays in High School, and doesn't seem all that different from every other high school big man whose touted as 'the next big whatever'.

I do have a couple of questions though because I'm kind of interested in this player --

A) Is Monroes height accurate? Or does he do what every other play does and inflate his height numbers.

B) What's his team record?

C) What's his stats?

D) Any acomplishments so far?[/QUOTE]


[IMG]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s170/Legend_Stopper/GregMonroe2.jpg[/IMG]


[B]A.[/B] He was listed at 6'10 since he was in his sophomore year in HS. He is playing basically the PF position in his team since he was a freshmen. Possibly the most talented player in the class, Monroe rebounds, finishes and blocks shots like an elite big man, but handles, passes and shoots the ball like a top-flight wing. The lefty, often compared to Lamar Odom, has done nothing to hurt his lofty status.

[url]http://kansas.scout.com/2/656034.html[/url]



[B]B[/B]. [B]HS-Basketball[/B] 06-07. Record 27- 8 (.794) District 12 - 0 (1.000}



[B]C.[/B]

Greg, all 6’10 220 pounds of him, averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks during his sophomore season at Harvey, Louisiana’s Helen Cox High School.

The Cougars finished the season with a 32-6 campaign and a quarterfinal appearance in the state’s 4A playoffs.

Greg made the NY Gauchos, SYF Players and California Hoops pay during the Panthers three-game run at Peach Jam, which was held in North Augusta, South Carolina. Although New Orleans fell short with a 1-2 record for the tournament, Greg posted double-doubles in two of the three games and just missed another with nine rebounds in the third.

For the tourney Monroe averaged [B]21 points, 13 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 blocks.[/B] He supplied a monster individual performance of 31 points, 15 rebounds versus the NY Gauchos, a team that featured fellow 2008 high-major prospect Jordan Theodore. Greg also rolled up 18 points, 16 boards, four assists and three blocks against the California Hoops squad.

Not one to let lofty expectations and presumptive rankings go to his head, Greg stays grounded and humble and states the main reason for all of his success.

“I owe a lot to my mom (Norma), my pastor and all the basketball coaches that help to improve my game everyday”, exclaimed Greg, who also boasts a 4.3 GPA in the classroom.

Monroe was that type of player a few weeks ago in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he dominated play at USA Basketball's Youth Development Festival. Playing five games in three days along with 29 of the top juniors and seniors in the country, Monroe led all players at the event in rebounds [B](12.6[/B] per game) and blocks [B](3.6)[/B] and was fourth in scoring (24.0). He also dished out [B]2.8 assists per game[/B] and made [B]60 percent of his shots. [/B]If there were any questions as to whether Monroe is the best high school player in America, he answered them emphatically at the festival.

[QUOTE=BradMiller52]Have you actually seen Kevin Durant play?:eek:[/QUOTE]
Ofcourse it was a hyperbole. I'm big on Jereme though, he's gonna be a stud. What he can do as a freshman in high school is beyond amazing.

[B]Class: 2008 [/B]

[img]http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/33/331027.jpg[/img]

Player Name: Brandon Jennings
Height: 6-1
Position: PG
DOB: 1990
City: Mouth of Wilson State: VA
High School: Oak Hill Academy
Summer Team: SoCal All-Stars
Draft: Early Candidate in the 2009 NBA Draft

Schools: Committed to Arizona

[B]Bio and Scouting Report[/B]

Jennings is a very special player that has the potential to be one of the best point guards ever, and he captured the nation’s attention as a freshman when he led Compton (CA) Dominguez to the CIF Southern Section Division IIAA title.

He has since helped his stock even more. His extreme quickness and slick handle combine to make him possibly the hardest point guard in the country for defenders to stay in front of. He is an unselfish player and gifted passer that drops dimes that no one in the gym sees coming. He is one of the most entertaining players anywhere, because not only is he a slick ball handler and passer, but he has world class hops and the ability to beat his man off the dribble, get into the lane, rise above the opposing forward (and center) and throw down a nasty one-handed-flush that he had cocked back to the moon. You wouldn’t expect to see something like that from a kid as skinny as him, but Jennings plays without fear, and with a lot of swagger.

He is a southpaw with a good outside shot, but played with a pass-first mentality this summer while leading his SoCal All-Stars to a 46-0 record and a championship at every tournament they played in, including Reebok Big Time in Las Vegas. The SoCal All-Stars’ amazing run had many people saying that they were the best summer team ever.

In early September, Jennings played in the Boost Mobile Elite 24 game at the famed Rucker Park (NY). In a game in which he was one of the youngest players, playing with 24 of the top players in the country, Jennings didn’t disappoint… instead, he shined scoring 12 points and dropping an amazing 15 assists.

Brandon transferred from one hoops powerhouse to another this season when he left Dominguez to enroll at Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill. With the addition of Jennings, this Oak Hill team has a chance to be one of the best teams in high school basketball history. If that happens, he will have one hell of a resume:

SoCal All-Stars are best summer team in country, and possibly best ever… Oak Hill finishes as top high school team in country, and possibly best ever… and Brandon is the top point guard in the country that runs the show for both teams… and that would all be before his senior season. Talk about “sky is the limit”.

[B]Newsfeed[/B]

1/1/2007 (Les Schwab Invitational- Hillsboro, OR)- Jennings was the MVP of the top notch event, and led Oak Hill to a victory over Kyle Singler's South Medford team in the championship game: "Brandon Jennings finshed with 24 points and 12 assists, exactly what you want out of a point guard. Jennings is a very gifted player who see's the play before it happens and can create nothing into something. He hit a 30 foot shot at the buzzer to end the second quarter. Will be a big time college player."

12/4/2006- Jennings led Oak Hill Academy to a 65-57 victory over national powerhouse Norcross (GA) High: "Brandon Jennings finished with 9 points and (unofficially) 13 assists. Jennings had poor shot selection in this game, but to his credit should have finished with another 5 assists and he was a terror on defense."


12/2/06- From the Oak Hill Academy (VA) vs. Jackson Provine (MS) game recap:
"Brandon Jenning’s 3rd quarter performance was nothing short of amazing. He took complete control of the game at both ends of the floor. Jennings had numerous steals, amazing passes, and dunks. The crowd was already going crazy when Jennings threw a bounce pass between his legs to Howard “Trey” Thompkins for a fast-break finish. When the smoke cleared, Oak Hill had scored 52 points in just 13 minutes to give them an 87-57 insurmountable lead."....

"Top point guard and player in the junior class nationally. World-class court vision, outstanding ball handling, good shot, and great quickness and explosiveness. After this game we think he may be the best point guard defender in the class. Could be one of the best point guards in history when it’s all said and done. Finished with 21 points, 8 assists (surely he had more?), 5 rebounds, and 5+ steals."

[B]Video Highlights[/B]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJpqtynQOAM[/url]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWX0ufGTHtE[/url]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hk7ktKRT-U[/url]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQBwt-S9ymE[/url]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJiWbVn_9k[/url]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lugMQekuGpk[/url]

[B]Brandon Jenning reminds me of one of the best SG ever.[/B]

[img]http://www.cavsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/AllenIverson.jpg[/img]

Jennings is frequently compared to his idol, Monta Ellis. Some see him as a left-handed Allen Iverson. While others see a black Steve Nash. He is considered to be the top rated point guard and top ten overall in the 2008 high school class.

[quote]this message is hidden because lurch67 is on your ignore list.[/quote]



Just stay on the topic man I want you to contribute nicely on my Thread and stop the insults. I barely know you just post some relevant comments regarding the 2009 NBA Draft Class and if you have time put some Cool Video Highlights.

its too bad you ignore all who have tried to explain a point or show any originality and have INFORMED opinions. You must be so happy in your own little world. To bad your arrogance will lead to ignorace and darken the light in your mind that shines on knowledge.

BUMP :rockon:

[QUOTE=AtTheDriveIn]Anyway, on topic. It's way to early to even be setting up these kind of mocks. Rubio is 6'5 by the way, so your source is outdate, and he's almost a sure fire top 2 pick. You don't get touted as 'the best thing since Petrovic' and not go top 2. Also, he leads his league in SPG and only averages (last I heard) 17 minutes per game. Guy is going to be a lot better, and will go higher then the 4th pick.

I've never even heard of Greg Monroe. He'll probably drop to late first round by next year I'm guessing.[/QUOTE]

just cuz u haven't heard of him doesn't mean he'll drop:wtf:

[QUOTE=WhiteMosɘs]just cuz u haven't heard of him doesn't mean he'll drop:wtf:[/QUOTE]

Didn't say he would definitely. All I was trying to point out was that they're not some sort of spectacular stats. Chances are he likely will drop, though. Am I wrong?

chris douglas-roberts should climb as should micah

bump?

[QUOTE=lurch67]bump?[/QUOTE]


Do you know how to read Lurch??? :pimp:

BUMP= Bring Up My Post :cheers:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh6Yz0ajoHE&mode=related&search=[/url]

Brandon Jennings New Highlight Video. :D

We beat Greg Monroe's Hellen Cox team. He isn't all what you guys think, for AAU instead of playing up with the big dogs he played down in his division.

[QUOTE]Kyle Singler 6-8 200 SF Duke Fr.[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry but I'm from Oregon, and he's nothing but a POOR MAN's Mike Dunleavy, which is saying absolutely nothing.

Well, mock drafts like this are obviously not reliable at all. After all, you're unable to know who is going to participate in the draft, especially for international players.

[B]My Top 11 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.[/B]

1. Greg Monroe- 6'10, 17 yrs.old
2. Brandon Jennings- 6'1, 17 yrs.old
3. Ricky Rubio- 6"3- 17 yrs.old
4. BJ Mullens- 7'0, 17 yrs.old
5. Gerald Henderson- 6'5, 20 yrs.old
6. Gani Lawal- 6'9, 18 yrs.old
7. Jrue Holiday, 6'4, 17 yrs.old

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ucbjbx8Ro0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ucbjbx8Ro0[/url]

8. Chris Wright, 6'1, 17 yrs.old
9.Kosta Koufos, 7'0. 17-18 yrs.old
10. Bill Walker- 6'6, 20 yrs.old

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G33_XkeVS8[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eISP-7c3aiE[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K09krOegG4[/url]

11. Tyreke Evans- 17 yrs.old, 6'3

[QUOTE=Lebron23]BUMP :rockon:[/QUOTE]


when is the next center with greg oden's hype coming to the league????

Well, dudes, I don't see Rubio to be the top pick in 2009, and I even doubt he will be present in the 2009 Draft. As some of you have said, big men are usually selected first, even if the stats of other players are better, because they could dominate if their evolution. Sometimes it doesn't work, but GMs still prefer this situation. Best example is Darko Milicic, pick #2 over people like Anthony or Wade!!!
However, Rubio could be a very good NBA player, he has a lot of deffensive skills, and can score and assist, so I would bet a very high position when he will appear in the draft. I have seen him a lot playing in ACB and EuroLeague and he is fantastic.
There is another spanish player in the Nbadraft list, estimated pick #9, he is Victor Claver from Pamesa Valencia, a SF 6.9 feet, 18 year-old. He has been the greatest surprise during the ACB playoffs, his team played versus R.Madrid in the first round and he was able to score 18 in the second match. I don't really expect him to be a top ten pick but he has skills and can improve a lot in the next two seasons, so a top 15-20 seems reasonable, better if he increase his strength (he is very thin).

Some plays by Claver:
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_c0rfhBpoI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_c0rfhBpoI[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYIBFNO4jE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYIBFNO4jE[/URL]

Looks like Greg Oden is not the savior of the NBA, we might as well see the coming prospect in the 2009 NBA Draft.


[url]http://www.nbadraft.net/index.asp?content=mock2009[/url]

[B]Top 20 pick according to NBA Draft Net[/B]

[B]1. BJ Mullens[/B] 7-0 250 C Ohio St. HSSr.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6bCdl_Ifuc[/url]

[B]2.Demar DeRozan[/B] 6-6 195 SG USC HSSr.

[img]http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/43/432009.jpg[/img]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-ywLk3860[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KQw_IkFS9M&mode=related&search=[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0T6LQzKUIw[/url]

[B]Stats:[/B] 22.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 3.2 SPG, 3.2 APG

[url]http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Player.mxp/California/Boys_Varsity_Basketball_Winter_06-07/AreaID-8e11e7d4-d3fa-4e6f-827f-652c29439d27/SchoolID-41745533-15e7-4605-82d5-2c39d2c5701d/AthleteID-282bbf4b-a6de-4162-995c-56529aee210a[/url]

[img]http://media.scout.com/media/image/34/347019.jpg[/img]


[B]3. Al-Farouq Aminu [/B]6-9 210 SF WF HSSr.

[B]Birthday:[/B]9/21/1990
[B]NBA Postion:[/B]SF/PF
[B]Class:[/B]HS Senior
[B]Ht:[/B]6-9
[B]Wt:[/B]210
[B]College Team:[/B]Wake Forest
[B]Hometown:[/B]Norcross, GA
[B]High School:[/B]Norcross


Al-Farouq Aminu is regarded by many (ourselves included) to be the top small forward prospect the class of 2008 has to offer. He has the ball handling of a guard with the body of a power forward. Aminu’s shooting range extends beyond the three point line, while he has even shown an emerging pullup jumper from midrange. The 6-foot-9 forward is an adept passer for either forward position, as his natural feel for the game generally allows him to see things on the floor before they happen.

“Farouq” possesses great size for a small forward prospect, with an outstanding wingspan to add. He is able to alter shots on the defensive end via his length and excellent timing, while showing the ability to stay out of foul trouble. His man to man defense on the perimeter could be improved upon, but we are looking at a player only 16 years of age, so there is plenty of time for development.

The most glaring weakness in Aminu’s game is his lack of post move. When receiving the ball down on the blocks, there are times when the Georgia big man looks a bit lost. He often reverts to a turnaround jumper out of the post, not fully utilizing the height advantage that he has over smaller defenders.

Wake Forest are one the four finalists for Aminu with all put Georgia Tech recruiting him as a combo forward. With improved strength and low post moves, there is no question why Aminu couldn’t wind up being a Marvin Williams type combo forward in a few years. He already owns superior perimeter skills in comparison to the current Atlanta Hawk forward in his high school days, and could eventually become a full-time small forward if he decides that is what fits his skill set best. Either way, we are looking at an incredibly skilled forward who is going to come in and make an impact upon whatever college he attends from the day he steps foot on campus.-

[B] NBADraftexpress[/B]



[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=art9UCZsw4A[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd1rLfffMAo[/url]


[B]4.Greg Monroe[/B] 6-10 225 PF LA HSSr.
[B]5. Donte Greene [/B]6-10 220 SF Syr. Fr.
[B]6. Ricky Rubio[/B] 6-3 180 PG Spain 1990
[B]7.Brandon Jennings[/B] 6-1 170 PG AZ HSSr.
[B]8. Austin Daye[/B] 6-10 210 SF Gonzaga Fr.
[B]9.Kosta Koufos[/B] 7-0 252 C Ohio St. Fr.
[B]10. Kyle Singler [/B]6-8 220 SF Duke Fr.

[B]11. Gerald Henderson[/B] 6-5 215 SG Duke So.
[B]12. James Harden[/B] 6-5 220 SG Arizona St. Fr.
[B]13. Alexey Shved[/B] 6-6 170 PG Russia 1988
[B]14. Mat

[QUOTE=Lebron23;1002347][B]My Top 11 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.[/B]

1. Greg Monroe- 6'10, 17 yrs.old
2. Brandon Jennings- 6'1, 17 yrs.old
3. Ricky Rubio- 6"3- 17 yrs.old
4. BJ Mullens- 7'0, 17 yrs.old
5. Gerald Henderson- 6'5, 20 yrs.old
6. Gani Lawal- 6'9, 18 yrs.old
7. Jrue Holiday, 6'4, 17 yrs.old

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ucbjbx8Ro0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ucbjbx8Ro0[/url]

8. Chris Wright, 6'1, 17 yrs.old
9.Kosta Koufos, 7'0. 17-18 yrs.old
10. Bill Walker- 6'6, 20 yrs.old

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G33_XkeVS8[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eISP-7c3aiE[/url]
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K09krOegG4[/url]

11. Tyreke Evans- 17 yrs.old, 6'3[/QUOTE]

You were way off.