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 Junior Guard Duke 6-2, 195 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Jay Williams Notes: First Team All-American, 2002 College Player of the Year The Skinny: Jason/Jay was the no-brainer of the draft. The only wild-card was if Houston didn’t order Chinese take-out (Yao Ming). Related Hoopville Articles on Jay Williams: |
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 Junior Forward Duke 6-9, 220 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Mike Dunleavy, Jr. Notes: Second-team All-American, First-team All-ACC The Skinny: Great bloodlines and instincts. Stock really climbed in the weeks leading up to the draft (his deciscion to go pro fueled that), and some said he’d go ahead of teammate Jay Williams based on need. Related Hoopville Articles on Mike Dunleavy: |
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 Junior Forward Kansas 6-10, 230 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Drew Gooden Notes: First-team All-American The Skinny: Consensus Top-6 pick, though it’s interesting that he was selected by the Grizzlies’ Jerry West, as Memphis has plenty of depth at that position. Related Hoopville Articles on Drew Gooden: |
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 Freshman Guard Memphis 6-3, 200 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Dajuan Wagner Notes: Honorable Mention All-American, C-USA Freshman of the Year The Skinny: Well, that lasted a long time. Dajuan may be reconsidering his choice to play a year in college, as he may have been a Top-5 pick last season directly out of high school. Related Hoopville Articles on Dajuan Wagner: |
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 Sophomore Forward Maryland 6-10, 220 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Chris Wilcox Notes: 3rd Team All-ACC The Skinny: As Charles Barkley said, LA either made the pick for someone else, or they’re stupid, since they have Elton Brand already. It was a bit of a reach, though the Clips are banking on his potential, based on a half-season for the Terps. Related Hoopville Articles on Chris Wilcox: |
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 Sophomore Forward Connecticut 6-7, 235 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Caron Butler Notes: Honorable Mention All-American The Skinny: If all of Pat Riley’s lottery picks are this good, he won’t make many, if you know what I mean. Caron slipped a bit with the Denver-New York trade and the rejuvenation in Phoenix – he should have been a Top 7 guy. He’ll probably be Top-3 in terms of rookie season performance, and is a good fit in Miami. Related Hoopville Articles on Caron Butler: |
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 Sophomore Forward Indiana 6-10, 215 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Jared Jeffries Notes: Second-Team All-American, 2002 Big Ten MVP The Skinny: Ultimate old-school Indiana-type guy, even if the General is in Texas now, though he might be staying for years three and four if Bobby was in town. As with most Indiana guys in the pros not named Isaiah Thomas, he’ll probably have no impact whatsoever. Related Hoopville Articles on Jared Jeffries: |
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 Senior Forward Fresno State 6-10, 256 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Melvin Ely Notes: Two-time WAC Player of the Year The Skinny: The first Senior selected! I really have no idea what’s happening in Clipperland. Didn’t they just draft the same identical guy with the 8-pick, and still have Elton Brand? Ely’s built solidly and should hold up well in the (used to be oxymoronic) physical Western Conference. Related Hoopville Articles on Melvin Ely: |
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 Junior Forward Tennessee 6-10, 230 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Marcus Haislip Notes: Second-Team All-SEC The Skinny: Solid all-around player and shot-blocker. As with most drafts, there’s a run on a certain type of position, and this year it’s the 6-10 underclassman forward. The double-“U” – ubiquitous upside. Related Hoopville Articles on Marcus Haislip: |
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 Senior Guard Oregon 6-4, 209 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Frederick Jones Notes: Fourth-Team All-American The Skinny: No knock against Jones, who’s a solid player and a legit first-rounder but what’s Indiana thinking? Unless Isaiah deemed Jones the second coming of The Captain, he should have been an pick in the 20’s. Jones is very smart and athletic, so the right coach can make him contribute. His impact will probably be diminished because he’ll be referred to as “the Reach”. Related Hoopville Articles on Frederick Jones: |
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 Senior Guard Maryland 6-3, 164 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Juan Dixon Notes: First-team All-American, First-Team All-ACC The Skinny: There’s some sort of nepotism going on here. First we have Isaiah drafting Jones at No. 14, and now we have Michael drafting Dixon at No. 17? (though he is the hometown boy). Dixon’s a stellar player, but must get bigger and stronger, and develop either his point skills or his outside shooting to even make a dent in the NBA. Another reach, possibly even worse than Jones, given Dixon’s lack of size and polish. Related Hoopville Articles on Juan Dixon: |
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 Junior Center Stanford 7-0, 230 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Curtis Borchardt Notes: Honorable Mention All-American, First-Team All-Pac 10 The Skinny: Solid big guy that took the lack of big men to make his name in the draft. Some projected him to go as a lottery pick, though in this business you take what you can get, especially with the run on the under-20 power forward and reincarnation sets, listed above. Has some health issues (those stress-fractured feet vs. the NBA regular-season schedule), but is a great shot blocker and should improve his grasp of the center position. Word came out of Utah that Greg Ostertag may miss some time due to a kidney donation, so there will be an opportunity for Borchardt to play. Related Hoopville Articles on Curtis Borchardt: |
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 Senior Forward Notre Dame 6-8, 233 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Ryan Humphrey Notes: Honorable-Mention All-American, First-Team All-Big East The Skinny: Another reach. Humphrey was projected to be a late first or early second rounder, but instead was grabbed in a bait-‘n-switch with Utah and Curtis Borchardt. Seems to have hit his ceiling already, which is never really a good sign. Related Hoopville Articles on Ryan Humphrey: |
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 Junior Guard Missouri 6-6, 218 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Kareem Rush Notes: Honorable Mention All-American The Skinny: The original “should I stay or should I go now” guy. After projections showed him going around No. 14, with a chance to slip into the lottery, Kareem decided to forego his senior season. Fortunately, it all worked out with a draft-day trade to the Lakers. So even though the salary for a No. 20 pick is lower than a lottery pick’s wages, those NBA Championship bonuses might make up the difference. Related Hoopville Articles on Kareem Rush: |
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 Junior Guard Stanford 6-6, 210 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Casey Jacobsen Notes: Second-team All-American The Skinny: David Stern virtually guaranteed him a first round selection when Casey was wavering on attending the draft in person. Now we know the Colangelistas are in bed with the Commish . . . As with Phoenix’s earlier pick, the Suns look to be rebuilding in the shadow of their former selves, with Casey being the “new” Dan Majerle, with a tremendous shooting touch, though not very quick or defensively strong. To his credit, he’s a great offensive weapon, and should see significant playing time in what is sure to be an interesting Suns backcourt rotation. Related Hoopville Articles on Casey Jacobsen: |
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 Senior Forward Kentucky 6-9, 215 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Tayshaun Prince Notes: Third-team All-American, First-team All-SEC The Skinny: Yes he is. Prince, who has started to add some bulk, will need to continue his Charles Atlas program to make an impression during his rookie campaign. Even though he suffered through what some described as a mediocre senior season, Prince is still coveted for his ability to turn a game around from the perimeter. Should be somewhat effective for Detroit and is a nice addition, and you’ll see many of his shot attempts be swatted into the stands on SportsCenter. Related Hoopville Articles on Tayshaun Prince: |
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 Junior Guard Illinois 6-3, 205 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Frank Williams Notes: First-team All-Big Ten The Skinny: Part of the Denver-Knicks trade brings Frank to the Big Apple. During the season it seemed the bigger the game, the less enthusiastic he got, which I’m sure bodes well for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. He should have gone pro last year, as he would have been a lottery pick, coming off Big Ten POTY jag as a sophomore. Some compare him to “The Glove”, but his D may have peaked at the collegiate level. Related Hoopville Articles on Frank Williams: |
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 Senior Forward Miami 6-7, 200 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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John Salmons Notes: Second-team All-Big East The Skinny: A lot of folks are asking, “Who?”. Salmons has game, including the ability to play the 1 through 4 (in college, anyway). This will be a disadvantage in the NBA, unless Larry Brown can find a role for him to excel in, as he does everything well, though not spectacularly. You never want to use the term “Gritty-Gutty” on your First-Round pick. Related Hoopville Articles on John Salmons: |
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 Junior Forward Fresno State 6-8, 215 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Chris Jefferies Notes: No team awards – Injured for half of last season The Skinny: The rags to riches to Canada story. Jeffries, who missed the end of the Bulldogs’ season this year due to a knee injury, thought he had it made, as he was slated to be drafted by the Lakers, but ended up in Canada due to a draft-day deal. A great rebounder and blocker, Jeffries will have to overcome rehab and off-court concerns to shine in the NBA. As Rob Schnieder said in “The Waterboy”, “He Can Do It!” Related Hoopville Articles on Chris Jefferies: |
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 Senior Guard Gonzaga 6-0, 170 2001-02 Stats: Selected by: |
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Dan Dickau Notes: First-team All-American The Skinny: Here’s the story. Hoosiers meets Rudy. The Cinderella Story. The Golden Boy. (insert cliché here). Though he slipped a bit by most estimations, Dan Dickau actually was helped by the Draft Day swap with Sacramento, where he now goes into a situation where he may even start, which is something that scouts wouldn’t give odds for, even during the NCAA’s. Here’s your Gritty Gutty man! Dickau combines speed, quickness, and offensive skills (both perimeter and penetration), but needs to learn to defend, especially in the Eastern Conference. Wonderboy made good. Related Hoopville Articles on Dan Dickau:
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The Seven C’s of Leadership
Former college basketball coach Mike Jarvis is back with a new book, The Seven C's of Leadership.
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-Dale Brown, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, LSU, 1972-1997, Member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame, and Shaquille O’Neal’s college coach