He can play some with the ball, but not a point guard. Drew Timme… Impressive to say the least. Draft Notes. NBA Draft Projection. I do think it fits, but I think Corey might be further along at the same stage. The 6-foot-10 sophomore only attempted 21 3-pointers, but his craftiness and footwork generated an endless supply of post moves and paint points. Timme may be flashy, but he can play. They were preseason No. Next year's draft is expected to be much better than the 2020 draft. NBA Draft first-round prospects playing in the Final Four Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga The Bulldogs' 6-4 freshman can get just about anywhere he wants … 1 and No. Corey has shown huge improvement over the years at Gonzaga, not just with his shooting but with his cutting, driving and overall offensive package. Really good motor.”. What will keep Timme in the second round of the draft will be his range limitations and his defense. Baylor could put … The Detroit Pistons will have their eyes on several players when Gonzaga takes on … The scouts, one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast, requested anonymity for obvious reasons. Part of me wonders how this will translate to the NBA level but so far the results speak for themselves. Height: 6-10 Weight: 235 College: Gonzaga Classification: Sophomore Birthdate: 9/9/2000 2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 60 Projected Draft Range: 2 nd Round to Undrafted Pros : Solid low post scorer Solid mid-range shooter Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays Decent playmaker Sets solid screens for his teammates on offense Decent rebounder Adequate defender Good motor “Skilled, savvy, creative, smart, bulldog of a defender, extremely talented as a point guard that can score the ball. I had a chance to watch him play pick basketball a few times this summer and expected him to have a breakout sophomore season in Spokane. Timme finished as Gonzaga’s top scorer (19.0) and rebounder (7.0). He was fourth in assists (2.3). Ayayi is generally projected as a second-round selection. It should be used as another ingredient.”. Andrew Nembhard reportedly is returning to Gonzaga next season. Gonzaga might send four players to the pros with possible lottery picks Jalen Suggs and Corey Kispert, plus Joel Ayayi and Drew Timme. He doesn’t need the shine, doesn’t need the ball to make a play, but you look at the end of the game and he has 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Jalen Green is the prospect on this list that I’ve probably … The top two prospects in the 2021 NBA draft class are out ... to NBA scouts as he tries to help the Gonzaga Bulldogs close out a perfect season. Suggs is likely a top-five pick and Kispert is projected in the 10-20 range. He also loves to celebrate after making shots while running back on defense. He’s a skilled passer, an efficient scorer and capable defender who projects as a high end role player at the NBA level. “It should not replace a feeling you had coming into the tournament. He torched Virginia for nine 3-pointers and 32 points. He has a knack for hitting little flips, fall-aways and scoring from awkward angles. Conference: Team: International Format. Timme doesn’t get a lot of lift off the ground and is more of a below the rim player. Subscribe to our Gonzaga Basketball newsletter to stay up with the latest news. Drew Timme, Gonzaga Timme had a solid but not spectacular freshman campaign where he averaged around 10 points and 5 rebounds on 62% shooting in a little over 20 minutes per game on a deep Gonzaga team. Change conference? “His lateral speed, that’s something to be mindful of, but I would bet on someone like Corey to figure it out.”. Find out where your favorite Position stacks up against the 2021 class and view expert mock drafts. He’s not much of a rim protector either and his main value will be on the offensive end. Suggs made nearly 59% of his attempts inside the arc but was streaky behind (33.7%). This will be a critical skill for him at the next level. With him, you know he’s going to bring it. “Like his versatility,” the East Coast scout said. The Crossover ranked the Top 60 prospects. “You don’t really know if he can shoot,” one scout said. Projected draft range: Lottery pick, fringe top 10. His pure scoring will be prized by an NBA team on draft night. “Plays the right way, smart guy, unselfish, all the qualities you want a lead guard to have. Ayayi improved nearly across the board from his sophomore to junior year. Let's take a closer look at some of the best 2021 NBA Draft prospects in this year's Final Four, led by Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs. “The obvious name he’s compared with is Joe Harris. Corey Kispert is a 3pt marksman who might be the best shooter in the draft class. Before getting to the evaluations, the scouts were asked how much influence the NCAA Tournament has on players rising or falling on draft boards. Drew Timme (C – Gonzaga) Timme is another guy who I didn’t have on my first big board, but it’s impossible to leave him off now. “I don’t know if there’s a better rebounding guard in college basketball last year,” the West Coast scout said. Sun., April 25, 2021. He’s not the most explosive athlete but has enough quickness to hang with NBA power forwards – but won’t be able to switch onto NBA guards. Drew Timme: The sophomore is a major question mark for Gonzaga. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Drew Timme, F, 2nd round pick - The leading scorer on Gonzaga, Timme has become known during this year's tournament for his signature handlebar mustache. It appears Drew Timme is the last Zag facing a decision: Test the NBA waters, return to school or both. Toronto Raptors draft: 4 second round prospects Masai Ujiri could take - Page 3. Timme averages over 19ppg on over 65% from the field. There's no better way to project how a prospect will make the NBA jump than against highly-regarded future NBA players. ... but he’s certainly worth a selection in the 2020 NBA Draft. Garza may be the best player in college basketball and he really isn’t getting any … Here are my thoughts on how Kispert, Suggs, and the other prospects fared in this game, as well as how they may stack up as prospects for the NBA. “What might help or hurt, he’s going to be looked at a lot like (Iowa’s) Luka Garza and however he adjusts to the NBA game, people are going to think in the same vein.”. His shot came along. He has a pretty complete NBA game, and could be a fringe starter in the right environment. With the season over for the majority of the prospects, here’s a look at our first round draft projection. ... to Drew Timme when it comes to being Gonzaga… . At 6-3, he puts up 16.5 points, 4.8 assists and 2.0 steals per game. His projections range from mid-first round to mid-second round. The NBA draft lottery will be on June 22, and the draft is scheduled for July 29. Suggs averaged 18.7 points in the last three games and hit a winning 3-pointer from 40 feet against UCLA that ended one of best NCAA Tournament games in decades. Mar 31 2021. . Year Round Pick Player Pos HT WT Class Draft Age Pre-Draft Team Draft Team Draft … He wasn’t a huge scorer (9.2) but he was effective inside the arc (60.2%). 7 NBA Draft prospects to watch in the Final Four. Timme has plenty of time to decide with a May 30 deadline to declare. The Final Four tickets have been punched. This is fine on the offensive end since he’s so damn crafty with the ball but hurts him on the defensive end and when competing for rebounds. “He does the one thing (3-point shooting) that everybody wants and you dig into him as a person and he becomes that much more attractive,” the second scout said. “He shows flashes midrange-wise and defensively he’s a liability. Post play isn’t en vogue these days but neither is the handlebar mustache and Timme is trying to bring them both back. He ranked sixth nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.59). “The lights are the brightest and the stage is the biggest, but you do want to be careful about the guys that seem to come out of nowhere,” the West Coast scout said. Kispert’s shooting percentages were off the charts (62.8% inside the arc, 44% on 3s, 87.8% at the free-throw line). . “Some guys are so talented you sometimes have to worry about their effort. Kispert feels like a very safe pick for the NBA today. He can get spicy hot from downtown and is deadly accurate when given space to shoot. Timme has a nice shooting touch but isn’t yet a major weapon from 3pt land (although he projects to be a good 3pt shooter in time). Gonzaga’s senior forward, Corey Kispert had a terrific game in his team’s double-digit win over Virginia, and Kispert may be a strong bet to go in the lottery for the 2021 draft. If he returns, he'd be a frontrunner for preseason national player of the year awards. ... Gonzaga. They were the only undefeated ... NCAA Tournament championship game loaded with possible NBA Draft prospects. Aaron Cook hasn’t announced if he will use an extra year of eligibility available to winter sports athletes. Derek Murray. “You can see his IQ bursting through his actions on the court,” one scout said. As Gonzaga, Baylor, Houston, and UCLA prepare for April 3 in Lucas Oil Stadium, we’re excited to get a prime-time look at some of the 2021 NBA Draft’s premier prospects. He’ll need to continue working on the consistency from range (32.3% on 3s).”. “I can see him in the lottery,” one scout said. Timme is a highly skilled power forward who is one of the main cogs on an ultra-talented Gonzaga team. The 6-10 sophomore has the swagger, confidence, and passing ability to be a useful power forward in the NBA. Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie Could Be A Valuable Sleeper Pick For The Boston Celtics In 2020 NBA Draft. Drew Timme, Gonzaga. “You look at him and think he’s on the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to NBA athleticism and speed, but he’s still producing at a high level,” one scout said. 2. . The first NBA draft big board of the season is here. His repertoire includes a 40% success rate on 3-pointers. Get the latest NBA Draft prospect rankings from CBS Sports. There have not been any major … I think he would get a cup of coffee, but I think another year (at Gonzaga) would be good.”. Drew Timme, Gonzaga CBS Sports draft range projection: 51-70 During Gonzaga's march to the national title game, Timme has been far and away the … The Gonzaga Bulldogs' power forward averages 18.9 points and 7.2 points per game. He is a potential NBA Draft pick if he declares this offseason. The 6-4 point guard averaged 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Defensively against Mobley, Timme held his own and kept Mobley away from the rim. He made 67.7% of his attempts inside the arc. Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, who averaged 2.3 … We asked those two scouts to break down the games of Corey Kispert, Suggs, Ayayi, Nembhard and Timme as well as assess their pro prospects, whether it’s next season or down the road. The 2021 NBA draft field is becoming clearer as prospects continue to announce their decisions to stay or go pro. If nothing else, he’ll end up being an above-average 3-point shooter. Ayayi was solid in the first five games but was held in check by Baylor. Kispert and Drew Timme … Jalen Green, 6-5ish, G League Ignite Team. He averaged 12 points (10.6) and 6.9 boards (6.3). He finished just behind Timme in scoring (18.6). Suggs is a 6-foot-4 freshman from Gonzaga who has been in the mix as a presumed top-three player in the 2021 Draft but has been heating up lately … Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. Gonzaga NBA Draft Selections. late first to mid second round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft or 2022 NBA Draft, 5-Star Corner: Patrick Baldwin Jr. Interview, The case for the number one pick in the 2021 NBA draft, A Closer Look at the Small Forward Prospects for The 2021 NBA Draft, A Mid-Season Look at the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery, The Elite 25 – The Top 25 Prospects in High School Basketball. Definitely has a thin frame that he’s going to have to work on.”. “Where he is now versus even last year is remarkable improvement. Nembhard scored 19 points in Gonzaga’s narrow win over West Virginia and finished with 11 points and eight assists in the overtime victory against UCLA. He’s a super crafty low post score who uses great footwork, ball fakes and up and under moves to get the defender off balance. Some NBA Draft … The NBA Draft is four-and-a-half months away, but despite the long wait it's generally expected that the Top 5 has been locked in, opening the party … He just needs a fair chance.”. If you suffer from joint pain, you know how it can greatly affect the quality of your life. His defense is what it is, but he competes and gives effort and he’s a willing ball mover. He’s a skilled passer, an efficient scorer and capable defender who projects as a high end role player at the NBA level. Jalen Suggs and Joel Ayayi are entering the NBA draft. The 6-foot-10 forward passed that test. He’ll be asked to hit the 3 ball at the NBA level and should be able to stretch out his shooting range over the next few seasons as he continues to develop. “He had more freedom this year to take guys off the dribble, come off pindowns and not just being a shooter. Honorable Mentions: Drew Timme, PF/C; Joel Ayayi, G. Baylor Davion Mitchell. Here are the top 25 NBA prospects left in the Big Dance. “He’s a special competitor, big-time intangibles, tough and thrives in the biggest moments,” one scout said. 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Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham, USC's Evan Mobley, Gonzaga… All season long in college basketball it has been Gonzaga, Baylor and everyone else. The 6-7 Kispert was a unanimous first-team All-American, the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and one of the best leaders in program history. Sports > Gonzaga basketball NBA scouts weigh in on Gonzaga’s top draft prospects. With his growing fame, Timme is projected as a late-first-round to mid-second-round choice. If that (3-point accuracy) is the biggest issue – he has to tighten up his ballhandling and do a better job in pick-and-roll – at a certain point you’re just nitpicking.”, “Love the kid,” the second scout said. He’ll need to work on his shot from range. 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