Originally Posted by
Pelicanidae
You know, I'm really growing sceptical of Barrett. I liked him more earlier in the year, and even debated with a few guys about whether he should go second, but the more I think about his game in an NBA context, the less I like it.
I rewatched like 4 Duke games recently, in preparation for draft night with Zion. I watched the UNC, UCF, Texas Tech, and Louisville games. And man, RJ just looks like he doesn't know what's happening like 40% of the time. It's worrying. His awareness is low.
Of players I've seriously studied, he has one of the lowest steal percentages, and he led the NCAA in charges. That's not a great sign for his awareness, and his defensive positioning just drifts so far sometimes. I don't think he's a lost cause or anything, but I'm legit thinking of putting Culver ahead of him as a prospect. Not as athletic, shoulders not as wide, but just a much smarter player.