Burke

[PelsFan2313]

In response to post above...

Area of circle is pi*r^2

The NBA 3-pt line max distance is 285 inches, and NCAA 3-pt line max distance is 249 inches.

pi*285^2= 255,175.86/2 (semi-circle) is 127,857.932 sq.inches.
pi*249^2= 194,871.88/2 (semi-circle) is 97,390.94 sq.inches.

Put short, the distance in 3-pt area (3-pt line to baseline) between the NBA and NCAA is 30,466.99 sq. inches, or 2,538.916 sq. feet.

...not counting the little spaces between the corner threes and out of bounds lines.

I am really bored. And this sounds wrong. I am sad.

[kclaboy504]

Burke is resilient. Tough kid just keeps plugging away. You saw a kid who struggled with his shot but didn't get discouraged and got it done in many other ways to help his team win. Kid will be fine on the next level. Take him.

[kclaboy504]

In response to post above...

Area of circle is pi*r^2

The NBA 3-pt line max distance is 285 inches, and NCAA 3-pt line max distance is 249 inches.

pi*285^2= 255,175.86/2 (semi-circle) is 127,857.932 sq.inches.
pi*249^2= 194,871.88/2 (semi-circle) is 97,390.94 sq.inches.

Put short, the distance in 3-pt area (3-pt line to baseline) between the NBA and NCAA is 30,466.99 sq. inches, or 2,538.916 sq. feet.

...not counting the little spaces between the corner threes and out of bounds lines.

I am really bored. And this sounds wrong. I am sad.

Really?

[wuggie]

Rat on!

Rat On Brutha!

Let the doubters doubt. They shall be converted. He's another Lillard, he just isn't as athletic or big and a better passer.

Edit: The floor spacing point can't be stressed. The bigger 3pt line gives a guy like Burke a LOT more room to operate and makes a 2-3 zone untenable in the NBA. Don't let the fears of his weaknesses scare you away.

The more and more I watch him, I see something that can't be denied. The guy has "it" or whatever it's called. And Lillard maybe a great comparison but he probably won't make the same impact suddenly like he did since Lillard came out as a senior. I can't really explain it but he's moreso a great player than great PG or whatever he's just good.

[Shelbywmccarty]

Sorry flame on but u guys have found ur guy and there can be no wrong with him. Not talking about a zone. Talking about when u put a cp3 or Westbrook on him and pressures him all night. Don't see the same can't miss prospect that u do. Is we draft him ill hope for the best. If he is the man. Then I'll eat my words. We are just talking about him after all right.

I'll quit talking about Burke though as it offends some of u

[Eman5805]

If you held every athlete accountable for being able to ball with the best in the league as a rookie no one would get drafted this year. Can McLemore sustain against Kobe, Wade, Harden, or even a healthy Eric Gordon? Maybe Oladipo stacks up on D, but he'd still be green for a while. Even great young defenders like Allen or Bradley came into their own after a season or two.

[Shelbywmccarty]

If you held every athlete accountable for being able to ball with the best in the league as a rookie no one would get drafted this year. Can McLemore sustain against Kobe, Wade, Harden, or even a healthy Eric Gordon? Maybe Oladipo stacks up on D, but he'd still be green for a while. Even great young defenders like Allen or Bradley came into their own after a season or two.

Maybe so. Good point. I just don't see what the others see. Maybe I'm wrong

[da ThRONe]

Sorry flame on but u guys have found ur guy and there can be no wrong with him. Not talking about a zone. Talking about when u put a cp3 or Westbrook on him and pressures him all night. Don't see the same can't miss prospect that u do. Is we draft him ill hope for the best. If he is the man. Then I'll eat my words. We are just talking about him after all right.

I'll quit talking about Burke though as it offends some of u

No you should never back down solely because your opinion is unique.

I don't take offense. This is a forum where we discuss and often times debate. Every prospect has holes somewhere and Burke's flaws concern you. Not a problem we just disagree with your examples not your right to your opinion.

Hell people kill me for my opinion on Davis all the time. I remember when I took so much flack for strongly suggesting we trade Gordon.

[greewe]

In response to post above...

Area of circle is pi*r^2

The NBA 3-pt line max distance is 285 inches, and NCAA 3-pt line max distance is 249 inches.

pi*285^2= 255,175.86/2 (semi-circle) is 127,857.932 sq.inches.
pi*249^2= 194,871.88/2 (semi-circle) is 97,390.94 sq.inches.

Put short, the distance in 3-pt area (3-pt line to baseline) between the NBA and NCAA is 30,466.99 sq. inches, or 2,538.916 sq. feet.

...not counting the little spaces between the corner threes and out of bounds lines.

I am really bored. And this sounds wrong. I am sad.

While I admire your effort, 2500 square feet is the size of a large house.

[luckyman]

For those that harp on his defense, had 3 steals and a block. Add 5 rebounds, 4 defensive.

[UNO Gracias]

All this talk about Michigan....man they are one of the most stacked teams in the NCAA right now, and a case is being made for this with every post. Burke, Hardaway, Glen Robinson, Mitch McGary. Each of those guys should have nice NBA careers.

[Bee-Fense]

For those that harp on his defense, had 3 steals and a block. Add 5 rebounds, 4 defensive.

Yeah, Burke may be short, but he doesn't play like it.

[BeeBall Reasons]

In response to post above...

Area of circle is pi*r^2

The NBA 3-pt line max distance is 285 inches, and NCAA 3-pt line max distance is 249 inches.

pi*285^2= 255,175.86/2 (semi-circle) is 127,857.932 sq.inches.
pi*249^2= 194,871.88/2 (semi-circle) is 97,390.94 sq.inches.

Put short, the distance in 3-pt area (3-pt line to baseline) between the NBA and NCAA is 30,466.99 sq. inches, or 2,538.916 sq. feet.

...not counting the little spaces between the corner threes and out of bounds lines.

I am really bored. And this sounds wrong. I am sad.

there are 144 square inches in a square foot.
...math...

but yea I think the NBA spacing makes burke a really good player. I see him as a Damian Lillard who can get into the paint and really kills you on pick and rolls. I see a future of him coming off the pick and roll getting into the paint and kicking it out. Which is essentially what advanced stat basketball is right now just look at Houston. I'd love to have the kid. If we had a sf who could shoot spot up 3s it would open up things for him and Gordon...

Burke
Gordon
anybody who can shoot
Ryan Anderson
Anthony Davis

dream team offense.

[Shelbywmccarty]

All this talk about Michigan....man they are one of the most stacked teams in the NCAA right now, and a case is being made for this with every post. Burke, Hardaway, Glen Robinson, Mitch McGary. Each of those guys should have nice NBA careers.

And horford

[Inner_GI]

All this talk about Michigan....man they are one of the most stacked teams in the NCAA right now, and a case is being made for this with every post. Burke, Hardaway, Glen Robinson, Mitch McGary. Each of those guys should have nice NBA careers.

A team full of NBA heritage. Hardaway, Robinson, and Horford. lol

[JJackisangry]

Burke played very well defensively last night, but he had a really rough time offensively last night. Im not hating Burke or saying i dont want him on my team, but its almost like he cant do wrong on this board. He started the game with a series of nervous play and poor descisions, and he hasn't really shot well this whole tourny. I think he is a terrific passer but he gets caught taking poor shots and gets overwhelmed on the ball sometimes. I just dont understand how he is rising to the top when hes having a mediocre stretch of games by his standards. Not hating... I just think ppl are a little overboard on this guy.

[Eman5805]

Burke played very well defensively last night, but he had a really rough time offensively last night. Im not hating Burke or saying i dont want him on my team, but its almost like he cant do wrong on this board. He started the game with a series of nervous play and poor descisions, and he hasn't really shot well this whole tourny. I think he is a terrific passer but he gets caught taking poor shots and gets overwhelmed on the ball sometimes. I just dont understand how he is rising to the top when hes having a mediocre stretch of games by his standards. Not hating... I just think ppl are a little overboard on this guy.

Who is your prospect du jour?

[JJackisangry]

Who is your prospect du jour?

Sorry if my board is unorganized, but my board is: 1. Mclemore (He never wowed me when i watched him but hes the concensus overall pick. I'm no draft expert, so i'll trust yous guyz on this) 2.Marcus Smart (Not only does he fill a need... He isnt a reach! Hazzah!) 3.Noel (Enormous potential; he would be my number 2 were it not for the ACL injury) 4. Oladipo (Only if we find a solid deal for EJ who im fine with keeping) 5. Porter (Fills a need and can replace aminu if he leaves) 6-7 Shabazz/Burke (i'd be happy with either if we pick here. I trust dell to make the right move) 8. Gr3 (like Guru i enjoy watchin this guy. The only reason hes this high is bc im not in love with the prospects after Burke and Bazz. Sorry im sure that was a mess to read.

[UNO Gracias]

Horford really hasn't had much of a career to brag about. He is the 3rd big off the bench. If he gets to the NBA it's by name only. The other four guys I mentioned do have the skills for the NBA.

[Purple Haze]

I just love trolling McNamara about Burke now

[Eman5805]

Horford really hasn't had much of a career to brag about. He is the 3rd big off the bench. If he gets to the NBA it's by name only. The other four guys I mentioned do have the skills for the NBA.

Guy that really intrigues me off Michigan other than Burke is Glenn Robinson.

[luckyman]

Burke played very well defensively last night, but he had a really rough time offensively last night. Im not hating Burke or saying i dont want him on my team, but its almost like he cant do wrong on this board. He started the game with a series of nervous play and poor descisions, and he hasn't really shot well this whole tourny. I think he is a terrific passer but he gets caught taking poor shots and gets overwhelmed on the ball sometimes. I just dont understand how he is rising to the top when hes having a mediocre stretch of games by his standards. Not hating... I just think ppl are a little overboard on this guy.

The Syracuse zone with their spider length guards change the way you attack them. It's not the usual pick and roll stuff nor is Burke ultra quick to attach that kind of a zone. That doesn't mean he can't be coached up to attack it better once in the pros.

I really didnt see these poor decisions you speak of. It looked like Michigan had a plan for attacking that Syracuse zone and he stuck to that plan. Didn't see the poor shots much either. 25 to 30 ft. shots are a part of his game and he makes them.

The only thing that got exposed was his lack of pure speed to crease that zone but him attacking in that way didn't seem as part of Michigan's plan either. They had other good players to get the ball to.

[Snarly]

The Syracuse zone is designed to stop or limit penetrating guards like Burke. We all know he isn't a Rose, Westbrook, or Wall in terms of athleticism.

Some of y'all need to put things in perspective. Y'all continually expect a superstar out of this draft when there aren't any. Burke is not going to suddenly become an elite level prospect. He's still the very skilled prospect and has been all year. If Burke comes into the league and ends up as good as a Ty Lawson, whoever drafts him will be very happy.

[Eman5805]

Exactly. He's going to improve our team. Facilitate offense, hit big shots, get in the lane and reek havoc. Spells worth the pick up.

Excellent B player. We've already got our A player.

[nolaslim213]

Exactly. He's going to improve our team. Facilitate offense, hit big shots, get in the lane and reek havoc. Spells worth the pick up.

Excellent B player. We've already got our A players.

FIFY

Davis and Gordon will lead the team, and Anderson, Rivers (hopefully), this draft pick, and whoever we acquire in FA will be our B players. Hopefully. Maybe toss Vasquez and Lopez in there too, but they are more of C+ players.