Great slate of college games today in terms of just high level prospects.
Cade - Just finishing up now versus Marquette. Posted 13/6/2 with 3 steals and a block on 6/11 shooting. Some really special flashes as a help defender going on as well, as well as some gorgeous passes that resulted in nothing: a touch pass to save a ball going out of bounds that started a fast break being a particular highlight that was ruined by a whistle called for an off-ball foul.
Day'Ron Sharpe on UNC - Continued showing his versatility as a modern big, 4/7/4 with 2 steals and 4 blocks in 19 minutes, just filling up the stat sheet. There are concerns about Sharpe, but the things he's good at he's really good at. Looking like a top 20 pick so far this year, even with the low scoring rate: obviously a ton of games to go.
Ziaire Williams continuing to pop as a shooting prospect with incredible touch and space creation, as well as passing upside, but I'm a bit concerned over his inability to really get by anyone or create pressure on the inside. Hasn't been really getting FTs at all, and has only taken something like 3 shots at the rim across the first few games. Something to watch.
Evan Mobley with 17/11 and 2 blocks on 8/12 shooting. 0 assists, which is weird because it's not what it feels like watching: he's been very positive as a passer and shown tons of signs: another example of how raw box score can't be trusted for evaluation. His fluidity and awareness for a big is really great, he continues making a strong argument for a potential top 3 pick in this draft. Again, obviously a long way to go but it's good signs for him.
Jalen Johnson having a slightly more human game today after a massive outburst early: only 5 minutes left in the Duke v Michigan State game and he's on 10/3/1 on 4/9 shooting, a steal and 2 blocks rounding things out. Still plenty of positive signs but the lack of half-court advantage creation showing up a bit more than it did in that first explosion he had. Still a concern going forward, although obviously too early to say anything too dramatic about it and he's still a clear top 10, potentially top 5 pick.
BJ Boston still yet to play.