Jordan Brown Update

[Turbine]

Name me the NBA players in the last decade that dominated at the SBC level?

That question has negative connotations. Think positive.

In the last decade how many SBC players of Jordan Brown's calibre and pedigree have failed to make it to the NBA?

[CajunJeaux]

Off the top of my head would be impossible, but I know for sure Coach Cal has put kids in the NBA that played sparing minutes at Kentucky. Same for Duke.

Gotcha...when you said you could name countless reserves, I took that to mean there was an abundance...

[CajunAmos]

None of these are in the SBC.

You said the SBC level, you didn't say the SBC. That's why I asked in the follow up.

From the SBC, other than Elfrid the only recent one I could think of was Courtney Lee. There were a number in the past (pre 2000).

[zephyr]

My only question is with every game available in some form or another now, does playing time equal exposure? He didn't appear to play much prior to transferring, and Arizona typically is stacked. Do you think he would wind up an under 10 min/game player again?

Arizona's roster is turning over this year. They will have either 7 or 8 newcomers to their team. Its a fresh start for JB and they are only bringing in a few bigs, everyone else is backcourt recruits and transfers. BTW, remember the name Nico Mannion. Kid is a stud and will make some noise this year as a freshman PG.

[zephyr]

I guarantee you a guy playing 10 minutes a game is NOT making the big leagues...better chance coming here, playing 30 and dominating...

This isn't true necessarily. Tony Bradley and Marvin Williams are two players from UNC who played off the bench and played less than 20 minutes and were drafted in the first or second round. I admit, its not the norm by any means but it happens.

[ManAboutTown]

This isn't true necessarily. Tony Bradley and Marvin Williams are two players from UNC who played off the bench and played less than 20 minutes and were drafted in the first or second round. I admit, its not the norm by any means but it happens.

It's about as common as SBC players making the league.

[zephyr]

I’m curious...name me college back ups that are in the NBA?...not being smart ___, just can’t believe a backup player would have better shot at the league than a starting role player

It's all about how a player projects to the next level. There are plenty of guys who were backups or low level starters at smaller schools that were more impactful than say, a Tyler Hansbrough from UNC. The guy was one of the most accomplished players ever in the ACC and he is out of the league now because his skill sets just don't translate to the NBA and he's not athletic enough. There are plenty of guys that went on to better careers you probably didn't hear of at that time in college. Skal Labissiere was another one who didn't play much at all in college but goes on to be drafted in the first round.

Much of this is just how scouts project a player at the next level and finding a fit with a team. Some may need to go develop their game in Europe or the D league but there are plenty of guys who didn't dominate in college who become good pros.

[zephyr]

Arizona ain’t Kentucky or Duke

Maybe not as a program but they recruit and get many of the same players that UNC and Duke recruit.

[facelessjonmoon]

Is Princess still in the league?

Princess has been mostly in the D/G league but has been called up and back down a few times for the Celtics

[CajunJeaux]

This isn't true necessarily. Tony Bradley and Marvin Williams are two players from UNC who played off the bench and played less than 20 minutes and were drafted in the first or second round. I admit, its not the norm by any means but it happens.

Eh...bad comparisons here, Zeph...we’re talking career backups...these 2 guys were 1 and dones...not apples to apples here...I’m willing to bet Brown spends more than 1 year at Zona...