Tater

January 30th, 2010 at 9:00 PM ^

Manny has probably played himself out of the first round this year. He needs one more year to get himself back to where someone will take a chance on him with a higher pick. He really needs to work on his outside shot if he is going to stick up there, anyway. What better place than UM? He could do a lot worse than getting another free year of school, graduating, and having more options than just the NBA.

3rdGenerationBlue

January 30th, 2010 at 9:45 PM ^

Personal speculation or credible source? Although Manny hasn't shown a consistent mid-range game don't you think his skills are better suited to NBA offensive schemes than the system he is currently operating in. Honest question.

jmblue

January 30th, 2010 at 10:48 PM ^

I don't think so. In this system he's the go-to guy and has the ball in his hands to create as he needs. In the pros he'd be a wing guy who'd have to learn how to play without the ball. He'd also have to adjust to a considerably longer 3-point line.

3rdGenerationBlue

January 31st, 2010 at 11:42 AM ^

Manny can run and finish on the fast break and he will get more clear out one on one opportunities in the NBA. Plus he can rebound and create steals. He will fit in with a team that plays up-tempo and could be a solid sixth man.

jmblue

January 31st, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^

Frankly, I don't think he's good enough for an NBA team to run iso plays for him. (Even at this level, when we clear out for him he often can't score.) As for Manny being able to "run and finish on the fast break," that's not a skill in rare supply. Shooting guard is the easiest position to fill in the NBA. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of players around the world with of the same size and skillset as Manny. What makes him stand out? He can't shoot with any consistency, remains a shaky ballhandler and isn't a very disciplined defender. Why would an NBA team prefer him to one of the legions of other guys out there?