Which current MBB player will have the best NBA career?

I think he's the next Chris Paul. Play making ability, shot making, defense...it's all there.

Tim Hardaway Jr.

Josh Bartelstein. 

I'm with you on GRIII for the reasons you said plus, above all, athleticism.  He really looks like a lottery pick to me after a season of being Michigan's brightest star (post-Burke, post-Hardaway).  Hopefully he sticks around for that year.

Blake McLimans

Burke or THJ.

That's probably a bit shortsighted though.

First, can I just say how fucking cool it is that we can have this thread.

As for the actual question, the safe bet for me is GRIII. He has a great shot already, good ball handling, and crazy athleticism. He already looks like an NBA player and with a couple more years of good coaching I'd honestly say his floor is about as high as any college player's floor can be. I doubt he does much worse than start for an NBA team. But if I had to guess who's most likely to be a star I have to go with Trey. He looks like Chris Paul in a lot of ways, from ball handling to distribution to shot taking and smart play, he has all the skills to make it big time in the NBA. There's always a chance that with his height those skills just don't translate, but if he does succeed he's going to do it big. Hardaway will also be a good player but until I see some better ball handling (which he just seems to be naturally not great at) I doubt he'll be a star. McGary should make it as a good 6th man somewhere once he goes through a couple more years of college conditioning & coaching. I also wouldn't be shocked to see LeVert make it in some capacity down the road.

The board today is like the entry quiz on a dating site.

Not complaining, just an observation...

Burke is the safe pick. GR3 has the highest ceiling and he could very well be the best howeva Burke has such a great feel for the game. I don't think he'll get to Chris Paul's elite level but that's the guy he plays like.

His ability to stop and then start so quickly and his overall craftiness with the ball is why I see that comparison. Burke also has a great instinct to make the "right" play which is evidenced by his ridiculous A/TO ratio.

For all the reasons the OP mentioned. 

I think THJ has elevated his overall game imensely this year and could be a solid contributer at the next level.

Trey - could be a star if he can improve his defense, which may be somewhat limited given his height.

The wildcard here - Stauskas. The guy could be Mike Miller ++ if he's on a team with an all-star or two, he could absolutely thrive on the open looks. 

How nuts is it that we could have something like 3-6 future NBA players on this team?

Dad is a successful agent. He could be the next Rob Pelinka!

It's awesome that this is a thread topic on here.



My Rankings:

Burke

GRIII

THJ

McGary

LaVert

It's gotta be GR3. He has the physical tools that most closely match what the NBA is looking for.

I'd go with Tim because his size and skill set fit perfectly to the position he will play at the next level.

Tough question considering 4 of the possible NBA players are only TRUE freshman.  The potential when these guys when they are are 26-28 years old is hard to read.  I think Stauskas could have a great career if he continues to develop other parts of his game.  Shot-makers are always in demand.  

That said, Burke will almost certainly be a starting point guard in the NBA for years barring injury.  THJ has shown me enough this year both athletically and with the maturity of his game to make me think he has a very solid NBA career as well.  GR3 has SO much room to grow his game; I think his ceiling is the highest.  McGary could certainly make an NBA roster at some point as well.  Levert is a total wildcard.  

GRIII has the most transferable skills.  The fact that up to six current players, I am including Stauskas, have the possiblity is a testament to Coach B's recruiting and talent recognition.

My rankings are:

Burke

McGary

GRIII

Stauskus

Hardaway

Morgan

Clearly its Eso Akuune and his ability to create his own shot

Depending on the definition of best I think you could justify anyone in the group of Burke, Robinson, Hardaway or Stauskas.  I'll take Stauskas for a change of pace.

He's 6"6 and a deadly shooter.  Kyle Korver has played 10+ years in the league and had a great career by most standards.  I think Stauskas is showing a sneaky ability to get to the rim and is an above average passer and ballhandler.  I think his elite skill (shooting) makes him stick around, and his potential elsewhere can make him a solid starter on a playoff type team.  

no question it is gr3.

I'm going with the underdog pick in Stauskas.  I think his ceiling is Ray Allen level.

I agree with you on GRIII. He seems to be the most well rounded player on the roster. I hope he sticks around a few years so we can see what he is capable of offensively when he's the first or second option every time down the floor.

They're all somewhat flawed from an NBA standpoint. (EDIT: I mean that in that they're all unlikely to become genuine NBA superstars)

Burke - Size is somewhat of an issue, and defesively he leaves a good bit to be desired. On the offensive end, though he does a good job of running an offense, he isn't the most creative passer you'll ever see. I expect him to be a solid starter, but I don't really see him being a star on the NBA level. I'd say it's a whole lot more likely that he ends up being a Mike Conley caliber player than he ends up being Chris Paul.

Robinson - Doesn't handle the ball especially well, wouldn't expect him to be a guy who ever really creates for himself. I don't know how much room for improvement he has in that regard (ball handling is one of those things that's REALLY hard to greatly improve). How good he is in the NBA will largely hinge on how much he improves his jumpshot. He's a solid set shooter from three, but his jumpshot in general is pretty average. He's not a guy who's going to hit jumpers off screens, or pull up for a contested mid range jumper off the dribble. I could very well see a Gerald Wallace type career, though Robinson isn't that caliber of shot blocker.

McGary - He's big, he's mobile, and he has a great motor. There will always be room in the NBA for guys like that. But he's not going to be a shot blocker/defensive game changer on the next level, and he isn't going to create for himself on offense. He really needs to work on developing a reliable mid range jumper.

Hardaway - Skill set wise, he has pretty much everything you want from an NBA wing. Solid size, he can shoot off screens, off the dribble, or while set. Solid finisher. Handles the ball decently, rebounds, passes. The problem for him is that he doesn't do anything exceptionally well, and unless you're a superstar, it's hard to stick in the NBA if you don't have a specialized skill. If he improves his jumpshot he'll stick.

Stauskas - For the same reason Hardaway might struggle to stick on the next level, I think Stauskas makes it. His shooting combined with solid size and a pretty well polished offensive game makes it likely he finds a role somewhere. Defense will be a big question mark of course, but if he can consistently shoot 40%+ from 3 in the NBA he'll find a home.

These are all 19-21 year old kids though, so of course none of them are finished products. A lot of how they fare on the NBA level will have to deal with the situations they're drafted in, the coaching the receive, and how their development is directed.

He still needs to work on his handles. He's not really someone who can't take his guy off the dribble. Remember in the pros his matchup would be Lebron or Durant.

he has to put in the work but has the highest ceiling. everything we see looks so effortless. we dont  know how much he wants "it"  but i think he will explode the next 18 months!

Der Udoh

THJ will not have a meaningful NBA career. His lack of handle will not translate at all with the heavy reliance on iso offense. The only way I see him contributing is on a team like the Spurs where he can focus on rebounding and hitting open shots but in the NBA, a two guard should be able to create for himself.

It is GRIII.  He reminds me a lot of Michael Kidd Gilcrest from Kentucky last season.  He is someone who is absolutely special with great athleticism that is sacrificing some numbers he could probably get so the team is the best they can possibly be.  I think he sticks around next season and is an absolute superstar.

Robinson for sure. He still needs a lot of work, but when he gets drafted it's probably going to be in the top 10(as long as he stays another year.. Right now he's living under Burke's shadow) and the team that gets him will give him every chance to succeed.

I'm a little bearish on Burke's stock.... He's definitely not his listed height, and with players like that any little thing can hurt their stock. The good thing is that other tiny guards in the league have carved a niche for him. If he turns out to be as good as some are projecting his ceiling is probably Ty Lawson and his floor is probably JJ Barea or D.J. Augustin.