Charles Matthews already projected 1st rounder in '18 Draft

Submitted by amir_6 on
I know this means little to nothing as of right now. But nbadraft.net has Charles as a 1st rounder going to the Warriors in the 2018 Draft. Gives you an idea of how highly touted this kid is. Hate to put expectations on a kid, but with how Beilein was describing him as mix between GR3 and THJ it's hard not to get excited. Can't wait to see a frontcourt consisting of Charles, DJ & Moe. http://www.nbadraft.net/2018mock_draft

HarbaughsLeftElbow

February 17th, 2017 at 2:45 PM ^

nbadraft.net projections are not based on any sort of reliable information like discussions with pro scouts, etc. Any random message board poster has as much credibility as they do. Their projects are meaningless. 

True Blue Grit

February 17th, 2017 at 2:53 PM ^

in your post title.  I don't know how anyone can project a player who played sparingly for one year averaging like 1.5 ppg as a first round draft  pick over 15 months from now.   Let's just see how he does later this fall before getting overly excited.  

Skiptoomylou22

February 17th, 2017 at 3:31 PM ^

Hoops Hello Post

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"Last summer, they tried to play him at point guard--that’s not what he is," Calipari said. "He’s a playmaker off the ball. He’s a slasher, he’s a finisher." … At 6-foot-6 and 175 pounds, Matthews possesses many of the qualities that Calipari typically covets: he's long, athletic, can get to the basket and has the ability to defend multiple positions. "He's a tireless defender. He can guard multiple players … He can get to the basket anytime he wants but he could always become a better shooter," DeCesare said. "He needs to work on his free throw shooting."

 

Wolverdog

February 17th, 2017 at 5:21 PM ^

I am excited for this kid. I am excited for the team. With the youth injection this year, we needed the team to stay the course and grow up. Now they are showing it. Could Someone else's play for ZI when he starts chucking it up though?

alum96

February 17th, 2017 at 5:59 PM ^

On DraftExpress.com (which have others have said is the legit site) Mo Bamba is #3 overall in the 2018 mock, so it's going to suck only having him 1 year but I'll live with it.