On this episode of the Holy Backboard, Dustin and I conduct our third mock draft of the draft cycle. We use the actual draft order to make our picks. It's interesting to see how our opinions have changed. Enjoy the show, and stay tuned for more draft content coming soon.

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I talk about the French Sharp Shooter Melvin Ajinça. 

His roles on the French U19 team vs his professional French Team

What his role in the NBA will most likely look like

His screen setting 

Off Ball Defense 

Fit With the Blazers 

Comps 

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Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware

In this episode, I talk about the Indiana center Kel'el Ware. 

His college journey

Finding a role that he can succeed individually at Indiana 

His versatile offense

Dominate Drop coverage defense 

Fit on the Blazers 

Comps

Dustin and I have our end-of-the-season podcast

Reacted to the Blazers exit interviews 

The disconnect between coaching and Basketball ops 

We talk about the development of Scoot Henderson

The future of Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon

Getting more spacing around Scoot and Shae

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Dustin and I do our second lottery mock of the 2024 draft cycle.  Who was the high riser  Biggest fallers  Bigs dominating the lottery with four players drafted How do you feel about the Blazers two draft picks?

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I am talking about the defensive playmaker from Baylor, Yves Missi. 

His offensive skills, screen setting, finishing, and offensive rebounding

Defensive playmaking, scheme versatility 

Fit with the Blazers 

Comps

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Dustin and I talk about the last weekend of March Madness.

We talk about Dalton Knecht and his multifaceted performances this  weekend

Zach Eddy, how dominant he was, and how long he played. We disagreed on the quality of the prospect he is but agree he's fantastic in a college setting.

Donovan Clingan and how he plays in short bursts 

Jared McCain and his shooting abilities 

Tyler Kolek and if he is athletic enough to be an NBA player

PJ Hall and Clemeson's success 

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I talk about the Duke sharpshooter Jared McCain. 

His versatile way of shooting and scoring 

Jared's strength and feel for the games

handling defensive pressure 

making reads 

Fit with the Blazers 

Comps 

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Being patient with the entire young group but Scoot especially 

Will the Vets play another game this season?

Our young wings need to develop.  

Predicted games from next week's slate of games

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Dustin and I talk about the Draft-eligible players who played during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.    Big men who dominated the competition  Older prospects getting disrespected  Guards and wings, we have questions about

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In this episode of Future Friday, we talk about the three-level scorer from Tennesse Dalton Knecht. 

His impressive shooting 

What his role will be when he scales down for the NBA with other players with gravity 

The context surrounding the Volunteers and why he might not have a great tournament 

His fit with Portland 

Player comps 

Tourney talk 

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