ball junkie 277 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 This from Kevin Pelton re: Noah Vonleh. Kevin Pelton: While Vonleh does not project as a valuable player as a rookie, his long-term future appears bright from a statistical standpoint in large part because of his age. Vonleh won't turn 19 years old until August, making him one of the youngest prospects in the draft. At Indiana, Vonleh scored primarily around the basket, but his 48.5 percent 3-point shooting and 71.6 percent accuracy from the foul line suggest he could eventually follow his best comp, Chris Bosh, to the perimeter. For now, Vonleh will contribute most as a rebounder. He pulled down better than one in four misses by opponents, ranking 12th in the NCAA in defensive rebound rate, per kenpom.com. His translated rebound rate is third among 2014 draft prospects, and Vonleh is also an above-average shot-blocker for a power forward. For anyone that has been studying the plethora of PG's available in this draft which one is the best shooter that would likely be on the board with our 12th pick ??? http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2014/story/_/id/10667898/nba-draft-how-high-noah-vonleh-selected?addata=2009_insdr_mod_nba_xxx_xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 @ryenarussillo: Talked to two GM's today that couldn't believe how out of shape Vonleh was at workouts. They were really annoyed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 This from Kevin Pelton re: Noah Vonleh. For anyone that has been studying the plethora of PG's available in this draft which one is the best shooter that would likely be on the board with our 12th pick ??? http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2014/story/_/id/10667898/nba-draft-how-high-noah-vonleh-selected?addata=2009_insdr_mod_nba_xxx_xxx Shabazz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magician09 5 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 @ryenarussillo: Talked to two GM's today that couldn't believe how out of shape Vonleh was at workouts. They were really annoyed. Gotta be a smokescreen considering how everyone was raving about his body at the Combine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicblue 315 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Gotta be a smokescreen considering how everyone was raving about his body at the Combine. You beat me to it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ball junkie 277 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Shabazz! Since you mentioned him I've been meaning to ask you about him….For the outstanding playoff run he had where he inflated the top PG's in the nation why isn't he getting more love on the draft boards ??? His quickness and shooting ability is off the chain… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Gotta be a smokescreen considering how everyone was raving about his body at the Combine. taking measurements at the combine vs actually working out are 2 different things. out of shape doesn't have to mean fat/overweight but lack of endurance. I could totally believe it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Since you mentioned him I've been meaning to ask you about him….For the outstanding playoff run he had where he inflated the top PG's in the nation why isn't he getting more love on the draft boards ??? His quickness and shooting ability is off the chain… Too streaky. He's easily a patty mills type of guy in the nba, and that has value, but his ceiling isn't that high. If he maxes out his potential he can be 09 jameer. He's best in that Jamal Crawford spark off the bench role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,033 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 I'm quite sold on Vonleh. His combination of size and grace is reall nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ball junkie 277 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 OMG !!!!….Check out Vonleh's Hands….INCREDIBLE !!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaVar 108 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 taking measurements at the combine vs actually working out are 2 different things. out of shape doesn't have to mean fat/overweight but lack of endurance. I could totally believe it. i would say smoke screen. it is said that noah is one of the hardest workers in the draft. He loves the game to the point that he skipped desney as a kid to get shots up. he is a gym rat like jj. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ball junkie 277 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 OMG !!!!….Check out Vonleh's Hands….INCREDIBLE !!!! Found this on the official site of the Boston Celtics…Was written yesterday: SCOUTING REPORT Vonleh checks off many of the characteristics you look for in a power forward. He’s big. He’s strong. He has great hands that are enormous. He can shoot. He can post. He can defend. The only true negative to his game, at least on the surface, is that he doesn’t possess great athleticism. He reminds me a little bit of Tristan Thompson, but with a better offensive repertoire. Vonleh only notched a 31-inch standing vertical leap at the Combine. It’s clear on film that he lacks explosiveness off the floor at both ends of the court. However, his elite length and hands can oftentimes make up for that lack of explosiveness, both from a defensive and rebounding standpoint. Vonleh’s offensive game is very diverse. He has range that could expand to NBA 3-point territory in due time, but in the immediate future he will make an impact up to 20 feet out. He can also score on the block and on face-ups. He has a strong handle and can finish with both hands. He has very good touch and can kiss hooks off the glass with both hands. What stands out to me most about his offensive game, outside of his perimeter shooting, is his patience. He does not rush things and takes his time with his moves. That’s a great attribute. He uses his body very well. He is not a very talented passer at this time. Vonleh is a max-effort guy with a very high motor. He really plays hard and cares about both ends of the court, though he can certainly improve greatly at both ends. He’s going to need to improve his screening at the NBA level, which is critical for pick-and-rolls or pick-and-pops. Defensively, he can contribute some blocks off of help defense. He doesn’t always do the necessary work early on while defending the post. A lot of these issues can easily be fixed. Everyone must keep in mind that Vonleh is still only 18 years old and is learning the game. His youth shows but that should subside as he gains more experience. BIOGRAPHY New Englanders may be already be familiar with Vonleh, who was born on Aug. 24, 1995 in Haverill, Mass. and spent his entire youth in the region. He is the son of Samuel Vonleh and Renell Kumeh and has two siblings. Vonleh went to high school at the New Hampton School in New Hampton, N.H. He averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds and four assists during his senior season. Those numbers led to him becoming a McDonald’s All-American and being ranked 13th on the ESPN 100 list. He was recruited heavily by northeastern powerhouses like UConn and Syracuse, but eventually committed to play at Indiana under Tom Crean. Vonleh averaged 11.3 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game and 1.4 blocks per game during his freshman season. He was chosen as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and made the All-Big Ten Third Team. He announced on April 3 that he would enter the 2014 NBA Draft. http://www.nba.com/celtics/draft/profile-vonleh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
