Darius Bazley: Bazley is another young player that looked good in these scrimmages. “At the time I was about 190 (pounds),” said Bazley, who weighed in at 208.4 pounds at the combine. Darius Bazley isn’t out to change the college basketball landscape or even inspire other young players. Bazley's journey to the NBA was an unconventional one. I feel like there should be a choice.” As players await more changes, a few carve out their own paths. But he said his athleticism and maturity will help him in the NBA — if he goes that route. As a potential preps-to-pros player and former five-star recruit, the 6-foot-9 forward from Cincinnati is a unique athlete trying to win over NBA scouts without having played last season. His … 12. Unlike other players in the past who skipped college looking for an alternate route to the NBA, he didn’t play overseas for a year either. “To go to the grit and grind of a league like that, to be thrown in that, might not have been best for me.
I’m going to get better.” February 04, 2020. “I lot of people disagree with making this decision, people saying I’m not ready, people saying I’m too young,” Lecque said. Bazley had big scoring numbers in all three games, averaging 14 points per contest. “I’m not a basketball activist,” Bazley said this week at the NBA draft combine at Quest Multisport in Chicago. Little Wins, Big Difference. Especially in a draft as uncertain as this one there seems to be a few potential gems hidden outside the lottery. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comSyracuse, N.Y. -- One of the reasons Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett was considered an NBA prospect when the past season began is he owns the body expected of an NBA basketball player.He put that on display on Thursday at the NBA Draft Combine, delivering impressive physical measurements, along with average numbers in a 5-on-5 scrimmage.Brissett also tied for the highest standing vertical leap among forwards that participated at the event, jumping 34 inches. Darius looked for his shot every game and had no issue attacking the basket or shooting from three.
Currently, players must be 19 years old and one year removed from their original high school class to be eligible for the NBA draft. it’s basketball.
He has until May 29 to make his decision and has indicated he plans to go late into the month before deciding.He was not invited to the NBA Draft Combine initially but was one of 11 players invited after delivering strong performances at the NBA G-League Combine.Brissett did not enter the pre-draft process included in any of the major mock drafts. “It’s a little tough to throw a four-year scholarship away,” he said. Twenty players listed as forwards participated. But don’t call him a pioneer. And that’s not worst-case. If he returns, he would join forward Elijah Hughes as full-time returning starters returning.The NBA Draft Combine continues with more drills and measurements today. He skipped college and played in Italy for a year before entering the 2009 draft, in which the Bucks selected him 10th. When the NBA calls, you answer. “If a guy is ready his senior year (of high school), go. Instead, Bazley was on no team and worked as an intern for New Balance in a carefully constructed endorsement deal that will pay $1 million.
Bazley’s best game was against Portland as he finished with 20 points that included hitting 3-of-5 from long range. Bazley reconsidered after saying that was his plan. “There shouldn’t be any barriers,” Lecque said. Brissett fared well in those drills at the G-League combine.Brissett also competed in a 5-on-5 game, turning in average numbers. He played on the winning team and contributed seven points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes. Guys get picked up nobody knows all the time.” Fans have strong opinions on whether players should have to play at least a year in college before heading to the NBA. That system essentially has created the era of the one-and-done player who competes in college as a freshman before jumping to the pros. It will be broadcast from 3 to 7 on ESPN2.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett delivered some impressive physical measurements at the NBA Draft Combine on Thursday. Darius Bazley isn’t out to change the college basketball landscape or even inspire other young players. If a guy is not ready, go to college. “There are other options to get here (besides college),” Lecque said.
I’m going to get better.” February 04, 2020. “I lot of people disagree with making this decision, people saying I’m not ready, people saying I’m too young,” Lecque said. Bazley had big scoring numbers in all three games, averaging 14 points per contest. “I’m not a basketball activist,” Bazley said this week at the NBA draft combine at Quest Multisport in Chicago. Little Wins, Big Difference. Especially in a draft as uncertain as this one there seems to be a few potential gems hidden outside the lottery. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comSyracuse, N.Y. -- One of the reasons Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett was considered an NBA prospect when the past season began is he owns the body expected of an NBA basketball player.He put that on display on Thursday at the NBA Draft Combine, delivering impressive physical measurements, along with average numbers in a 5-on-5 scrimmage.Brissett also tied for the highest standing vertical leap among forwards that participated at the event, jumping 34 inches. Darius looked for his shot every game and had no issue attacking the basket or shooting from three.
Currently, players must be 19 years old and one year removed from their original high school class to be eligible for the NBA draft. it’s basketball.
He has until May 29 to make his decision and has indicated he plans to go late into the month before deciding.He was not invited to the NBA Draft Combine initially but was one of 11 players invited after delivering strong performances at the NBA G-League Combine.Brissett did not enter the pre-draft process included in any of the major mock drafts. “It’s a little tough to throw a four-year scholarship away,” he said. Twenty players listed as forwards participated. But don’t call him a pioneer. And that’s not worst-case. If he returns, he would join forward Elijah Hughes as full-time returning starters returning.The NBA Draft Combine continues with more drills and measurements today. He skipped college and played in Italy for a year before entering the 2009 draft, in which the Bucks selected him 10th. When the NBA calls, you answer. “If a guy is ready his senior year (of high school), go. Instead, Bazley was on no team and worked as an intern for New Balance in a carefully constructed endorsement deal that will pay $1 million.
Bazley’s best game was against Portland as he finished with 20 points that included hitting 3-of-5 from long range. Bazley reconsidered after saying that was his plan. “There shouldn’t be any barriers,” Lecque said. Brissett fared well in those drills at the G-League combine.Brissett also competed in a 5-on-5 game, turning in average numbers. He played on the winning team and contributed seven points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes. Guys get picked up nobody knows all the time.” Fans have strong opinions on whether players should have to play at least a year in college before heading to the NBA. That system essentially has created the era of the one-and-done player who competes in college as a freshman before jumping to the pros. It will be broadcast from 3 to 7 on ESPN2.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett delivered some impressive physical measurements at the NBA Draft Combine on Thursday. Darius Bazley isn’t out to change the college basketball landscape or even inspire other young players. If a guy is not ready, go to college. “There are other options to get here (besides college),” Lecque said.