Best College Basketball Player to Bomb in the Pros - Page 2

KurtBevacqua · 03-19-2004, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by hamonrye
Chris Corchiani

I thought everyone pretty much knew Corchiani was an overachiever all along with no real future in the pros. Short, slow white guys don't usually have much potential.

Gastric ReFlux · 03-19-2004, 04:13 PM

Manute Bol, he was never really able to develop his 3-point shot into a feared weapon.

Teddyballgame · 03-19-2004, 04:19 PM

I remember thinking Cherokee Parks would at least be a little better then he turned out. Eric Montross as well, he shoulda been better. Neither tops Sampson, but at least worth mentioning

gdftony · 03-19-2004, 08:05 PM

kwame brown, but he came out of highschool i think.

UD411Flyer · 03-19-2004, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by kq76
With my limited knowledge I'd have to say Duke's PG Bobby Hurley. What do you guys think?

Actually, it would be any player that attended Duke.

My Tar Heels have FLOOOOOODED the NBA, and have made their marks.

UD411Flyer · 03-19-2004, 08:11 PM

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Originally posted by BleacherBum

Danny Ferry

Hey! ANOTHER! Duke player!...sheesh

clarnzz · 03-19-2004, 08:32 PM

Bo Kimble

AnotherAlias · 03-19-2004, 09:20 PM

Len Bias, anyone?

Seriously, Dwayne Washington

Chappy · 03-19-2004, 09:42 PM

Why are you guys picking on all my local players?

andjbock · 03-19-2004, 10:23 PM

Rodrick Rhodes
Jacque Vaughn
Alan Henderson
Randolph Childress
Rashard Griffith
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Lawrence Moten....huge bust

sixto · 03-19-2004, 10:39 PM

I'm surprised to see only one mention of Shawn Bradley. Man was I steamed when the Sixers took that pick. What a stretch of terrible first round picks the Sixers went through...every year the Sixers would take someone who was unproven in college, but who caught the scouts' eye in pre-draft workouts...ugh.

attackemu · 03-19-2004, 10:49 PM

I don't think it's fair to put Marcus Camby in with all these other ones. Does Michael Olowokandi count?

UD411Flyer · 03-19-2004, 11:04 PM

Camby isn't a bust....but I wouldn't call him a superstar either.

When making nominations, I think it would be fair to put guys who were actually expected to do something. Because if not, we could list a ton of players that won nat'l championships, dominated college basketball, etc...

attackemu · 03-19-2004, 11:13 PM

I agree about Camby, that he isn't a superstar. I just don't think he bombed in the pros is all. That said, I'm an admitted Nuggets fanboy.

How about Erick Dampier and Adonal Foyle for a couple more recent picks?

UD411Flyer · 03-19-2004, 11:24 PM

That MJ guy has to be up there in the top5 atleast.

clarnzz · 03-19-2004, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by attackemu
I don't think it's fair to put Marcus Camby in with all these other ones. Does Michael Olowokandi count?

Olowokandi is a good one.

hamonrye · 03-20-2004, 04:18 AM

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Originally posted by KurtBevacqua
I thought everyone pretty much knew Corchiani was an overachiever all along with no real future in the pros. Short, slow white guys don't usually have much potential.

You're correct, of course. But the thread topic is best college player to bomb, not guy you thought would be good in the pros and wasn't. And Corchiani was a real good college player. He had the NCAA career assist record when he was done at NC State.

Although you're right, Corchiani never looked like a legit prospect.

AnotherAlias · 03-20-2004, 10:16 AM

Kwami Brown and Odom seem to be on the verge of busting...

UD411Flyer · 03-20-2004, 12:38 PM

Lamar Odom- 16.2ppg, 8rebounds, 4.6assist, 1steal, 1.2blk and this year is his best year as a pro, I don't think that's a bust. It's also not spectacular either. I think his off the court issues had alot to do with your opinion. Note, 29 games in season 1, 49 in season 2, and 67 already this year...

Kwami Brown-His numbers aren't as close by any means, I would judge him a bust yet because he's having alot better year this year than his previous...

if you have them, then I don't see how Diop or Chandler aren't on the list...

MannyTrillo · 03-20-2004, 05:09 PM

Camby is most certainly a bust, considering the expectations when he was drafted. He was unanimously voted NCAA player of the year as junior. Camby went #2 in the draft right after Iverson and before Marbury, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, etc. in a strong draft class. He's not a bad player now, but I think just about everybody expected him to be a dominant force in the NBA. I sure did- I was in school at UMass when Camby played there, and I'd never seen a 6-11 guy who could move like that.

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sixto Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,262	I'm surprised to see only one mention of Shawn Bradley. Man was I steamed when the Sixers took that pick. What a stretch of terrible first round picks the Sixers went through...every year the Sixers would take someone who was unproven in college, but who caught the scouts' eye in pre-draft workouts...ugh.

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UD411Flyer All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 583	Camby isn't a bust....but I wouldn't call him a superstar either. When making nominations, I think it would be fair to put guys who were actually expected to do something. Because if not, we could list a ton of players that won nat'l championships, dominated college basketball, etc... __________________ Behind The Pl8-Chicago Cubs/Commissioner EIBL-Atlanta Braves/Commissioner NOBSL-Tampa Bay Devil Rays AAA-Sacranton-WB Red Barons ATGC-Orrville Red Riders

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attackemu All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 972	I agree about Camby, that he isn't a superstar. I just don't think he bombed in the pros is all. That said, I'm an admitted Nuggets fanboy. How about Erick Dampier and Adonal Foyle for a couple more recent picks? __________________ "Disguised in EMU's Blunt and sometimes hostile post is actually very sound advice. I think you would be wise to consider what he said." -ihatenames

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UD411Flyer All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 583	That MJ guy has to be up there in the top5 atleast. __________________ Behind The Pl8-Chicago Cubs/Commissioner EIBL-Atlanta Braves/Commissioner NOBSL-Tampa Bay Devil Rays AAA-Sacranton-WB Red Barons ATGC-Orrville Red Riders

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AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	Kwami Brown and Odom seem to be on the verge of busting...

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UD411Flyer All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 583	Lamar Odom- 16.2ppg, 8rebounds, 4.6assist, 1steal, 1.2blk and this year is his best year as a pro, I don't think that's a bust. It's also not spectacular either. I think his off the court issues had alot to do with your opinion. Note, 29 games in season 1, 49 in season 2, and 67 already this year... Kwami Brown-His numbers aren't as close by any means, I would judge him a bust yet because he's having alot better year this year than his previous... if you have them, then I don't see how Diop or Chandler aren't on the list... __________________ Behind The Pl8-Chicago Cubs/Commissioner EIBL-Atlanta Braves/Commissioner NOBSL-Tampa Bay Devil Rays AAA-Sacranton-WB Red Barons ATGC-Orrville Red Riders

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MannyTrillo All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 664	Camby is most certainly a bust, considering the expectations when he was drafted. He was unanimously voted NCAA player of the year as junior. Camby went #2 in the draft right after Iverson and before Marbury, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, etc. in a strong draft class. He's not a bad player now, but I think just about everybody expected him to be a dominant force in the NBA. I sure did- I was in school at UMass when Camby played there, and I'd never seen a 6-11 guy who could move like that. __________________ Poster emeritus "Not butchery, dining!!" obt sk cmh ct President, A-1 Aces OT Posting Club Click here to join