(C) Kel 'el Ware - COMMITTED TO INDIANA

[8bucks]

I think this highlight reel is pretty good.  It shows both the promise and the problems but in the end he ended up with 18 points vs UConn last year.  Kel'el Ware vs UConn 11.24.22 | 18 pts (6-8 FG, 2-3 3pt, 4-6 FT), 9 Reb, 1 Blk, 2 TO - YouTube

So I would not say he is a massive project but it is fair to say Woody needs to find a way to get more or the potential and less of the problems.  Good that we have a lot of depth with Sparks and Malik as needed so we can be patient  

[Ghost of Rick Majerus]

4 hours ago, btownqb said:

Not quick. Not a fast twitcher. 

I can't imagine who could have ranked this kid Top 15 in his class. Woodson has a massive project in KW. 

I think there's a good chance KW is a JR on IU's roster next year. 

His height, length, shot blocking ability, and the fact he can hit an open jumper at his size make him serviceable though. 

I realize it was ONE exhibition game, but I can definitely understand the questioning of his motor after watching him play yesterday. It's like he lacks an intensity/fire. I'd love to see him pull a rebound down with authority but most were him standing flat footed the ball happened to fall in his hands. 

 

[Stuhoo]

12 minutes ago, Ghost of Rick Majerus said:

I realize it was ONE exhibition game, but I can definitely understand the questioning of his motor after watching him play yesterday. It's like he lacks an intensity/fire. I'd love to see him pull a rebound down with authority but most were him standing flat footed the ball happened to fall in his hands. 

 

Ware is a glider, not a banger; that's for sure. But as you said, it was one exhibition game and Woody is most certainly going to keep pushing him hard to be the fieriest version of himself possible. 

BTW, Ware came out after halftime with far more fire. Apparently he is a really good kid who wants to please; it was good to see him respond at the start of the second half.

[Ghost of Rick Majerus]

46 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Ware is a glider, not a banger; that's for sure. But as you said, it was one exhibition game and Woody is most certainly going to keep pushing him hard to be the fieriest version of himself possible. 

BTW, Ware came out after halftime with far more fire. Apparently he is a really good kid who wants to please; it was good to see him respond at the start of the second half.

Yes! He 100% was different in the 2nd half. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[CSP]

I do think he's gone after the year, and that'll mostly be a good thing for us..... 

However, I do think if he came back he could work himself into the Top 8-10 picks. Granted.. that is without "knowing" what else would be in next year's draft. 

[Stuhoo]

5 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

No Mack Mgbako, no Zach Edey.

[HoosierHoopster]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

No Mack Mgbako, no Zach Edey.

Edey isn't an NBA player (like I said last year :) --. Bako may work himself up there, for him it's about getting comfortable with college/IU's sets and schemes.

[go iu bb]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

No Mack Mgbako, no Zach Edey.

Nothing is going to change for Edey. He wouldn't have been drafted last year, he won't be drafted this year, and, if he comes back for his COVID year (I think he will), he won't be drafted after next year. He just isn't what NBA teams want to use a draft pick on.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

No Mack Mgbako, no Zach Edey.

Edey is #46 but it doesn't appear on the screen shot.  Mgbako is not on the list.

With Ware, it will be interesting to see if he rises or falls as the season goes on.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

Ive not seen a single player this year that screams "NBA player." Any team tanking this year is in rough shape because it's a bad class. Haven't been impressed by a single freshman outside of Reed Sheppard and I don't think he should be leaving Kentucky.

[BtownStrength]

5 hours ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Ive not seen a single player this year that screams "NBA player." Any team tanking this year is in rough shape because it's a bad class. Haven't been impressed by a single freshman outside of Reed Sheppard and I don't think he should be leaving Kentucky.

This is a weak freshman class, but that means more potential for high selection international players and non-freshmen at the collegiate level. Ware probably benefits greatly from this weak draft and goes mid-1st round where he might not have other years. 

[Demo]

 

[HoosierHoopster]

16 minutes ago, Demo said:

 

Only a question of where, not if, he lands in the first round of the Draft

[rcbowla]

Only a question of where, not if, he lands in the first round of the Draft

Which is awesome. Wonder if Oregon fans are mad that Altman couldn't get this production out of him

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[J34]

[Tom White]

1 hour ago, J34 said:

That is priceless!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Graphic's a little "busy" and the fact Kel'el is just 1 of 3 doesn't jump out at you but he's in good company.

[Stuhoo]

Kel'El Ware to the NBA draft. A good kid and a very good player at IU.

 

[FW Hoosier]

Off to the NBA, officially.