West and the Draft.

[HerdFan300]

I just read in the H-D that Jarrod West is going to test his worth in the NBA. He's a great person and a good college player, but I think he's not ready for that level yet. Glad he has options to come back. Anyone think Dan might put a bit too much NBA chlorine in the pool? JMO.

 

[Herdmeister]

I just read in the H-D that Jarrod West is going to test his worth in the NBA. He's a great person and a good college player, but I think he's not ready for that level yet. Glad he has options to come back. Anyone think Dan might put a bit too much NBA chlorine in the pool? JMO.

absolutely a great choice by Jarrod. He is always looking to improve his game. This will give him time to workout with the best in the business. The pointers that he will get this summer will do nothing but improve his game for his senior game. Enjoy the ride Jarrod

 

[RhinoD]

Its a smart move for any junior that wants to play professionally (whether in the US, Europe, Asia, wherever) to test the draft waters, go to the clinics, get the scouting and some tips on how to improve going into their senior year.

West's best asset is he is an elite on-ball perimeter defender... What the value of that skill is in the professional ranks I do not know... Just as a guy who watches games, his biggest weakness appears to be that he isn't a great creator for a small guard. He is a good spot-up shooter, but he needs to continue to work on his handle/vision when he gets into the lane to open up more opportunities for himself and his bigs when defensive help comes.

 

[LetsGoHerd1106]

This is everyone’s yearly reminder that declaring for the draft opens you up to evaluations and workouts that you wouldn’t otherwise be eligible for and Jarrod is a smart, realistic kid who is doing this to get better for himself and The Herd next season.

 

[bbneutralfan]

Meister you may be jumping the gun about West working out this summer with the best - that is IF the virus situation is under control do to you think?

 

[Herdmeister]

Meister you may be jumping the gun about West working out this summer with the best - that is IF the virus situation is under control do to you think?

Obviously all contingent of the virus stuff

 

[oldeherd]

If West gets good evaluations and advice from the NBA folks and then comes back to MU for his last season, we can hope that his overall play takes a pretty good "jump" upward in 20-21, similar to Elmore's in 18-19. Would make the Herd even more potent next season, IMO.

 

[LowellGeorge]

There are no pre draft workouts. Only online interviews which will be limited. They most likely will evaluate off of tape.

https://247sports.com/Article/NBA-D...dwards-James-Wiseman-Kentucky-Duke-145891144/

 

[1herdfifteen]

Does anyone question whether the same evaluation will be accorded West that Jon had. Knowing he is not a legitimate candidate, which Jon was, I suspect the time spent with West could be quite different.

 

[Sean Hammond]

Does anyone question whether the same evaluation will be accorded West that Jon had. Knowing he is not a legitimate candidate, which Jon was, I suspect the time spent with West could be quite different.

I’m sure.

I don’t know how these things work, though. I can imagine the legit prospects get the eyes of real personnel people. I imagine players like West probably get the eyes of personnel people cutting their teeth in the business. The level of experience isn’t there, but feedback from fresh eyes and someone knowledgable of the game is never a bad thing.