Isaiah Cousins ---- 6'4'' 200 point guard

[thegreyghost]

http://www.nbadraft.net/2016mock_draft

 

[pnkranger]

Speaking from an NBA perspective (I follow the NBA more than NCAA), I don't think Cousins gets drafted. He's a classic tweener--like 6'-2" (he measured just over 6'-0" barefoot at USA basketball), but with more of a SG mentality and skillset than a PG skillset. He's becoming a good NCAA PG, but he's nowhere near NBA PG level--which is what his size says he needs to be.

Unless he's Isaiah Thomas 2.0, of course. That's another level of ball handling, though.

There is no way this measurement is right. I am six feet with no shoes on. I have passed him a few dozen time son campus, and he is much taller than I am. I agree he's a tweener, but he's a legit 6'4 with shoes on. And he's got long arms, which makes him play bigger than his height.

Agree that he's a tweener for the NBA though. Not quite big/thick enough to play the 2. Not a good enough ball handler for the 1. I do think he'll stick in the NBA for a little while.

 

[BoulderSooner]

Speaking from an NBA perspective (I follow the NBA more than NCAA), I don't think Cousins gets drafted. He's a classic tweener--like 6'-2" (he measured just over 6'-0" barefoot at USA basketball), but with more of a SG mentality and skillset than a PG skillset. He's becoming a good NCAA PG, but he's nowhere near NBA PG level--which is what his size says he needs to be.

Unless he's Isaiah Thomas 2.0, of course. That's another level of ball handling, though.

Link to his Usa basketball measurement. Because if that is correct Jordan is about 5'7.

 

[okccpa]

He's listed as 6'0.5" without shoes and 6'3" with shoes from pan am measurements on draftexpress website.

 

[TINY]

He's listed as 6'0.5" without shoes and 6'3" with shoes from pan am measurements on draftexpress website.

Was he wearing platforms?

 

[TINY]

I see some similarities to Russell Westbrook.

 

[BCSooners]

I see some similarities to Russell Westbrook.

I love Cousins but lol

 

[TINY]

I love Cousins but lol

not saying he's as good as Russell at all. Think about the improvements RW and Isaiah have made, especially at the point. Cousins is the fastest player on the court like rw. They both have incredible midrange game and very quick releases. Both are great rebounding guards, too. Obviously there's nothing (besides outside shooting) that Isaiah does as well as Russell at this point in their careers, but cousins is rapidly improving and he is going to surprise many, many people.

 

[BCSooners]

not saying he's as good as Russell at all. Think about the improvements RW and Isaiah have made, especially at the point. Cousins is the fastest player on the court like rw. They both have incredible midrange game and very quick releases. Both are great rebounding guards, too. Obviously there's nothing (besides outside shooting) that Isaiah does as well as Russell at this point in their careers, but cousins is rapidly improving and he is going to surprise many, many people.

Ok I see what you're saying. I like the comparison somebody made with Avery Bradley.

 

[vbdad]

Will get drafted before Buddy.

Most likely since he handles the ball so much better. It will be close depending on what teams need though.