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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Jase Richardson listed as top 20 prospect in ESPN's latest NBA Draft 'Big Board'
Jase Richardson listed as top 20 prospect in ESPN's latest NBA Draft 'Big Board' Jase Richardson is officially off to the NBA with the draft withdraw date passing earlier this week -- so how does he stack up compared to the rest of the NBA Draft class? ESPN NBA Draft expert Jonathan Givony has an answer for that with the draft only a few weeks away. Givony released an updated NBA Draft "Big Board" of the top 100 prospects, with Richardson landing near the top of the list. Givony ranks Richardson as the No. 20 overall prospect in the NBA Draft, which aligns with where he's been typically landing in mock drafts. Here's what Givony had to say about Richardson: "Size and outlier physical tools typically rise in the predraft process, which might push Richardson down the board after measuring under 6-2 in shoes, 178 pounds with a 6-6 wingspan at the NBA predraft camp. Richardson would be somewhat undersized for an NBA point guard, but played more of a combo guard role for Michigan State, even if his performance the past two months of the season showed his potential when thrust into a more significant shot-creation role. His pace, skill level, feel for the game and shot-making prowess give him an outstanding framework to build on, especially with the defensive intensity and selfless style he brings. With several guards expected to come off the board in the second half of the first round, and perhaps a limited appetite among teams to absorb all of them, there will be considerable jockeying in this part of the draft as prospects look to position themselves through private team workouts." Richardson starred for the Spartans in his lone season in college, averaging 12.1 points per game and shooting better than 40% from 3-point range. The first half of the season he primarily came off the bench as a key reserve, but he was inserted into the starting lineup for the final two months and quickly became the Spartans' top player en route to a Big Ten championship and Elite Eight run in the NCAA Tournament. The NBA Draft will be held on June 25-26, with the first round on the first day and the second round on the second day. The NBA Draft will be televised on ABC and ESPN. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Is Ace Bailey 'most likely to bust' among the top-5 picks in the NBA Draft?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft after lottery luck, but what to do with it has already sparked a heated debate among the fan base. The name at the center of it? Ace Bailey, the 6-foot-9 athletic marvel with tantalizing upside but uneven production at Rutgers. Kevin O'Connor didn't mince words on the latest episode of "The Kevin O'Connor Show" with ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony, suggesting Bailey is 'most likely to bust of the top five guys.' But Givony shot down the skepticism. 'Absolutely not. I love Ace Bailey,' Givony said, even after acknowledging valid questions about Bailey's track record. Givony stressed Bailey's maturity, competitiveness and game-changing potential: 'He's 18 years old, doesn't turn 19 until August. … I firmly believe Ace Bailey is going to be a star in the NBA.' Bailey's case feels eerily similar to past draft debates — upside versus college-winner credentials. Detractors say, 'He couldn't help Rutgers win, how is he going to help win games in the NBA?' But Givony has spent time at Rutgers, at Team USA camps and describes a player and person who checks all the right boxes for long-term success. The Sixers' current options at No. 3 aren't jaw-dropping, as both host and guest agree. 'VJ Edgecombe? How does that make sense with [Tyrese] Maxey and [Jared] McCain?' asks Givony. For a team that's always looking for the next Joel Embiid running mate, Givony urges Bailey: 'I'm 100% drafting him third.' To hear the full discussion, tune into "The Kevin O'Connor Show" on Apple, Spotify or YouTube.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Is Ace Bailey 'most likely to bust' among the top-5 picks in the NBA Draft?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft after lottery luck, but what to do with it has already sparked a heated debate among the fan base. The name at the center of it? Ace Bailey, the 6-foot-9 athletic marvel with tantalizing upside but uneven production at Rutgers. Kevin O'Connor didn't mince words on the latest episode of "The Kevin O'Connor Show" with ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony, suggesting Bailey is 'most likely to bust of the top five guys.' But Givony shot down the skepticism. 'Absolutely not. I love Ace Bailey,' Givony said, even after acknowledging valid questions about Bailey's track record. Givony stressed Bailey's maturity, competitiveness and game-changing potential: 'He's 18 years old, doesn't turn 19 until August. … I firmly believe Ace Bailey is going to be a star in the NBA.' Bailey's case feels eerily similar to past draft debates — upside versus college-winner credentials. Detractors say, 'He couldn't help Rutgers win, how is he going to help win games in the NBA?' But Givony has spent time at Rutgers, at Team USA camps and describes a player and person who checks all the right boxes for long-term success. The Sixers' current options at No. 3 aren't jaw-dropping, as both host and guest agree. 'VJ Edgecombe? How does that make sense with [Tyrese] Maxey and [Jared] McCain?' asks Givony. For a team that's always looking for the next Joel Embiid running mate, Givony urges Bailey: 'I'm 100% drafting him third.' To hear the full discussion, tune into "The Kevin O'Connor Show" on Apple, Spotify or YouTube.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Is Ace Bailey 'most likely to bust' among the top-5 picks in the NBA draft?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft after lottery luck, but what to do with it has already sparked a heated debate among the fanbase. The name at the center of it? Ace Bailey, the 6-foo-9 athletic marvel with tantalizing upside but uneven production at Rutgers. Advertisement Kevin O'Connor didn't mince words on the latest episode of "The Kevin O'Connor Show" with ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony, suggesting Bailey is 'most likely to bust of the top five guys.' But Givony shot down the skepticism. 'Absolutely not. I love Ace Bailey,' Givony said, even after acknowledging valid questions about Bailey's track record. Givony stressed Bailey's maturity, competitiveness, and game-changing potential: 'He's 18 years old, doesn't turn 19 until August. … I firmly believe Ace Bailey is going to be a star in the NBA.' Bailey's case feels eerily similar to past draft debates — upside versus college-winner credentials. Detractors say, 'He couldn't help Rutgers win, how is he going to help us win games here?' But Givony has spent time at Rutgers, at Team USA camps, and describes a player and person who checks all the right boxes for long-term success. The Sixers' current options at No. 3 aren't jaw-dropping, as both host and guest agree. 'VJ Edgecombe? How does that make sense with (Tyrese) Maxey and (Jared) McCain?' asks Givony. For a team that's always looking for the next Joel Embiid running mate, Givony urges Bailey: 'I'm 100% drafting him third.' To hear the full discussion, tune into "The Kevin O'Connor Show" on Apple, Spotify or YouTube.
