ME
Earlier this week
So what does the future look like for these guys - Dash Daniels seems to be heading to the NBA but could he be 'the guy' for the Boomers potentially? Suilepa seems a bit undersized but what is his ceiling and deal? Furphy as well.
word14
Earlier this week
Has Siulepa committed to basketball over rugby? Genuine question
DeepWombat
Earlier this week
I'd say that Daniels will be an NBA first rounder, Furphy an NBA second rounder, and Suilepa playing NBL, NBL1, rugby or traveling the world, staying in yurts and taking consciousness-expanding pharmaceuticals
Hooping
Earlier this week
Dash, isn't a point guard, currently doesnt have the handles. Shot reminds of a Ben Simmons, super clunky looking. Defensively struggles, gets blown by, messes up on onball switching or not, casual off ball. Good in broken play or transition, has been a willing passers. Started on the bench for the Emus, and the coaches are trying to work out how to best to use him.
26 mins last night, 1 of 6 shooting, with 4 turovers.
Other than name recognition hard to see him getting drafted next year at all. Securing a useful role on the Emus would be a good start.
Crackers65
Earlier this week
Daniel's and Furphy will be fine. Only kids with big futures ahead. Suilepa is undersized and low basketball IQ. Great athlete but lots of great athletes at world level. Got forced into some terrible shots against USA in u19 game.
Billy Bob
Earlier this week
Serious question after this weeks games.
If Dash wasn't Dyson’s brother, would his play justify the hype?
Nationals he displayed similar underwhelming patches
DeepWombat
Earlier this week
I've been underwhelmed when I've seen Dash play also, and I've been very impressed watching Furphy, but projecting ahead a couple of years and attempting to put myself in an NBA exec's shoes, I think they are just going to see more value in Dash. I think there will be an exec with a first round pick who thinks they can get another Dyson. Dash is a 17yo kid still, he's got a lot of development potential left.
Dunkman
A few hours ago
Daniel's probably on name alone will get there, Furphy got talent and game sence, if gets the right coach and coaches to his strengths is certainly in the mix, Suilepa, I don’t see it, looks like just an iso player.
hoopie
A few hours ago
Siulepa looks the most like someone the NBA would go for in terms of his playing style, but there are already too many at his position.
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