Thompson's Bro.

[bajaden]

Nice article on Ryan Thompson.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Ryan-Thompson-5060/

 

[AriesMar27]

he isnt really the type of player that we need....

 

[bajaden]

he isnt really the type of player that we need....

Didn't say he was.

 

[Sac.1989]

"Thompson is a very lively and active defender as well, exerting a good amount of effort on this end of the floor." We could use that indeed

 

[Spanish_King]

His first two years were greater, and now he is playing so well...

 

[Arby's Roast Beef]

As posted on another thread, I perceive him as a Ryan Gomes clone. A thick set, 6'6"-6'7"ish fundamentally sound player who can hit those open jumpers, rebound solidly, set screens and pass quite proficiently for his size. Obviously his potential would skyrocket if he were a shooting guard, but his lack of lateral quickness/good athleticism is holding him back somewhat. Still, just like his brother he knows how to play the game and is productive already as a sophomore, so someone to look out for. I think it helps him that his brother's succeeding and that helps to shed that small-school dissatisfaction somewhat amongst scouts. Just hope he doesn't become too complacent--I remember in Providence, there's a player much like him named Geoff McDermott, who at 6'7" 250 lbs was racking up 5+ assists a game in college as a sophomore, but really stabilized/regressed and fell off the draft radar. It's important for him to keep expanding his game, and maximize any athleticism/quickness he has.

 

[bajaden]

As posted on another thread, I perceive him as a Ryan Gomes clone. A thick set, 6'6"-6'7"ish fundamentally sound player who can hit those open jumpers, rebound solidly, set screens and pass quite proficiently for his size. Obviously his potential would skyrocket if he were a shooting guard, but his lack of lateral quickness/good athleticism is holding him back somewhat. Still, just like his brother he knows how to play the game and is productive already as a sophomore, so someone to look out for. I think it helps him that his brother's succeeding and that helps to shed that small-school dissatisfaction somewhat amongst scouts. Just hope he doesn't become too complacent--I remember in Providence, there's a player much like him named Geoff McDermott, who at 6'7" 250 lbs was racking up 5+ assists a game in college as a sophomore, but really stabilized/regressed and fell off the draft radar. It's important for him to keep expanding his game, and maximize any athleticism/quickness he has.

Well said. I don't think he'll get any higher than a second round pick, and in reality, he'll probably go undrafted. But if he continues to improve, there's always room for a skilled player in the NBA.

 

[Sac.1989]

True Baja, if he does fall in the 2nd round i could see us taking him

 

[Dime Dropper]

Well said. I don't think he'll get any higher than a second round pick, and in reality, he'll probably go undrafted. But if he continues to improve, there's always room for a skilled player in the NBA.

I really don't think he will. From what I hear, Ryan is better than Jason was at his age. Although, obviously Jason has the major advantage of having 5 inches on him. Still, Ryan should be a solid NBAer.