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Jalen Duren | 6-11 | C | Age: 18.2 | Memphis | No. 6 in Top 100
After starting 9-8, Memphis is now one of the hottest teams in the country, winners of 10 of their last 11 games, which likely cemented their credentials for an NCAA tournament bid. Duren has been playing some of his best basketball of the season in that stretch, an uptick that is perhaps not a surprise considering he turned 18 in November and is the youngest player projected to be drafted. Duren's scoring, rebounding and free throw attempts are all up, and he's generally played harder and been much more effective on the defensive end as the year has moved on.

Duren should have a ready-made role early in his NBA career, not all that different than the one he plays at Memphis. Ranking fourth in dunks among players projected to be drafted, Duren is one of the best finishers in this draft class, thanks to his reliable hands, terrific quickness getting off his feet and 7-foot-5 wingspan, which provides a huge radius to catch lobs.


He has some limitations, however, from a skill and feel standpoint. He's shooting 60% from the line, averaging more than twice as many turnovers as assists and showing little semblance of a post game, but has made progress in these departments and is recently beginning to knock down mid-range jumpers with more consistency, as well as dropping occasional flashes of vision and creativity as a passer.

Defensively, Duren is one of the best shot-blockers in this draft class, regularly meeting opponents at the summit, while also showing impressive flashes of switchability on the perimeter.

Duren is still a work in progress in a technical sense, as his awareness is average, the game can move a little fast for him at times and foul trouble has been an issue against some of the better teams Memphis has played.

In a draft class almost entirely devoid of true centers worthy of first-round consideration, Duren's physical tools, youth, defensive versatility, finishing prowess and budding offensive skill certainly stand out. Considering the fact that Duren should still be in high school, it's safe to say that this has been a very good developmental season for him and he's likely done what he needed to justify his standing as a top-10 prospect in this draft. -- Jonathan Givony

(03-10-2022 09:41 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider...tournament

Jalen Duren | 6-11 | C | Age: 18.2 | Memphis | No. 6 in Top 100
After starting 9-8, Memphis is now one of the hottest teams in the country, winners of 10 of their last 11 games, which likely cemented their credentials for an NCAA tournament bid. Duren has been playing some of his best basketball of the season in that stretch, an uptick that is perhaps not a surprise considering he turned 18 in November and is the youngest player projected to be drafted. Duren's scoring, rebounding and free throw attempts are all up, and he's generally played harder and been much more effective on the defensive end as the year has moved on.

Duren should have a ready-made role early in his NBA career, not all that different than the one he plays at Memphis. Ranking fourth in dunks among players projected to be drafted, Duren is one of the best finishers in this draft class, thanks to his reliable hands, terrific quickness getting off his feet and 7-foot-5 wingspan, which provides a huge radius to catch lobs.


He has some limitations, however, from a skill and feel standpoint. He's shooting 60% from the line, averaging more than twice as many turnovers as assists and showing little semblance of a post game, but has made progress in these departments and is recently beginning to knock down mid-range jumpers with more consistency, as well as dropping occasional flashes of vision and creativity as a passer.

Defensively, Duren is one of the best shot-blockers in this draft class, regularly meeting opponents at the summit, while also showing impressive flashes of switchability on the perimeter.

Duren is still a work in progress in a technical sense, as his awareness is average, the game can move a little fast for him at times and foul trouble has been an issue against some of the better teams Memphis has played.

In a draft class almost entirely devoid of true centers worthy of first-round consideration, Duren's physical tools, youth, defensive versatility, finishing prowess and budding offensive skill certainly stand out. Considering the fact that Duren should still be in high school, it's safe to say that this has been a very good developmental season for him and he's likely done what he needed to justify his standing as a top-10 prospect in this draft. -- Jonathan Givony

This guy must not know what he's talking about -"RELIABLE HANDS"---that can't be correct ----MOLASSES-(OUR RESIDENT IDIOT) disagrees with that--he says he has HORRIBLE hands

(03-10-2022 09:41 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider...tournament

Jalen Duren | 6-11 | C | Age: 18.2 | Memphis | No. 6 in Top 100
After starting 9-8, Memphis is now one of the hottest teams in the country, winners of 10 of their last 11 games, which likely cemented their credentials for an NCAA tournament bid. Duren has been playing some of his best basketball of the season in that stretch, an uptick that is perhaps not a surprise considering he turned 18 in November and is the youngest player projected to be drafted. Duren's scoring, rebounding and free throw attempts are all up, and he's generally played harder and been much more effective on the defensive end as the year has moved on.

Duren should have a ready-made role early in his NBA career, not all that different than the one he plays at Memphis. Ranking fourth in dunks among players projected to be drafted, Duren is one of the best finishers in this draft class, thanks to his reliable hands, terrific quickness getting off his feet and 7-foot-5 wingspan, which provides a huge radius to catch lobs.


He has some limitations, however, from a skill and feel standpoint. He's shooting 60% from the line, averaging more than twice as many turnovers as assists and showing little semblance of a post game, but has made progress in these departments and is recently beginning to knock down mid-range jumpers with more consistency, as well as dropping occasional flashes of vision and creativity as a passer.

Defensively, Duren is one of the best shot-blockers in this draft class, regularly meeting opponents at the summit, while also showing impressive flashes of switchability on the perimeter.

Duren is still a work in progress in a technical sense, as his awareness is average, the game can move a little fast for him at times and foul trouble has been an issue against some of the better teams Memphis has played.

In a draft class almost entirely devoid of true centers worthy of first-round consideration, Duren's physical tools, youth, defensive versatility, finishing prowess and budding offensive skill certainly stand out. Considering the fact that Duren should still be in high school, it's safe to say that this has been a very good developmental season for him and he's likely done what he needed to justify his standing as a top-10 prospect in this draft. -- Jonathan Givony

Good stuff thanks

(03-10-2022 10:06 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(03-10-2022 09:41 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider...tournament

Jalen Duren | 6-11 | C | Age: 18.2 | Memphis | No. 6 in Top 100
After starting 9-8, Memphis is now one of the hottest teams in the country, winners of 10 of their last 11 games, which likely cemented their credentials for an NCAA tournament bid. Duren has been playing some of his best basketball of the season in that stretch, an uptick that is perhaps not a surprise considering he turned 18 in November and is the youngest player projected to be drafted. Duren's scoring, rebounding and free throw attempts are all up, and he's generally played harder and been much more effective on the defensive end as the year has moved on.

Duren should have a ready-made role early in his NBA career, not all that different than the one he plays at Memphis. Ranking fourth in dunks among players projected to be drafted, Duren is one of the best finishers in this draft class, thanks to his reliable hands, terrific quickness getting off his feet and 7-foot-5 wingspan, which provides a huge radius to catch lobs.


He has some limitations, however, from a skill and feel standpoint. He's shooting 60% from the line, averaging more than twice as many turnovers as assists and showing little semblance of a post game, but has made progress in these departments and is recently beginning to knock down mid-range jumpers with more consistency, as well as dropping occasional flashes of vision and creativity as a passer.

Defensively, Duren is one of the best shot-blockers in this draft class, regularly meeting opponents at the summit, while also showing impressive flashes of switchability on the perimeter.

Duren is still a work in progress in a technical sense, as his awareness is average, the game can move a little fast for him at times and foul trouble has been an issue against some of the better teams Memphis has played.

In a draft class almost entirely devoid of true centers worthy of first-round consideration, Duren's physical tools, youth, defensive versatility, finishing prowess and budding offensive skill certainly stand out. Considering the fact that Duren should still be in high school, it's safe to say that this has been a very good developmental season for him and he's likely done what he needed to justify his standing as a top-10 prospect in this draft. -- Jonathan Givony

This guy must not know what he's talking about -"RELIABLE HANDS"---that can't be correct ----MOLASSES-(OUR RESIDENT IDIOT) disagrees with that--he says he has HORRIBLE hands

givony ain't no Canadian eh?

(03-10-2022 10:09 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  

(03-10-2022 10:06 PM)jsw3ent Wrote:  

(03-10-2022 09:41 PM)tigertaylor Wrote:  https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider...tournament

Jalen Duren | 6-11 | C | Age: 18.2 | Memphis | No. 6 in Top 100
After starting 9-8, Memphis is now one of the hottest teams in the country, winners of 10 of their last 11 games, which likely cemented their credentials for an NCAA tournament bid. Duren has been playing some of his best basketball of the season in that stretch, an uptick that is perhaps not a surprise considering he turned 18 in November and is the youngest player projected to be drafted. Duren's scoring, rebounding and free throw attempts are all up, and he's generally played harder and been much more effective on the defensive end as the year has moved on.

Duren should have a ready-made role early in his NBA career, not all that different than the one he plays at Memphis. Ranking fourth in dunks among players projected to be drafted, Duren is one of the best finishers in this draft class, thanks to his reliable hands, terrific quickness getting off his feet and 7-foot-5 wingspan, which provides a huge radius to catch lobs.


He has some limitations, however, from a skill and feel standpoint. He's shooting 60% from the line, averaging more than twice as many turnovers as assists and showing little semblance of a post game, but has made progress in these departments and is recently beginning to knock down mid-range jumpers with more consistency, as well as dropping occasional flashes of vision and creativity as a passer.

Defensively, Duren is one of the best shot-blockers in this draft class, regularly meeting opponents at the summit, while also showing impressive flashes of switchability on the perimeter.

Duren is still a work in progress in a technical sense, as his awareness is average, the game can move a little fast for him at times and foul trouble has been an issue against some of the better teams Memphis has played.

In a draft class almost entirely devoid of true centers worthy of first-round consideration, Duren's physical tools, youth, defensive versatility, finishing prowess and budding offensive skill certainly stand out. Considering the fact that Duren should still be in high school, it's safe to say that this has been a very good developmental season for him and he's likely done what he needed to justify his standing as a top-10 prospect in this draft. -- Jonathan Givony

This guy must not know what he's talking about -"RELIABLE HANDS"---that can't be correct ----MOLASSES-(OUR RESIDENT IDIOT) disagrees with that--he says he has HORRIBLE hands

givony ain't no Canadian eh?

----Its comical that EVERYBODY on this board knows who the RESIDENT IDIOT is common knowledge

Not many true centers can't hurt

Whats the latest on Bates ?

(03-11-2022 11:49 AM)jsw3ent Wrote:  Whats the latest on Bates ?

He plans to sit out the AAC tourney... surprise surprise.

(03-11-2022 11:56 AM)daniel2023 Wrote:  

(03-11-2022 11:49 AM)jsw3ent Wrote:  Whats the latest on Bates ?

He plans to sit out the AAC tourney... surprise surprise.

Imagine that

It's because injured players and redshirts don't travel with the team. It will be interesting to see if Penny relaxes that rule for next week to let them attend the NCAA Tournament.

Duren appears to have bad hands at times simply because he has a bad habit of brining the ball down to his waist. He will fix that as time goes on. The dude is a freak physically and athletically. As keeps developing his midrange jumper he is going to be lethal in the NBA. If falls toward that 10 spot someone will get a steal.

(03-11-2022 12:21 PM)aardWolf Wrote:  It's because injured players and redshirts don't travel with the team. It will be interesting to see if Penny relaxes that rule for next week to let them attend the NCAA Tournament.

Bates not playing has nothing to do with Penny

It's the father

(03-11-2022 02:57 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  

(03-11-2022 12:21 PM)aardWolf Wrote:  It's because injured players and redshirts don't travel with the team. It will be interesting to see if Penny relaxes that rule for next week to let them attend the NCAA Tournament.

Bates not playing has nothing to do with Penny

It's the father

Yeah, not sure why some keep trying to beat up Penny or the kid over the situation. They're making the most of it. Bates is practicing and is fully engaged on the bench.

I mean, Duren does have good hands - as defined as catch and shot touch. You see it with his improving shot. And you see it obviously with his ability to catch anything thrown above the rim.

As others have said, it's that he brings the ball too low and/or doesn't get it up high quickly enough. Many young bigs are that way and it's an easy habit to break. It also improves with strength/conditioning.