Originally Posted by
Greg_Newton
It's important to keep in mind that this team will only have 3 upperclassmen on it and will start a freshman PG. Given that, I don't think it's very comparable to a team like UNC '09.
However, this is the most firepower we've had on a roster since the 99-02 redonkulousness. I mean, look at the NBA talent we'll have:
4 NBA locks: Singler, Irving, Mason and Nolan. All would be drafted if they were in this year's draft, with only Nolan slipping to the 2nd round.
2 more probable (50%+) NBAers: Curry and Miles. Curry is probably closer to a lock, but I'll reserve judgment until he plays. Miles needs work, but at a solid 6'10 with a 45" vertical, he'd have to have a disastrous 2 years to not get a shot.
4 more very possible NBA players: Dawkins, Hairston, Felix, Kelly. Dawkins and Hairston are on the right track, but are too young to predict anything about. Felix certainly fits the bill physically/athletically, but is still a total unknown. And I would actually bet on Kelly making the league if I had to choose... he's got a lot more under the hood than we saw this year. 6'10" with his skillset is a unique prospect.
I mean, that's nuts. We'll be young, but that is some serious, serious talent. This is going to be fun to watch.