UnderCooked
Oh Noes
Daequan got off to a shaky start at the NBA Pre-Draft camp today in Orlando according the the scouts writing for Draft Express and Andy Katz over at the WorldWide Leader. DraftExpress noted Cook showcased his poor ball-handling and lack of concentration throughout the day but gave him a bit of a reprieve since he’s the youngest player in camp while Andy Katz reported Cook shot 3-10 from the floor with 4 rebounds and 8 turnovers in 20 minutes. Sound familar? Even with today’s typical ‘Quan performance, it appears he’s still going to be a late first rounder with zero chance of returning to Ohio State. At the very least, his words don’t indicate a lack of confidence:
“I’m committed to this game and I love to play and want to play at the highest level,” Cook said. “This is my opportunity to show that I can play. I’m confident that I’m going to play and be a dominant player.”
I hope he’s right because I’m sure his posse is out test driving Escalade’s as we speak.
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I still think Cook will be a nice player in the NBA in the next five years, but who is giving this kid advice? Why not come back for one more year, be a stud and then be a potential lottery pick. He is not getting rave reviews at the pre draft camp and could be slipping more, possible into the 2nd round and maybe not drafted. I really can’t believe he has made up his mind this early.
Do you think Ron Lewis gets drafted before Cook?
Corey - June 1st, 2007 at 11:07 am - #
Results of D.Cook’s second game in Orlando. His team is now 0-2.
8 points, 0 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 4-9 fg’s, 0-2 3-pt
Draft Express claimed he had another up and down game and is still trying to adjust to the speed of the game.
Corey - June 1st, 2007 at 11:43 am - #
He made a bad move. There is no doubt he would have averaged high teens or low 20’s next year and you’re right…lottery pick. Rookie contracts are 3 years or something. He cost himself a bunch of money and you mentioned he might not get drafted?
I’d take Ron over him today without question. Defense, smarts, intensity, etc.
Travis - June 1st, 2007 at 1:01 pm - #
I heard he had a great Friday netting 23 pts in 20 mins of play on 9-14 shooting.
Britton - June 1st, 2007 at 10:10 pm - #
Looks like Dequan did well enough on the last day to make Draft Express’s 3rd team all-camp. As Britton said, Cook came out firing on the last day, but most NBA executives had already left the camp. Results of the 3rd game:
22 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, 9-15 FG, 3-4 3PT, 1-2 FT
I think he still may slip into the 2nd round, costing him millions of dollars.
Corey - June 4th, 2007 at 11:49 am - #
It looks like he’s pooping.
Wil - June 4th, 2007 at 3:42 pm - #
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