My draft and stash options list after looking at the international players:
Khalifa Diop - Played in a lesser league, but size and athleticism is really impressive. He's a project, but the type of swing for the fences that's worth it.
Luke Travers - Good size and has some of that Aussie all-around sharpness. He's like 6'7 with really nice vision and plays smart. Already got three years in the Autralian league and his growth curve has been impressive. His jumper developing could turn him into a really solid complimentary guy.
Ziga Samar - 6'6 true point guard that shot 41% from three in the second-best league on the planet. He put up 8,5,3 in 20 mins on good efficiency with pretty solid defense. He kinda reminds of Rokas in that he's not an eye-popping athlete but plays faster and smarter than his athleticism implies. I don't get why some other PG prospects are above him...particularly Hugo Besson.
Matteo Spagnolo - 6'4 point guard with a really fun game to watch. He switched from the ACB to Italian league and looked better against the lesser competition. Kid can shoot and has a flashy ball-handling and passing style. But that also meant he gets out of control and turns over the rock. I don't think that 12,3,3 in the Italian league is as impressive as Samar's 8,5,3 in the ACB but the tape is super fun and mock drafts have him more likely to be picked.
Gabriele Procida - I'm reluctant to mention him because I think he'll get drafted too high for us to chase. He's surprisingly athletic, plays tough, and his jumper is aesthetically awesome. He's probably the best prospect of this list, but that's also why we probably won't be able to just buy a second-round pick to stash him. He and Spagnolo had me watching Italian league ball for what feels like the first time.
How?
We’re never getting rid of these guys.
