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One last chance at Portmouth Invitational
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houstontxbrave
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uggh so much is made of who will wont get drafted. Lots of guys dont get drafted and end up making it in the league and there are a lot of guy who get drafted and never do one thing in the league.
Often its not so much your talent but right place right time. If Eldridge is dedicated and works hard he might get a shot. He might also work hard and never play one second in the NBA.
But the bottom line is if you dont do everything great you better do one thing better then anyone else. Eldridge has a nice game but he does not do anything better then anyone else and his overall game is not exceptional.
A guy like Jermaine Taylor is a very good example for Eldridge. Very similar types of players from non BCS. Taylor was in the right place, NBDL, worked hard and with injuries got a shot with the Rockets and now has gotten into their rotation.
It can happen but a lot of luck also is needed, when you pretty much are the same as a lot of players. Great athlete, decent player but really dont do anything incredible.
Often its not so much your talent but right place right time. If Eldridge is dedicated and works hard he might get a shot. He might also work hard and never play one second in the NBA.
But the bottom line is if you dont do everything great you better do one thing better then anyone else. Eldridge has a nice game but he does not do anything better then anyone else and his overall game is not exceptional.
A guy like Jermaine Taylor is a very good example for Eldridge. Very similar types of players from non BCS. Taylor was in the right place, NBDL, worked hard and with injuries got a shot with the Rockets and now has gotten into their rotation.
It can happen but a lot of luck also is needed, when you pretty much are the same as a lot of players. Great athlete, decent player but really dont do anything incredible.
Jordan Eglseder is one player I'd be surprised someone does not take a good look at him. Jerome Randle and Raymar Morgan are the other two players in the right system could make it. This draft has a ton of guards which will make any of these any guard from this list to be picked up. The first 2 picks in this years draft will be guards followed by Cousins.
Here is a site that posts evaluations of the players from the Portsmouth Invitational-
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-All-Third-Team-3439/
Here is the evaluation for Osiris Eldridge-
Osiris Eldridge, 6??™3, SG, Illinois State
14.3 points, 37.0 FG, 36.3% 3FG, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.3 turnovers, 1.0 steals, blocks
Kyle Nelson
Illinois State wing Osiris Eldridge enjoyed a fantastic sophomore season, and then proceeded to fade out of the draft conversation completely after showing little to no improvement and seeing his team??™s success fall off dramatically at the same time. Two years later at Portsmouth, he showed his strengths and weaknesses in a performance that is unlikely to get him drafted, but reminded scouts that he can still be a very good basketball player down the road.
Eldridge is undersized for the wing at 6??™3, but he has terrific athleticism to compensate, boasting highlight reel explosiveness and quickness in the open floor. He is also an aggressive player, using his strong and compact frame to his advantage when slashing to the basket.
Despite his mediocre percentages in college, he actually has decent shooting mechanics and can get his shot off whenever he pleases. His shot selection is spotty at best, however, and he became over reliant on his perimeter jump shot as his collegiate career progressed. During his junior and senior at Illinois State, he relied more on forcing jump shots, which has not proved to be his strong suit. He was at his best at Portsmouth when he attacked the lane and used his athleticism and physicality to score or get to the line.
By the end of Portsmouth, Eldridge was playing to his strengths: playing aggressively on defense and attacking the basket, and was looking like a very intriguing player to keep an eye on. While the NBA may not be in his immediate future, he is a talented athlete who teams will likely be keeping an eye on in the D-League or overseas.
http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Portsmouth-Invitational-Tournament-Recap-All-Third-Team-3439/
Here is the evaluation for Osiris Eldridge-
Osiris Eldridge, 6??™3, SG, Illinois State
14.3 points, 37.0 FG, 36.3% 3FG, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.3 turnovers, 1.0 steals, blocks
Kyle Nelson
Illinois State wing Osiris Eldridge enjoyed a fantastic sophomore season, and then proceeded to fade out of the draft conversation completely after showing little to no improvement and seeing his team??™s success fall off dramatically at the same time. Two years later at Portsmouth, he showed his strengths and weaknesses in a performance that is unlikely to get him drafted, but reminded scouts that he can still be a very good basketball player down the road.
Eldridge is undersized for the wing at 6??™3, but he has terrific athleticism to compensate, boasting highlight reel explosiveness and quickness in the open floor. He is also an aggressive player, using his strong and compact frame to his advantage when slashing to the basket.
Despite his mediocre percentages in college, he actually has decent shooting mechanics and can get his shot off whenever he pleases. His shot selection is spotty at best, however, and he became over reliant on his perimeter jump shot as his collegiate career progressed. During his junior and senior at Illinois State, he relied more on forcing jump shots, which has not proved to be his strong suit. He was at his best at Portsmouth when he attacked the lane and used his athleticism and physicality to score or get to the line.
By the end of Portsmouth, Eldridge was playing to his strengths: playing aggressively on defense and attacking the basket, and was looking like a very intriguing player to keep an eye on. While the NBA may not be in his immediate future, he is a talented athlete who teams will likely be keeping an eye on in the D-League or overseas.