SHOCK: NBA Draft Data REVEALS Red Flags for AJ Dybants and Future STAR Power? | Utah Jazz Podcast
Utah Jazz fans get a shocking look at this year’s NBA draft prospects—elite prospects display unprecedented numbers across key analytics, with virtually no red flags in shooting, athleticism, or playmaking. David Locke breaks down what sets this draft class apart, exploring why the likes of AJ Dybantsa, Peterson, and Cameron Boozer could reshape expectations for rookie impact. Is this the most stacked top-10 group in recent memory?
Unlock the secrets behind statistical indicators of NBA success and bust potential, as historical data reveals which college metrics matter most. David Locke examines why sub-40th percentile shooting can spell trouble for highly touted prospects, citing case studies like . Plus, hear how trends in pick-and-roll dominance and self-creation might forecast unexpected outcomes for this year’s lottery picks. Will the Jazz strike gold or miss key warning signs come draft night?
00:00 Evaluating NBA draft prospects
03:36 Evaluating top 10 player prospects
09:42 Analyzing college to NBA performance
14:57 Analyzing draft prospects’ shooting stats
20:08 Analyzing Dybantsa’s shooting stats
27:49 Analyzing player performance stats
30:18 NBA game rebounding stats comparison
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21 Comments
anyone but peterson or acuff
Any of the top 4 guys would be an awesome addition
Hopefully, the coin toss goes our way, and we dont drop any spots
If the Jazz dont land AJ, the rebuild probably stalls out with a 2nd round exit.
Then the question becomes, why did they trade Donovan and Gobert ?
LeBron James shot less than 32% from 3 this year and is below 35% for his career….was an all star 22 years.
There are no red flags significant enough to keep AJ Dybantsa from falling below number two. He's most likely going number one, with an outside chance, at this point, of falling to number two.
Ace was born August 13 not august 11
Yet he led the nation in scoring shooting over 52% from the field
Aj is not a spot up shooter. You've shown how much you don't know about basketball. Aj initiates , he's not standing in the corner.
He was asked to catch and shoot the least. Aj plays on ball. Did you ever play ball?
The hope is the coin flip goes our way. As for AJ, I watched a lot of his games, and outside shooting was the one thing that had me iffy. He's a midrange assassin, loves to get to the rim, and draws fouls at an absurdly high level. I bet he'll be fine, but he's probably more akin to a DeRozan
Big surprise. Locke goes straight to criticizing the BYU guy 😂
I dunno… Burries being 20 1/2 y/o kinda seems like a positive, not a negative.
Drum roll, and bang perfect timing this time! 😁
At what time is the coin toss?
Wiz fan here. What a great channel. Really enjoyed the numbers deep dive. This is an insane draft. It’s going to be fun to see where these guys land in June. Bub shot 40.8 from the three this year so maybe he will buck the bust odds,(though the man seems allergic to the rim.)
17:46 Locke knows what the Cougarboard keyboard warriors are like any time you present even a mild form of criticism towards anyone associated with BYU athletics.
Soooooo what I'm hearing in all these numbers is that Cameron boozer is sounding more and more like the safest bet to be a perennial all star?
I respect your analytical break down but stats don't always make the player nor projects their legitimate potential in the NBA
I'm not sure your conclusion on AJ is right. Giannis can't shoot. Career 29% and 33% last season. He's impactful. You just have to be elite at other skills, in this case physically dominating at his size with rebounding, defense, and playmaking.
Jazz won the “lottery ball” coin flip. They are sitting 4 and Sacramento is sitting 5 now. We won’t lose our pick, now can the odds tip in our favor for one time or will we all continue believing the draft is rigged against us?