Donnie Freeman in the portal

[BronsonCuse]

I wish Donnie well. It didn't work out here but I don't put that at his feet. He's super skilled with some obvious flaws body/strength wise. I hope he does well though. All in all he seemed like a good kid who really wanted to win and then the season went off the rails for everybody. I do think UConn was a better choice but easy for me to say with no financial gain at stake.

 

[phsyra]

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." IMO, from what I've seen to date, White's athleticism is on a completely different level than Freeman's. That, in and of itself, IMO, gives White a greater ceiling. Donnie doesn't seem to have that good of a handle, and is a bit slow a foot to boot, so getting off shots at the NBA level could be problematic for him at his self-desired 3 spot, not to mention unlikely able to defend NBA wings on the defensive side. If Donnie gets to the NBA, let alone remains there, it'll likely be at the 4 spot as a role player.

White, with considerably better athleticism, will be able to defend much better on the wing. If he can work/improve upon his shooting and ball handling, etc., his superior athleticism over Freeman gives him potentially more staying power. Again, just my opinion.

Hopefully, this becomes true. Donnie much more skilled than White.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I hope when the music stops it turns out Donnie overplayed his hand and he's frozen out.

Not a good post, sports fan.

 

[orangecuse]

I really want to see a reliable mid-range jumper from Sadiq. People keep pointing to advanced metrics and whatnot, citing that a mid-range shot is not statistically valid anymore. But, he doesn't have range i'm comfortable with for 3s, and the alternative in his game is either a dunk or a bodied-up layup attempt, or a hook that may have been effective, but doesn't look smooth yet. If he can prove himself to be a shooter, that's where his ceiling becomes more interesting. He's already quick and athletic. He needs to use that to create easier shots—in space—with less contact.

Who is an NBA comp for Sadiq now? Size and play style?

Well, DeMar DeRozan has been an elite NBA small forward for years with primarily a great mid-range game. White is listed a couple of inches or so taller than DeRozan, but I'm not convinced White is a legit 6'9." In any event, perhaps that may be a player that White could attempt to emulate?

 

[007]

I hope when the music stops it turns out Donnie overplayed his hand and he's frozen out.

It didn't work out for him here. The need to throw mud on him on the way out the door is...something.

He is going to get paid by Kentucky or Bama.

 

[orangecuse]

Hopefully, this becomes true. Donnie much more skilled than White.

White didn't seem to have the freedom that Donnie was given in order for me to assess the actual level of his skill set. Donnie on the other had, in all the freedom given, didn't display, IMO, any high level of any particular skill set. An average at best shooter, handle, etc. from my vantage point. So, "much more skilled?" I'm not one whom shares that sentiment.

 

[qdawgg]

I would trust UConn to get the most out of Donnie versus Kentucky, but that's just me. Alabama could work, maybe not as good as UConn, but better than Kentucky. I could be totally wrong too lol. Regardless I'm rooting for Donnie.

Gotcha. I was thinking you meant NBA teams would care how he handled his “portal recruitment”

 

[phsyra]

White didn't seem to have the freedom that Donnie was given in order for me to assess the actual level of his skill set. Donnie on the other had, in all the freedom given, didn't display, IMO, any high level of any particular skill set. An average at best shooter, handle, etc. from my vantage point. So, "much more skilled?" I'm not one whom shares that sentiment.

This makes sense. Im excited to see White coached up. He is an awesome athlete.