Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 20, 2009 at 5:07 PM

Grunfeld Presser

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time May 20, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Gard city we are for sure getting a gard just dont know who or were we are getting one from i think if we do trade this 5th pick.. we keep the high 2nd round pick we dont have to pay him and we might find a better player lerking down low

Comment from doclinkin
Time May 20, 2009 at 7:12 PM

I like Marcus Thornton though I doubt he lasts to our round 2 pick. Multi-skilled all-’round baller.

Jodie Meeks is nice from outside though he’s not as much of an attacker/handler.

I’d bet Greivis goes back to school to raise his stock. Maryland should have some nice talent coming in to make him look good with assists.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 20, 2009 at 8:16 PM

Thornton seems to have risen on the boards lately. It’ll be interesting to see him dribble up and down the court ;>

Agree w/ doc that Vasquez is almost certain to go back and try to get into next year’s 1st round.

Obviously, we haven’t yet started working guys out whom we might pick w/ our high 1st round pick. Wonder when that’ll start happening?

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 20, 2009 at 8:24 PM

Another 2d round guard prospect is Aaron Jackson — I wonder whether we’ll see him. He’s a point guard with good size, strong defense, excellent intangibles. (But he can’t shoot very well…!)

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 20, 2009 at 9:40 PM

A couple more productive college wing/sg players who are at best 2d round picks but may surprise in the league:

Lee Cummard — BYU
Paul Harris — Syracuse
K.C. Rivers — Clemson

If we choose to move down in Round 1, Terrence Williams out of Louisville might meet our SG needs. He isn’t much of a scorer but he has a rep as a tremendous, lock-down defender, and he rebounds at a very high rate for a guard. We need those things more than we need additional scoring.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time May 20, 2009 at 9:49 PM

Tom M. I like what you are doing in providing your opinion about various Wizard players. Please keep at it.

My goodness, you were sooooo close to getting it right about Andray Blatche and then you let it get away. Although I do believe that you recognize the potential.

Andray has yet to play in the NBA for a coach who knows anything about how to use a big man, let alone, how to use a big man who also has a lot of small man skills.

While the 1,2,3,4,5 designations were meaningless in the Wizards offense (just ask a man who would know – Gil), if you have to pick a spot for Andray, it is definitely 4. Andray plays well facing the basket, but he needs someone to coach him to make ONE move and go for it. He is MUCH quicker that most NBA 4s who have a real problem stopping him. His shot range is 15-17 feet. I wouldn’t want him to touch the ball beyond the foul line extended. Andray is an excellent passer. In an offense where we would have some off-side cutting he would do well with the ball. He and Darius combined for some pretty combinations last year. He can handle the ball. He is a good rebounder, but he needs to work on his strength (remember, even though this will be his 4th year, he is still 22 years old and growing). He is a very good shot blocker (even though I believe that that is one of the most over-rated statistical categories in basketball).

The stupid offense and defensive sets that the Wizards ran the past few years always had our big men at the top of the key when a shot was taken. How could anyone expect decent rebounding. Although I digress, perhaps the new Wizard coaching staff can teach how to defend the pick-and-roll, the most basic play in basketball, so that our big men cwould have more of an opportunity to stay back under the basket and rebound.

Let’s summarize: Andray is one of the elite basketball players in the world (that’s a given…he plays in the NBA); last year he averaged 24 minutes per game; scored 10 points per game while averaging 9 shots per game and had a little over 5 rebounds per game; his field goal percentage was a little over 46%. Not bad, but not great either. But if you extend his minutes to 48, he averages 20 points and 10 rebounds. Imagine a 4 who would provide those numbers in combination with Gil, AJ and Caron. I’d take that every day of the week.

Everyone recognizes that Andray is a player with tremendous potential but most people blame his lack of super big numbers on a perceived lack of desire. I didn’t see it that way at all. I saw a player who wanted to be successful, but was afraid that one mistake would put him on the bench (he was right). I saw a player who needed instruction and had a coaching staff that was totally oblivious as to how to teach.

Again I will say that Andray is a very young man who has a lot to learn but who has the talent to be a force, Hopefully, Coach Saunders can hire some big man coaches who can teach.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time May 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM

Tom M. I’m not challenging, but I don’t understand:
You wrote – “If we choose to move down in Round 1, Terrence Williams out of Louisville might meet our SG needs. He isn’t much of a scorer but he has a rep as a tremendous, lock-down defender, and he rebounds at a very high rate for a guard.”

I have no idea who Terrence Williams is but I wonder -
is “SG” Shooting Guard? If so, how is he designated as a SG when you state that he is not much of a scorer? Or does SG stand for something else?
If we are just interested in Williams primarily as a defender, do you feel that he is of the defensive caliber of Dominic and/or DeShawn?

Comment from nickman
Time May 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM

Getabigboy… I like how passionate u r. don’t say u hope it is my youth i also have been following the wizards/bullets for 12 years atleast, just cuz i’m 22 doesn’t mean i don’t know anything. I know i have ssen every wizards game as well as cavaliers game, i live in ohio i know that our team is no where near a championship caliber team… Harden is our pick no bs

Comment from nickman
Time May 20, 2009 at 10:23 PM

I hate the cavs and their is nothing that I want more then to see LeBron lose and cry (which he already does). But beyond that I do like AB but I also think he would be good trade bait. On the Artest front I say why not lol

Comment from nickman
Time May 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM

On a side note we need to switch to a red white and blue uniform, look what it did for the caps

Comment from Wizards4Life
Time May 20, 2009 at 10:49 PM

Orlando just took home court from the Cav’s just a F.Y.I.

Comment from datonypony
Time May 20, 2009 at 11:40 PM

Saunders groomed Garnett, I’m sure Andray and Javale can do well under him.

Comment from millie mill
Time May 21, 2009 at 6:35 AM

Wizards4Life
I was so glad to see the Cavs lose last night. The only Cavs game I watch in the playoffs.

datonypony,
Good point I never thought of that. Plus Jermain O’neal didn’t really start coming out until his 4th season. I would hate to lose AB this year maybe, next year.

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time May 21, 2009 at 7:36 AM

nickman, you are right, age has nothing to do with loving b-ball.

Wow, you are a Wizards fan living in LeBronzeville? – GREAT!!!

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time May 21, 2009 at 7:40 AM

nickman, I really like the enthusiasm that Ron Artest brings to his game, but he’s on the downside of his career (he’s 30) and Andray has so much upside. I’d stay with Mr. Blatche and invest in some really good big man coach…Zo keeps coming to mind.

Comment from millie mill
Time May 21, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Did Zo ever say he was interested in becoming a coach? Zo and Blatche have two different styles. I think Zo will be able to help McGee though.

Comment from dmac
Time May 21, 2009 at 8:21 AM

On the subject of Andray Blatche. The concern has never been his talent. His problem has been his Basketball IQ. As much as he has the ability to be a 20 and 10 man at the 4 spot. Part of Andray troubles start from the defensive end. He has never had anyone to teach him how to lock down defensively. Soon as he gets in the game he gets these stupid touch fouls.
Then from there he knows he may not be on the court long and he starts to do dumb things. He is a player because he never went to college never learned how to let the game come to him. I think that was part of the difference with Jermaine O’Neal when he got to Indiana.
His Basketball IQ improved and he began to play within his strengths. I’m believing that Flip who is a great all around coach can see the great potential that Andray has and bring it out of him. When he Andray was first drafted his high school game was compared to that of Kevin Garnett.

Comment from dmac
Time May 21, 2009 at 8:52 AM

Hey my fellow bloggers things are beginning to get interesting on the NBA draft and possible trades. My source is Hoopshype.com
They are saying that the Clippers are willing to package a deal with Griffin for any takers. It seems theyare willing to trade down to get a point guard like Rubio, Jennings, Holiday.
Rumor is Rubio will not play for the Thunder or Grizzlies if he is drafted by them. His agent likes the Clippers or Kings as possible teams he will play for.
Also the Bulls are shopping Tyrus Thomas becasue his style of play is to similar to Joakim Noah. They could possibly package him with Kirk Hinrich.
My gut feeling is that the Clippers will try to work something out so that they can get Rubio. Whether it is the Grizzlies, Thunder or Kings.
I doubt any teams 2-4 will let Rubio drop to the Wiz and then we could possibly work out a deal to get Griffin.
If this were to happen I would not mind sending Jamison, the 5th pick (Rubio) James and another player for Griffin and Randolph or Camby.

Comment from millie mill
Time May 21, 2009 at 8:57 AM

If the Clippers give up Griffin they will be fools and their few little fans will turn on them.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 21, 2009 at 9:04 AM

Getabig — Terrence Williams is out of Louisville; top tier program. You can look at his excellent stats here. By “SG” I mean the “2 guard” or “off-guard.” It’s true that the word “shooting” is in the acronym, but obviously roles are different on different teams. We have a point guard who who does most of our guard shooting.

Obviously, I don’t know how good an NBA player he will be, but he has great college numbers (that’s the best indicator of the kind of numbers you’ll put up in the league), along with excellent size and what is described as outstanding athleticism.

He’s not projected as a lottery pick, but we may choose to trade our pick down — if so, he might be a possible choice.

Comment from MPWizFan83
Time May 21, 2009 at 9:16 AM

i like the Williams choice and i think we need to go with a polished college player rather than a project, if we make the pick. Plus, DeShawn is not the defender that he is cracked up to be, they just make it seem like he is because of his inability at the offensive end.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 21, 2009 at 9:23 AM

Getabig — about Andray. Yes, everyone in the league is an “elite talent.” On any given night, for that matter, any one of them can “go off” too.

I understand that you are an enthusiastic Wizards fan, and that you are sure that with a different coach Andray will become as it were a different player — a much better player. I hope so.

But, projecting out a selected set of stats over 48 minutes to call him a “20-10″ man really doesn’t tell you much. You have to compare his FG%, ability to get to the line, rebounding *rate*, and the rest of his stats (blocks, fouls, turnovers, steals, etc.) to *other players* to judge him. When you do that, Andray falls *way short* of an average NBA 4. I might point out as well that he played a fair number of minutes this year. We lost 63 of the 82 games we played.

But even if he was productive, and even if he has the potential to be great, that *still* doesn’t mean you don’t trade him. The greatest players in the game get traded.

Comment from doclinkin
Time May 21, 2009 at 9:31 AM

Problem with Terrence Williams is that we already have him, only better. TerrWms is Dom McGuire, a half-size smaller. Or JCritt a half-size bigger.

All three will rebound like mad out-of-proportion to their size, defend multiple positions, get you assists. None of them shoots well. None of them finish all that well at the hoop despite remarkable athleticism.

TerWms had the additional drawback of taking bad shots. He’s fixed that somewhat this year, his %’s have risen his outside shooting is definitely improved.

On the other hand if we want to have the bar none best lockerroom interviews and hi-energy hilarity we can add Terrence Williams. The guy cracks me up every time I see him. He’s a nutjob. In a good way.

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 21, 2009 at 9:37 AM

doc — now that it’s become likely we won’t have a crack at Rubio, whom do you think we should nab at 5? And/or do you think we should trade down — if so, what do you think we should target?

Comment from Rick
Time May 21, 2009 at 11:44 AM

I’ve always been a big Blatche fan. I tend to gravitate towards skill players.

But the skinny on Andray, is just that. He’s too thin up top.

If he can just put on 10 pounds of upper body muscle (and I’m not saying that’s easy), he will be a force. He’ll rebound better, defend better, and get to the line much more because he won’t always go to the basket with finesse.

As for the draft, I say trade down to Charlotte and swap Thomas or James for Radmonovich (we need some knock down 3-point ability). then use their mid round pick to get Gerald Henderson. This team does not need or want any more stars. Role players are the key to taking it to the next level.

Comment from GrifonRacing
Time May 21, 2009 at 11:59 AM

I’m now curious to see how Andre fares this upcoming season. He has always had supreme talent and atheleticsm. What he has been lacking imo is committment to the game. SportzWiz has mentioned Andre is working out with Gilbert. If that is true maybe the committment issue has now been addressed? If it has I expect to see things from Andre we haven’t seen so far.

I would be thrilled to hear Nick was working out with Gilbert too, but, I fear he is off screwing around in California. That’s the next committment issue that has to be addressed.

Comment from GrifonRacing
Time May 21, 2009 at 12:02 PM

DeJuan Blair is my poor man’s Blake Griffin

Comment from Tom Mandel
Time May 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM

I think he will be a good NBA player, yes — would love to have him.

Comment from doclinkin
Time May 21, 2009 at 12:35 PM

doc — now that it’s become likely we won’t have a crack at Rubio, whom do you think we should nab at 5? And/or do you think we should trade down — if so, what do you think we should target?

Yeah it’s interesting, there are a number of players out there who should find a role in the NBA, but there’s not a ton of separation between one or the other. Obviously 5 years from now we’ll be able to look back and see a gap between a few of these players but as of right now the gap isn’t clear.

That being the case it makes sense to trade back and accomplish as many of the following goals as you can:

a) Upgrade the roster with a quality veteran at a need position. Doesn’t have to be a starter, but someone who can produce. We need outside shooting, perimeter defense, playoff experience, low-post intimidation toughness, defense, savvy, heart. This past year also showed us we need production at both backcourt spots.

b) Upgrade the roster with any of the above in a game-ready draft pick. There are solid roleplayers deep into this draft. It’s a ‘weak’ draft as far as future allstars is concerned but there are quality players even in the top of the 2nd round. Who? … More later, I have a short list.

c) Pick up an un- or semi- or under-protected future pick. There will be deep years coming up. Next year there will be a rush to jump into the league before the NBA and NBPA agree on an increase in the age limit.

d) Clear roster spots of underproductive players to allow for future flexibility. Etan and Mike James may actually have an asset as expiring players, and they may have more value at the trade deadline than they do right now (provided Abe is willing to pay the lux tax on a solid chance of postseason wins/title contention) but still this is one of the biggest opportunities to trade, so you have to keep your ears open. BUt there are few untouchables on the bench of any team that failed to crack 20 wins.

Right now we have one open roster spot for two high value picks (5th plus the 2nd rounder). Having an open roster spot can let you add needed players later.

e) Clear wiggle room under the luxtax cap to allow for future moves. Including re-signing players like Haywood, Butler, McGuire, etc.

So. In short: trade down, take best player available at any position. That cuts team costs in terms of value-for-pick, and adds talented players who have more production than potential since many of the players in the high lotto range have hypertalent but few developed skills.

This draft is deep in high-quality point guards. There are remarkable talents available in the 3-4forward role. (Not a position of greatest need for us, but whatever).

There are even some decent 2-guards who will be available mid-late. I’m confident we can check off a few of the above boxes and improve the team in the short term and long haul.

But there’s nobody at 5 I’d absolutely love to have who wouldn’t be available at say the Knicks pick (if they want to overpay to jump ahead of Golden State and take Stef Curry, say).

I’ve talked loud about a few players I really like (Curry is one) but there’s nobody I’m fixated on if we can get a better deal elsewhere.

Of course 5 years from now I’ll be smacking my head saying “I knew it!!!”.

Comment from doclinkin
Time May 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM

Cribbing from myself in other places. Here are players I know will succeed, even if they may have lower upside:

Ty Lawson.
For whatever reason the winning PG on the NCAA champions seem to keep getting overlooked. In this case it makes no sense whatsoever since TLaw has the best stats at the position by far. Best PG in points per possession, among the fewest TO’s per possession, most assists per possession (which can be attributed to the quality of his teammates, but also shows he knows how to play with big time players). He’s short but there’s nobody stronger for his size, can finish in heavy traffic, force fouls on the opponent.

This team has just gone through a couple years of misery because we lack a credible back-up plan as a floor general. Gil is working his way back to health, we hope, but it makes no sense to play him 40 mins per game all year long, better to spell him until he gets his Game back 100%. And Critt’s got potential perhaps, but he can’t shoot, doesn’t have top game management skills. Lawson has both.

James Johnson
My candidate for the Paul Pierce Award of player underappreciated in the draft, most likely to produce in the NBA. He’s a multi-talented strong 3 or tweener 4. High skill level, he’s got NBA-useful offensive gifts and is big enough/strong enough to hassle a guy like LeBron. His game would fit nicely with Flip’s offense, he’s effective from the mid-range on in, can handle, finish in close. Nice Pick and Roll prospect.

Maybe not a need position for us, but I don’t care about that. I’d happily take him as a ‘best player available’ after a trade-down.

Danny Green
Perimeter defender who can hit an outside shot. Can’t replace Dominic’s rebounding of course, but we’ve seen need for a Bruce Bowen/Tayshuan Prince/Shane Battier type. High IQ, right-place-right-time kind of player. If Dom develops a three point shot from the corner and a finishing move inside, well nevermind then, but until then it’s a team need.

Nick Calathes 6’5″ PG
Tall outside-gunning nice passing (& rebounding) PG. A role-player on this team, but picture a Tim Legler with PG skills, a player like that can find a role on any team.

Darren Collison
Will be a solid mistake-free PG off the bench.

These are players who will have good value for their pick wherever they are drafted. None are projected at top 5 or top 10, all have produced well with skills that will translate to the NBA. Where they have shortcomings they are obvious and minimized. These are quality safe picks.

Comment from wizards_fusion
Time May 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM

“Comment from millie mill
Time May 21, 2009 at 8:57 AM

If the Clippers give up Griffin they will be fools and their few little fans will turn on them.”

Yeah – and David Stern would permanently move the Clips to London (I was going to type Seattle, but that’s just cruel – why give the Sonics fans a bad team?).

Besides, how fiendish would the Clippers be if they promote Blake’s pictures on their team website and then NOT draft him or get him? I mean, being a bad team for 17 out of 20 years is one thing, but lying to fans so they buy season tickets and then getting stuck with 82 more games of ZeeBo jacking 3s with 3 guys on him and his team only down 1 with 17 seconds to go is pure disgust. Although this scenario will happen anyways with Griffin on the team, at least the Clips can cut ties with ZeeBo without any thought knowing Blake is there.

Comment from doclinkin
Time May 21, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Here are players that intrigue me for their upside.

Stef Curry. I just have a feeling that he’ll shake out to be one of the better PGs in the league when all is said and done. He’s ~6’3″ now and still growing, has NBA-quality range, decision-making, background, attitute, tutors, intangibles. Already has NBA quality range on his jumper and a few crafty veteran moves to get free to hit that open shot.

Right now his draft cost is high since the draft is shallow. His shortcomings are obvious: scrawny, can’t fight through picks, not whippet-fast. But he adjusts in the 2nd half better than any NCAA player I’ve seen this year. Smart, unfazed, big time intangibles.

Earl Clark
For my money the 3rd most talented player in the Draft.

Other people like Derozan or Tyreke, and they’re really remarkable talents– fast, jump-out-the-gym types. I can understand why people would be happy to get them. I’m just not feeling it. Seems to me shooting guard prospects shoot be able to shoot from outside, point guard prospects need to pass as well.

Earl Clark though projects as one of the only players I see who might guard that big kid in Cleveland. Long, strong, swift, nimble; skilled as a passer, ball handler, defends out to the 3pt line, nice lateral reaction speed. Can shoot a little bit with range. That’s all to the positive.

To the negative column, he’s one of those multi-tool bigs who’s not really good offensively at any one of them, hasn’t yet figured out what it is he does better than anyone else. Hasn’t yet committed to getting tough, stronger, finishing at the hoop. There are questionmarks about his desire. We’ve seen players like that before. Is he Lamar Odom? Andray Blatche? Tim Thomas?

But having read his blog, he seems like a fairly bright kid, good attitude, feels responsible to his hometown, doesn’t want to let down people who expect good things from him.

With the right coaching situation I can see him finding a key role at both ends. He’s like a quicker Andray Blatche, minus an inch, plus some college education– not an insignificant factor. Way I see it that’s not a bad thing.

Comment from doclinkin
Time May 21, 2009 at 1:43 PM

There are other players later. I like Aaron Jackson. Sam Young. I like DJ Blair off the bench, though I think he may end up going too high, he’ll be a hacker on defense if he’s effective at all, but his rebounding will translate.

I love Eric Maynor, skinny as he is.

Of the early draft talent I like James Harden’s brains. I like Jordan Hill’s activity and size. If GMEG is stuck picking the best of the talent available here I’m sure he can make a fine choice.

Gerald Henderson should produce. Marcus Thornton.

I like Jack McClinton late or undrafted if we have roster space.

There’s always some talent available in trade down.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 21, 2009 at 1:50 PM

here is a photo gallery of today’s workout

Comment from edry09
Time May 21, 2009 at 2:04 PM

What are your thoughts about Jordan Hill?

Is it Sam Cassel I see on the pics? Did he sign as an assistant yet? I think he will bring a lot to this team, great IQ, knowledge of the game, playoff along with ring and to finish great relationship with Flip!

Comment from dmac
Time May 21, 2009 at 2:43 PM

If the Clippers does draft Griffin they have to make some moves on their roster. They owe both Kaman and Randolph over 30 million a piece for their contracts. They are not happy with Baron Davis who they owe over 60 million dollars. Then there is Camby who will make over 7 million for the last year on his contract. The Clippers have Thornton and Gordon as building blocks. I am not saying they should not draft Griffin. I am just saying they have to shuffle some things around. Believe me if the Clippers could ship Baron back to Golden State they would. The fact that Ricky Rubio would love to play in LA, the Grizzlies might give up Rudy Gay to go with Rubio for Griffin and another player.

Doclinkin I like the players you have listed. To me I think Ty Lawson may wind up being a very solid pro. With the right team he could flourish like Jameer Nelson in Orlando. Nick Calathes is going to be a good pro as well.
EG says there are 8 or 9 players he would consider at number 5.
Here are my 9 possibles for the 5th pick:
James Harden
Jordan Hill
Stephen Curry
Demar Derozan
Brandon Jennings
Tyreke Evans
Earl Clark
DeJuan Blair
Jrue Holiday

Comment from dmac
Time May 21, 2009 at 2:48 PM

Did anyone read where Michael jordan really wanted to select Pau Gasol at the number one instead of Kwame. Seems Michael did not know folks would react to his drafting a European at the 1 spot in the?

Does anyone like Charlie Villanueva from the Bucks and think he could help the Wiz?

Comment from wizards_fusion
Time May 21, 2009 at 3:07 PM

@ edry09:

Good eye – that is Sam I Am at the Wiz practice court. Him being on the Wiz already gives us someone with recent championship experience (aka credibility).

I’m unsure if the team roster page is updated. It does list Flip as the head coach and it also says that the the Wiz retained Phil Hubbard, Unseld Jr, and shockingly, Randy Ayers. I like what Phil, Wes, and Randy have done in the last couple of seasons as assistants, so I have no problems with them staying. I thought that maybe Randy would try to get a head coaching position elsewhere.

Comment from MPWizFan83
Time May 21, 2009 at 3:10 PM

i think Villanueva is a little better than Blatche but the same kind of player. We need Tom to give us the stats on those two guys but i would say Charlie is a little better.

Sportswiz- who looked the best today in workouts?

Comment from getabigboyoffense
Time May 21, 2009 at 3:27 PM

Tom M. – You’re right, “The greatest players in the game get traded.”

It’s just that, as you well know, the Wizards have a very deep track record of trading players who become All-Stars the year before they actually become All-Stars. It’s primarily been a matter of the lack of good Wizards coaching that has kept players from achieving until they get to a real coach.

I just checked and I can’t believe it, but it’s true…
The Wizards franchise has had 22 coaches in its 49 year history (including as Chicago, Baltimore, Capital, and Washington) , and ONLY FOUR of those coaches had a winning percentage with the franchise (Shue, Jones, Motta, and Bickerstaff). That’s hard to believe. I’m sure it speaks to something, but I’m not sure what.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 21, 2009 at 3:41 PM

mpwizfan83, the local product looked pretty good today.

http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/workouts_090521.html

Then again we only see so much of the workouts, but there is video of about the last 15 minutes or so.

Comment from MPWizFan83
Time May 21, 2009 at 3:46 PM

nice, thanks!

Comment from millie mill
Time May 21, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Nice video of the practice Sportswiz.

Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 21, 2009 at 4:15 PM

thanks millie, oh by the way its official now.

Sam Cassell and Randy Wittman are now assistant coaches. Press release being posted momentarily

Comment from SportzWiz
Time May 21, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Also, here are the four guys the Wizards are bringing in tomorrow for workouts

Dwayne Anderson G/F Villanova Silver Spring, MD 6’6”, 215 lbs.
* Averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals during his senior season at Villanova
* Averaged 13.2 points and 8.6 points in five games during the 2009 NCAA Tournament

Gordon Watt F Houston Baptist Evanstown, IL 6’6”, 225 lbs.
* Averaged 17.2 points and 8.8 rebounds during his senior year at Houston Baptist
* Led the Huskies in scoring and rebounding during his junior and senior seasons

Micah Downs G Gonzaga Kirkland, WA 6’8”, 194 lbs.
* Averaged 9.6 points and 4.6 rebounds during his senior season at Gonzaga
* Played two seasons at Gonzaga after transferring from Kansas

Weyinmi Efejuku G Providence Fresh Meadows, NY 6’5”, 210 lbs.
* Averaged 15.7 points and 2.3 assists for Providence during his senior season
* Named to Big East Honorable Mention Team for the 08-09 season

Comment from dmac
Time May 21, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Sportzwiz who stood out today? It seem like Greivis had a good work out. Were these guy’s mostly combo guard type players?