SG Malaki Branham (B1G Freshman of the Year, San Antonio Spurs)

[nomatta]

A real D1 coach would have got so much more out of his only year in college.

damn sad

Yeah, because any time a team has a one-and-done they are super successful.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

The only thing more generic than someone named Bill Smith is white rice sold in a black and white box.

 

[ScriptOhio]

 

[ScriptOhio]

But Branham hasn’t flown the coop just yet. Still awaiting the NBA Draft Combine in May, Branham has not yet heard from NBA general managers, instead hearing only what Holtmann has told him through his own communication with scouts and front offices.

Branham still trains with the Buckeye coaching staff, on occasion, in conjunction with his longtime personal trainer.

“I’m still working with the same trainers. I work with Coach Diebler probably once or twice every week, so I still work out with him,” Branham said. “Then I work out with my trainer, Jason Dawson.”

 

[Bestbuck36]

Hahaha what a coup it would be for the Buckeyes to get Branham back with Sueing, the transfers and the class coming in. Extreme longshot so I wouldn't bet on it and I'm a gambling man.

 

[MaxBuck]

But Branham hasn’t flown the coop just yet.

Bless your heart.

 

[CMic]

I stopped hoping for a return when he stated he'd stay in the draft with a first round projection.
I would be shocked if he is not picked in the first round.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

I stopped hoping for a return when he stated he'd stay in the draft with a first round projection.
I would be shocked if he is not picked in the first round.

Bingo.

 

[ScriptOhio]

I stopped hoping for a return when he stated he'd stay in the draft with a first round projection.
I would be shocked if he is not picked in the first round.

CBS MOCK DRAFT:

Round 1 - Pick 14

Malaki Branham SF
OHIO STATE • FR • 6'5" / 180 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Cleveland
Branham is a shooting guard with good size and great length who really flourished in the second half of the season. While shooting 41.6% from the 3-point line, the one-and-done standout became the Big Ten's Freshman of the year and a legitimate lottery option for his home-state franchise.

Entire article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...simple-explanations-just-like-the-rest-of-it/

 

[OHSportsFan]

 

[nomatta]

Bye, Malaki!

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

First mock draft I saw had him going to Cavs at #14.. I'm OK with that

 

[NCBuckeye86]

Wish we had the opportunity to see him longer. I hate that we have not had a full team of these dominate players since the early Thad days.

 

[BuckBackHome]

Is there a stream of the press conference?

 

[OHSportsFan]