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The Sam Vecenie of Athletics has published a pre-cling simulation project on its podcast “Game Theory” earlier this week with the regular co-animator Bryce Simon. It is a complete ventilation of the first round. Complete screening reports on what Vecénie and Simon see as the 30 best choices.
This includes the guardian of the Illinois Kasparas Jakucionis, the n ° 7 at the Brooklyn Nets after having executed a simulation for the lottery (which takes place on Monday to define the official order project).
Here is the video, all spotted.
Vecenie is incredibly high on Jakucionis as a creator. Calls the Lithuanian goalkeeper “one of the two best passers -by” in the 2025 recovery class.
“What I like most about Jakucionis is the passage and creation of games, right?” Said Vecenie. “To just this innate understanding where the help defenders come from and where they are going. Consider can handle the defenders. Throws the ball with speed with one or the other hand as a dribble ferryman live. Place the ball in tight windows regularly as a passer.
But Vecenie has a few questions about Jakucionis as a shooter. Especially with regard to the way in which his athletics could affect his shooting.
“There are real construction blocks to be a good shooter,” said Vecenie. “It is simply not there yet. (He did) 33% of his three shot this year – very difficult photos for the most part simply because he does not separate. In the end, this is the biggest question. Can he constantly separate as a ball on a ball to take advantage of the regular pass?
