NBA Draft 2011: Rumors, Pre-Draft Workouts And News For The Last Day Of May

by Scott Schroeder on May 31, 2025 6:00 AM EDT in NBA Draft 2011

The 2011 NBA Draft is inching closer and closer, and even though there isn't much new out there in terms of news and rumors, I'll pass on what Google was able to find this morning.

First and foremost, SB Nation's Tom Ziller has an interesting look at the NBA's age limit. I'm of the opinion that upping the age limit to two years out of high school wouldn't be a bad thing -- and actually probably help the NBA D-League in terms of relevancy -- but would probably prefer the MLB's rules when all is said and done: either allow players to come out directly from high school or make them complete at least three years of college before being allowed to enter the NBA Draft.

The Utah Jazz will have, as some brilliant writer noted, the most Utah Jazz pre-draft workout ever.

In other workout news, the Indiana Pacers are holding pre-draft workouts today which will feature a slew of interesting players including Jeremy Tyler, BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Tennessee's Tobias Harris, Florida's Vernon Macklin, Kansas's Marcus Morris and Duke's Nolan Smith. The New York Knicks will host Morehead State's Demonte Harper, Boston U's John Holland, Rick Jackson of Syracuse, UCLA's Malcolm Lee, South Carolina's Sam Muldrow and UTEP's Julyan Stone according to their Twitter account.

And last, but not least, the Golden State Warriors are also hosting a workout of their own including Texas swingman Jordan Hamilton and forward Gary Johnson, Seton Hall guard Jeremy Hazell, Florida State's Chris Singleton, Mychel Thompson of Pepperdine and Dayton's Chris Wright.

Bullets that aren't necessarily related to the NBA Draft are included after the jump.

Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Dave Joerger, mentioned here over the weekend, talked to the Bismarck Tribune's Lou Babiarz on Monday. Most interesting is the fact that Joerger's contract with the Grizzlies is up, effectively making him a free agent.
Former D-League coach (and current Phoenix Suns executive) John Treloar talks about his love for the NBA Draft.
In the same mold of the Treloar story, here's an interesting look at Matt Lloyd, the Chicago Bulls director of college scouting.
CBS Sports' Ken Berger is reporting that no progress is being made on the NBA lockout situation.
This has nothing to do with anything, but since I know everyone reading shares my love of North Dakota, I'll pass on this note about the Dallas Mavericks' Shawn Marion and how he's played twice in North Dakota!
In another thing not having to do with the NBA Draft, but instead having to do with one of my other loves, Luke Schenscher re-upped his deal in Australia. Sad face.

Tweet Comment 10 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Read More: nba draft, 2011 nba draft, nba draft rumors, nba draft 2011, 2011 nba mock draft, nba mock draft 2011, 2011 nba draft rumors, nba draft 2011 rumors, Shawn Marion (F - DAL), John Holland (F - Boston U), Chris Wright (F - Dayton), Nolan Smith (G - Duke), Vernon Macklin (F - Florida), Jeremy Hazell (G - Seton Hall), Gary Johnson (F - Texas), Rick Jackson (F - Syracuse), Julyan Stone (G - UTEP), Jimmer Fredette (G - Brigham Young), Demonte Harper (G - Morehead St.), Sam Muldrow (F - S.Carolina), Mychel Thompson (F - Pepperdine), Chris Singleton (F - Florida St.), Marcus Morris (F - Kansas), Malcolm Lee (G - UCLA), Jordan Hamilton (G - Texas), Tobias Harris (F - Tennessee), Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz

Comments

I've been of the same opinion on the NBA/MLB draft rules for years...

allows those truly ready, like Lebron to go, while most get the benefit of developing in college. And college basketball has another advantage for the NBA, in creating fans. College fans will follow their school’s stars in to their pro years, creating more fans of NBA players. The high profile of the NCAA Tournament allows those stars to establish their name and reputation for marketing purposes. Just like college football does for the NFL, the NBA has a ready-made feeder system in college basketball.

http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/

by Mr. Sanchez on May 31, 2025 7:41 AM EDT reply actions

I've felt that way as well.

1-and-done is just not good for anyone. Either skip school, or stay there long enough to do something. Set up an advisory committee that really breaks down the players’ prospects and tells the the whole truth. If they are ready and likely to be drafted in a good spot, let them go. If not, do everything you can to convince them to go to school.

Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!

I also edit things at Ridiculous Upside. Check it out.

by Omaha Sun on May 31, 2025 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm Australian so..

Maybe I don;’ get how it works, but man, I get ENRAGED when I see people promote the age limit. EN. RAGED.

I’m white. I’m middle class. I have a degree. Who am I to tell Marvin Harrison, who had severe financial need, that he should stay at a college that makes millions off his performance while his family suffers?

And if you want one name to back me up: Shawn Livingston. He is about $10 million better off because his knee blew out for the Clippers, and not at Duke.

Now, that sad, I’ll make SOME concession if, and only if, there is some sort of hybrid D-League scheme, where a player can make a decent living ($100,000+) and be guaranteed that for 2 years.

The biggest issue is that the NCAA has these ludicrous restrictions on players, and that makes schemes like a committee almost impossible. If the NCAA really cared, they’d extend the early entry drop out date until 7 days before the draft, would allow college teams to pay for players to test the waters (e.g. fund their flights etc) and really make a good decision. Instead, they force players to rush what should be a well reasoned and well considered decision, which hurts the players and their college teams.

by MMotherwell on Jun 1, 2025 6:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Who's to say?

the league is, and it’s financial. We get a better product if we have an age limit. A MLB like go now or wait 3 years could have a huge effect. You allow for the occassional extremely ready Lebron, or just quite unable to make the grade like Josh Smith, but keep out most of the knuckle heads. By forcing them to wait 3 years, you get huge benefits. You get pre-marketed stars from their time in the NBA, with built in fan bases from their college and a stage to become stars in March. You get more mature individuals and the chance to have some of the bad eggs remove themselves from consideration, again allowing for a more marketable product. You get a chance to actually scout players more extensively, against more reliable competition, again allowing for better decisions and a more marketable product. From the league’s perspective, it improves business, and these are billionaires wanting to make money.

http://sportsandgrits.blogspot.com/

by Mr. Sanchez on Jun 1, 2025 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions

The financial situation is the tough thing. There really is no way to make this work for all parties, especially with the rules as they are now.

Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV Champions!!!!

I also edit things at Ridiculous Upside. Check it out.

by Omaha Sun on Jun 1, 2025 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

The only real supporter of an Age Limit is the billion dollar corporation known as NCAA athletics (which is immensely flawed in the 1st place).

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Jun 4, 2025 4:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Another bullet that you could add

is that Curtis Stinson (yeah, that Curtis Stinson) just signed a deal to play in the Philippine Basketball Association.

by paolost on May 31, 2025 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

Word around the blogosphere (wow, can't believe my computer actually recognizes "blogosphere" as a real word) is that Tha Jimma lit it up in Indy this morning

Everyone’s saying he torched Nolan Smith one-on-one. Seems like a perfect fit in Indy, with the whole pale movement they’re starting down there, that is, if he gets by Utah at 12 first.

Hyperboles kill.
There is no such thing as a "George Karl fan;" there are Karl apologists, and those who realize he should be fired.
http://twitter.com/#!/24kGoldenChild

by GoldenNugget on May 31, 2025 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Just saw on twitter that

whoever ran the GS workout said, “Jeremy shot the ball really well. He has the ability to be a playmaker and play 2 positions. His offensive ability is incredible.” Not sure that means much but I am hoping Haz is given a chance to make an impact in the NBA because I think he can do it.

My Seton Hall blog: http://thesetonhallblog.blogspot.com/
My Steelers blog: thenewsteelcurtain.blogspot.com
My Draft Blog: draftdatabase.wordpress.com

by seton hall and steelers on Jun 1, 2025 3:46 PM EDT reply actions