2033 - Draft/Notes Thread

[Spencer]

Jan 3, 2022 18:28:33 GMT -8 Braz said:

Tell me more about Joe Luchi A outside

Can he start?

Decent inside?

Amazing shooter. Mediocre handles. Mediocre inside.

[Spencer]

Jan 3, 2022 18:36:15 GMT -8 Braz said:

Gene Melchiorre Tell us his story

Early life

He was the fifth of six children born in Highland Park, Illinois, to a gardener who moved his family there from Joliet in 1936. Though short in stature and having pigeon toes, Melchiorre excelled in nearly ever sport he tried. He was a starting wingback on the Highland Park football team, a basketball player, a baseball player, a tennis player and, in his later years, a golfer. After joining the Army, Melchiorre joined the basketball team at Fort Sheridan, known as the Ramblers, that won 58 out of 63 games during his two-year tour (1945–47).
College career

After playing in the U.S. Army together, Melchiorre and Bill Mann had become close friends and were recruited together by numerous colleges. They decided to attend Bradley University together, with their tuition being covered by the. GI Bill.[1]

Melchiorre played guard for Bradley in the 1947–48 to 1950–51 seasons. Standing only 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)and weighing 175 pounds (79 kg), he was famous for his passing abilities and his ability to score. During his tenure, Bradley won 119 games while losing only 22. He participated in both the NIT and NCAA Tournament in 1950, in which Bradley lost to CCNY in the championship game of each tournament.

In 1947–1948, playing for Coach Alfred J. Robertson, Melchiorre was Bradley's 2nd leading scorer as a freshman (9.8 points, 3.7 assists), as the Braves finished 28–3.[2]

As a sophomore, Melchiorre averaged 11.8 points under Coach Forddy Anderson as Bradley finished 27-8.[3]

In 1949–1950, Bradley was 32–5, with Melchiorre averaging 11.9 points.

The Braves lost in the Final of the 1950 NCAA Basketball Tournament 71-68 to City College of New York, as Melchiorre led all scorers with 16 points.[4] In the Final, Melchiorre's basket put the Braves up by one with 30 seconds remaining. Bradley then got the ball back, with a chance to go up three (before the three point shot was in effect), but Melchiorre's breakaway layup was blocked by Irwin Dambrot. Dambrot then passed downcourt to Norm Mager, who hit the game-winning shot for the CCNY.[5] Of the final play, "He definitely fouled me.' Melichiorre said. "There's no question about it, we should have won."[1]

As a senior in 1950–1951, Melchiorre led Bradley to a 32-6 record, leading the team in scoring with a 10.2 average.[6]

In his Bradley career, Melchiorre was named to the Missouri Valley Conference first team three times, and in his junior year made the all-NIT team. For the 1951 season, he was an Associated Press, United Press International and Colliers Magazine first team All-American and selected by the magazine, Sports Album, as one of the two best offensive players in the country.[7]

Melchiorre was also a letter-winner on the Bradley baseball team, a member of Sigma Chi and received a degree in business administration.
Point shaving scandal

Melchiorre was involved in a massive point shaving scandal in 1951 which brought seven schools and 32 players from around the U.S. to face charges on violations of the New York state penal code.

On July 24, 1951, Melchiorre and four of his teammates admitted taking bribes to hold down scores against St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia in 1951 and against Oregon State University in Chicago.[8]

Melchiorre and two of his teammates (Bill Mann and Mike Chinakas) pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in New York State. Though the players faced three years in prison, the assistant District Attorney praised the trio's cooperation, and they were given suspended sentences.[1]
Professional career

After completion of his four years at Bradley and a suspended sentence for the point shaving scandal, Melchiorre entered the 1951 NBA draft. He was selected as the first overall pick in the draft by the Baltimore Bullets.

Melchiorre would never play a minute of NBA basketball, however. Not long after he admitted his role in the scandal, NBA President Maurice Podoloff banned all players involved in the point shaving scandal, including Melchiorre, from the NBA for life.
Personal

Melchiorre married Kay Boles in 1951.

He returned to his native Highland Park in the mid-1950s, at first working in the post office. He then moved into insurance and appliance sales, women's wear and finally started his own small trucking firm.

Melchiorre died on September 27, 2019 at the age of 92.[9]

[Spencer]

Jan 3, 2022 18:36:48 GMT -8 Braz said:

Jake Fendley SG 6'0'' 180 22 B- B- C C+ C B

Good scorer inside and out. Solid handles. Plus rebounder at SG.


Seems Awesome. Can he steal at all?

Mediocre steals.

[Braz]

Whitey Skoog

Can he be moved to PG and survive the handle drop?

inside scoring ?

quickness?

[Braz]

Marcus Frieberger strong? he was on the 1952 olympic gold team lol

[chipper]

How's Lew Hitch's post D and Jump Shot?

[chipper]

Jan 4, 2022 7:50:11 GMT -8 Braz said:

Marcus Frieberger strong? he was on the 1952 olympic gold team lol

[Von]

So Kirkwasser is not eligible?

[Von]

Jan 2, 2022 10:04:11 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Nah, thats too much info.

Pig is an example of going and getting some very god retro guys. Multi purpose players that can be used in a variety of ways.

[Braz]

Jan 4, 2022 14:00:22 GMT -8 Von said:

So Kirkwasser is not eligible?

he’s a free agent it seems

[Braz]

Damn had a Question and forgot

[Braz]

Just saw nets giving away a top 5 damn Lmaooo

[autumn harold]

Jan 4, 2022 14:01:47 GMT -8 Von said:

Jan 2, 2022 10:04:11 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Nah, thats too much info.

Pig is an example of going and getting some very god retro guys. Multi purpose players that can be used in a variety of ways.

they're all injured friend

[Deleted]

Jan 4, 2022 14:04:10 GMT -8 Braz said:

Just saw nets giving away a top 5 damn Lmaooo

[Spencer]

Jan 4, 2022 14:00:22 GMT -8 Von said:

So Kirkwasser is not eligible?

FA to be.

[Spencer]

Jan 4, 2022 7:47:06 GMT -8 Braz said:

Whitey Skoog

Can he be moved to PG and survive the handle drop?

inside scoring ?

quickness?

Possibly, but its close.

Inside is very good for his size.

Quickness is solid.

[Spencer]

Jan 4, 2022 7:50:11 GMT -8 Braz said:

Marcus Frieberger strong? he was on the 1952 olympic gold team lol

Good strength

[Spencer]

Jan 4, 2022 7:54:29 GMT -8 chipper said:

How's Lew Hitch's post D and Jump Shot?

Post defense is solid.

Jumpshot is elite.

[Lasagna and tears of failure]

Jan 2, 2022 9:55:12 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Jan 2, 2022 9:52:23 GMT -8 Play said:

I have complained about retro from the start. 

Youve been complaining your whole life. Its part of your charm.

this made me laugh

[Spencer]

Mel Payton SF 6'4'' 185 25 B C C- A- B- B

Can score from inside and mid. Good handles. Stocks. Boards. Solid.

[chipper]

Jan 6, 2022 8:29:33 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Mel Payton SF 6'4'' 185 25 B C C- A- B- B

Can score from inside and mid. Good handles. Stocks. Boards. Solid.

I drafted him almost entirely based on these notes, lol. 

[Spencer]

Dec 30, 2021 23:47:13 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Dec 30, 2021 23:35:53 GMT -8 Skillz said:

How is Ernie Barret's jump shot? stocks?

Elite.

Damn. I was like when did I say Barretts stocks were elite, they arent! I only saw the jumpshot part.

Cant wait for Play to see this.

THis is a pretty big one. I was wondering why he went so high.

Ill need to do notes differently moving forward.

[Spencer]

Play PM me so we can discuss compensation.

[chipper]

Jan 6, 2022 8:37:51 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Dec 30, 2021 23:47:13 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Elite.

Damn. I was like when did I say Barretts stocks were elite, they arent! I only saw the jumpshot part.

Cant wait for Play to see this.

THis is a pretty big one. I was wondering why he went so high.

Ill need to do notes differently moving forward.

ohmygod 

[chipper]

Jan 6, 2022 8:29:33 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Mel Payton SF 6'4'' 185 25 B C C- A- B- B

Can score from inside and mid. Good handles. Stocks. Boards. Solid.

And the thing is- I meant to ask about how his post defense was but forgot. Guess I'll find out sooner rather than later, lol.

[Skillz]

Jan 6, 2022 8:37:51 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Dec 30, 2021 23:47:13 GMT -8 Spencer said:

Elite.

Damn. I was like when did I say Barretts stocks were elite, they arent! I only saw the jumpshot part.

Cant wait for Play to see this.

THis is a pretty big one. I was wondering why he went so high.

Ill need to do notes differently moving forward.

HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[chipper]

Play

[Spencer]

It is pretty hilarious tho.

[Spencer]

I made a mistake. My bad. The scenario of comensation is very fair tho. Still funny.

[autumn harold]

Just give him 85 steals