And the speculation continues. If LeBron signs with the Knicks, going to New York would be a heckuva good situation for Greivis. Who wouldn’t want to be part of the spectacle that will be the Knicks if LeBron does in fact go there? Overall, it is really hard to get a read on Vasquez’s draft status as of now. Here’s an article from the NY Daily News.
I believe that the following 6 draft positions represent the 5 slots that Greivis could fall into.
First Round
Pick # 28—Memphis–Greivis hasd a spectacular workout
Pick #29 Orlando—Greivis would be back up point guard for Jameer Nelson
Pick #30 Wizards—it seems unlikely because of the selection of John Wall with the 1st pick
Second Round
Pick # 35– Wizards— fans in attendance will be chanting his name —Grunfeld mght appease the crowd.
Pick #42 Lakers—The World Champs need a … Read More »
Read it from the Memphis newspaper.
Former Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez has been invited to attend the NBA draft at Madison Square Garden in New York. His agent, Herb Rudoy, said today that Vasquez won’t be sitting with John Wall, Evan Turner and the other projected lottery picks. Those guys are draft royalty. They sit at tables in the equivalent of an orchestra pit before the stands begin. Vasquez is projected in many mock … Read More »
by Ricky Henne, nyknicks.com
One of the grittiest and most determined players in college basketball, Grevis Vasquez is looking to convince scouts that his game translates to the NBA. So called experts who rely strictly on measurables and have never seen him play can’t understand the buzz that surrounds the Venezuelan sensation. But those who watched him in action while … Read More »
Gilbert was there, Leonsis was present, Ernie watched carefully. Not to draft the Pied Piper from Maryland would be just plain stupid!!!!!!
Here’s my hope. Senor Vasquez has been showing up in the mock drafts in the high to middle part of the 2nd round. I could name 100 reasons why the Wizards should take him at 30. Let’s see how he does Monday.
In the past 4 years the following players graduated from Maryland—Will Bowers, Parish Brown, Ekene Ibekwe, James Gist, Boom Osby, Dave Neal, Jerome Burney, Vasquez, Hayes and Milbourne Only DJ and Mike Jones did not get their degree. that’s 10-12 or 83%. CONGRATULATIONS to the newest graduates.
Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year Greivis Vasquez was among three seniors who shared the spotlight Thursday night as the University of Maryland men’s basketball team held its annual awards banquet before more than 500 fans on the Comcast Center floor. The three seniors earned commemorative basketballs honoring their respective scoring milestones this season in a … Read More »
“Greivis is now what you would call a guy that would be pro-ready,” said Los Angeles Clippers assistant John Lucas, who played at Maryland from 1973 to 1976. “And I look at it from a different perspective. I look at who can come in and help a [NBA] team right away. He has that capability to help a … Read More »
