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I don't know off hand how this guy compares to others but you will definitely need to +2 IS and alot of rebounding to be considered.

Hey everyone, these are my first 2 picks and I think if they are trained right they have a chance to make the u21 team.
Gaylord Crocker (35113434) Point Guard

Weekly salary: $ 3 623


Age: 18
Height: 6'5" / 196 cm
Potential: MVP
Game Shape: respectable
Jump Shot: average Jump Range: mediocre
Outside Def.: average Handling: mediocre
Driving: respectable Passing: respectable
Inside Shot: mediocre Inside Def.: inept
Rebounding: respectable Shot Blocking: average
Stamina: awful Free Throw: atrocious

Marcus Calhoun (35113454) Small Forward

Weekly salary: $ 2 922

DMI: 0
Age: 18
Height: 6'3" / 190 cm
Potential: perennial allstar
Game Shape: respectable
Jump Shot: average Jump Range: average
Outside Def.: mediocre Handling: average
Driving: mediocre Passing: average
Inside Shot: pitiful Inside Def.: mediocre
Rebounding: mediocre Shot Blocking: average
Stamina: respectable Free Throw: average

any suggestions on how would be best to train them would be much appreciated.

Step 1: Edit Gaylord Crocker to look like Ben Stiller because that obviously increases his chances tremendously.
Step 2: Wait for the scouts to contact you very soon and discuss training options. You can also contact the U21 manager directly after the pending elections. In the mean time, just about anything is a safe training option as you'll need some pops in all guard skills before their time comes.

Given that this first week of the season is a short week with only a scrimmage and you have two draftees you want to train, 1v1 forwards is a safe starting point. Within a week (before next training update), I would guess that a U21 scout will have contacted you and you guys can discuss a longer-term plan moving forward. But when in doubt, it's hard to go wrong starting off with either some 1v1 forwards for elastic effect or pressure for the most important skill in the game.

I have a new guy I think will be a pretty good candidate as well:

DMI: 0
Age: 18
Height: 6'3" / 190 cm
Potential: MVP
Game Shape: respectable
Jump Shot: average Jump Range: awful
Outside Def.: respectable Handling: respectable
Driving: average Passing: respectable
Inside Shot: mediocre Inside Def.: mediocre
Rebounding: inept Shot Blocking: atrocious
Stamina: inept Free Throw: inept

Very nice prospect you have there. I recommend training his OD and Passing to proficient. Next, I would throw in some 1v1 and JS Guards until his JS/HA/DR all hit strong. If you have more questions, feel free to join the offsite community: http://s3.zetaboards.com/BuzzerBeater_USA_NT/index/

Good luck training him!

Last edited by Big Dogs at 1/22/2015 12:31:56 AM

At the moment he is behind other guard prospects so I would just train him the way you feel necessary and keep him in good GS. Keep in mind Kenneth Culver last season did not play a single U21 NT game last season until eventually playing in both the semi final and final because he stuck with it and remained in good GS.

Awww yeah he did!

Last edited by Sonny Walker at 1/24/2015 9:16:26 AM

In case anyone is wondering, his skills are 9/5/11/12/10/4 10/8/6/3 5/4 and he has HOF potential.

My first suggestion is to start training PA right away. Continue doing that until he hits fuerte (8) or excelente (9). Then I would work on his shooting. I'm sure you have been contacted by a U21 scout, so you can ask them for their opinion. If not, you can contact the U21 manager, Phyr (28895), and ask him what he thinks.

Last edited by Big Dogs at 4/11/2015 9:02:46 PM