Julian Champagnie is a scorer with size that could be appealing as an upside play to be a volume scorer off the bench. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Their decisions were as different as their personalities. ], Jaden Springer was a big part of Tennessees season, posting a usage rate of 25.94 percent along with 26 minutes per game. Julian Champagnie Scouting Report Scouting Reports June 2, 2022 Richard Stayman A decorated Big East performer for 3 years, Julian Champagnie had an up and down college career full of flashes. The latest Sixers t 192 Dislike Share The Painted Lines. From the west coast to the east coast, here is a look at three players with second-round grades that could vastly outperform draft day expectations: On paper its nearly impossible to figure out why Pepperdine forward Kessler Edwards isnt an obvious first-round pick. Julian is an identical twin with Justin Champagnie, who played two seasons at Pittsburgh. Champagnies No. If he becomes really good at that role and rounds out his game a bit, maybe his ceiling can be a very poor mans Buddy Hield (a taller version that plays in the frontcourt), serving as a sixth or seventh man. The new season begins on Oct. 18, and training camp begins on Sept. 27. He played three years of Division One basketball at Saint John's University. After exploding for 31 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Duke, he was certain he was ready for the next level. His ability to make up for team defensive mistakes with athletic blocks was on display in Malibu. In the two games combined against Seton Hall, he scored 14 points, shot two of 10 from three-point range, shot 5 of 24 from the field, and made two of three free throws. NBA prospect Julian Champagnie breaks down what he's been asked to do in workouts with NBA teams, growing up with Justin Champagnie and how they've helped each other excel in basketball.. No, Champagnie is nowhere near the playmaker that projected top pick Cade Cunningham is, but this type of skill-led shot creation against a lengthy defender mirrors the Oklahoma State star: Julian Champagnie's got the stepback three in his bag this year now. (Photo courtesy of St. John's Athletics) When that was shared with Justin, he shot down his brothers notion. He is the opinion editor of his schools newspaper, The Chronicle, and has contributed to other sites, including NYChoops.rivals.com, YCteenmag.org, and hayesathletics.org. #PorVida . As a sophomore in 2020-2021, Champagnie averaged 19.8 points and 7.4 rebounds while shooting 43.3% from the field and 38% from three. 49. "This was an extremely difficult decision," Champagnie said. 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While Champagnie knows how to use off-ball screens to get to the basket and to slip for an open jumper, he must quickly get consistent as a scorer from deep. He became only the seventh player in program history to twice make that list. He is currently a likely second-round selection, but his ceiling is much higher. While the former three-star recruits effective FG% was at a career-low 48.2%, the reason had a lot do with his usage (19.7% as a sophomore and 27.2% as a junior) going through the roof against some of the best defenses in college basketball late in the Big Ten season. "I won't be the focal point of the defense," said Champagnie who shot 41.4% from the floor and 33.7% from behind the arc as a high-volume three-point shooter as a junior last season. We have the brackets, dates, time, matchups, TV channels, live streaming outlets and more for the 2023 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament here. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. He has a high motor and great potential as one of the younger prospects in this draft. Please check your email for a confirmation. There are gems to be found in the second round in a year where the ceiling was broken for what a non-commissioner announced pick can achieve. Denver Nuggets maestro Nikola Jokic was named NBA MVP this week, becoming the first second-round pick ever to do so. The overall story on Henry is a player with athleticism that cant be taught, defensive versatility, and offensive holes that can be improved in the league. NBA Draft content related to the Dallas Mavericks. He led the Red Storm and the Big East in scoring (19.8 points per game). Champagnie might be miscast as someone who guards wings, and will likely be better vs. power forwards. Likely top pick Cade Cunningham, Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs, versatile 7-footer Evan Mobley, and NBA G-League Ignite stars Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga highlight an elite first tier that makes playing for ping pong balls appetizing to the leagues bottom feeders. Expected role: Bench scorer that can force mistakes as a defender. Champagnies size sets him up well for the NBA and his shooting percentages speak to his ability, in particular with his midrange game. Here are his strengths, weaknesses and overall fit with Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers! However, looking at guys such as Duncan Robinson and Davis Bertans, one-dimensionality is not a death knell in the NBA. Philadelphia reportedly signed Champagnie to a two-way contract after the drafts conclusion. They became individuals in college. His impressive height at a little under 6-foot-8 with shoes is the cherry on top of his shooting form since he is not easily bothered by shorter players and those who are late to contest. Champagnie also garnered the reputation of being a bit of a chuck. 2 overall recruit in the final rankings for his class, per On3. The 2021 NBA draft class has deservedly been hyped up as having the best top of the board in years. ], Trevor Keels entered Duke as a highly touted five-star combo guard out of Fairfax, Virginia, but he wasnt originally considered to be a one-and-done prospect. Unplayable if: Jump shooting doesnt translate; he only shot a respectable 3P% one time in three years at St. Johns. Hes been so damn good lately. Justin Champagnie, impulsive and outgoing, was convinced in February the NBA was his future and announced his plans in May. He had 26 points against DePaul in the first round of the conference. Originally starting his collegiate career with South Dakota, Umude was a three-time All-Summit selection, who averaged 21.5 points (ranked ninth in the nation) and seven rebounds per game in his last season with the Coyotes (2021). . Heres a look at St. Johns G Julian Champagnie. As a team defender, he does seem to be monitoring what is happening on the court, but is rarely in a position to prevent a positive scoring possession from happening. Scouting Report: An unexpected drop-off in three-point accuracy prevented Champagnie from climbing boards after his sophomore breakout. After teammate Sandro Mamukelashvili was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, Rhoden had to take on a larger role for the Pirates during his senior season. Julian Champagnie Overview Game Logs Game-by-game stat line for the player 2022-23 Splits Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Projecting Champagnie to the NBA either means that he has to be able to embrace a smaller, spot-up role or be so good at getting to his spots as a jump shooter that he can be a top offensive piece. He led the Red Storm in rebounding (7.4) and shot 38 percent from deep. Jordan Hall (Saint Joseph's, SG, Sophomore) 47. Put him in a torture chamber on defense and cooked him in one on one matchups offensively. He is only an average athlete, but at 6-foot-8 and 215 pounds, he provides tremendous shooting with positional size. Julian Champagnie: Scores 21 points in win Champagnie recorded 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 31 minutes during Thursday's. His 68 frame gives him a cushion defensively, giving him more leeway in mistakes because of his size advantage on defense. Averaged a block and two steals per game as a junior, which should translate with his prototypical size and length Takes care of the ball despite high-usage rate as he never averaged two turnovers per game in college Smart defender who stays out of foul trouble Decent passer who whips in passes with pace and anticipation, Weaknesses: Isnt a terrific athlete and could struggle defensively against the elite NBA wings hell be matched up against Foot speed isnt the greatest His strength is the only athletic component of his game that shouldnt let him down as he makes the jump from the Big East to the pros Streaky shooter who really struggled against physical and athletic wings who he couldnt bully inside the arc and create separation against on the perimeter Experienced a 5% dip in his 3-point shot and 10% dip at the free-throw line despite similar volume Doesnt have terrific upside and most likely projects as no more than a 15-20 minute per game role player in his prime Can settle for outside shots a little too often in isolations Relied on his size and length offensively, which wont fly at the next level, Notes: Twin brother of Raptors forward Justin Two-Time All Big East Big East All-Freshman and Most Improved Player Brooklyn native who stayed close to home for college Finalist for Julius Erving Award as a junior Only failed to score in double-digits five times out of 31 opportunities, Notes:Measured: 66.25 barefoot, 67.75 in shoes, 811.0 standing reach, 212.4 lbs, 610.0 wingspan at the 2022 NBA Draft Combine Measured 66.5 Barefoot, 67.5 in shoes 810.5 standing reach, 217.4 lbs, and 610.0 wingspan at the 2021 NBA Draft Combine . In order to achieve his scoring upside, Champagnie needs to iron out some wrinkles in his game, including: rushing shots by sacrificing footwork, going left, countering a lack of explosiveness, and becoming more consistent in spotting up. At the end of the day, its all about believing in yourself, and I believe in myself. If a team is sincerely interested in grooming him for a long-term role on a team, Champagnie should be utilized as a small-ball power forward to hide some of his athletic warts. Timeline. He is rated at the 77th percentile in transition (1.198 PPP), and it accounts for the second biggest part of his offense at 18.6 percent. But he's best when he's attacking mismatches inside, either cleverly finishing or getting to the. While he is tall, his plus-3 wingspan isnt all that impressive, and he plays in a manner that makes you forget that is over 6-foot-7 on the court, which isnt good. He does not have strong enough ball-handling to be a true perimeter threat who can score using on-ball screens or collapse the defense by attacking the hoop. Before diving further into Champagnie, it should be noted that while he has an NBA draft combine invite, there is still the chance he returns to school for a third year in New York. The Brooklyn-natives smooth jumper looks gorgeous when coming off down screens and curling into the mid-range. This past season, Champagnie started and played 31 games at an average of 34.2 minutes per contest. Compared to last season, the 21-year-old center/power forward appears stronger and more assertive. pic.twitter.com/yIZTE0vf9x, VERY strong 1v1 defense by Julian Champagnie, beating the offensive player to his spots, forcing the turnover: pic.twitter.com/yoVjas3hvW, Bulls-Pacers Recap & Long-Term Implications: February 15, Good shooter with good range in spot up and off the dribble, Improved defender that records lots of defensive stats, Decent athlete that can finish above the rim, Struggles to get his shot off against tight defense, Needs to get better at going left/ shooting off going left, Needs to be more consistent as a shooter, especially spotting-up, Can lose his footwork at times for the sake of quick shooting. Defensively, Champagnie has stiff hips defending drives, but still has found a way to be a productive, positive defender. Although he has height and isnt rigid, his upside on the defensive end is low unless his effort level turns up to exceeding proportions. a great chance to outplay his draft slot for the Sixers. Julian Champagnie is a 21-year old American professional basketball player who plays at the Shooting Guard or Small Forward position for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Subscribe for email notifications of new posts. The 20-year-old Champagnie (he turns 21 next week) played three years at St. John's, averaging 19.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.1 blocks last season. His playmaking for others can improve leaps and bounds given his size and footwork, but he hasnt proven himself as an on-ball creator for others in college. In fact, Cunninghams greatest strength is Champagnies biggest offensive weakness. Champagnie will be on the cusp of either being a late second-rounder or undrafted player who is picked up later for someones G League roster. Before they go their separate ways, they will get some time together this week back at home. As of now, he is close to being one-dimensional. He had a knack for timing blocks in transition or as a help defender at St. Johns: Big block from Julian Champagnie leads to a Rasheem Dunn bucket on the other end! In the NBA, hell be more like Jordan Nwora. He can step into an NBA game tomorrow and hit catch-and-shoot threes. Julian Champagnie, an introvert by contrast who is more analytical, opted to return to school in early July after months of breaking down information and data. He could basically score from wherever he wanted, with a beautiful shooting stroke. Led by Julian, St. Johns had the better season, finishing fourth in the Big East. Julian, meanwhile, didnt hire an agent like Justin. Team W L PCT GB STRK; Boston: 37: 16.698-L1: Philadelphia: 34: 18 In 2020, Jabari Walker, son of former NBA player Samaki Walker, chose the University of Colorado (CU) to start his college career after receiving many other Division I offers. Justin thinks he is underrated entering the draft, much like the twins were unheralded three-star recruits coming out of high school. At 68 with a 67.75 wingspan he has good size and strength to go along with a solid shooting stroke. it wouldn't be a surprise to see him develop into a starter for Philadelphia over In the two games that he played against Villanova, combined, Champagnie scored 21 points, made two of 11 from three-point range, shot 8 of 27 from the field, and had only three attempts from the free-throw line. It just makes it that much sweeter in my eyes, he said. Taking nearly five more shots as a junior than as a sophomore, Henry averaged 15.4 points, shot a career-best 76% from the line, and pulled down 5.6 rebounds. Sophomore forward Julian Champagnie (#2) Extremely versatile. #SJUBB pic.twitter.com/s1bMT1N5Y1, St. John's BBall (@StJohnsBBall) March 1, 2020. Solid athlete; Not explosive but fluid and agile. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new Hoops Prospects posts via email. In an anonymous preseason poll from The Athletic, Champagnie was voted as the hardest player to guard in the league by other players. Instead, he landed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. His current foul percentage of 9.5 is well below average for DI players with at least 100 possessions this season. Though he has a positive assist-turnover ratio of 1.34, Champagnie is not a dynamic playmaker. They were planning to attend the same college, too, after a year of prep school. 1 skill clearly is his shooting. Bringing him in for a workout and watching him shoot should tell NBA teams all they need to know. He led the Red Storm in. While the twins may look identical, Julians game is vastly different from his brothers Justin is more athletic, and Julian is more skilled and slightly bigger. When guarding someone on the perimeter with a little bit of dribbling guile, he will get blown by because of his slow feet. September 9, 2022 7:30 am ET. defensive end. Champagnie is arguably one of the best shooters in this draft class, although his percentages are lower now than what they were last season. The 6-foot-8 wing. Justin Champagnie NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT Draft Notes Champagnie is a unique prospect. Champagnie is a small forward listed at 6'7 foot and 215 pounds. 25 pick) and the Pistons 2024 second-round pick to the Knicks. On November 27, 2018, he signed a contract with Barcelona. 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