PCTI8 Draft Special

Introducing Andy "Smooth" Cibotti

As mentioned subtly in my most previous post, PCTI will be adding a new member going into 8.  We have discussed in the past the need to continue bolstering our roster with "can't miss" prospects in an effort to set us up for success in the future (and prep for the upcoming boot going into Smo Orr), and with the draft set for 18 days from today, now is the perfect time to introduce and put the Spotlight (now a Proper noun) on the man they call "Smooth."

First, let's address the elephant in the room... Does he have a silver tongue?  Absolutely.  But the nickname does not come from that and is simply a coincidence.  

Background:

• High School: Bishop Moore High School.
• Hometown: Orlando, FL.
• College: Central Florida.
• Current City: Dallas, TX.
• Occupation: Catheter Sales.
• NBA Team: Orlando Magic.

Player Profile:

• Height: 5'6".
• Weight: 165.
• Age: 27.
• Position: 1 or 2.
• Hand: Right.
• Player Comparison: Isiah Thomas.
• Go-To Moves: Cross-Over 3, Momentum Shifting Reverse Layup.
• Strengths: Pure shooter with deep range... Tight handle with good vision and passing skills. Shares the ball.  Ultra confident.  Unafraid to mix it up in the paint.  Good finisher.  Loves the game.  Played against top competition in high school.  Boxes out and strong, squatty frame enables him to compete on the glass.  Works hard defensively.  Always has his feet set and can get his shot off quickly.  Uses his body well around the basket.
• Weaknesses: Confidence can be a blessing and a curse.  Lack of self doubt can be troubling if he goes cold.  Susceptible to go into takeover mode and alienate teammates if anyone targets him with trash talk.  Although a ball sharer, will occasionally pound the ball. Can be targeted in the post.  Will not blow you away with lateral quickness or speed.
• Off Court: Go with the flow guy who's even keel personality will offset his roommate and close friend Rainbow's unstable, fly off the handle approach nicely.  Drink off choice is Vodka Water, or anything that goes down Smoothly.  Ladies man.  Similar to his predecessors, his PCTI fandom and love for the game earned him an invite to 8.  Abides by the term "Ball is Life."  
• Overall: Smooth's value coming into his first PCTI will be unique.  As with most rookie's, you have to wonder if he will be prepared for the pace of game and transition period getting to know his teammates and the players on the opposing team.  Has watched a lot of PCTI film which should help, but nothing outweighs experience.  Expect him to be picked in the final 3-4 range, but his ability to shoot 50% from 3, and potential to go for 15 in a game puts him as a high risk, high reward value pick in the later rounds.

Please join me in welcoming Smooth to the PCTI family.  

PCTI8 News and Notes 2017

Happy New Year!!! As we all know, the turn of the new year most importantly kicks off PCTI prep for the upcoming season... Didn't want to waste any time in addressing some rumors, putting out some reminders, and getting the conversations started.

Call Outs:

• Draft Date: Monday, January 23rd @ 7:30 pm CST.  
• A calendar invite has been sent, plan on being on Gmail at that time.
• Captains: Ben (picking 1) and Dan (picking 2/3).
• Snake style the entire draft.
• PCTI 8 Weekend: July 5-9 in San Diego, CA.
• Roster: 16 players, 8 per team.
• Join me in not welcoming back Smo Orr.
• Adding one from Dallas, profile to follow. 
• Game-Play: 
• Series will remain best of 7.
• Games will go to two 25 minute halves to accommodate the increase in roster slots.

Rumors, Whispers, Storylines:

• Will Wilson and Stephens joining forces lead to a repeat of Portland?  
• What does the Guard Big Board look like with Spot and Hops coming off great performances, Beas proving he is PCTI's ultimate gamer, Rainbow's potential in year 2, Act off his worst performance, and Sabin off another loss?
• How will PCTI react to an outsider and sharpshooter with the nickname "Smooth" being added without warning?
• Will Bruise build off his performance and finally make this the year he plays in the offseason?

Looking forward to the buzz getting going... Let's build on the insane amount of momentum generated from Cincy.