This may be old news, but the Ringer has solidly bought into an apparent rumor that Culver is significantly taller than we list him.
Has anyone on here heard anything confirming that? After reading the Ringer's first mention of it last month I noticed him standing next to another player also listed around 6'-5" and Jarret did appear taller, although I know camera angle, shoes, etc can play into that.
It is interesting to think about what would happen to his draft stock if he shows up to the Draft Combine and officially measures 1" or 2" taller than we list him. It also brings up the question, why would Tech list him at 6'-5" if he is in fact taller? Does it provide some kind of advantage?
Excerpts from two articles on the Ringer.com:
Tournament preview:
How tall does Jarrett Culver look today?
Northern Kentucky vs. Texas Tech (Friday, 1:30 ET)
The Texas Tech polymath is listed at 6-foot-5. In my heart of hearts, I believe he is much taller than that. And given his all-around talent on both ends of the floor, height could dictate whether he’ll become a star or a role player.
NBA draft preview.
2. Jarrett Culver
Guard, Texas Tech, sophomore (6-foot-5, 195 pounds, 20 years old)
Danny Chau: Culver is the tallest 6-foot-5 basketball player I’ve ever seen. Every time I watch him play, he seemingly has a new physical quirk to tout on the floor. Some weeks he looks taller, some weeks his already strong shoulders seem broader, some weeks his stride is a bit longer than it used to be. His body is transforming, and there are corners of the deep draft web intimating that Culver is not only much taller than his listed height, but also that he might not be done growing. If that’s the case—if he winds up closer to 6-foot-10 than 6-foot-5—the draft could be looking at a massive upheaval at the top (after Zion, of course).
Has anyone on here heard anything confirming that? After reading the Ringer's first mention of it last month I noticed him standing next to another player also listed around 6'-5" and Jarret did appear taller, although I know camera angle, shoes, etc can play into that.
It is interesting to think about what would happen to his draft stock if he shows up to the Draft Combine and officially measures 1" or 2" taller than we list him. It also brings up the question, why would Tech list him at 6'-5" if he is in fact taller? Does it provide some kind of advantage?
Excerpts from two articles on the Ringer.com:
Tournament preview:
How tall does Jarrett Culver look today?
Northern Kentucky vs. Texas Tech (Friday, 1:30 ET)
The Texas Tech polymath is listed at 6-foot-5. In my heart of hearts, I believe he is much taller than that. And given his all-around talent on both ends of the floor, height could dictate whether he’ll become a star or a role player.
NBA draft preview.
2. Jarrett Culver
Guard, Texas Tech, sophomore (6-foot-5, 195 pounds, 20 years old)
Danny Chau: Culver is the tallest 6-foot-5 basketball player I’ve ever seen. Every time I watch him play, he seemingly has a new physical quirk to tout on the floor. Some weeks he looks taller, some weeks his already strong shoulders seem broader, some weeks his stride is a bit longer than it used to be. His body is transforming, and there are corners of the deep draft web intimating that Culver is not only much taller than his listed height, but also that he might not be done growing. If that’s the case—if he winds up closer to 6-foot-10 than 6-foot-5—the draft could be looking at a massive upheaval at the top (after Zion, of course).
