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06-26-2013, 08:52 PM
These players are the one that I've frequently seen in mock drafts at the #28th pick.
Glen Rice Jr.-
-Age -22 Years Old-Junior
-Height-6'6
-Max Vert-40.5 inches (3 feet, 4.5 inches)
-Armspan-6'9
www.nbadraft.net (http://www.nbadraft.net)
Strengths
"Talented & aggressive wing ... Good ISO game. Plays better with the ball in his hands ... Runs the floor well providing great spacing and making highlight plays ... A strong leaper, particularly off of two feet ... Huge wingspan. Appears to have in the neighborhood of a 6-10 wingspan, giving him good length to finish plays ... Brings energy to a team with his dynamic plays in traffic ."
"Will get to the rim and finish strong with contact, uses his long arms and leaping ability to get in the lane and crash the glass, an excellent rebounder at his size. Has shown the ability to get up and block shots off the vertical jump and from the weak side. His athleticism is well suited to the half court ... Can shoot the NBA 3 and beyond and has made big shots late in the shot clock ... Similar to his Dad, Glen Rice Sr., a very good spot up shooter and consistently knocks down the NBA corner 3 in catch and shoot situations."
Weaknesses: He doesn't explode very well off of one foot, limiting his effectiveness in transition to a degree ... Needs to work on finishing plays with his off-hand ... BBIQ is questionable, needs to make better decisions with the ball when facing a trapping situation ... Lacks great blow by speed off the dribble, and overall speed is just average ... Passing ability needs more work when executing drive and kick ... Poor P&R ball handler & poor shot selection, which is one of his biggest weaknesses .
A very streaky shooter, and not physical or strong enough to defend in the post, needs to work on lateral foot speed, fundamentals in sliding his feet on defense ... Gets caught standing too upright at times on defense when playing off the ball ... Should look to be more aggressive when defending on the ball, bringing more fire & intensity to force turnovers ... There are some real concerns about his character/maturity after being kicked off Georgia Tech team for disciplinary reasons.
Draft Express-
He's got good size for a wing player at 6-6, with long arms, a massive frame, and very good athletic ability. The fact that his father scored over 18,000 points in the NBA and made three all-star games probably didn't hurt his cause either.
Like his father, Rice's most attractive skill lies in his jump-shot, which he's honed into an extremely dangerous weapon as of late. Only shooting 30 and 33% from beyond the arc as a sophomore and junior at Georgia Tech, Rice has been absolutely deadly this season from the perimeter for the Vipers, making 39% of his overall attempts on the season, despite having to transition to the much further NBA 3-point line that the D-League plays with. He's deadly with his feet set and is capable of coming off screens or shooting off the dribble, showing consistent mechanics, a quick release, and deep range, sometimes making shots from a few feet beyond the NBA line even, and looking effortless when doing so.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz2XNZ9snJi
http://www.draftexpress.com
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Allen Crabbe
Age-21 (Junior)
Height-6'6
Position-Shooting Guard
Max Vert-36 inches
Armspan-6'11 1/2
"A lethal spot-up shooter with terrific range … Text book shooting form. Displays a consistent stroke with excellent mechanics on his jumper, releasing the ball off his fingertips with great ease in one silky-smooth motion … Has outstanding footwork and generates proper elevation on his shot. Squares his shoulders and feet to the basket … Appears to have tremendous range on his 3-ball, and has shown the ability to drain it from the NBA-line with no hitch in his natural release … Due to his feathery touch and the great feel, he excels when it comes to converting on floaters and various acrobatic attempts in and around the paint … Understands how to move wihout the ball … Has shown flashes of creating opportunities off the bounce in a ½ court set or attacking his opponent head on off the dribble … Decent vision and passing ability for an off guard … Because of his length and athleticism, he can be a very effective on-ball defender along the wing … Impressive physical tools allow him to literally drape and swarm opposing players, which have contributed to steals and timely deflections … Has prototypical height (6'6) for a shooting guard at the next level and is a good athlete."
Weaknesses: "Has yet to show any type of consistency when it comes to creating his own shot off the dribble … Has predominantly been relegated to catching and shooting the ball … At this particular stage, the lack of any significant 1-on-1 ability along the wings against opposing college defenders is a bit concerning in regards to his offensive potential at the professional-level … Individual moves consisting of more than 2 decisive dribbles appear to be out of his comfort zone …Needs to improve upon his ball-handling and develop a repertoire of reliable moves he can go to when opponents play him exclusively for his shot … Needs to develop more intensity. At times, appears very nonchalant when on the hardwood, whether it be diagnosing the defense with the ball in his hands on the outside, going through the motions within an offensive set, or defensively."
Draft Expess-27th, 1st Round
NBA Draft Net-25th 1st Round
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Jamaal Franklin
Age-22 (Junior)
Height-6'5
Position-SG
Max Vert-36 Inches
Armspan-6'11 1/2
Strengths-Standout length and activity level from the wing position ... High school high jumper. An explosive leaper off one-foot behind a head of steam ... Scoring average soared from 2.9 as a redshirt freshman to 17 as a junior, with feel for the action maturing dramatically in a short period of time ... Excellent mid-range stoke was on full display during opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, off the dribble and the catch ... Innate cleverness finding buckets in the lane; uses his body to create release angles and cut off angles for defenders to disrupt .
Deceptive strength hiding behind those long sleeves- arrived on campus at 165 lbs. currently up to 205 ... Initiates and sells contact, gets to the free throw line nearly 7 times per game and converts there ... 38% score efficiency in ISO situations, specifically driving right from the top of the key (62%) ... Exhibits high IQ moving away from the ball, thriving as a slasher/cutter/lob recipient ... He has a knack for making plays in late clock situations and simply “finding a way”. The 28th leading rebounder in the nation at 9.5 per game,
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
Age-21
Height-6'6
Position-Shooting Guard
Max Vert-37.5 inches
Armspan-6'6
Scorer with good size and athleticism for the 2-guard position ... Worked hard during offseason before junior year to improve upon and become a proficient 3 point shooter, knocking down 37% of his 3s on over 5 attempts per game ... Plays with good energy and intensity. A self starter, not a player that needs to be pushed to get the most out of his abilities ... An above average run jump athlete, excellent in transition. Finishes well on the break ... Professional approach ... Hard worker, competes hard ... Accepts his role within a team concept and plays unselfish ... Solid decision maker and passer at the 2 position, maintaining a positive a/to ratio throughout his college career .
Scoring numbers did not increase substantially, but his efficiency did ... Pro jumper. Shows great form on his shot. Gets a lot of lift and shoots the ball from a high release point ... Stays active and moves well off the ball. Does a good job of freeing himself and shooting off of screens ... Shows pick and roll ability as ball handler ... Benefits from being the son of a former pro, having grown up around the game shows excellent maturity and perspective of what it takes to be a pro which should help with the transition to the next level ...
Weaknesses: Doesn't have great foot speed or a quick first step which limits his ISO and driving ability ... Legitimate concerns about his ability to create his own shot ... Body lacks great strength. Appears a little frail, which allows him to be knocked off balance more easily ... Solid but not outstanding defender due to below average lateral speed ... Ankles appear tight ... There are some concerns about his legs and how they will hold up over time ... Lack of foot speed allows opponents to crowd him and limits his spot up efficiency.
Questions about whether he's a stong enough athlete to eventually become an NBA starter or if his ceiling is as a rotation guy ... Mid range game could use some improvement ... Did not have a very good tourney performance as his shot abandoned him to some degree and he failed to have a real break out performance ...
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Nate Wolters
Age-22
Height-6'5
Position-PG/SG
Max Vert-Unavailable
Armspan-6'3
Strengths
Big lead guard with a flashy skill set and excellent scoring ability ... Crafty and experienced ... A wizard with the ball in his hands showing a yoyo handle, and great change of speed and hesitation moves ... Imaginative playmaker ... Game shows a lot of style as he sort of glides around the court with the ball in his hands ... Makes everything look easy ...Very adept at running the pick and roll, showing terrific ability to make quick decisions with the ball in his hands ... 5.8/2.3 a/to numbers display high level ball protection and decision making.
Despite lacking a lightning first step is very shifty and shows a strong ability to break down defenders with a tremendous handle ... Possesses a deadly crossover ... A better scorer than shooter .. Shooting showed significant improvement in senior year. 49% FG, 38% 3P, and 81% Ft ... Hit just under two 3 pointers per game showing a strong ability to pull up off the dribble ... Displays a lot of midrange ability, utilizing tear drops and runners to perfection ... Deceptive quickness. 6'5 size helps to overcome speed and athleticism issues ... Shows the ability to get his hips by opponents and then use leverage to keep an angle to the basket ...
Weaknesses: Athleticism is below average by NBA standards ... Not a great leaper ... May struggle some defensively. Foot speed, particularly laterally, is a concern ... Separation ability is a question mark as well ... Not a strong player and could get pushed around some. Needs to get stronger to be able to finish without being knocked off balance easily ... Outside jumper still must add consistency. Shot appears a little flat and while he hits the 3 ball at a high volume, should work on gaining a higher release point ... Ball dominant guard so will need to prove that he's truly talented enough to run the show to bring his full value to a team.
(Passing ablity has been compaired to pistol pete)
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Jeff Withey
Age-23 (Senior)
Height-7'0
Armspan-7'1 1/2
Max Vert-29 inches
Position-Center
Legit 7-footer with excellent size for the NBA center position ... Has become one of the dominant bigmen and a consistent performer and scorer on the college level ... Showed solid improvement from his junior to senior season raising his scoring average to 13.8 per game along with 8.5 rebounds and 3.9 blocks, while anchoring the defense for one of the top teams in the nation ... Also raised his shooting numbers from the field from 54% to 58% ... A strong defensive presence. Shows an aptitude for blocking shots with good timing, and quick reflexes to swat shots. Set the all time tournament record for blocked shots in 2012 ... Has developed some solid post moves and shows the ability to score in the paint ... Solid free throw shooter hitting 80% as a junior and 71.5% as a senior. ... Has solid though unspectacular length with a reported 7'1.5 wingspan ...
Weaknesses: He is a year older than the graduating senior class (23) so even though he's shown improvement in his game this year, his upside is questionable ... Took a few years out of high school before becoming an effective college player ... Bigmen often take longer to develop but detractors will question why it took him so long to break through. Some view him as an older player beating up on players 2-3 years younger (on average) than himself ... Scouts aren't sold on his offensive abilities and question how effective he will be offensively at the next level ... Lack of lateral quickness makes him a liability in pick and roll situations
Appears to have the attributes to be a longtime NBA back up center ... Considered a potential late first round draft pick ... Measured 6'11.5 (in shoes) 229 lbs, with a 7'1.5 wingspan.
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Erick Green
Age-21
Height-6'3
Position-PG/SG
Armspan-6'5
Max Vert-Unavailable
Green exploded onto the scene in this his senior year becoming the leading scorer in all of college basketball while going from being a 2nd round prospect to a likely first round prospect ... At 6’4, 185 pounds, Green has below average size for an NBA shooting guard but does have good length ... What is so impressive about Green is that he improved his efficiency drastically in each year of his 4-year career. An extremely quick and crafty player that pushes the ball in transition attacking the rim, which is when he is at his best .
A tremendous 1 on 1 player with a bevy of moves at his disposal ... Is comfortable spotting up or shooting off the dribble with solid shooting form. Shows good movement without the ball and uses screens efficiently. Has improved as a passer in his 4 year career, averaging almost 4 his senior year on a solid assist to turnover ratio. Is especially good at finding the open man off of the pick and roll.
Weaknesses:
A combo "tweener" as Green shows much better scoring ability than facilitating and lacks ideal size at the 2 ... Only 180-185 pounds with little strength. Will definitely need to get stronger if he wants to keep bigger guards out of the lane and get himself into the paint on offense ... Bigger defenders can body Green rather easily and knock him off balance when penetrating ... Is a below average finisher with contact and will need to improve his floater to be effective at the next level ... There are questions about whether Green will be able to guard any position in the NBA ... Will need to keep up his improvement as a passer because he will likely be forced to play some point guard. Although very qLuick, Green does not possess great jumping ability so will have to learn how to score around bigger and more athletic defenders .
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Tony Snell-
Age-21
Height 6'7
Armspan-6'7
Position-SF
Max Vert-36.5 inches
Snell possesses a picturesque shooting stroke and an easygoing on-court style ... If he doesn’t do it smooth, he doesn’t do it ... Sneaky explosive - makes your draw drop every now and then ... At 6’7 he possesses intriguing size for the shooting guard position ... With a high release and solid elevation, he gets unperturbed looks at the bucket. His shot is unblockable ... His jump shot and range are NBA ready right now ... Lights out in catch and shoot situations coming off screens and curls; reads defenses and knows how to get open ... Boasts a “special” 65.3% adjusted FG% shooting off left side screens ...
Sets his feet quickly with no wasted movements—right up into the shot ... When afforded time to release in rhythm, might as well just put three points on the board (39% 3PT) ... Snell scored 12.5 points per game as a junior, including .98 PPP against man defense ... Cold blooded shooter in late clock and clutch situations ... He knocks down 84% of his free throws ... Talented ballhandler who can run the show in a crunch ... Efficient decision maker in the pick and roll ... Patient and shifty, effectively utilizes change of pace ... He’s a capable off the dribble playmaker with good vision (2.9 AST) and a knack for drawing the defense (despite his preference to pass) ... Thrived in New Mexico’s ball movement predicated offense ... Dynamite on-ball defender - opponents scored 18.8% of the time against him when isolated ... Very good lateral quickness and tremendous length for a perimeter defender ... Exhibits plus level defensive awareness.
Weaknesses: He shows killer instinct at times, which only makes his lack of a consistent aggressive mindset more exasperating ... Smooth to a fault. Passive and goes with the flow, doesn’t ensure that he gets his own (9.7 FGA) ... Snell has not displayed a clear cut desire to improve and fully utilize his physical gifts .. While not quite as frail as he’s portrayed, his frame is capable of housing added muscle in the 220 lb. range ... Deltoid muscles of the shoulder are defined. Nevertheless, he will need to add strength to contain new breed of power 3’s .. Despite a quick first step and explosive leaping ability, he’s hesitant to drive and limited handles.
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All of the following game from NBAdraft.net or draft express. I posted only a part of each players profile. I'm not a fan of college ball but from what i've read Haradway Jr. seems to be a great fit. I've also seen his name posted most at #28. Mocks can differ wildly. One says he's going at 20 and another thinkgs he's going at 35-40. Same with most others.
We could use a bigger wing. From what i've heard he can shoot and can make plays off the dribble. Rice Jr. appears to be the best athlete of the group with a 40 inch vert.
I hope that we don't draft and stash. We could use cheap talent next season. Especially on the wing where our size (lack there of) can be exploited. Having a bigger option off the bench would be useful against bigger teams (OKC, GSW, Memphis, Heat) where players like Neal can be rendered ineffective.
Glen Rice Jr.-
-Age -22 Years Old-Junior
-Height-6'6
-Max Vert-40.5 inches (3 feet, 4.5 inches)
-Armspan-6'9
www.nbadraft.net (http://www.nbadraft.net)
Strengths
"Talented & aggressive wing ... Good ISO game. Plays better with the ball in his hands ... Runs the floor well providing great spacing and making highlight plays ... A strong leaper, particularly off of two feet ... Huge wingspan. Appears to have in the neighborhood of a 6-10 wingspan, giving him good length to finish plays ... Brings energy to a team with his dynamic plays in traffic ."
"Will get to the rim and finish strong with contact, uses his long arms and leaping ability to get in the lane and crash the glass, an excellent rebounder at his size. Has shown the ability to get up and block shots off the vertical jump and from the weak side. His athleticism is well suited to the half court ... Can shoot the NBA 3 and beyond and has made big shots late in the shot clock ... Similar to his Dad, Glen Rice Sr., a very good spot up shooter and consistently knocks down the NBA corner 3 in catch and shoot situations."
Weaknesses: He doesn't explode very well off of one foot, limiting his effectiveness in transition to a degree ... Needs to work on finishing plays with his off-hand ... BBIQ is questionable, needs to make better decisions with the ball when facing a trapping situation ... Lacks great blow by speed off the dribble, and overall speed is just average ... Passing ability needs more work when executing drive and kick ... Poor P&R ball handler & poor shot selection, which is one of his biggest weaknesses .
A very streaky shooter, and not physical or strong enough to defend in the post, needs to work on lateral foot speed, fundamentals in sliding his feet on defense ... Gets caught standing too upright at times on defense when playing off the ball ... Should look to be more aggressive when defending on the ball, bringing more fire & intensity to force turnovers ... There are some real concerns about his character/maturity after being kicked off Georgia Tech team for disciplinary reasons.
Draft Express-
He's got good size for a wing player at 6-6, with long arms, a massive frame, and very good athletic ability. The fact that his father scored over 18,000 points in the NBA and made three all-star games probably didn't hurt his cause either.
Like his father, Rice's most attractive skill lies in his jump-shot, which he's honed into an extremely dangerous weapon as of late. Only shooting 30 and 33% from beyond the arc as a sophomore and junior at Georgia Tech, Rice has been absolutely deadly this season from the perimeter for the Vipers, making 39% of his overall attempts on the season, despite having to transition to the much further NBA 3-point line that the D-League plays with. He's deadly with his feet set and is capable of coming off screens or shooting off the dribble, showing consistent mechanics, a quick release, and deep range, sometimes making shots from a few feet beyond the NBA line even, and looking effortless when doing so.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz2XNZ9snJi
http://www.draftexpress.com
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Allen Crabbe
Age-21 (Junior)
Height-6'6
Position-Shooting Guard
Max Vert-36 inches
Armspan-6'11 1/2
"A lethal spot-up shooter with terrific range … Text book shooting form. Displays a consistent stroke with excellent mechanics on his jumper, releasing the ball off his fingertips with great ease in one silky-smooth motion … Has outstanding footwork and generates proper elevation on his shot. Squares his shoulders and feet to the basket … Appears to have tremendous range on his 3-ball, and has shown the ability to drain it from the NBA-line with no hitch in his natural release … Due to his feathery touch and the great feel, he excels when it comes to converting on floaters and various acrobatic attempts in and around the paint … Understands how to move wihout the ball … Has shown flashes of creating opportunities off the bounce in a ½ court set or attacking his opponent head on off the dribble … Decent vision and passing ability for an off guard … Because of his length and athleticism, he can be a very effective on-ball defender along the wing … Impressive physical tools allow him to literally drape and swarm opposing players, which have contributed to steals and timely deflections … Has prototypical height (6'6) for a shooting guard at the next level and is a good athlete."
Weaknesses: "Has yet to show any type of consistency when it comes to creating his own shot off the dribble … Has predominantly been relegated to catching and shooting the ball … At this particular stage, the lack of any significant 1-on-1 ability along the wings against opposing college defenders is a bit concerning in regards to his offensive potential at the professional-level … Individual moves consisting of more than 2 decisive dribbles appear to be out of his comfort zone …Needs to improve upon his ball-handling and develop a repertoire of reliable moves he can go to when opponents play him exclusively for his shot … Needs to develop more intensity. At times, appears very nonchalant when on the hardwood, whether it be diagnosing the defense with the ball in his hands on the outside, going through the motions within an offensive set, or defensively."
Draft Expess-27th, 1st Round
NBA Draft Net-25th 1st Round
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Jamaal Franklin
Age-22 (Junior)
Height-6'5
Position-SG
Max Vert-36 Inches
Armspan-6'11 1/2
Strengths-Standout length and activity level from the wing position ... High school high jumper. An explosive leaper off one-foot behind a head of steam ... Scoring average soared from 2.9 as a redshirt freshman to 17 as a junior, with feel for the action maturing dramatically in a short period of time ... Excellent mid-range stoke was on full display during opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, off the dribble and the catch ... Innate cleverness finding buckets in the lane; uses his body to create release angles and cut off angles for defenders to disrupt .
Deceptive strength hiding behind those long sleeves- arrived on campus at 165 lbs. currently up to 205 ... Initiates and sells contact, gets to the free throw line nearly 7 times per game and converts there ... 38% score efficiency in ISO situations, specifically driving right from the top of the key (62%) ... Exhibits high IQ moving away from the ball, thriving as a slasher/cutter/lob recipient ... He has a knack for making plays in late clock situations and simply “finding a way”. The 28th leading rebounder in the nation at 9.5 per game,
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
Age-21
Height-6'6
Position-Shooting Guard
Max Vert-37.5 inches
Armspan-6'6
Scorer with good size and athleticism for the 2-guard position ... Worked hard during offseason before junior year to improve upon and become a proficient 3 point shooter, knocking down 37% of his 3s on over 5 attempts per game ... Plays with good energy and intensity. A self starter, not a player that needs to be pushed to get the most out of his abilities ... An above average run jump athlete, excellent in transition. Finishes well on the break ... Professional approach ... Hard worker, competes hard ... Accepts his role within a team concept and plays unselfish ... Solid decision maker and passer at the 2 position, maintaining a positive a/to ratio throughout his college career .
Scoring numbers did not increase substantially, but his efficiency did ... Pro jumper. Shows great form on his shot. Gets a lot of lift and shoots the ball from a high release point ... Stays active and moves well off the ball. Does a good job of freeing himself and shooting off of screens ... Shows pick and roll ability as ball handler ... Benefits from being the son of a former pro, having grown up around the game shows excellent maturity and perspective of what it takes to be a pro which should help with the transition to the next level ...
Weaknesses: Doesn't have great foot speed or a quick first step which limits his ISO and driving ability ... Legitimate concerns about his ability to create his own shot ... Body lacks great strength. Appears a little frail, which allows him to be knocked off balance more easily ... Solid but not outstanding defender due to below average lateral speed ... Ankles appear tight ... There are some concerns about his legs and how they will hold up over time ... Lack of foot speed allows opponents to crowd him and limits his spot up efficiency.
Questions about whether he's a stong enough athlete to eventually become an NBA starter or if his ceiling is as a rotation guy ... Mid range game could use some improvement ... Did not have a very good tourney performance as his shot abandoned him to some degree and he failed to have a real break out performance ...
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Nate Wolters
Age-22
Height-6'5
Position-PG/SG
Max Vert-Unavailable
Armspan-6'3
Strengths
Big lead guard with a flashy skill set and excellent scoring ability ... Crafty and experienced ... A wizard with the ball in his hands showing a yoyo handle, and great change of speed and hesitation moves ... Imaginative playmaker ... Game shows a lot of style as he sort of glides around the court with the ball in his hands ... Makes everything look easy ...Very adept at running the pick and roll, showing terrific ability to make quick decisions with the ball in his hands ... 5.8/2.3 a/to numbers display high level ball protection and decision making.
Despite lacking a lightning first step is very shifty and shows a strong ability to break down defenders with a tremendous handle ... Possesses a deadly crossover ... A better scorer than shooter .. Shooting showed significant improvement in senior year. 49% FG, 38% 3P, and 81% Ft ... Hit just under two 3 pointers per game showing a strong ability to pull up off the dribble ... Displays a lot of midrange ability, utilizing tear drops and runners to perfection ... Deceptive quickness. 6'5 size helps to overcome speed and athleticism issues ... Shows the ability to get his hips by opponents and then use leverage to keep an angle to the basket ...
Weaknesses: Athleticism is below average by NBA standards ... Not a great leaper ... May struggle some defensively. Foot speed, particularly laterally, is a concern ... Separation ability is a question mark as well ... Not a strong player and could get pushed around some. Needs to get stronger to be able to finish without being knocked off balance easily ... Outside jumper still must add consistency. Shot appears a little flat and while he hits the 3 ball at a high volume, should work on gaining a higher release point ... Ball dominant guard so will need to prove that he's truly talented enough to run the show to bring his full value to a team.
(Passing ablity has been compaired to pistol pete)
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Jeff Withey
Age-23 (Senior)
Height-7'0
Armspan-7'1 1/2
Max Vert-29 inches
Position-Center
Legit 7-footer with excellent size for the NBA center position ... Has become one of the dominant bigmen and a consistent performer and scorer on the college level ... Showed solid improvement from his junior to senior season raising his scoring average to 13.8 per game along with 8.5 rebounds and 3.9 blocks, while anchoring the defense for one of the top teams in the nation ... Also raised his shooting numbers from the field from 54% to 58% ... A strong defensive presence. Shows an aptitude for blocking shots with good timing, and quick reflexes to swat shots. Set the all time tournament record for blocked shots in 2012 ... Has developed some solid post moves and shows the ability to score in the paint ... Solid free throw shooter hitting 80% as a junior and 71.5% as a senior. ... Has solid though unspectacular length with a reported 7'1.5 wingspan ...
Weaknesses: He is a year older than the graduating senior class (23) so even though he's shown improvement in his game this year, his upside is questionable ... Took a few years out of high school before becoming an effective college player ... Bigmen often take longer to develop but detractors will question why it took him so long to break through. Some view him as an older player beating up on players 2-3 years younger (on average) than himself ... Scouts aren't sold on his offensive abilities and question how effective he will be offensively at the next level ... Lack of lateral quickness makes him a liability in pick and roll situations
Appears to have the attributes to be a longtime NBA back up center ... Considered a potential late first round draft pick ... Measured 6'11.5 (in shoes) 229 lbs, with a 7'1.5 wingspan.
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Erick Green
Age-21
Height-6'3
Position-PG/SG
Armspan-6'5
Max Vert-Unavailable
Green exploded onto the scene in this his senior year becoming the leading scorer in all of college basketball while going from being a 2nd round prospect to a likely first round prospect ... At 6’4, 185 pounds, Green has below average size for an NBA shooting guard but does have good length ... What is so impressive about Green is that he improved his efficiency drastically in each year of his 4-year career. An extremely quick and crafty player that pushes the ball in transition attacking the rim, which is when he is at his best .
A tremendous 1 on 1 player with a bevy of moves at his disposal ... Is comfortable spotting up or shooting off the dribble with solid shooting form. Shows good movement without the ball and uses screens efficiently. Has improved as a passer in his 4 year career, averaging almost 4 his senior year on a solid assist to turnover ratio. Is especially good at finding the open man off of the pick and roll.
Weaknesses:
A combo "tweener" as Green shows much better scoring ability than facilitating and lacks ideal size at the 2 ... Only 180-185 pounds with little strength. Will definitely need to get stronger if he wants to keep bigger guards out of the lane and get himself into the paint on offense ... Bigger defenders can body Green rather easily and knock him off balance when penetrating ... Is a below average finisher with contact and will need to improve his floater to be effective at the next level ... There are questions about whether Green will be able to guard any position in the NBA ... Will need to keep up his improvement as a passer because he will likely be forced to play some point guard. Although very qLuick, Green does not possess great jumping ability so will have to learn how to score around bigger and more athletic defenders .
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Tony Snell-
Age-21
Height 6'7
Armspan-6'7
Position-SF
Max Vert-36.5 inches
Snell possesses a picturesque shooting stroke and an easygoing on-court style ... If he doesn’t do it smooth, he doesn’t do it ... Sneaky explosive - makes your draw drop every now and then ... At 6’7 he possesses intriguing size for the shooting guard position ... With a high release and solid elevation, he gets unperturbed looks at the bucket. His shot is unblockable ... His jump shot and range are NBA ready right now ... Lights out in catch and shoot situations coming off screens and curls; reads defenses and knows how to get open ... Boasts a “special” 65.3% adjusted FG% shooting off left side screens ...
Sets his feet quickly with no wasted movements—right up into the shot ... When afforded time to release in rhythm, might as well just put three points on the board (39% 3PT) ... Snell scored 12.5 points per game as a junior, including .98 PPP against man defense ... Cold blooded shooter in late clock and clutch situations ... He knocks down 84% of his free throws ... Talented ballhandler who can run the show in a crunch ... Efficient decision maker in the pick and roll ... Patient and shifty, effectively utilizes change of pace ... He’s a capable off the dribble playmaker with good vision (2.9 AST) and a knack for drawing the defense (despite his preference to pass) ... Thrived in New Mexico’s ball movement predicated offense ... Dynamite on-ball defender - opponents scored 18.8% of the time against him when isolated ... Very good lateral quickness and tremendous length for a perimeter defender ... Exhibits plus level defensive awareness.
Weaknesses: He shows killer instinct at times, which only makes his lack of a consistent aggressive mindset more exasperating ... Smooth to a fault. Passive and goes with the flow, doesn’t ensure that he gets his own (9.7 FGA) ... Snell has not displayed a clear cut desire to improve and fully utilize his physical gifts .. While not quite as frail as he’s portrayed, his frame is capable of housing added muscle in the 220 lb. range ... Deltoid muscles of the shoulder are defined. Nevertheless, he will need to add strength to contain new breed of power 3’s .. Despite a quick first step and explosive leaping ability, he’s hesitant to drive and limited handles.
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All of the following game from NBAdraft.net or draft express. I posted only a part of each players profile. I'm not a fan of college ball but from what i've read Haradway Jr. seems to be a great fit. I've also seen his name posted most at #28. Mocks can differ wildly. One says he's going at 20 and another thinkgs he's going at 35-40. Same with most others.
We could use a bigger wing. From what i've heard he can shoot and can make plays off the dribble. Rice Jr. appears to be the best athlete of the group with a 40 inch vert.
I hope that we don't draft and stash. We could use cheap talent next season. Especially on the wing where our size (lack there of) can be exploited. Having a bigger option off the bench would be useful against bigger teams (OKC, GSW, Memphis, Heat) where players like Neal can be rendered ineffective.