Kevin O Connor S 2014 NBA Draft Guide

Kevin O'Connor's
2014 NBA Draft Guide

Table of Contents
Introduction
• Manifesto.............................................................1
• Positions..............................................................2
Prospect Scouting Reports

• Big Rankings........................................................3
• Wing Rankings....................................................23
• Guard Rankings..................................................43
• Ranks #61 to #100.............................................63
• Full Top 100 Rankings........................................71
• Top 100 By Position............................................72
• Top 100 By Specific Position..............................73
• Top 100 By Age..................................................74
Articles and Studies

• The Low Stock of High Ranked Prospects...........75
• The Randle Problem...........................................78
• Adriatic League Analysis....................................81
• Aaron Gordon Free Throw Analyiss.....................84
• The Lottery Wheel..............................................86
• Gunslingers of the Future...................................89
• Scouting Spain...................................................91
• Digging for Diamonds.........................................94
NBA Reports
• Team-by-Team Preview.......................................97
• Mock Draft Explanation.....................................103
• Mock Draft........................................................104
Copyrighted by Kevin O'Connor

KO's 2014 NBA Draft Manifesto
My overall thoughts on this year's draft and its potential
There has been a lot of discussion over the course of the year about whether the
2014 NBA Draft class is “overrated” or “underrated.” I would say that it’s neither and
that it has simply been misconstrued.
Many evaluators who think fondly of this draft compare it to the class of 2003, one
that featured LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony.
That’s probably a bit of an overstatement, so I prefer to compare this year to 1999’s

class, a year that was virtually 14-to-15 deep with borderline All-Stars and high-end role
players. Players like Elton Brand, Manu Ginobili, Andrei Kirilenko, Shawn Marion, and
Jason Terry were littered throughout the draft, and this year’s crop could be very much
like that with loads of impact players.
However, I’d also be willing to bet that there will be more “elite talent” this year than
there was in 1999, though not quite on the level of 2003, as there is no LeBron. There is
far too much promising talent, so at least one player at the top should turn into
something “special.” Maybe it’ll be Joel Embiid or Jabari Parker, but it could very well
be someone like Dario Šarić or Noah Vonleh.
Some will read that and say “no way,” which seems to be a narrative as of late, only
as an overreaction to the overhyping of the draft before the year. While it could turn out
to be true that there are no stars, it’s unreasonable to say something like that now.
A lot of people tend to forget that the stars of today’s NBA didn’t become stars until
they became stars. When Dirk Nowitzki was drafted 9th in 1998, was he one of the best
bigs of the generation at the time? No, he was a tall, lanky, and risky International pick.
When Rajon Rondo was drafted 21st in 2006, was he one of the most exciting
playmakers in the league? No, he was just an athlete with very little pure basketball
talent outside of his passing.
But both Dirk and Rondo turned into special players, which could be exactly the case
for multiple players this draft. In that sense, drafts are unpredictable, but what we can
do is look at the amount of raw talent and assess how strong of a chance each player
has to reach their potential. That applies to the projected lottery picks, as well as
prospects in the second round.
With that said, this class runs deep with talent throughout the first round and into
the second. Of course, not every prospect will develop, and many of them will never
reach the NBA, but compared to most seasons, that’s saying a lot.
Overall, fans of every team should be excited heading into draft night. With so much
talent, impact players can and will be scattered throughout the draft. And one team
might just hit the jackpot.
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Position-by-Position Breakdown
There are so many players in the NBA that can play multiple positions that it’s restricting and rather
senseless to shove them into a small box with a label like “point guard” or “shooting guard.” That’s why
I’m using three broad categories for my 2014 NBA Draft prospect rankings: Bigs, Wings, and Guards.
So many teams are simply assembling their rosters based on size and not attributes, which is why
we’re seeing fewer traditional defensive-oriented centers and more stretch forwards; and more combo
guards and less true point guards.
However, each prospect will still be labeled with a suggested classical position on their individual
scouting reports; but that is not to say that they are limited and can play only that single position, it’s
merely a suggestion of what general role they will play. Here are the explanations for each positional
grouping and the classic positions included within:
Guards: Point Guards, Shooting Guards, and Combo Guards
The guards this year are fairly intriguing, with plenty of risky options, but loads of upside. It’s the
second-most talented position overall and will have talent that runs into the second round. However, after
only the top five or six players, each player has a significantly higher risk of becoming a bust.
So many of the NBA's great “point guards” would’ve been shooting guards if they had came into the
league 10 or 15 years ago. Imagine if a combo guard like Russell Westbrook had come into the league in
1998, because there is no chance he would’ve been a starting point guard; or even Stephen Curry
would’ve been dubbed as an “undersized shooting guard.”
The league is quickly changing and we’re seeing so many more “two-guard systems” that place a
higher emphasis on ball movement and scoring more than ball dominant passing. True point guards like
Ricky Rubio and Tony Parker are becoming more rare in the NBA, and they’re being matched up against
“shooting guards” and “combo guards” on a nightly basis.
Because true point guards are still clearly identifiable, they will be labeled as such on each individual
scouting report, and “shooting guards” with the ability to play point guard will be labeled as “combo
guards.” Those players who don’t have point guard potential will be called “shooting guards.” There is no
advantage to one label or another; they are just all part of a similar positional grouping.
Wings: Forwards and Wings

Wing is clearly the deepest position this year. Potentially talented players can be found into the
second round, and some may slip into undrafted free agency. In terms of “confidence level,” the first 14
or 15 players all have a chance of becoming a productive player, though the first four or five all have a
strong chance of becoming borderline All-Stars.
Someone like Andre Iguodala has played shooting guard and small forward throughout his career,
which would make him a “wing” on my rankings. Players labeled as “wings” usually lack the size to play
against power forwards, but they may have the skill or speed to play against smaller guards.
On the other hand, some of the larger “wings” can be labeled as “forwards.” Lamar Odom played
both forward positions because he lacked the speed to defend guards, though he was still a “wing.”
Neither of these specific positions have a greater benefit; they just have minor differences within a
generally similar group that would typically make up the traditional “shooting guard” and “small
forward” positions.
Bigs: Power Forwards and Centers

This year’s crop of bigs is the weakest overall position in the draft. While there are a handful of
potentially great players at the top, the level of upside quickly falls off after the first six or seven players.
Role players can still be found in the back of the first round and in within the second, but that is where
the position will enter “crapshoot” territory.
We’re seeing fewer centers in the modern NBA, and so many teams are running with starting lineups
that use two power forwards. For example, the Miami Heat started Chris Bosh at center and Rashard
Lewis at power forward in the playoffs, but they still fit into the broad category of “bigs,” especially
Bosh, who certainly is a power forward in the traditional sense.
Or in the case of the Indiana Pacers, Roy Hibbert is certainly a true center and is labeled properly,
but David West, a true power forward, could end up playing center on different lineup configurations or if
he were on a different team. All of these players would be listed as “bigs” for my rankings, with “power
forward” or “center” as their likely classical position on each page.

Joel Embiid
Position College
Center Kansas
Draft Day Age Position Rank Overall Rank
20 years, 3 months #1 #1
Height (w/ shoes) Weight Draft Projection
7' 1" 265 lbs Top 4

Most Recent Measurements
Wingspan Reach Hand Width Max Vertical Standing Vert Lane Agility Shuttle Run 3/4 Sprint
7' 5.75" 9' 5.5" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Freshman Season Statistics (Per Game)

Points Rebounds Assists Blocks Steals PER eFG% TS%
11.2 8.1 1.4 2.6 0.9 28.2 62.9 65.5
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
At&only&20,&Embiid&already&has&the&body&of&an&NBA&big&man.&With&wide&
Joel&Embiid&wasn't&expected&to&be&a&top&pick&so&quickly,&yet&
shoulders,&he&has&room&on&his&frame&to&add&even&more&muscle.
here&he&is.&After&a&year&of&exponential&growth&under&Bill&Self's&
+
Will&be&a&force&to&be&reckoned&with&on&the&defensive&end&in&all&
fashions.&Can&defend&inside&and&outside.&Amazing&lateral&quickness. program&at&Kansas,&Embiid&should&be&locked&in&as&a&top&pick&
in&the&2014&draft.&With&immense&potential&on&both&ends&of&
+
Excellent&closing&speed&and&an&88Sinch&wingspan&makes&for&many&
weakside&blocks.&Averaged&a&sensational&4.5&blocks&per&40&minutes. the&floor,&"JoJo"&could&realistically&be&an&AllSStar&by&his&third&
or&fourth&season&in&the&NBA.
+
Didn't&have&to&defend&pickSandSroll&much&in&college,&but&his&nimble&
feet&and&presence&will&make&him&a&force.&Just&needs&experience.
Embiid&started&the&year&as&a&raw&offensive&threat,&but&he&
+
Embiid&does&a&terrific&job&of&denying&post&entry&passes&with&his&long&
arms.&Many&of&his&steals&(1.5&per&40&minutes)&come&from&this&area. finished&it&as&a&reliable,&goSto&player&on&the&post.&It's&unusual&
+ to&see&such&inexperienced&players&(Joel&started&playing&
Showed&interest&in&boxing&out&for&rebounds&at&the&college&level,&which&
bodes&well&for&the&NBA.&Averaged&14&per&40,&leading&all&prospects.
competitive&ball&in&2011)&with&such&a&wide&range&of&post&
+
Rare&to&see&bigs&with&such&a&wide&repertoire&of&post&moves:&drop& moves,&but&Embiid&has&clearly&worked&hard&to&add&to&his&
steps,&jump&hooks,&face&ups,&spins,&and&other&secondary&counters.
game,&a&sign&that&he&wants&to&learn&and&improve.
+
If&Embiid&commits&himself&to&perfecting&his&craft,&he&could&become&a&
star&post&scorer&much&like&Al&Jefferson.&Finishes&with&both&hands.
With&that&high&work&ethic,&it's&easy&to&predict&that&Embiid&will&
+
Not&a&pure&shooter&but&clearly&has&natural&touch.&Rarely&used&on&the&
perimeter,&but&displayed&solid&mechanics&and&flow&on&attempts. fix&his&current&fouling&habits&on&the&defensive&end.&He&leaps&
at&pump&fakes&and&misses&some&rotations,&but&if&he&truly&
+
Embiid&was&seldom&used&in&the&screen&game,&but&will&be&a&serious&
threat&on&the&roll&and&pop&once&he&develops&his&screening&abilities. wants&to&become&a&complete&player,&then&this&should&only&
take&time&to&fix.&Perhaps,&only&some&guidance&from&coaching&
+
Gets&to&the&free&throw&line&at&a&high&rate,&0.84&FTA/FGA,&and&shoots&
fairly&well&at&68.5%.&Could&reach&75%&if&he&focuses&on&improving&it. will&be&necessary&to&push&him&to&the&edge&of&his&upside.
+
An&underrated&passer,&Embiid&has&a&respectable&0.22&Assist/FGA&ratio.&
Natural&instincts&are&outstanding.&Will&play&"good&to&great"&team&ball. Of&course,&Embiid's&previous&back&injury&is&a&concern,&but&
+ unless&a&reliable&and&troubling&medical&diagnosis&is&released,&
Has&said&countless&times&that&he&wants&to&become&a&Hall&of&Famer.&
Clearly&has&confidence&and&desire.&Hakeem&Olajuwon&is&his&idol.
it's&unfair&to&drop&his&stock&too&much.&Embiid's&ceiling&is&that&
-
Suffered&a&spinal&stress&fracture&and&missed&the&tournament.&Surgery& of&a&top&big&man&in&the&NBA,&and&one&(arguably)&fluke&injury&
wasn't&required,&but&his&medical&will&likely&determine&his&true&upside.
isn't&enough&to&knock&him&that&far&down&draft&boards.&Teams&
-
Improved&as&a&team&defender&throughout&the&year,&but&still&needs&to&
are&making&a&serious&mistake&if&he&slips&out&of&the&top&three.&
learn&when&to&rotate&and&when&not&to.&Can&get&caught&inSbetween.
No&player&in&this&draft&has&the&potential&to&make&such&an&
-
Averaged&5.8&fouls&per&40&because&of&his&lack&of&discipline.&Still&jumps&
at&pump&fakes.&Did&improve&fouling&throughout&the&season,&though. enormous&impact&on&both&ends&of&the&floor.
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Noah Vonleh
Position College
PLAYER' Power Forward Indiana
PHOTO Draft Day Age
18 years, 9 months
Position Rank
#2
Overall Rank
#7
6' 9.5" 247 lbs #4 to #10

NBA Draft Combine Results
7'4.25" 9'0" 11.75" 37" 31" 11.45s 3.29s 3.28s

11.3 9.0 0.6 1.4 0.9 22.2 56.0 60.4
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
At'only'18,'Vonleh'already'looks'the'part'of'an'NBA'player.'Added'25Q
Noah'Vonleh'is'undoubtedly'one'of'the'most'intriguing'
pounds'of'muscle'in'2013'and'has'plenty'of'room'to'add'more.
prospects'in'the'2014'draft'due'to'his'status'as'the'thirdQ
+
Vonleh'puts'his'88Qinch'wingspan'to'good'use,'showing'the'potential'
of'a'rim'protector'with'2.1'blocks'per'40'minutes. youngest'prospect.'Even'though'his'youthfulness'is'a'
positive,'since'he'has'so'much'room'to'grow'as'a'player,'it'
+
Not'very'explosive,'but'still'influences'opponent'shot'attempts'simply'
by'being'in'the'proper'positioning'due'to'his'long'length. also'makes'it'difficult'to'project'his'ceiling.'Vonleh'could'very'
well'end'up'being'the'steal'of'the'draft'if'he'maximizes'on'his'
+
Consistently'boxes'out'and'has'natural'instincts'when'tracking'
rebounds.'Averaged'an'impressive'13.6'boards'per'40'minutes. elite'measurables,'but'he'is'so'raw'on'both'ends'of'the'floor'
Vonleh'is'an'excellent'shooter,'with'quick,'smooth'mechanics.'Looks' that'it's'impossible'to'confidently'predict'if'that'will'happen.
+ very'confident'from'outside'and'will'be'a'threat'in'the'pickQandQpop.
+ With'that'said,'it's'important'to'look'at'the'aspects'of'
It'won't'be'surprising'if'he'turns'out'to'be'the'best'shooting'big'from'
this'draft,'with'threeQpoint'range.'He'hit'16QofQ31'threes'at'Indiana.
Vonleh's'game'that'are'fairly'easy'to'project.'He'will'clearly'
+
Misused'in'Indiana's'broken'system;'he'was'unable'to'utilize'his' be'an'elite'rebounder'in'the'NBA'since'he'boxes'out'and'has'
advanced'dribbling'skills,'including'quick'crossovers'and'hesitations.
insanely'long'arms'that'he'uses'to'sky'over'opponents.'This'
+
Should'spend'a'lot'of'time'on'the'wing'in'the'NBA.'Very'quick'with'
will'consistently'lead'to'secondQchance'opportunities'on'
the'dribble,'albeit'loose,'will'be'able'to'drive'past'slower'opponents.
offense,'and'even'if'he's'never'a'great'defender,'he'will'at'
+
Extremely'raw'on'the'post'but'his'good'foot'speed'could'translate'to'
high'potential'on'the'post.'However,'it'will'take'some'time. least'put'a'stop'to'possessions'by'securing'rebounds.
+
Smart'man'off'the'court'and'appears'to'be'a'model'teammate.'Has'
proven'that'he'works'hard'and'is'selfQmotivated.'Very'humble.'''' And'in'the'constantly'evolving'NBA'game,'bigs'are'often'
required'to'shoot'the'ball'from'the'perimeter.'Vonleh'has'
-
Has'a'great'body'for'his'age,'and'natural'touch,'but'must'add'
strength.'Finished'only'59.3%'of'his'135'attempts'at'the'rim. already'proven'that'he'can'do'that'at'a'high'level,'and'when'
-
Not'a'leaper'and'will'have'to'learn'to'play'with'finesse'instead'of' his'dribbling'skills'are'factored'in,'it's'not'outrageous'to'
power.'May'get'blocked'frequently'in'the'NBA'if'he'doesn't. assume'that'he'could'be'a'serious'scoring'threat'from'the'
- wing,'even'if'he'never'develops'his'pure'post'skills.
Very'robotic'on'the'post,'as'it'often'looks'like'he'predetermines'his'
moves'or'passes.'This'leads'to'only'mild'results.
-
Despite'being'a'fairly'smart'player,'Vonleh'got'caught'in'no'man's' Overall,'Noah'Vonleh'doesn't'appear'to'have'that'much'bust'
land'when'defending'the'pickQandQroll'far'too'often.
potential,'but'it'may'take'the'proper'environment'and'player'
-
Lack'of'awareness'also'hurt'him'playing'offQball,'potential'is'there'as'a'
development'system'to'allow'him'to'reach'his'unknown'
!
rim'protector,'but'clearly'has'a'lot'of'learning'to'do.
ceiling.'If'he'does,'the'results'will'certainly'be'rewarding'for'
!
-
Awful'AST/TOV'ratio'(0.28)'and'AST/POS'rate'(0.06).'Was'a'bit'of'a'
"black'hole"'at'Indiana.'Rarely'passed'out'of'the'post. whichever'team'drafts'him.
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Kristaps Porziņgis
Position Spanish Team
Power Forward Cajasol
7' 0" 215 lbs #10 to #23

WITHDRAWN FROM 2014 NBA DRAFT
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
2013-14 ACB League Statistics (Per Game)

6.9 2.8 0.3 0.9 0.6 16.2 51.2 52.4
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Porziņģis*is*surprisingly*athletic*and*has*quite*an*explosive*vertical.*
Long*wingspan*and*quick*feet*make*him*a*block*and*alley*oop*threat. One*of*the*more*underrated*prospects*in*this*year's*draft*is*
He's*a*bean*pole*right*now,*but*he*has*very*wide*shoulders*and*plenty* Kristaps*Porziņģis,*a*young*7Ufooter*from*Latvia.*Some*scouts*
+ of*room*to*add*muscle.*Will*have*a*body*similar*to*Joakim*Noah. and*critics*will*look*at*his*tall,*lanky*body*and*immediately*
+
At*just*18,*plays*about*15*minutes*per*game*in*arguably*the*secondU turn*away.*He*doesn't*exactly*look*the*part*of*an*NBA*player,*
best*league*in*the*world.*Highly*productive*in*limited*minutes.
but*at*only*18UyearsUold,*he*has*the*wide*frame*to*add*plenty*
+
Star*potential*as*a*rim*protector.*Displays*fantastic*spatial*awareness,*
of*muscle.*In*fact,*his*body*looks*quite*similar*to*Joakim*
great*weakside*helper,*and*a*good*pickUandUroll*defender*for*his*age.
Noah*when*he*was*the*same*age,*who*panned*out*just*fine.*
+
Has*potential*as*a*"triple*threat"*in*iso.*Comfortable*shooting*facing*
up.*Can*glide*his*way*to*the*bucket*and*has*touch*with*both*hands.
Porziņģis*doesn't*bring*the*same*level*of*talent,*but*their*
bodies*are*eerily*similar.
+
Has*outstanding*mechanics*as*a*spot*up*shooter.*Struggled*with*
consistency*(30.2%*from*3PT),*but*looks*so*smooth.*Will*improve.
Even*though*Porziņģis*will*likely*be*a*first*round*pick,*the*
+
Absolutely*a*menace*in*transition.*Whether*he's*a*trailing*3PT*
shooter,*runs*the*break,*or*fills*passing*lanes,*he*scores*at*a*high*rate.* team*that*drafts*him*could*make*him*a*"draftUandUstash"*
since*he*is*raw*and*needs*at*least*another*two*years*to*come*
+
Team*philosophy*doesn't*call*for*him*to*crash*offensive*boards,*but*
tracks*ball*and*finishes*well.*Needs*to*always*be*aggressive*though. close*to*reaching*his*potential.*His*role*in*Europe*will*only*
increase*next*season,*though*a*team*might*want*him*taking*
+
Cajasol*was*an*average*defensive*team*(104.5*DRtg)*but*played*well*
when*Porziņģis*was*on*the*floor,*with*a*defensive*rating*of*101.0. advantage*of*their*professional*training*facilities.
+
Porziņģis*is*the*prototypical*stretch*forward.*Hustles,*shoots,*defends.*
What*more*could*a*modern*NBA*franchise*ask*for?
Porziņģis*probably*won't*be*a*top*of*the*line*goUto*player,*
-
Lacks*any*semblance*of*a*post*game.*Looks*uncomfortable*doing*
but*he*still*brings*complimentary*scoring*since*he*will*be*able*
anything*else*other*than*facing*up*the*defender.*Moves*cautiously.
to*stretch*the*floor*and*hit*threes*as*a*big*man.*It's*actually*
-
He*goes*all*the*way*to*the*rim*if*he*puts*the*ball*on*the*floor.*The*midU
range*doesn't*exist*for*him*off*the*dribble.*Needs*to*add*versatility.
his*AllUNBA*defensive*potential*that*should*elevate*his*stock*
into*borderline*lottery*status.
-
Really*gets*pushed*around*by*the*grown*men*in*the*ACB.*Currently*
has*a*hard*time*defending*the*post*with*such*a*weak*lower*body.
The*teenager*from*Latvia*might*not*go*that*high*in*the*draft,*
-
Must*improve*perimeter*defense*technique.*Stands*upright,*flat*
footed.*Looks*engaged,*but*doesn't*take*advantage*of*physical*gifts. since*he's*raw*and*there*are*plenty*of*safer*choices,*but*
"
-
Has*a*poor*Assist/Turnover*ratio*of*0.34.*Must*make*better*decisions* when*fans*and*critics*look*back*at*the*2014*Draft*years*from*
"
with*the*ball*as*he*attempts*far*too*many*risky*passes. now,*Kristaps*Porziņģis*could*be*the*player*that*makes*
- people*say,*"How*in*the*world*did*he*fall*that*far?"
Occasionally*soft*when*things*get*physical*in*the*paint.*It*may*be*
because*he's*lanky,*but*it*could*also*be*personality.*Must*get*tougher.

Jusuf Nurkić
Position Croatian Team
Center KK Cedevita
6' 11.5" 280 lbs #8 to #23

7' 2" 9' 1.5" ------- 23" 21" ------- ------- -------
2013-14 Adriatic League Statistics (Per Game)

11.3 5.1 0.8 1.1 0.9 34.6 56.1 61.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Nurkić)has)all)the)physical)tools)necessary)to)be)a)great)NBA)big)man.)
Despite)dominating)the)highly)competitive)Adriatic)League)as)
Has)an)86Ginch)wingspan)and)a)wide)frame,)but)is)also)fleet)of)foot.
a)19GyearGold,)Jusuf)Nurkić)is)still)underappreciated.)Perhaps)
+
Underdeveloped,)but)may)pan)out)to)be)a)star)rim)protector)
considering)his)long)wingspan,)quick)feet)and)hands,)and)aggression. there)is)a)bias)against)International)prospects)(after)so)many)
failures)over)the)course)of)the)past)decade),)but)the)Bosnian)
+
Nurkić)does)it)all)and)led)the)ABA)with)a)34.6)PER,)which)is)
remarkable)for)a)raw)19GyearGold.)Fills)up)the)box)score)every)game. big)man)could)be)the)real)thing.
+
Features)an)unblockable)jump)hook)on)the)post,)but)also)has)bigGtime)
potential)with)his)spin)move)that)he)uses)on)both)sides)of)the)paint. Nurkić)led)the)ABA)with)a)ridiculous)34.6)PER,)though)he)did)
it)while)averaging)only)16.6)minutes)per)game.)His)
+
Nurkić)has)some)of)the)softest)hands)of)any)player)in)this)draft.)He)
cleanly)catches)passes)at)his)feet)and)above)his)head,)then)finishes. conditioning)and)fouling)habits)must)improve,)but)that)is)still)
+ a)remarkable)achievement)considering)his)inexperience.
Offense)comes)naturally,)and)has)a)good)feel)for)the)game.)Catches)
the)ball)and)quickly)finds)the)rim.)Also)has)shown)passing)potential.
+
Uses)arms)like)abusive)hammers)inside.)Already)draws)fouls)at)a)high) The)6GfootG11)big)man)will)likely)develop)into)a)goGto)scorer)
rate.)If)he)turns)his)baby)fat)into)muscle,)he'll)be)hard)to)handle.
on)the)post)because)of)impressive)selection)of)post)moves.)A)
+
Could)develop)into)a)dominant)rebounder)because)of)strength)and)
team)with)a)veteran)post)scorer)or)a)big)man)specialist)coach)
wingspan.)Has)a)fantastic)16.7)OREB%)and)19.8)TREB%.
will)only)take)his)game)to)the)next)level.)And)even)though)his)
+
Lacks)perimeter)shooting)experience,)but)shot)68.3%)from)the)line)
and)has)touch,)which)gives)hope)that)he)will)develop)a)jumper. shot)mechanics)need)a)lot)of)work,)his)natural)touch)and)
respectable)free)throw)percentage)are)encouraging)signs.
-
Has)the)frame)of)a)true)center,)but)he)needs)to)add)muscle,)subtract)
fat,)and)still)maintain)his)weight.)Team)must)keep)him)motivated.
Most)of)Nurkić's)problems)stem)from)mental)mistakes.)
-
Leaps)at)the)sight)of)any)movement,)much)like)Pavlov's)Dogs)classical)
conditioning)study.)Averages)a)horrific)7.9)fouls)per)40)minutes. Whether)it's)his)worrisome)foul)rate,)or)the)times)he)ignored)
-
NBA)coaching)staffs)will)have)to)spend)exclusive)time)with)him)to) his)head)coach;)they)are)all)internal.)NBA)teams)will)need)to)
allow)him)to)reach)his)immense)potential)on)the)defensive)end. find)out)the)best)gameplan)to)fix)these)warts)before)they)
- manifest)into)something)truly)troubling.)But)if)Nurkić)is)selfG
Not)explosive)or)athletic.)Plays)below)the)rim)and)lacks)experience)
versus)NBA)length.)May)need)to)incorporate)some)finesse.
motivated,)he)can)determine)his)upside)and)be)a)star)like)
-
Struggled)shooting)the)ball)and)really)needs)to)work)on)his)footwork.) DeMarcus)Cousins)or)a)benchGwarmer)like)Dexter)Pittman.
Lands)with)a)wide)base)and)has)an)inconsistent)release.)Elbow)is)out.
-
After)Cedevita)lost)their)last)game,)Nurkić)took)to)Twitter)and)took)
Jusuf)Nurkić)has)risks)because)of)his)inexperience,)but)the)
the)blame.)Can)he)handle)adversity?)Or)was)he)being)a)leader?
tools)are)there)for)him)to)be)great.)If)he)spent)the)past)year)
-
Seems)very)hotGheaded.)Ignored)his)coach)in)the)ABA)League)Final)
Four.)Player)interviews)will)be)crucial)to)determine)his)personality)fit. in)college,)he'd)be)considered)a)consensus)top)ten)pick.

Julius Randle
Position College
Power Forward Kentucky
6' 9" 250 lbs #4 to #10

7' 0" 8' 9.5" 8.25" 35.5" 29" 11.45s 3.14s 3.27s

15.0 10.4 1.4 0.8 0.5 24.5 50.5 56.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Randle)is)a)wrecking)ball)and)understands)how)to)bully)his)opponents)
Julius)Randle)has)been)dubbed)"the)most)NBA)ready)
using)his)strong)250)pound)body.)Physically)imposing)for)his)age.
prospect")by)various)respected)media)outlets,)but)it's)hard)to)
+
Certainly)not)a)leaper,)but)is)a)great)athlete.)Fantastic)quickness)
explosive,)power,)and)looks)very)fluid)with)all)of)his)movements. see)a)professional)coach)putting)him)on)the)floor)for)heavy)
minutes)when)he)was)such)a)poor)defender)at)the)college)
+
Not)afraid)of)contact)and)will)fight)with)opponents)that)are)taller)and)
longer)than)him.)Randle)is)a)true)competitor. level,)and)there)are)reasonable)concerns)about)his)offensive)
An)excellent)rebounder,)he'll)likely)average)over)10)per)game)despite) skills)translating.)If)anything,)Randle's)high)stock)seems)to)
+ playing)belowGtheGrim.)Boxes)out)and)battles,)much)like)David)Lee. stem)from)a)classic)case)of)conformation)bias,)since)he)was)
highly)recruited)out)of)high)school.
+
Averaged)4.5)offensive)boards)per)40)by)reading)the)trajectory)of)the)
ball)and)racing)to)the)spot.)Takes)advantage)of)his)opportunities.
+ Randle)is)not)ready)to)defend)at)the)NBA)level)and)is)years)
Currently)a)poor)defender,)but)moves)his)feet)laterally)incredibly)well,)
so)the)potential)is)there)for)him)to)be)a)quality)perimeter)defender.
away)from)making)an)impact.)His)defensive)lapses)hurt)
+
Solid)free)throw)shooter)(70.6%))and)has)very)soft)touch.)Will)likely) Kentucky)in)their)national)title)loss)against)UConn,)as)they)
develop)into)an)efficient)finisher)in)the)pickGandGroll.
did)throughout)the)season.)He)could)deveop,)since)he)
+
Very)advanced)ball)handler)for)his)size)and)age.)Can)grab)rebounds)
appears)to)work)hard,)but)he)certainly)isn't)anywhere)close.
and)push)the)break.)Not)a)pure)passer,)but)makes)the)simple)play.
+
Only)average)on)the)post)in)college,)but)displays)quickness)and)
decisiveness)with)all)of)his)movements.)Will)need)to)add)counters. Even)on)the)offensive)end,)much)of)Randle's)success)came)
from)simply)overpowering)his)opponent.)In)college,)he)was)
-
Experienced)troubling)lapses)on)defense.)Misses)rotations)and)plays)
out)of)control.)Never)in)foul)trouble)because)he)doesn't)defend. jumboGsized,)but)in)the)NBA,)he)will)be)undersized)on)a)
nightly)basis.)If)his)scoring)doesn't)translate,)he)might)not)
-
Even)if)Randle)does)develop)defensively,)he)will)never)be)a)rim)
protector)because)he)lacks)the)physical)tools)to)reach)that)level. bring)enough)to)the)floor)to)deserve)a)featured)role)on)a)
-
Low)steal)(1.0)STL%))and)block)(2.6)BLK%))rates)are)concerning.) competitive)team.
Historically,)bigs)with)similar)rates)rarely)become)effective)players.
- Despite)Randle's)obvious)flaws,)the)tools)are)there)for)him)to)
Lack)of)perimeter)jump)shot)hurt)his)half)court)efficiency)in)college,)
which)could)become)a)major)problem)in)the)NBA)if)it)doesn't)develop.
someday)be)a)quality)role)player)in)the)NBA.)He)is)a)ferocious)
-
Turnover)prone.)Must)learn)how)to)change)speeds)with)the)ball)in)his) rebounder,)competes)hard,)has)quality)jump)shot)mechanics,)
hands,)will)get)called)for)charges.)Poor)Assist/Turnover)ratio)(0.56).
can)score)inside,)and)the)physical)tools)are)there)for)him)to)
-
LeftGhand)dominant,)which)is)a)pro,)but)it's)rare)to)ever)see)him)use)
at)least)be)an)average)defender.)Randle's)physical)limitations)
his)right.)Much)more)efficient)starting)on)the)right)side)of)the)court.
lower)his)ceiling,)but)his)upside)is)still)high)enough)to)
-
Struggled)with)length,)especially)in)game)against)Florida,)LSU,)and)
UConn.)There)will)be)an)adjustment)period)in)the)NBA. warrant)consideration)as)a)late)lottery)pick.

Adreian Payne
Position College
Power Forward Michigan State
6' 9.75" 239 lbs #7 to #19

7' 4" 9' 1" 9.5" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Senior Season Statistics (Per Game)

16.4 7.3 1.3 0.9 0.5 25.1 56.5 60.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Very)athletic)player)with)intangibles:)excellent)jumping)ability,)quick)
upGandGdown)the)court,)dives)for)loose)balls,)makes)hustle)plays. Adreian)Payne)has)all)the)tools)to)become)a)productive)
player)in)the)NBA,)but)a)sixth)man)role)may)be)his)ceiling.)
+
At)23)years)old,)Payne)has)the)body)to)step)on)an)NBA)floor.)He)looks)
the)part,)at)6GfootG10)with)an)88Ginch)wingspan)and)good)strength. Payne's)issues)with)stamina)due)to)his)lung)condition)and)his)
+
Payne)shoots)out)of)a)rocket)when)exploding)for)dunks.)Plays)above) poor)basketball)IQ)limit)his)overall)potential,)but)that)is)not)
the)rim)and)rarely)gets)blocked)(68.0)FG%)at)rim).)AlleyGoop)threat.
the)worst)thing)in)the)world)since)every)championship)team)
+
Extremely)efficient.)Scores)from)all)over)the)court)and)in)a)number)of)
needs)great)contributing)players.
ways:)on)the)cut,)transition,)spot)up,)screens,)and)isolation.
+
Payne)is)fantastic)at)cutting)to)the)rim.)"Finds)the)blue)sky")in)the)
paint,)has)soft)touch,)and)has)no)trouble)dealing)with)contact.
Most)realistically,)Payne)could)make)a)Brandon)Bass)type)of)
impact,)though)he)should)be)better)overall.)It's)a)fair)
+
Can)really)spread)the)floor)(42.3%)from)3PT).)Has)a)slow)release,)but)
shows)flashes)of)getting)his)shot)off)quickly)when)utilizing)"the)hop." comparison)since)both)players)bring)it)every)night,)are)team)
leaders,)work)hard)off)the)court,)spread)the)floor,)can)score)
+
Very)decisive)on)the)post.)His)collection)of)face)up)moves)are)
especially)impressive.)Scores)well)from)both)sides)of)the)court. on)the)post,)and)hustle)on)defense.
+
Attacks)and)grabs)rebounds)at)their)apex.)Averaged)10.3)rebounds)
per)40,)but)would've)had)more)if)system)called)for)crashing)OREB. Even)though)Payne's)scoring)talents)should)translate)to)the)
NBA,)his)weaknesses)elsewhere)are)concerning.)If)he)can't)
+
Payne)is)the)kind)of)guy)all)teams)want)in)their)locker)room.)He's)a)
model)citizen,)a)hard)worker,)and)a)good)human.)Easy)to)root)for)him. handle)Michigan)State's)simple)defensive)schemes,)how)will)
-
Has)small)lungs)and)gets)fatigued)quite)quickly,)which)makes)one) he)ever)be)able)to)learn)some)of)the)amazing)intricacies)of)
wonder)if)he'll)ever)be)able)to)start)fullGtime)in)the)NBA.
the)average)NBA)defense?)And)with)his)unfortunate)lung)
-
His)0.65)Assist/Turnover)Ratio)is)troubling.)At)his)age,)he)should)be)far)
condition,)he)may)never)have)the)energy)to)start)all)82)
more)advanced.)Misses)so)many)easy)passes)on)a)nightly)basis.
games.)His)minutes)were)monitored)in)college)and)they'll)
-
Even)though)Payne)shot)a)great)percentage)from)the)perimeter,)he)
must)improve)off)the)dribble)and)with)a)hand)in)his)face.
also)have)to)be)in)the)pros.
-
There)is)no)direct)correlation)between)Payne's)ADHD)and)production,)
but)his)terrible)passing)skills)may)always)suffer)due)to)his)disorder. Even)though)Adreian)Payne)has)his)pronounced)weaknesses,)
he)should,)at)worst,)be)an)efficient)player)that)averages)
-
Also)lacks)awareness)defensively.)If)an)experienced)Senior)is)missing)
rotations,)it's)possible)he)wont)grasp)a)complicated)NBA)system. between)20)and)25)minutes)per)game.)He'll)probably)be)
-
Payne)"looks)strong")but)actually)has)a)slight)frame.)Struggled)at) selected)in)the)middle)of)the)first)round,)but)"reGdrafts")will)
times)defending)the)post.)Will)only)be)more)of)a)problem)in)the)NBA. likely)slot)him)as)a)lottery)selection.)With)that)said,)there)is)
-
He)has)room)to)develop)skills,)but)at)23,)how)much)better)can)he) value)considering)his)"as)advertised")skillset.
realistically)get?)Could)be)viewed)as)a)plus)since)he)is)"as)advertised."

Clint Capela
Position French Team
Power Forward Élan Chalon
6' 11" 222 lbs #15 to #29

7' 4.5" 9' 2.5" ------- 31.5" 27.5" ------- ------- -------
2013-14 LNB Pro A League Statistics (Per Game)

9.8 6.9 1.1 1.5 0.7 23.1 65.9 65.8
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Capela's)a)sensational)athlete,)with)a)wingspan)near)85)inches.)Jumps)
Clint)Capela)didn't)do)himself)any)favors)by)competing)in)
like)a)pogoGstick)and)ferociously)finishes)plenty)of)alleyGoop)slams.
April's)Nike)Hoop)Summit.)The)native)of)Switzerland)looked)
+
May)be)able)to)defend)three)positions)if)he)bulks)up.)Already)has)the)
lateral)quickness)to)defend)forwards,)needs)bulk)to)defend)centers. less)NBA)ready)than)some)of)the)high)schoolers,)a)sign)that)
he)is)years)away)from)ever)playing)in)an)NBA)game.)This)
+
Must)get)smarter,)but)already)one)of)the)best)shot)blockers)in)the)
draft.)Averages)a)very)productive)2.7)blocks)per)40)minutes should)lower)his)stock)slightly,)and)it)did,)but)his)athleticism)
and)tools)are)still)hard)to)ignore.)
+
Putting)up)fantastic)numbers)in)the)French)A)League:)PER)(23.1),)BLK%)
(7.2%),)TREB%)(20.8%),)DRtg)(102),)and)eFG%)(65.9%).
Capela)has)drawn)comparisons)to)Oklahoma)City)Thunder)
+
Skies)over)opponents)to)snatch)rebounds.)Reacts)quickly)on)the)
offensive)boards)(4.5)per)40))and)is)a)vacuum)on)the)defensive)end. power)forward)Serge)Ibaka)for)his)shot)blocking)abilities,)
+ bouncy)step,)and)of)course,)his)raw)talents.)Even)though)
It's)hard)to)stop)Capela)when)he's)rolling)towards)the)rim.)Whether)
it's)transition,)cuts,)slashes,)or)the)pickGandGroll,)he)finishes)efficiently.
Capela)is)a)bit)behind)Ibaka)on)the)development)trajectory)
+
Finishes)with)both)hands)at)the)rim.)Capela's)a)rightGhanded)shooter) (Ibaka)was)19.9)years)when)drafted,)Capela)is)20.2),)the)
but)uses)his)left)on)layups)quite)frequently.)Efficient:)65.9)FG%.
comparison)is)a)very)intriguing)one.)Like)Ibaka,)Capela)will)
+
Needs)technical)work,)but)fantastic)lateral)quickness)allows)him)to)
take)at)least)one)year)to)develop)overseas,)and)then)a)
hedge)hard,)straight)line)speed)lets)him)recovery)in)a)flash.
handful)of)years)playing)a)reserve)role)in)the)NBA)to)progress)
-
Incredibly)raw)on)the)post.)Travels,)dribbles)himself)too)far)
underneath)the)rim,)and)makes)poor,)lazy)passes)to)teammates. into)a)true)impact)player.
-
Needs)serious)work)on)jump)shot.)His)base)is)too)wide,)the)elbow)and)
wrist)have)a)noticeable)hitch,)and)the)ball)comes)out)very)flat. Some)teams)may)not)want)to)invest)in)a)longterm)plan)like)
this)GG)Ibaka)fell)to)24th)in)2008)GG)but)the)results)could)be)
-
Basketball)IQ)is)low)in)all)areas.)Turnover)liability)(0.69)A/TO)ratio),)
and)needs)to)learn)proper)defensive)rotations.)Fouls)too)often. worth)it.)Capela)is)a)freak)of)nature)athletically)and)has)
-
Really)needs)to)add)muscle.)He)"plays)small")in)that)he)avoids)contact) already)shown)the)potential)of)a)great)NBA)player)with)his)
and)gets)pushed)around)inside.)Should)be)fine)once)he)bulks)up. shot)blocking,)rebounding,)and)finishing)abilities.
-
Had)a)very)poor)showing)at)the)Nike)Hoop)Summit,)proving)that)he)
isn't)close)to)NBA)ready.)Will)likely)be)a)"draftGandGstash."
Most)of)the)attributes)Capela)needs)to)fix)are)mental.)He)
-
If)he)makes)the)immediate)jump)to)the)NBA,)he's)going)to)get)abused) needs)to)learn)how)to)really)play)a)team)game)by)cutting)
by)savvy)post)scorers.)Gets)overpowered)and)allows)deep)positioning.
down)on)turnovers)and)improving)his)defensive)rotations.)If)
-
Doesn't)always)box)out,)though)he's)a)talented)rebounder.)Relies)on)
a)team)believes)that)it'll)only)take)time)and)attention)for)
his)athleticism)and)instincts)in)France,)but)needs)to)do)more)in)NBA.
Capela)to)develop)into)a)good)player,)then)there)is)no)reason)
-
Doesn't)draw)many)fouls)due)to)tendency)to)avoid)contact)(0.36)
FT/FGA),)not)that)it)matters)since)he's)horrific)from)the)line)(57.1%). for)him)to)drop)outside)the)top)20)picks.

Nikola Jokić
Power Forward Mega Vizura
6' 11" 253 lbs #23 to #43

7' 3" 9' 3" ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

11.1 6.2 2.5 0.9 0.7 19.6 57.1 58.5
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
One)of)the)best)passing)bigs)in)the)draft.)Terrific)outlet)passer.)Keeps)
his)head)up)like)a)guard.)Playmaker)out)of)the)high)or)low)post. Of)all)the)borderline)first)round)International)bigs,)Nikola)
His)terrific)1.6)AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio)his)amongst)the)best)of)all)bigs) Jokić)is)the)one)least)discussed.)He)has)a)very)intriguing)set)
+ in)the)draft.)Doesn't)take)many)risks.)Very)smart)with)the)ball. of)skills)that)could)be)very)attractive)for)an)NBA)team.)Jokić's)
+
Very)smooth)on)the)post.)Showcases)advanced)moves)for)his)age.) passing)is)superior)at)his)position,)but)he)also)brings)unique)
Seems)like)he's)always)in)control.)Great)footwork)and)touch.
insideGout)scoring)potential.
+
Has)3PT)potential)(26.5%))due)to)his)smooth)form)with)a)very)high)
release.)He)improved)drastically)in)one)year.
There's)no)doubt)that)Jokić)is)the)best)passing)big)man)in)the)
+
Combined)shooting)and)passing)skills)make)him)a)threat)in)the)screen)
game.)Makes)plays)after)receiving)the)pass.)Plays)"good)to)great."
draft.)He)clearly)grew)up)playing)the)point)guard)considering)
the)way)he)conducts)himself)with)the)ball)in)his)hands,)and)
+
Jokić's)a)very)savvy)rebounder.)Boxes)out)all)the)time,)and)also)moves)
to)the)area)of)the)board.)10.3)per)40)is)very)good)for)his)league. the)accuracy)of)his)passes.)He)is)an)absolutely)terrific)passer,)
Uses)his)arms)like)clubs)on)the)post)and)boards.)If)he)adds)muscle)to) which)is)a)very)valuable)tool)for)a)team)that)likes)to)use)their)
+ his)frame,)his)elbows)will)be)feared.)Very)aggressive. bigs)on)the)high)post.)Factor)in)the)fact)he)has)shooting)
potential,)then)he)can)immediately)fit)into)most)rotations)
+
Has)potential)as)a)post)defender.)Good)length)with)an)87Ginch)
wingspan)and)a)body)that)can)support)muscle.)Moves)his)feet)well. once)he)develops)his)skills.
+
Does)a)good)job)of)keeping)his)arms)up)to)avoid)foul)calls.)Will)cut)
down)on)his)"mistakes")as)a)rookie.)Denies)entry)passes)cleanly. Jokić)is)also)a)solid)defender,)though)he)will)likely)be)exposed)
+
In)general,)a)very)smart)player)that)improved)his)skillset)quite)a)bit)in)if)he's)forced)into)the)NBA)right)away.)Even)though)he)has)
only)one)year.)Motivation)doesn't)seem)to)be)a)problem.
post)defense)potential,)he's)pretty)limited)other)than)that.)
-
Jokić)has)a)good)wingspan)and)foot)speed,)but)he)doesn't)have)much)
He)has)poor)footwork)defending)the)pickGandGroll)and)he)
of)a)vertical)which)limits)his)total)upside.
gets)overpowered)on)the)boards)and)the)post.)With)such)a)
-
Not)much)of)a)rim)protector.)Struggles)to)elevate)to)contest)shots)and)
talented)playmakers)can)blow)by)him.)Must)improve)technique.
wide)frame,)Jokić)should)be)able)to)add)muscle)to)improve)
on)these)weaknesses,)but)that)will)take)time.
-
Needs)to)add)strength)to)his)upper)and)lower)body.)He)got)
overpowered)many)times)during)the)Hoop)Summit.
In)a)draft)with)so)few)top)big)men,)it's)a)bit)surprising)that)
-
Shooting)form)can)improve.)Needs)to)speed)up)his)release)so)he)can)
get)the)ball)out)before)closeouts)come.)Pulls)his)head)back)too. Nikola)Jokić)isn't)discussed)more)often)as)a)potential)"steal",)
-
Added)strength)will)help)his)finishing)after)drop)off)catches)inside)the) because)he)certainly)is)if)he)falls)to)the)second)round)as)he's)
paint.)Unless)toughness)his)the)problem,)but)it)doesn't)appear)to)be. expected)to.)But)he's)a)first)round)talent)in)a)stacked)draft,)
-
Conditioning)may)also)be)a)problem.)Looks)like)he)gets)burnt)pretty) which)says)a)lot)about)his)potential)as)a)role)playing)center.
quickly)during)upGandGdown)games.)Production)drops.

Mitch McGary
Position College
Center Michigan
22 years, 3 weeks #9 #31
6' 10.5" 255 lbs #21 to #35

6' 11.5" 8' 11.5" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Sophomore Season Statistics (Per Game)

9.5 8.3 1.5 0.8 1.9 26.2 54.5 57.2
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
McGary)plays)every)game)like)it's)his)last.)A)true)competitor)that)
doesn't)take)plays)off,)dives)for)loose)balls,)and)hustles.)Energy)giver. It's)hard)not)to)love)Mitch)McGary)as)a)basketball)player.)He)
was)only)a)role)player)for)the)large)part)of)Michigan's)2012)
+
Possesses)sensational)rebounding)abilities.)Boxes)out,)keeps)plays)
alive,)and)makes)the)smart)play)after)securing)offensive)boards. season,)but)he)exploded)onto)the)scene)during)March)
+
Clearly)has)a)high)basketball)IQ.)Rarely)misses)rotations)and)defends) Madness)as)a)vital)cog)during)their)run)to)the)National)
the)pickGandGroll)quite)well.)Great)vocal)team)defender.
Championship.)McGary)played)with)heart)and)fire,)two)
+
Averaged)2.2)steals)per)40)in)2012)and)3.1)per)40)in)2013.)Active)
attributes)every)team)looks)for)in)a)player.
hands)in)passing)lanes)create)many)transition)opportunities)for)team.
+
Great)lateral)quickness)for)a)man)his)size.)Hedges)well.)Will)never)be)
an)elite)defender)due)to)lack)of)verticality,)but)can)protect)the)rim.
McGary)decided)to)stay)in)school)for)another)season,)which)
turned)out)to)be)a)major)mistake.)He)had)a)lower)back)injury)
+
Will)be)a)great)option)in)the)pickGandGroll.)Rolls)hard,)contact)doesn't)
bother)him,)and)he)knows)how)to)adjust)and)find)the)blue)sky. and)only)played)8)games)before)the)team)shut)him)down.)
Better)passer)than)he)gets)credit)for.)Makes)swift)decisions)and)never) And)then)McGary)tested)positive)for)marijuana)during)March)
+ carelessly)turns)the)ball)over)in)a)way)that)will)infuriate)coaches. Madness,)which)forced)his)hand)into)declaring)for)the)draft.
+
McGary's)energy)is)really)the)ultimate)intangible.)The)team)plays)
better)whenever)he's)on)the)floor.)Elevates)the)mood)in)the)room. But)no)matter)how)a)player)gets)to)the)NBA,)it's)how)they)
perform)when)they)get)there)that)matters)most.)And)a)team)
+
Improved)from)44.2%)at)the)line)to)66.7%)as)a)sophomore.)His)form)
looked)smoother,)but)it's)a)small)sample)size. looking)to)add)Mitch)McGary)in)the)late)first)round)is)getting)
+
Will)probably)have)a)long)career)because)his)rebounding,)defending,) a)relatively)safe)pick,)assuming)he)is)healthy.)The)tools)the)6G
and)screening)is)that)good.)Not)much)more)upside,)though.
footG10)big)man)brings)to)the)NBA)will)easily)translate)GG)
-
Had)lowerGback)surgery)in)January)to)alleviate)pain.)Medical)will)be)
rebounding,)hustle,)intelligence,)and)solid)defense)GG)but)it's)
important)to)diagnosis)the)potential)of)the)problem)returning.
his)lack)of)overall)upside)that)really)drops)his)stock.
-
Only)6GfootG10)with)an)average)wingspan.)Has)size)and)strength,)but)
some)NBA)players)may)be)too)much)for)him)to)handle)on)the)post.
Even)though)Mitch)McGary)is)a)"safe")pick,)there)is)very)little)
-
Has)a)rudimentary)post)game.)Moves)slowly)and)is)loose)with)his)
dribble.)Will)need)to)work)hard)to)be)more)than)a)fourth)option. chance)that)he)pans)out)to)be)anything)more)than)a)player)
Poor)athleticism)and)average)wingspan)prevents)him)from)becoming)a) that)receives)20)or)25)minutes)per)game.)At)the)back)of)the)
- shot)blocker.)Averaged)only)1.4)per)40)in)2012)and)1.3)per)40)in)2013. first)round,)a)team)may)prefer)to)draft)a)player)that)could)be)
-
McGary)is)a)fairly)safe)pick)as)a)role)player,)but)that's)about)all)he'll) a)diamond)in)the)rough.)But)almost)every)year)valuable)
ever)be.)Already)22)and)some)skills)unlikely)won't)progress)much. players)like)McGary)slip)in)the)draft)and)teams)look)back)
-
Tested)positive)for)marijuana,)which)forced)him)to)enter)the)draft.) regretting)passing)on)them.
Shouldn't)be)a)problem)but)is)something)to)monitor.

Jarnell Stokes
Position College
Center Tennessee
6' 8.5" 263 lbs #22 to #45

7' 1.25" 8' 7.5" 10.50" 36" 31" 11.92s 3.20s 3.26s
Junior Season Statistics (Per Game)

15.1 10.6 2.0 0.9 0.7 27.6 53.1 57.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Stokes)is)only)6GfootG9,)but)has)an)85Ginch)wingspan)to)compensate)
for)his)height.)Not)a)leaper,)but)can)explode)and)play)above)the)rim.
In)a)draft)with)a)handful)of)potential)stars,)players)like)Jarnell)
+
Brings)it)every)night)and)plays)with)grit,)especially)as)a)rebounder.)His)
5.1)OREB)per)40)minutes)leads)all)potential)first)rounders. Stokes)unfortunately)get)overlooked.)But)the)20GyearGold)
junior)from)Tennessee)will)certainly)make)his)mark)in)the)
+
Very)good)at)snatching)rebounds)at)their)high)point)and)can)rip)them)
down)with)one)hand)like)a)vacuum.)Boxes)out)every)chance)he)gets. NBA)as)a)solid)role)playing)big)man.
+
Very)good)post)defender.)Denies)positioning)and)rarely)get)
overpowered.)Will)not)give)up)careless)foul)either. Stokes)is)the)definition)of)grind.)He)plays)hard)every)
Has)very)soft)hands)and)finishes)extremely)well)in)the)pickGandGroll.) possession)and)fights)relentlessly)for)rebounds.)The)6GfootG9)
+ Finishes)strong)at)the)rim. big)man)always)carves)out)space)by)putting)a)body)on)the)
+
Deals)with)contact)extremely)well.)Can)power)through)the)contact)or) man,)and)usually)vacuums)them)up.)Most)enticing)of)all)is)his)
play)finesse)by)adjusting)his)body)to)find)the)empty)spaces.
offensive)rebounding)ability,)as)he)constantly)proves)that)he)
+
GoGto)post)move)is)a)wellGdeveloped)jump)hook.)Uses)both)hands)and) has)exceptional)instincts.)He)tracks)the)ball)an)races)to)the)
can)finish)over)both)shoulders)equally)well.
spot,)and)his)85Ginch)wingspan)allows)him)to)reach)over)
+
Improved)a)lot)as)a)free)throw)shooter)(56.8%)to)69.6%).)Draws)fouls)
most)opponents)fighting)for)the)ball.
at)a)solid)rate)(0.61)FTA/FGA),)so)this)is)a)terrific)sign.
+
Doesn't)turn)the)ball)over)very)often,)only)2.7)per)40.)Also)had)an)
appealing)0.92)Assist)to)Turnover)ratio. But)playing)with)heart)and)rebounding)at)a)high)level)alone)
won't)win)a)big)man)playing)time)in)the)modern)NBA.)
+
Stokes)has)an)amazing)work)ethic)and)has)improved)every)season)of)
his)career.)Will)be)a)great)locker)room)presence. Fortunately)for)Stokes,)he)has)the)tools)to)at)least)be)an)
adequate)option)as)a)scorer.)Even)though)he)needs)to)add)a)
-
Rigid)jump)shooter.)Much)improve)footwork,)as)he)doesn't)get)much)
power)from)his)legs.)Front)rims)on)many)of)his)spot)up)attempts. midGrange)jumper)to)his)arsenal,)his)post)skills)are)quite)
-
Also)needs)to)focus)on)always)following)through)with)his)shot.) impressive,)and)they)will)only)improve.
Technical)adjustments)have)been)made,)but)he)pulls)back)too)quickly.
- Stokes)actually)might)end)up)like)a)lesser)version)of)Leon)
Solid)facing)up)but)adding)a)midGrange)jumper)would)help.)He)won't)
be)able)to)exclusively)score)inside)like)he)does)in)college.
Powe,)who)would've)had)a)long)career)as)a)role)player)if)he)
-
At)best,)will)be)only)a)solid)pickGandGroll)defender)due)to)length.)Not) were)healthy.)Powe)had)chronic)knee)issues)an)had)to)retire)
very)good)when)he)steps)out)and)hedges.
after)five)seasons,)but)Stokes)plays)a)similar)style)and)makes)
-
Poor)perimeter)defender)because)of)his)lateral)speed.)Has)a)difficult)
that)type)of)impact,)bringing)high)energy,)grit,)rebounding,)
time)sliding)and)staying)with)quick)bigs.
solid)defense,)and)the)occasional)big)scoring)performance.
-
Lack)of)elite)size)will)hinder)his)upside.)Will)never)be)a)rim)protector)
and)won't)be)able)to)outmuscle)everyone)in)the)NBA.

Walter Tavares
Center CB Gran Canaria
7' 3" 265 lbs #26 to #43

7' 8.5" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------

6.4 4.7 0.3 1.6 0.5 19.1 58.2 62.2
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Tavares)has)a)gargantuan)92.5Ginch)wingspan,)and)he's)extremely)
strong)at)265Gpounds)with)fairly)quick)feet.)Still)can)get)stronger. Walter)Tavares')story)is)fascinating.)The)gigantic)7GfootG3)big)
man)was)discovered)in)Cape)Verde)in)2009)by)a)German)
+
Picked)up)a)basketball)for)the)first)time)in)2010,)is)already)producing)
at)a)high)level)in)the)ACB,)the)secondGbest)league)worldwide. tourist,)and)now,)about)four)years)later,)Tavares)is)a)
+
Has)upside)as)a)rim)protector.)Moves)his)feet)well)and)his)wingspan)is) potential)first)round)pick)in)the)NBA)Draft.)It's)an)amazing)
obviously)ridiculous.)Will)improve)with)experience.
journey)for)a)player)with)an)intriguing)set)of)skills.
+
Covers)a)lot)of)lateral)ground)because)of)his)long)stride.)Closes)quickly)
for)weakside)blocks)and)can)hedge)hard)and)still)recover.
Anytime)a)7Gfooter)with)enormous)arms)picks)up)a)
+
Length)and)size)obviously)make)him)a)good)rebounder,)but)many)
inexperienced)bigs)don't)box)out)and)he)does.)Will)improve.
basketball,)there)is)a)higher)percent)chance)for)him)to)make)
an)NBA)roster)than)it)is)for)the)average)man.)But)when)you)
+
In)addition)to)boxing)out)and)having)a)long)wingspan,)he)has)a)nose)
for)the)ball.)Knows)how)to)track)and)grab)boards)outside)his)area. factor)in)the)fact)that)Tavares)has)already)shown)potential)as)
a)impactful)defensive)player,)then)you've)really)got)the)
+
Slips)almost)all)his)screens)but)rolls)to)the)rim)with)force)and)finishes)
at)a)high)rate)because)he)almost)always)dunks. attention)of)scouts.)And)that)is)precisely)what)has)happened.)
Almost)all)of)Tavares')games)have)been)heavily)scouted,)and)
+
Already)has)about)a)75.0)FT%.)Has)outstanding)mechanics)for)a)raw)
player.)Will)probably)develop)into)a)midGrange)threat. he)hasn't)been)a)let)down.
-
Currently)close)to)worthless)offensively)unless)he's)within)three)feet)
of)the)rim.)Needs)to)develop)in)almost)every)skill)category. Tavares)has)the)potential)to)be)a)dominant)rebounder)and)
-
Tavares)is)the)rawest)post)scorer)in)the)draft.)Lacks)any)semblance)of) defender)if)he)continues)along)the)same)developmental)
skills.)Clearly)hasn't)been)taught)yet.
trajectory)he)is)now.)With)immense)size,)the)will)to)box)out,)
-
Even)though)he)has)pretty)good)touch)on)his)foul)shots,)he)throws)
and)nimble)feet,)Tavares)could)pan)out)pretty)well.)And)
line)drives)at)the)rim)if)he's)not)dunking)the)ball.
surprisingly,)he's)actually)a)pretty)solid)free)throw)shooter.
-
He's)a)gentle)giant)right)now.)Plays)aggressively,)but)lacks)the)upper)
and)lower)body)strength)to)overpower)opponents)like)he)should.
Like)with)any)raw)players,)Walter)Tavares)has)his)obvious)
-
Displays)poor)fundamentals)defender.)His)inexperience)really)shows.)
Frequently)allows)deep)post)positioning. risks.)He)might)be)a)giant,)but)he)hasn't)developed)
overbearing)strength)just)yet.)His)fundamentals)also)leave)a)
-
Commits)too)many)careless)fouls.)Bites)on)many)pump)fakes,)and)
reaches)in)on)the)perimeter. lot)to)be)desired)since)he)commits)so)many)silly)fouls)and)has)
-
Already)22)years)old.)When)will)he)be)ready)for)the)NBA?)Tavares) an)elementaryGatGbest)set)of)skills)on)the)post.)His)age)isn't)
might)not)see)an)NBA)game)until)2017.)LongGterm)commitment. that)much)of)a)concern,)but)it)will)a)long)road)before)he)plays)
-
Will)he)be)able)to)stay)healthy?)Many)bigs)his)size)can't.)And)it)looks) in)an)NBA)game.
like)he's)wearing)clown)shoes)running)up)and)down)the)court.

Patric Young
Position College
Center Florida
6' 10" 247 lbs Second Round

7' 1.25" 8' 7.5" 9.5" 37.5" 32" 11.18s 3.06s 3.43s

11.0 6.2 0.8 1.1 0.6 22.1 54.1 55.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Young)has)the)body)of)a)Greek)god.)Enjoys)working)hard)in)the)weight)
Patric)Young)is)a)wellGseasoned)player)and)turned)into)the)
room,)a)sign)that)he'll)have)that)same)motivation)in)the)gym.
heart)and)soul)of)the)Gators.)He)wears)his)heart)on)his)sleeve)
+
Ranks)on)the)topGend)of)explosiveness,)lateral)quickness,)agility,)upG
andGdown)speed,)and)motor.)Goes)hard)100%)of)the)time. and)leads)by)example,)whether)it's)diving)on)the)floor)for)
loose)balls,)or)showing)raw)emotion)after)a)loud)putback)
+
Has)all)the)skills)necessary)to)be)a)good)pickGandGroll)defender.)Uses)
his)strength,)intelligence,)&)85.25Ginch)wingspan.)Can)hedge)or)ice. dunk.)With)additional)skills)as)a)defender)and)offensive)
rebounder,)Young)will)likely)be)drafted)in)the)second)round.)
+
Fantastic)post)defender.)Far)too)strong)for)college)athletes)and)those)
skills)will)transfer)to)the)pros)due)to)his)great)technique. He)is)one)of)the)most)athletic)players)in)the)draft)and)is)an)
extremely)smart)defender.)NBA)coaches)can)immediately)
+
Has)a)high)basketball)IQ,)doesn't)rack)up)steals)(1.6)STL%))or)blocks)
(4.6)BLK%),)but)rarely)misses)rotations.)Very)reliable. rely)on)him.
+
Needs)to)add)a)jumper)but)has)potential)in)the)pickGandGroll.)If)he)
catches)the)pass,)he'll)usually)finish)strong)with)a)dunk.
Young's)progression)as)a)post)scorer)is)disappointing)but)he)
+
Knows)how)to)carve)out)space)on)the)block.)Only)has)basic)post)skills,) certainly)shows)potential)due)to)his)speed.)Like)Julius)
but)is)very)quick.)Sometimes)flashes)potential)with)a)spin)move.
Randle,)he)may)look)out)of)control,)but)when)a)player)
+
Tenacious)on)the)offensive)glass.)Never)gives)up)on)a)play)and)has)
naturally)plays)with)speed,)it)may)only)take)the)proper)
good)instincts.)Finishes)the)play)after)snatching)boards.
coaching)to)help)him)along)so)the)team)can)rely)on)him.
+
Shows)flashes)on)the)post)due)to)his)speed)and)power.)A)quality)low)
post)coach)may)be)required)to)progress)him)since)he)hasn't)by)now.
Most)concerning)is)Young's)shot.)He)shot)70.3%)from)the)line)
+
Shows)intense)emotion.)Clearly)leads)by)example.)All)his)teammates)
looked)up)to)him)at)Florida.)Will)only)maturate)more)in)the)pros. as)a)freshman,)when)he)was)only)naturally)built,)but)dropped)
Has)lots)of)trouble)on)the)post.)At)22,)should)have)a)more)skills.)Relies) all)the)way)down)to)48.9%)as)a)junior)before)increasing)to)
- too)much)on)his)strength. 59.6%)as)a)senior.)Is)it)a)coincidence)that)his)percentage)
-
Shoots)on)his)way)down)from)midGrange.)Has)solid)form)but)must) dropped)as)his)muscle)mass)increased?)Probably)not.)It's)not)
improve)footwork)and)his)timing)at)the)top)of)the)shot. often)NBA)big)men)with)an)NFL)player's)body)shoot)well)
- from)the)line.)When)his)mechanics)are)nothing)to)whine)
Regressed)as)a)free)throw)shooter)until)his)senior)year)(59.6%).)May)
have)far)too)much)muscle)in)his)neck)area,)stresses)his)shot.
about,)it's)got)to)be)a)different)source)for)the)problem.
-
Boxes)out)and)shows)effort)on)the)boards,)yet)averaged)only)9.4)per)
40,)and)more)alarmingly,)only)5.4)defensive)boards)per)40.
Young)won't)be)a)flashy)draft)pick,)but)he)could)be)another)
-
Lack)of)development)over)the)years)as)a)scorer)raises)questions)about)
solid)NBA)contributor)that)slips)into)the)second)round.)It)
his)upside.)Is)he)as)good)as)he'll)ever)get)in)that)area?
won't)be)surprising)if)a)contending)team)snatches)him)and)
-
Not)much)of)a)distributor.)0.09)Assist/FGA)ratio.)However,)his)0.61)
Assist/Turnover)ratio)is)quite)solid. turns)him)into)an)immediate)contributor.

Isaiah Austin
Position College
Power Forward Baylor
7' 0.5" 220 lbs #25 to #42

7' 4.5" 9' 4.5" 8.75" 29.5" 26.5" 11.00s 3.18s 3.55s

11.2 5.5 1.4 3.1 0.4 20.2 47.4 51.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Has)solid)size)for)an)NBA)big.)At)7GfootG1,)with)a)huge)wingspan,)
Isaiah)Austin)might)be)one)of)the)best)value)picks)projected)
Austin's)presence)alone)deters)opponents)from)shooting.
to)go)in)the)second)round.)Though)he)has)his)obvious)risks)GG)
+
Terrific)mechanics)from)outside,)looks)very)smooth)and)natural)when)
he)shoots.)Only)27.7)3PT%,)improvement)is)key)for)development. including)but)not)limited)to)his)blindness)in)one)eye,)his)
streaky)jump)shot,)his)slender)frame,)and)his)toughness)GG)
+
Can)put)the)ball)on)the)floor,)whether)he's)on)the)wing)or)on)the)post.)
Doesn't)always)get)to)the)rim)but)has)touch)on)inGbetween)looks. Austin)still)presents)a)number)of)intriguing)tools)that)make)
him)a)good)fit)as)a)stretch)big)man)in)the)NBA.
+
Low)efficiency)on)the)post)due)to)lack)of)strength,)but)has)all)the)tools)
in)the)shed.)Creative,)has)secondary)moves,)and)can)use)both)hands.
In)the)second)round,)Austin)arguably)has)the)highest)upside)
+
Improved)as)a)shot)blocker,)averaged)4.5)per)40)minutes.)Uses)87Ginch)
wingspan)to)protect)the)rim)in)isolation)and)as)a)weakside)helper. of)any)players)available.)Anytime)a)7GfootG1)big)man)with)
+ shot)blocking)and)shooting)ability)comes)along,)they)deserve)
Austin)is)a)very)controlled)defender.)Rarely)bites)at)pump)fakes,)
jumps)straight)up)when)contesting)shots.)Won't)get)in)foul)trouble.
attention.)Austin)is)no)different.)His)inconsistencies)as)a)
+
A)solid)pickGandGroll)defender,)Austin)displays)fantastic)lateral)quicks) perimeter)shooter)might)be)due)to)his)unfortunate)eye)
and)can)hedge)hard.)Looks)comfortable)sagging)and)rim)protecting.
condition,)but)it)could)also)be)a)simple)fix)that)a)shooting)
+
Austin's)a)better)offensive)than)defensive)rebounder)because)he)takes)
coach)will)be)able)to)assess)and)adjust.
advantage)of)lazy)box)outs)to)tip)in)missed)shots.)Good)instincts.
-
Austin)is)blind)in)one)eye,)which)may)naturally)hurt)his)ability)as)a)
defender.)Played)mostly)zone)at)Baylor.)How)will)he)adapt)to)man? While)Austin)won't)be)able)to)add)a)lot)of)muscle)onto)his)
frame,)professional)training)facilities)will)allow)him)to)add)
-
Struggles)on)the)low)post)on)both)ends)because)of)his)lack)of)lower)
body)strength.)Looks)like)he's)getting)smacked)by)a)brick)wall. the)muscle)required)to)at)least)become)an)adequate)post)
defender.)Even)if)he)doesn't,)his)skills)as)a)shot)blocker)and)
-
Averaged)a)dismal)7.9)rebounds)per)40)minutes)this)year.)Doesn't))
rebound)outside)of)his)area,)gets)overpowered)by)stronger)players. pickGandGroll)defender)might)be)enough)to)win)him)some)
-
Smooth)stroke)from)mid)&)3PT)but)very)inconsistent.)His)lack)of)depth) playing)time)on)a)competitive)team.
perception)could)be)the)reason.)Unfortunately,)that)can't)be)fixed.
- But)Austin)being)blind)in)one)eye)is)a)problem)that)can't)be)
His)ticket)to)the)NBA)will)be)improving)his)consistency)as)a)3PT)threat.)
If)he)does)that,)he'll)have)a)role)in)the)pros)for)a)long)time.
ignored.)Will)he)be)able)to)adjust)to)the)fast)pace)of)an)NBA?)
-
Doesn't)turn)the)ball)over)very)often)but)he)misses)a)lot)of)open) Can)he)play)manGtoGman)defense)every)possession?)These)
teammates)and)forces)shots.)Must)improve)his)efficiency.
are)questions)that)no)one)can)really)answer)unless)they)held)
-
Has)a)long)87Ginch)wingspan,)but)rarely)dunks)the)ball)unless)he's)in)
private)workouts)with)him)to)test)his)eye,)because)watching)
the)open)court.)Very)average)around)the)rim.
game)film)can)never)reveal)a)direct)causeGandGeffect)
-
Only)marginally)improved)as)a)sophomore.)He)may)be)closer)to)his)
ceiling)than)many)people)think,)even)though)he's)only)20. between)his)blindness)and)onGcourt)struggles.

Artem Klimenko
Position Russian Team
Center BC Avtodor Saratov
7' 0.75" 228 lbs #25 to #45

7' 4" 9' 4" ------- 28" 24.5" ------- ------- -------
2013-14 Russian Super League Statistics (Per Game)

13.5 7.0 0.9 0.8 0.9 ------- 53.9 58.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Huge)body)with)a)wide)frame.)Klimenko)should)be)able)to)add)even)
more)muscle.)Long)88Ginch)wingspan.)Very)good)quickness.
Artem)Klimenko)is)a)bit)of)an)unknown)this)year)because)he's)
+
Klimenko's)speed)and)hustle)really)helps)him)on)defense.)Has)P&R)
defense)potential)and)very)good)technique)for)his)age. stashed)in)Russia's)secondGtier)basketball)league,)the)Russian)
Super)League.)There,)Klimenko)is)putting)up)solid)statistics)at)
+
Not)much)of)a)shot)blocker)(1.4)per)40),)but)he)does)a)good)job)of)
keeping)his)arms)straight)up)and)not)fouling.)Uses)his)length)well. a)young)age,)showcasing)some)tools)that)make)him)
attractive)to)NBA)GMs)and)scouts.
+
Needs)to)add)strength)but)he)should)become)a)good)post)defender)
provided)he)adds)muscle)over)the)next)few)years.
With)a)solid)repertoire)of)basic)moves,)Klimenko)is)able)to)
+
Fantastic)offensive)rebounder.)Reads)the)trajectory)of)the)ball)and)
gets)to)the)spot)quickly.)Averaged)a)large)amount)of)OREB)per)40. score)inside.)He)has)great)touch)on)his)shots)and)seems)to)
+ have)a)solid)ability)to)find)the)rim)quickly)after)receiving)
Has)very)good)spatial)awareness.)Catches)the)ball)near)the)rim)and)
goes)up)fast.)"Finds)the)blue)sky.")Uses)both)hands,)too.
passes.)This)is)crucial)considering)he's)lacking)on)the)athletic)
+
Klimenko's)quickness)on)the)post)is)quite)good.)Spins)swiftly)into)left) side)of)things,)so)he)needs)to)make)up)for)it)with)quick)
or)right)hooks.)Not)very)advanced,)but)can)get)his)shots)off)vs.)length.
decision)making,)physically)and)mentally.
+
Jumper)needs)more)range)but)his)soft)touch)could)translate)into)a)pickG
andGpop)and)spot)up)game)if)he)manages)to)develop.)73.1)FT%.
However,)nothing)Klimenko)does)really)stands)out,)even)
+
Shows)emotion,)gets)pretty)engaged)and)screams)after)big)plays.)He)
might)get)too)high)and)too)low,)but)he)definitely)cares. against)the)rather)subpar)talent)in)the)Russian)Super)League.)
He's)a)solid)"draftGandGstash")prospect)for)his)physical)tools,)
-
Overall)awareness)on)defense)needs)to)improve.)Misses)rotations.)
Gets)caught)in)no)man's)land.)Looks)a)bit)confused)at)times. potential)rebounding)talents,)and)defense,)but)not)much)
else.)If)he's)drafted)this)year,)he'll)need)to)impressive)in)his)
-
Not)much)of)a)rim)protector)despite)his)length)since)he)has)a)poor)
vertical.)In)the)right)spot)but)doesn't)contest)like)he)should. individual)and)group)workouts.)If)he)shows)off)a)strong)work)
-
Doesn't)always)box)out)on)defense,)so)he)allows)a)large)amount)of) ethic,)then)his)upside)may)be)higher)than)anticipated.
offensive)boards.)Gets)pushed)around)too.
- But)Russian)players)still)have)risks,)since)so)few)of)them)have)
He)barely)gets)off)the)ground)when)he)jumps.)It)looks)like)he)has)
weights)on)his)ankles.)Doesn't)dunk)it)as)much)as)he)should.
ever)found)success)in)the)NBA.)Part)of)this)is)because)the)
-
Needs)to)improve)his)post)move)footwork.)Most)of)his)turnovers) level)of)competition)they)face)throughout)their)youth)is)very)
come)from)travels.)0.44)AST/TOV)ratio)is)pretty)awful)for)his)league.
poor,)so)it)stunts)their)development,)but)that)might)be)a)
-
Has)great)touch)and)a)solid)shot)within)16Gfeet,)but)his)range)may)be)
moot)point)if)Artem)Klimenko)makes)his)way)to)the)United)
limited)because)of)his)awkward)technique.)Elbow)out.
States)and)shows)that)he)can)play)with)the)best)of)the)best.
-
Not)close)to)NBA)ready)since)he)still)needs)to)add)20GtoG40)pounds)of)
muscle.)Is)he)worth)a)draftGandGstash)considering)everything?

Khem Birch
Position College
Center UNLV
6' 9.25" 209 lbs #45 to Undrafted

7' 1" 8' 11" 8.5" 35.5" 30.5" 11.6s 3.24s 3.26s

11.5 10.2 1.2 3.8 0.6 26.3 51.0 56.9
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Dynamic)athlete)who)gets)off)the)ground)quickly)and)is)a)high)energy)
player.)Never)stops)until)the)whistle)blows.)Agile)and)gritty.
Khem)Birch)was)highly)ranked)out)of)high)school)but)failed)to)
+
Averaged)4.8)blocks)per)40)in)large)part)due)to)his)athletic)ability.)
Ability)to)"chase)down")and)block)from)the)weakside.)Great)instincts. meet)the)expectations)set)for)him)in)college,)but)he)may)
have)done)enough)to)warrant)being)drafted)in)the)second)
+
Birch's)fantastic)lateral)quickness)gives)him)defensive)flexibility.)
Should)be)able)to)switch)and)stay)in)front)of)smaller)guards)&)wings. round)of)the)NBA)Draft.)His)skills)on)the)defensive)end)of)the)
floor)are)remarkable,)as)he)averaged)4.8)blocks)per)40,)
+
Solid)post)defender,)knows)how)to)use)his)length,)though)his)
technique)must)still)improve,)as)must)his)lower)body)strength. showing)great,)natural)instincts.)He's)also)a)tenacious)
rebounder)and)shows)a)willingness)to)hustle)every)play.
+
Great)rebounder)at)13)REB)per)40.)Usually)boxes)out)on)both)ends)of)
the)floor.)Hustles)for)loose)balls.)Not)afraid)to)get)dirty.
+ Birch)improved)drastically)as)a)free)throw)shooter)to)start)
Considering)how)active)and)aggressive)he)is)defensively,)his)2.9)fouls)
per)40)is)quite)good.)Able)to)play)hard)without)fouling.
the)season,)hitting)on)over)75%)of)his)attempts)during)the)
+
Draws)fouls)at)a)high)rate)of)7.3)per)40)and)0.77)FTA/FGA.)Extremely) first)23)games.)His)form)looked)extremely)smooth)and)
aggressive)around)the)rim)and)powers)his)way)through)opponents.
confident.)Yet,)over)the)last)10)games)of)the)year,)his)form)
+
Has)major)potential)in)the)pickGandGroll.)His)vertical)and)speed,)
fell)apart)and)he)shot)only)56%.)He)reverted)back)to)his)old)
combined)with)his)power,)give)him)great)upside)in)this)area.
habits,)ruining)what)appeared)to)be)significant)development)
+
His)explosiveness)also)makes)him)a)threat)off)of)drop)offs,)cuts,)and)
slashes.)He's)hard)to)stop)when)he)has)a)full)head)of)steam. in)an)area)he)will)need)to)produce)at)the)next)level.
+
May)have)untapped)potential.)Was)a)topGranked)high)school)recruit)
and)never)fit)any)college)schemes.)His)NBA)team)must)be)patient. The)rest)of)his)offense)also)leaves)a)lot)to)be)desired.)He)
can't)create)for)himself)at)all,)so)he's)limited)to)drop)offs,)
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Birch)lacks)power)forward)skills,)making)him)an)undersized)center)
unless)he's)able)to)develop)some)semblance)of)a)perimeter)skillset. alley)oops,)and)"clean)up)duty.")Considering)his)athleticism,)
-
Literally)has)no)advanced)post)moves.)Considering)his)athleticism,)this) he)does)have)potential)as)a)pickGandGroll)option,)but)he)has)
is)disappointing)and)raises)questions)about)his)work)ethic. very)little)experience)in)the)screen)game,)so)it)will)still)take)a)
-
Can't)hit)a)jump)shot.)Looks)very)uncomfortable)even)though)his)form) lot)of)time)for)him)to)develop)the)skills)to)make)an)impact.
isn't)too)bad.)He)needs)years)of)development)here.
-
Improved)as)a)FT)shooter)(69.3%),)but)his)percentages)took)a)nose) Birch)is)a)true)project,)but)his)stills)on)the)defensive)end)are)
dive)towards)the)end)of)the)season.)Inconsistent)technique.
enough)for)him)to)be)a)high)to)mid)second)round)pick.)Even)if)
-
Must)improve)his)defensive)fundamentals.)Lacks)awareness)
his)offense)doesn't)develop,)his)defense,)rebounding,)and)
defending)offGball)and)gets)caught)in)no)man's)land)against)the)P&R.
energy)might)be)enough)for)him)to)find)his)niche.
-
Left)Pittsburgh)unexpectedly)as)a)freshman)and)publically)blasted)the)
team.)Is)his)personality)still)a)red)flag?)Or)has)he)matured)now?

Rasmus Larsen
Power Forward La Bruixa d'Or
7' 0" 235 lbs #45 to Undrafted

7' 2.2" 8' 10.7" 8.5" ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

6.2 4.0 0.3 0.3 0.4 9.0 45.1 50.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Larsen%has%fantastic%size%and%athleticism%for%a%stretch%forward.%With%a%
long%wingspan%and%great%quickness,%he's%very%versatile.
Rasmus%Larsen%is%the%type%of%European%big%man%many%fans%
+
He%needs%to%improve%his%3PT%efficiency%(28.6%),%but%his%form%is%pure.%
Looks%very%comfortable%off%the%catch,%screens,%and%the%dribble. love%to%hate%because%he%plays%like%a%guard%with%a%perimeter>
oriented%offense%and%he%doesn't%battle%inside.%Yet,%every%NBA%
+
He%can%do%things%with%the%ball%that%most%bigs%can't.%Very%good%at%
attacking%closeouts%and%penetrating%the%lane%with%his%dribble. team%is%looking%for%perimeter%big,%which%makes%Larsen%an%
intriguing%option%as%a%second%round%"draft>and>stash"%pick.
+
Very%good%ball%handler%with%both%hands.%Only%a%straight>line%driver,%
but%looks%comfortable.%He%must've%grown%up%playing%guard.
Larsen's%greatest%value%to%NBA%teams%will%be%his%ability%to%
+
Solid%on%the%high%post.%Doesn't%have%many%post%moves,%but%has%great%
footwork%and%finishes%with%both%hands.%He%has%potential. make%creative%decisions%on%the%perimeter.%Even%though%his%
+ percentages%are%down,%he%has%a%good%starting%point%with%his%
Has%great%touch%around%the%rim%off%the%drive.%Can%adjust%mid>air%and%
finish%with%either%hand.%It%appears%this%is%very%natural%for%him.
three>point%shooting%form,%so%some%consistency%will%likely%
+
Very%instinctual%offensive%rebounder.%Sees%the%path%of%the%ball%and% come%in%time.%But%it's%his%aptitude%for%pump%faking%and%
pounces.%Avoids%contact,%but%can%finish%putback%dunks%or%layups.
putting%the%ball%on%the%floor%that%gives%him%more%potential%
+
Larsen%is%a%poor%overall%defender,%but%he%has%such%quick%feet%and%good%
than%the%average%shooter.%He's%very%good%at%slashing%to%the%
length,%so%the%potential%is%there%for%him%to%defend%pick>and>rolls.
basket%and%finishing%with%either%hand,%a%skill%that%will%
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Currently%a%horrible%off>ball%defender.%Loses%track%of%his%man%far%too%
often%and%frequently%allows%backdoor%cuts.%Gets%lost%in%space. continue%to%develop%as%he%gains%experience.
-
He%has%gained%muscle,%but%he%still%needs%to%improve%his%rim%protecting%
defense.%He%frequently%gets%bullied%in%by%penetrating%ball%handlers. But%Larsen%does%appear%to%be%quite%soft.%He%doesn't%like%to%
battle%on%the%post%and%he%only%rebounds%on%the%offensive%
-
Has%improved%as%a%post%defender,%but%still%lacks%technique%and%lower%
body%strength%to%handle%NBA>sized%bigs.%Doesn't%like%to%battle. end.%This%really%prevents%him%from%being%a%true%all>around%
-
He's%soft.%Avoids%contact%on%offense%and%doesn't%box%out%on%D.%Doesn't% player;%unless%his%mindset%suddenly%changes%at%some%point%
go%in%the%trenches;%he%prefers%to%hover%around%the%perimeter. during%his%development,%then%he%will%likely%be%an%offensive>
- oriented%player%only,%and%nothing%more%than%that.
Only%5.3%DREB%per%40%for%a%player%his%size%is%embarrassing,%quite%
frankly.%There's%a%chance%he%ends%up%playing%small%forward%in%the%NBA.
-
Major%turnover%liability%with%a%dismal%0.17%AST/TOV%ratio.%Panics%and% Yet,%there's%nothing%wrong%with%that%for%a%projected%second%
makes%lazy,%careless%passes.%Can%he%stay%composed%under%pressure?
round%pick.%Teams%looking%for%a%low%risk/high%reward%
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His%shooting%inconsistency%likely%stems%from%his%footwork.%His%feet%are%
perimeter>oriented%scoring%big%man%should%feel%comfortable%
too%close%which%doesn't%allow%him%to%"sway"%comfortably.%Ball%is%flat.
selecting%him%at%any%point%during%round%two.
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Lacks%a%go>to%post%move%and%secondary%counters.%He%must%continue%
working%if%he%wants%to%take%advantage%of%his%pristine%footwork.

Dwight Powell
Position College
Power Forward Stanford

7' 0.5" 8' 9" 9.25" 35" 28.5" 11.28s 2.88s 3.2s

14.0 6.9 3.1 0.8 1.3 19.7 47.5 52.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Highly)athletic)player)that)can)play)above)the)rim.)Has)quick)feet)and)
very)good)straightGline)speed.)Hustles)hard.)Good)team)mentality. Dwight)Powell)was)a)late)bloomer)at)Stanford)but)there)are)
still)legitimate)questions)about)his)ability)to)play)in)the)NBA)
+
Great)ball)handler)for)his)size,)able)to)penetrate)in)isolation,)from)the)
high)post,)or)in)spot)ups.)Uses)both)hands)and)finishes)with)touch. despite)two)productive)seasons)to)finish)out)his)career.)He's)
+
Also)a)great)passer)for)his)size,)with)a)1.08)AST/TOV)ratio,)0.30) the)type)of)player)that)is)solid)in)almost)all)categories,)but)
AST/FGA)ratio,)and)3.8)AST)per)40.)Has)great)court)awareness.
isn't)great)in)any)single)one.)This)could)be)a)desired)trait)for)
+
Powell)has)only)an)average)post)game)but)can)score)from)both)blocks)
some)role)players,)but)it)doesn't)bode)well)for)his)upside)
with)an)exceptional)jump)hook)that's)virtually)unblockable.
since)he)is)already)almost)23GyearsGold.
+
Ball)handling)and)quickness)gives)him)potential)as)a)face)up)threat.)
Should)get)more)looks)from)the)high)post)in)the)NBA.
What)Powell)could)become)very)good)at)is)his)ability)to)play)
+
Once)Powell)adds)muscle)to)his)frame,)he)will)be)a)pickGandGroll)
threat.)His)athleticism)and)soft)hands)should)allow)him)to)finish)well. on)the)high)post)and)score)out)of)the)screen)game.)He's)an)
extremely)athletic)player)and)can)play)above)the)rim.)He's)a)
+
Has)solid)form)as)a)shooter)even)though)the)consistency)isn't)there.)
Some)minor)fixes)could)add)a)new)dimension)to)his)game. very)good)ball)handler)and)passer,)which)makes)him)a)threat)
when)he's)slashing)his)way)to)the)rim.)He)must)improve)his)
+
Major)threat)in)transition.)He's)hard)to)stop)considering)his)
athleticism.)Dunks)over)people)when)he's)in)space. jump)shot,)but)he)has)a)solid)form)that)will)likely)turn)into)
more)consistency)at)the)next)level.
+
Has)good)lateral)quickness,)so)he)can)hedge)on)pickGandGrolls)and)
defend)stretch)forwards.)Can)stay)in)front)of)his)man.
-
Shooting)percentages)dipped)as)a)senior,)from)45.5)3PT%)to)25.6%,) However,)Powell's)lack)of)strength)at)this)age)is)worrisome.)
and)a)79.6)FT%)to)68.7%.)Extremely)inconsistent)despite)solid)form.
At)23,)he)should)be)much)stronger)and)ready)for)the)pros.)
-
His)shot)problem)may)come)from)his)slightly)low)release)and)his)
He's)still)a)bit)of)a)project)since)it)will)take)at)least)one)full)
tendency)to)shoot)on)the)way)down.)Has)issues)when)contested.
year)for)him)to)add)the)bulk)required)to)play)in)the)league.)
-
He)also)settles)for)runners)and)floaters)instead)of)going)all)the)way)to)
the)rim,)like)he)can)do.)Prefers)to)avoid)contact)since)he's)so)lean.
His)lack)of)size)hurts)him)defensively)and)on)the)boards,)
where)he)tends)to)avoid)contact)and)the)battles)inside.
-
Needs)to)add)muscle)to)his)upper)and)lower)body.)Almost)23)and)still)
very)lanky.)An)NBA)training)program)should)help)him)quite)a)lot.)
But)the)tools)Dwight)Powell)brings)as)a)high)energy,)athletic)
-
Lack)of)core)strength)hurts)his)post)defense.)He)gets)overpowered)by)
stronger)players)even)though)he)has)a)solid)base)and)technique. stretch)forward)are)intriguing)for)most)NBA)teams,)and)he's)
-
Fouls)far)too)often)at)3.9)per)40.)Uses)his)arms)instead)of)his)body)to) worth)a)second)round)flyer)if)they're)in)need)for)a)player)like)
defend,)swats)and)doesn't)stay)straight.)Only)1.0)blocks)per)40. him,)though)he)shouldn't)be)expected)to)be)anything)more)
-
Terrible)rebounder)at)8.5)per)40.)Doesn't)always)box)out)and)he)gets) than)an)average)role)player.
overpowered.)Sometimes)he)plays)like)a)guard)in)a)big)man's)body.

Johnny O'Bryant III
Position College
Power Forward LSU
6' 8.5" 257 lbs Second Round

7' 2.25" 8' 9" 9.5" 35.5" 31" 11.57s 3.32s 3.45s

15.4 7.7 1.6 0.9 0.5 18.7 49.5 52.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Very)strong)at)257Glbs.)Knows)how)throw)his)muscular)body)around)
on)the)offensive)end.)Good)length)with)an)86.25Ginch)wingspan. LSU)wasn't)very)good)last)season)but)they)weren't)easy)for)
opponents)to)play)against)because)of)their)size)and)length.)
+
O'Bryant)is)a)very)smooth)midGrange)shooter.)Has)good)form)and)will)
likely)thrive)in)the)pickGandGpop.)Can)still)extend)range. One)reason)for)that)is)because)of)Johnny)O'Bryant)III,)a)largeG
+
Very)good)post)game)but)at)his)best)facing)up.)Able)to)elevate)over) bodied)power)forward)with)great)strength)and)quickness)
with)jumpers)or)get)to)the)rim)with)power)and)finesse.
that)could)allow)him)to)defend)at)a)high)level.)Even)though)
+
Could)be)great)in)the)pickGandGroll.)Very)quick)with)the)ball)after)he)
O'Bryant)isn't)a)great)athlete,)he)has)quick)feet,)giving)him)
catches)it.)Has)very)good)spatial)awareness)and)touch.
potential)to)defend)the)pickGandGroll)very)well.
+
When)he)wants)to,)he)is)sensational)at)putting)his)body)on)a)man)and)
attacking)the)offensive)boards.)But)he)doesn't)always)go)hard.
On)the)offensive)end,)O'Bryant)has)improved)a)lot)in)one)
+
Has)great)lateral)quickness.)Fleet)of)foot.)Lacks)technique)defending)
perimeter,)but)potential)is)there)for)him)to)defend)two)positions. year.)He)added)a)solid)15Gfoot)jump)shot)that)he)used)
effectively)last)season.)It)brought)his)offensive)versatility)to)a)
+
Raw)defending)the)post)but)his)strength)and)length)gives)him)
potential)once)his)technique)and)mindset)improves. new)level,)as)he)was)able)to)face)up)from)the)high)post)in)
addition)to)his)basic)low)post)moves.)His)free)throw)
+
Lost)25)pounds)after)his)sophomore)year,)something)he)had)to)do)to)
improve,)which)is)a)good)sign)for)his)work)ethic. percentage)also)rose)by)38%,)and)while)it's)not)still)below)
- average)(63.4%),)it's)an)encouraging)improvement)for)NBA)
Lacks)fundamentals)defending)the)post.)O'Bryant)allows)his)man)to)
establish)deep)positioning)far)too)often. teams)looking)at)him)as)more)than)a)"bruiser."
-
He)has)a)pretty)long)wingspan)but)he's)not)a)true)rim)protector.)Lacks)
instinct.)Only)1.2)blocks)per)40)is)underwhelming)for)his)size.
But)that's)also)and)issue.)O'Bryant)has)amazing)strength,)but)
-
Goes)through)the)motions)at)times.)Hedges)halfGheartedly,)doesn't)
he)doesn't)appear)to)know)how)to)use)it)like)he)should)be)
"lean)in")when)he)boxes)out)for)boards.)Does)he)have)a)motor?
able)to.)He)occasionally)"goes)through)the)motions")on)
-
Average)rebounder)at)10.3)per)40.)Should)be)a)lot)better)considering)
his)size)and)strength.)Doesn't)always)box)out)or)go)full)throttle.
defense,)showing)a)lack)of)interest)in)boxing)out,)hedging)
hard,)or)closing)out)on)the)perimeter.)His)mental)toughness)
-
Extremely)turnover)prone)at)4.2)turnovers)per)40.)Part)of)the)reason)
is)because)he)was)double)teamed)so)often,)but)he)can)be)careless. may)not)be)on)par)with)his)body,)which)would)be)a)shame)
considering)he)has)so)much)natural)ability)to)work)with.
-
Brings)the)ball)"low")on)the)post,)making)him)prone)to)getting)
stripped.)Major)reasoning)his)percentages)are)subpar)at)the)rim.
-
On)the)other)hand,)he)has)a)bit)of)a)high)dribble)with)his)left,)which) It)might)take)the)perfect)situation)for)Johnny)O'Bryant)III)to)
limits)his)scoring)ability)going)that)way.)Much)better)going)right. make)in)the)NBA,)one)that)can)motivate)him)to)continue)
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Mental)lapses)are)a)concern)on)both)ends)of)the)floor.)He)flashes) progressing)his)still)very)raw)yet)intriguing)tools.
greatness)then)looks)average.)Is)it)fatigue?)Or)does)he)not)care?

Moussa Diagne
Center Fuenlabrada

7' 4.5" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------

3.5 4.6 0.3 0.8 0.5 14.5 61.3 63.9
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Diagne)is)a)fantastic)athlete)with)an)88.5Qinch)wingspan.)Gets)off)the)
ground)quickly)and)has)pretty)good)floor)speed.
You'd)think)that)a)20QyearQold)player)averaging)only)14.4)
+
Plays)strong.)Has)added)a)lot)of)muscle,)one)of)the)main)benefits)of)
playing)in)a)high)level)league.)His)frame)can)support)more)weight)too. minutes)per)game)wouldn't)draw)much)consideration)on)
draft)night,)but)Moussa)Diagne)brings)enough)intriguing)tools)
+
Rebounding)machine.)Diagne)boxes)out)and)uses)his)enormous)
wingspan)to)sky)over)opponents.)Outstanding)29.8)DREB%. as)a)rebounding)and)shot)blocking)specialist)to)warrant)some)
thought)in)the)second)round.)Long,)explosive,)athletic)near)7Q
+
Displays)good)instincts)on)the)offensive)boards.)Races)to)loose)balls)
and)knows)how)to)take)advantage)of)his)length. footers)don't)come)around)every)year,)and)he's)well)worth)a)
"draftQandQstash")since)he's)such)a)low)risk)with)high)reward.
+
Terrific)shot)blocker.)Attacks)ball)handlers)and)his)presence)alone)
deters)shots)from)even)occurring.)His)5.6)BLK%)is)quite)good.
+ Diagne's)abilities)as)a)contributor)are)certainly)intriguing.)
Has)a)long)way)to)go,)but)has)potential)as)a)rim)protector)like)most)
quick,)long,)athletic)bigs)do.)Needs)loads)of)experience)though.
With)a)long)88.5Qinch)wingspan,)he's)able)to)make)an)impact)
+
Has)potential)to)defend)perimeterQoriented)bigs)due)to)his)solid) on)the)defensive)end)despite)having)extremely)raw)tools)and)
lateral)quickness.)Must)improve)technique,)but)natural)ability)is)there.
a)low)basketball)IQ.)He)does,)however,)appear)to)have)good)
+
Shows)grit)on)defense.)Hustles)hard)on)closeouts)and)recovers)quickly)
natural)instincts,)which)is)a)solid)building)block)for)the)team)
on)pickQandQrolls.)Seems)like)he's)mentally)engaged.
that)selects)him.)These)skills)make)him)an)effective)
+
Very)good)at)rolling)to)the)rim.)Could)be)a)weapon)in)the)pickQandQ
roll.)Able)to)explode)for)alleys)as)an)added)bonus. rebounder)and)shot)blocker,)as)he's)already)proving)in)Spain.
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Extremely)limited)offensive)player.)Has)absolutely)no)post)moves)and)
turns)it)over)at)a)high)rate)with)a)23.4)TOV%. Unfortunately,)Diagne)is)one)of)the)most)limited)offensive)
players)in)the)draft.)Outside)of)plays)right)at)the)rim,)his)
-
Has)a)solid)62.3)FT%)but)his)form)is)quite)clunky)and)his)jumper)is)less)
smooth.)Needs)a)lot)of)work)to)ever)develop)a)perimeter)game. game)is)basically)nonQexistent.)He)sets)hard)screens)and)rolls)
-
Diagne)has)an)underdeveloped)basketball)IQ.)His)AST/TOV)ratio)of) to)the)rim)well,)but)he's)not)a)shooter)and)he)certainly)isn't)a)
0.31)is)exceptionally)low)and)he's)slow)to)make)obvious)passes. playmaker,)with)a)terrible)23.4)turnover)percentage.
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He's)a)poor)pickQandQroll)defender,)frequently)getting)caught)in)no)
man's)land.)Looks)unsure)on)what)to)do)in)terms)of)rotations.
But)these)glaring)warts)should)be)put)aside)because,)as)a)
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He'd)likely)foul)out)of)an)NBA)game)in)one)minute.)Diagne)averages)a) second)round)pick,)he)isn't)expected)to)be)a)star)twoQway)
disgusting)7.9)fouls)per)40.)Bites)at)every)pump)fake)imaginable.
player.)Moussa)Diagne)is)only)projected)to)be)a)player)that)
-
He)can)still)get)a)lot)stronger.)Some)more)mature)players)overpower)
fills)a)distinct)role)as)a)defensive)and)reboundingQoriented)
him)on)the)post.)This)shouldn't)be)a)problem)if)he)has)motivation.
big)man.)And)the)league)could)always)use)more)of)those.
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Diagne)is)so)raw)that)his)upside)is)impossible)to)project.)Any)team)
that)drafts)him)is)really)just)playing)the)lottery)with)the)pick.

Cory Jefferson
Position College
Power Forward Baylor

7' 0.5" 8' 9" 9.75" 37.5" 33" 12.63s 3.39s 3.38s

13.7 8.2 1.0 1.3 0.4 23.8 51.9 55.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Fantastic)athlete.)Explosive)vertical)with)a)long)84.5Ginch)wingspan)
After)Baylor's)star)point)guard)Pierre)Jackson)left)for)the)NBA)
and)big)hands.)Knows)how)to)use)it)all)very)well.
in)2013,)Cory)Jefferson)lost)so)many)of)the)open)looks)that)
+
Has)pickGandGroll)potential)due)to)his)versatility.)Finishes)strong)at)the)
rim.)Gets)to)the)basket)quickly.)But)can)pop)and)shoot)or)attack)too. he)was)fortunate)to)have)during)his)junior)season,)but)he)still)
turned)in)a)pretty)solid)senior)campaign.)Jefferson's)
+
His)jump)shot)efficiency)dipped)as)a)senior,)but)he)still)has)very)
smooth)form)and)should)improve)with)more)open)looks)in)the)NBA. efficiency)dropped)due)to)the)fact)he)took)more)jumpers)and)
Has)3PT)shooting)potential)if)he)continues)to)extend)his)range.)Great) less)shots)at)the)rim,)but)he)did)the)things)scouts)looked)for)
+ form)and)touch)bode)well)for)his)future.)36.8)3PT%)as)a)senior. him)to)do)as)he)makes)the)shift)to)the)NBA)this)year.
+
Major)threat)off)of)dive)cuts)to)the)rim.)Jefferson)excels)at)getting)the)
ball)and)quickly)elevating)for)dunks)or)layups.)Great)touch. Most)importantly,)Jefferson)began)incorporating)the)threeG
+ pointer)into)his)skillset.)He)shot)only)36.8%)on)38)attempts,)
Solid)on)the)post,)features)a)quick)spin)into)a)jump)hook.)Has)a)quick)
first)step)and)solid)footwork.)Likely)requires)a)big)man)coach.
but)he)displayed)very)good)form)that)should)improve)in)the)
+
Excellent)rebounder,)at)11.1)per)40.)Has)great)instincts)and)high) coming)years.)This)ability)to)stretch)the)floor)will)help)him)be)
points)the)ball.)Attacks)the)boards)on)both)ends)of)the)floor.
even)more)effective)in)the)screen)game,)which)is)one)positive)
+
Has)potential)as)a)post)defender)because)of)his)strength)and)length,)
attribute)that)should)absolutely)translate.
though)he)must)continue)to)add)muscle)to)handle)true)bigs.
+
Solid)offGball)defender)who)can)rack)up)weakside)blocks,)1.8)per)40.)
Not)a)true)rim)protector,)but)he)can)disturb)scorers. However,)Jefferson's)defense)is)a)concern)even)though)he)
was)solid)at)the)college)level.)He)primarily)played)zone)
+
Jefferson)seems)like)a)high)character)individual)that)will)be)a)role)
player)that's)willing)to)do)what)coaches)ask)him)to)do. defense)at)Baylor,)which)immediate)puts)him)a)disadvantage)
Needs)to)speed)up)his)jumper.)Defenders)have)time)to)close)out)and) in)the)manGtoGman)heavy)NBA.)But)even)when)he)was)put)
- disturb)his)shot,)leading)to)lower)efficiency. out)on)he)perimeter,)Jefferson's)lateral)quickness)left)a)lot)to)
-
Despite)solid)jumper)fundamentals,)his)free)throws)are)a)mess,)with)a) be)desired.)In)the)pro)game,)which)asks)its)bigs)to)come)out)
noticeable)hitch)at)the)top)of)his)release.)Only)64)FT%)as)a)senior. and)the)perimeter)more)each)season,)he's)going)to)have)to)
- improve)drastically)in)order)to)adapt)effectively.
Average)ball)handler)in)space.)Can)face)up,)but)he's)not)very)good)at)
slashing)because)of)his)shoulderGheight)high,)and)loose)dribble.
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He)focuses)so)much)on)handling)the)ball)that)he)misses)easy)passes.) )Cory)Jefferson)has)enough)tools)to)carve)out)some)playing)
Only)1.4)assists)per)40,)with)a)poor)0.73)AST/TOV)ratio.
time)in)the)NBA,)but)it)may)take)the)right)coaching)for)him)to)
-
Great)athlete,)but)has)poor)lateral)quickness.)Really)struggles)
take)advantage)of)his)physical)tools,)and)since)he's)already)
defending)on)the)perimeter.)His)feet)move)like)they're)in)sludge.
23GyearsGold,)some)teams)may)prefer)a)younger)player)with)
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Lack)of)experience)playing)manGtoGman)defense)may)make)it)a)harder)
transition)for)him)to)play)in)the)NBA.)And)he's)almost)24)already. higher)upside.

Jabari Parker
Position College
Forward Duke
6' 9" 240 lbs Top 4

6' 11.75" 8' 11.5" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------

19.1 8.7 1.2 1.2 1.1 28.4 51.1 55.8
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Very)good)size)at)6GfootG8)with)an)84Ginch)wingspan.)He's)a)tad)
chubby)but)has)room)to)add)strength.)Plays)as)strong)as)he)looks. The)most)NBA)ready)scorer)in)this)year's)draft)class)is)Jabari)
Parker.)At)19GyearsGold,)Parker)scored)at)an)efficient)rate)for)
+
Parker)is)a)true)scorer.)Does)it)all:)perimeter,)inside,)off)the)dribble,)
catch,)transition,)high)and)low)post,)and)boards.)He's)a)special)talent. Duke)and)showed)that)he)can)be)an)elite)goGto)scorer)in)the)
+
Has)excellent)mechanics.)Gets)shots)off)quickly)with)a)high)release.) NBA.)He)brings)a)versatile)game)to)the)pros,)with)his)ability)
Dips,)turns,)and)sways)like)many)of)the)league's)great)shooters.
to)score)well)from)anywhere)on)the)court.
+
Terrific)potential)off)the)dribble.)Can)beat)closeouts)going)to)his)right)
or)left.)Stops)on)a)dime)to)elevate)from)3PT)or)midGrange.
Parker)has)drawn)comparisons)to)players)like)Carmelo)
+
Couldn't)utilize)his)repertoire)of)advanced)dribble)moves)at)Duke)due)
to)clogged)lane.)Open)NBA)floor)makes)him)a)threat)on)the)wing.
Anthony)and)Paul)Pierce)due)to)this)versatile)skillset,)and)
rightfully)so.)Like)Anthony,)Parker)can)play)on)the)post)and)
+
Highly)underrated)on)the)post.)Has)a)plethora)of)moves,)featuring)his)
spin)and)faceGup.)Doesn't)predetermine)his)moves,)either. snatch)offensive)rebounds)at)a)high)rate.)And)similarly)to)
both)of)them,)Parker)has)outstanding)form)from)the)
+
Parker)is)an)elite)rebounder)for)his)position.)Averaged)11.4)per)40.)
Rebounds)at)apex,)very)instinctual;)uses)size,)strength,)and)agility. perimeter)and)can)score)equally)well)off)the)catch)or)dribble.)
Even)his)ability)to)create)off)the)dribble)has)immense)upside,)
+
Serious)threat)in)transition)after)DREB;)team)scores)at)a)high)rate.)
Fights)and)attacks)for)OREB.)These)skills)will)translate. though)he)didn't)get)to)flash)those)skills)very)often)at)Duke.
+
Not)a)good)individual)defender)but)has)size)and)strength)to)defend)
fours.)Denies)post,)hedges)well,)and)blocks)shots)from)weakside. Unfortunately,)Parker)isn't)the)perfect)player)because)he)is)
+
Clearly)wants)to)be)the)best.)Has)the)mental)makeGup)of)a)superstar.) an)extremely)poor)defender.)He)occasionally)lacks)interest,)
Has)dealt)with)pressure)at)a)young)age)and)still)flourished.
as)evident)by)his)missed)rotations)and)inconsistent)effort.)
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Extremely)poor)team)defender.)Misses)rotations,)weak)closeouts,)
Even)though)he)has)the)size)to)defend)well,)it)might)be)his)
sloppy)footwork,)allows)penetration.)Does)he)care)about)defending?
mindset)that)holds)him)back)from)defending)at)a)high)level.
-
What)position)does)he)defend?)Lacks)lateral)quickness)to)defend)
threes)and)length/size)to)defend)fours.)Quick)forwards)will)kill)him.)
But)most)of)Jabari)Parker's)flaws)are)fixable,)especially)
-
Most)of)his)blocks)come)from)the)weakside,)and)he)is)certainly)not)a)
rim)protector.)Looks)completely)lost)defending)the)pickGandGroll. because)of)the)tenacious)attitude)he)brings)on)a)nightly)
basis.)Parker)is)a)true)"baller")and)wants)to)be)a)superstar.)
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Not)a)great)athlete.)Mostly)below)the)rim)on)offense.)May)struggle)
against)NBA)length,)though)finishing)with)contact)isn't)an)issue. He)has)the)offensive)skills)to)be)a)top)scorer)on)a)
-
Frequently)"forces)the)play.")This)is)a)byGproduct)of)his)goGto) championship)contender)and)the)strong)mindset)to)handle)
mentality,)but)he)should)pass)to)teammates)more)often,)like)he)can. the)pressure)that)comes)with)it.)The)team)that)drafts)him)is)
-
0.07)AssistGtoGPossession)ratio)and)0.51)AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio)is) getting)a)player)that)won't)be)denied)greatness.
amongst)the)worst)in)this)year's)draft)class.

Andrew Wiggins
Position College
Wing Kansas
6' 8.75" 200 lbs Top 3

7' 0" 8' 11" ------ 44" ------ ------ ------ ------

17.1 5.9 1.5 1.0 1.2 21.4 49.9 56.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Wiggins)is)a)freakish)athlete.)44Ginch)vertical.)One)of)the)most)
explosive)leapers)in)the)entire)draft.)Has)frame)to)add)strength.
Andrew)Wiggins)didn't)match)the)unfair)media)hype)set)for)
+
Could)be)an)AllGNBA)defender.)Rebounds.)Can)defend)multiple)
positions.)Long)arms)force)turnovers.)Amazing)instincts. him)at)Kansas,)but)he)still)turned)in)a)terrific)freshman)
season.)He)flashed)his)superstar)potential)on)a)few)
+
Already)has)excellent)mechanics)as)a)manGtoGman)defender.)Stays)in)
stance)and)fights)through)screens.)Will)get)better)once)he)adds)bulk. occasions,)and)he)consistently)showed)that,)at)a)minimum,)
he)will)be)a)very)good)player)in)the)pros.)Wiggins)is)simply)
+
Unstoppable)in)transition)and)the)open)court.)Clearly)he)is)most)
comfortable)in)an)upGtempo,)freeGflowing)offense. too)athletic)and)too)terrific)defensively)to)at)least)not)have)a)
long)career)as)a)high)end)role)player.)But,)of)course,)he)has)
+
Utilizes)a)smooth,)almost)effortless)looking,)perimeter)jumper)
(especially)spot)ups).)Great)mechanics,)just)needs)consistency. the)tools)to)be)a)very)special)player.
+
Might)not)be)able)to)make)plays)for)himself,)but)does)an)excellent)job)
of)creating)space)off)the)ball.)Hugs)close)to)screens.)Reads)closeouts.
Wiggins')jumper)is)already)silky)smooth)and)he)is)extremely)
+
If)Wiggins)plays)SG,)he)will)be)able)to)take)advantage)of)smaller) hard)to)stop)in)the)open)court.)The)spread)style)of)the)NBA)
defenders)on)the)post.)Elevates)on)fadeaways)with)huge)wingspan.
will)lead)to)more)opportunities)for)him,)especially)for)high)
+
Has)potential)in)isolation.)Very)raw,)but)flashes)potential)with)quick)
percentage)shots,)like)cuts)and)backdoor)lobs.)He)also)has)
spins,)splits,)insideGout)moves.)His)first)step)alone)is)already)lethal.
magnificent)athleticism,)which)will)make)it)easier)for)him)to)
+
Underdeveloped)passer,)but)his)combination)of)skills)could)lead)to)
great)success)in)pickGandGroll,)especially)on)the)spread)NBA)floor. translate)his)skills)to)the)next)level.
-
Has)a)very)loose)and)high)dribble,)which)limits)his)ability)to)create)for)
himself.)Hurts)him)a)lot)in)the)half)court.)Can't)drive)left. However,)he)must)improve)his)dribbling)in)order)to)reach)his)
potential)on)the)offensive)end.)He)simply)won't)be)able)to)
-
Struggles)with)contact)at)the)rim.)Rarely)dunks)the)ball)unless)he's)in)
the)open)court.)Is)it)his)mentality)or)his)lack)of)touch?)Or)both? generate)consistent)offense)if)his)dribble)remains)as)high)as)
-
Leaves)too)early)when)attempting)layups.)Forced)into)lower) it)currently)is.)Since)he)has)an)explosive)first)step,)he)tools)
percentage)shots)instead)of)driving)all)the)way)to)the)basket. are)there)for)him)to)make)that)leap,)but)it)will)take)time.
-
Good)shooter)but)needs)to)improve)off)the)dribble.)Doesn't)look)
comfortable)shooting)offGbalance)as)the)ball)comes)off)flat.
Wiggins)can)probably)be)as)great)as)he)wants)to)be.)He)is)
-
Very)poor)passer,)especially)off)the)dribble.)Forces)shots.)0.68)AssistG naturally)a)terrific)defender,)but)his)offensive)upside)is)
toGTurnover)ratio)and)0.13)AssistGtoGFGA)ratio.
unknown.)It)may)take)the)right)player)development)program)
-
Mental)makeGup)is)a)concern.)He's)a)good)kid,)but)does)he)want)to)be)
to)help)him)get)there,)but)he)has)the)elite)athleticism,)size,)
the)man?)A)star?)If)he)becomes)one,)can)he)handle)the)pressure?
length,)explosiveness,)and)tools)to)get)there.
-
Has)all)the)tools)to)be)a)stud,)but)some)of)his)flaws)are)things)that)
traditionally)never)improve.)Using)him)correctly)may)be)key.

Aaron Gordon
Position College
Forward Arizona
6' 8.75" 220 lbs #5 to #10

6' 11.75" 8' 9" 10.5" 39" 32.5" 10.81s 2.76s 3.27s

12.4 8.0 2.0 1.0 0.9 20.4 51.6 50.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Will)be)one)of)the)best)athletes)in)the)NBA.)Incredible)speed,)agility,)
lateral)quicks,)vertical.)Explosive.)Good)length.) There)is)a)misconception)about)Aaron)Gordon.)The)
consensus)seems)to)be)that)he's)an)undersized)four)and)can't)
+
Youngest)player)in)the)draft)and)already)one)of)the)smartest.)Never)
misses)rotations)on)defense.)Makes)the)right)play)on)offense. play)the)three;)but)that)is)a)backwards)statement.)He)has)all)
+
Outstanding)lateral)quickness.)Rarely)allows)penetration.)Can)switch) the)skills)necessary)to)play)small)forward)on)both)ends)of)the)
on)all)pickGandGrolls.)Hustles.)Gets)back)quickly)in)transition.
floor,)and)has)much)further)to)go)as)a)power)forward.
+
Doesn't)have)a)high)block)rate)(3.4)BLK%),)but)works)to)contest)shots,)
or)a)high)steal)rate)(1.8)STL%),)but)always)in)the)passing)lanes.
Gordon's)post)moves)are)basically)nonGexistent)at)this)point.)
+
Potential)to)be)a)DPoTY)candidate.)Will)be)able)to)defend)four,)maybe)
Though)he's)only)18,)he)looks)cautious)and)really)only)scores)
all)five)positions.)At)the)least,)will)be)a)scoring)stopper.)High)ceiling.
if)he's)mismatched)onto)a)guard)or)if)the)defense)misplays)
+
Terrific)offensive)rebounder.)Attacks)the)boards)and)has)good)
instincts.)Will)make)his)way)onto)SportsCenter)for)putback)dunks. him.)He)has)no)moves)at)all)and)is)years)away)from)making)
Can)get)to)the)rim)via)screens,)dive)cuts,)and)transition.)Knows)how)to) an)impact)as)a)post.)While)his)shooting)ability)off)the)dribble)
+ move)without)the)ball)in)his)hands.)Understands)the)game. and)when)guarded)is)not)very)good)right)now,)his)spot)up)
Not)a)natural)shooter)but)can)hit)the)open)three)(35.6%).)Uses)the) shooting,)passing,)and)ball)handling)is)much)closer)to)making)
+ hop.)Minor)fixes)to)shooting)form)will)improve)consistency. an)impact)than)his)post)game)is.
+
Good)ball)handler)and)passer.)If)his)shot)comes,)he'll)destroy)defenses)
in)the)pickGandGroll.)Very)talented)passer)off)the)dribble. In)fact,)his)passing)and)dribbling)skills)are)the)most)
+
Underrated)smarts)on)offense.)Good)passer)for)his)position)(1.36) underrated)attribute)of)any)player)in)the)draft.)Gordon)has)
AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio).)Will)improve)with)better)talent)around)him.
incredible)instincts)and)should've)had)far)more)assists)this)
-
Disturbingly)poor)free)throw)shooter)at)only)42.2%)on)180)attempts.)
season.)He)is)skilled)at)passing)the)ball)off)the)bounce)with)
Recent)film)from)a)workout)suggests)he)has)already)improved.
both)hands,)which)is)rare)for)a)player)his)size.)And)he)has)
-
Slow)shot;)struggles)when)shot)is)contested.)Needs)to)speed)up)his)
release.)"Pulls)his)head)back.")Fingers)might)be)inconsistent.
slashing)and)pickGandGroll)ability)due)to)his)crafty)dribbling.
-
Uses)his)left)hand)well)when)dribbling,)but)tends)to)defer)to)right)
when)attempting)layups.)Lacks)natural)touch)with)both)hands. But)Aaron)Gordon)is)a)top)10)talent)because)of)his)defensive)
potential,)which)to)say)the)least,)is)extraordinary.)He's)an)
-
Has)no)post)game)at)all.)Doesn't)have)a)goGto)move)and)struggles)
when)he's)defended)well.)Only)does)work)when)he)goes)baseline. athletic)freak)of)nature)and)is)a)lockdown)manGtoGman)
-
Good)rebounder)but)sometimes)get)overpowered)by)bigger)players.) defender)and)is)never)out)of)position.)Once)he)fills)out)his)
Needs)to)box)out)more.)Rebounds)better)at)the)3)than)the)4. frame,)he)will)be)able)to)defend)four)positions.)Gordon)could)
-
Teams)are)wrong)if)they)play)him)as)a)PF.)It)magnifies)his)weaknesses) possibly)be)a)First)Team)AllGNBA)Defender.
(length)&)strength),)not)his)positives)(ball)handling)&)athleticism).

Dario Šarić
Position Team
Forward Cibona
6' 10" 223 lbs #5 to #14

6' 10" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------

16.7 9.7 3.2 0.6 1.3 23.0 54.9 58.9
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Šarić)is)a)proven)winner.)Won)a)number)of)Adriatic)League)awards,)
Dario)Šarić)might)lack)the)upside)of)some)of)the)other)wings)
including)MVP)and)Finals)MVP.)At)only)20,)he)led)Cibona)to)a)title.
in)the)draft,)but)he)still)has)an)extremely)high)floor)and)
+
Has)improved)significantly)in)only)one)year.)Added)"the)hop")to)his)
perimeter)jumper)and)added)20Gpounds)of)muscle.)Hard)worker. upside.)Šarić)is)unlikely)to)bust)since)he)does)so)many)of)"the)
little)things")well,)and)he's)young)enough)to)improve)some)
+
Knows)how)to)find)empty)space.)Incredible)at)coming)off)screens)and)
scoring)the)ball.)Doesn't)need)to)have)ball)to)score. of)those)attributes)to)a)potential)AllGStar)level.)The)20GyearG
old's)combination)of)scoring,)distributing,)and)hustle)make)
+
Very)good)handle)going)left)and)right.)Changes)speeds)with)advanced)
dribble)moves.)Very)agile)and)can)change)directions)quickly. him)one)of)the)versatile)players)in)this)draft.
+
Excellent)passer)for)his)size.)3.9)assists)per)40.)Excels)in)the)pickGandG
roll)and)will)improve)with)better)spacing)in)the)NBA. From)age)19)to)20,)Šarić)managed)to)take)his)game)to)a)new)
+ level.)He)added)"the)hop")to)his)perimeter)jumper,)which)
Has)potential)to)be)a)major)threat)in)transition.)Needs)to)fix)high)
dribble,)but)scoring)skill,)hustle,)and)passing)tools)are)already)there.
sped)up)his)shot,)and)he)also)added)more)moves)to)his)post)
+
Very)good)shooter,)especially)spotting)up.)Improved)the)speed)of)his) game.)He)still)has)a)ways)to)go)in)his)development,)but)he)is)
jumper,)though)he)can)(and)must))continue)to)progress)it.
more)advanced)than)any)player)20)years)or)less)in)the)draft.)
+
Average)individual)defender,)but)great)offGball)and)rebounds.)Rotates,)
In)addition,)Saric's)passing)and)ball)handling)skills)make)him)
hustles)to)block)shots)from)the)weakside.)Never)gives)up.
a)true)triple)threat)on)offense,)since)he)brings)the)flexibility)
-
Not)very)athletic.)Doesn't)have)good)speed,)and)his)82Ginch)wingspan)
is)short.)Still)needs)to)add)muscle,)if)his)frame)can)handle)it. of)being)able)to)run)the)break)and)the)pickGandGroll.
-
Short)wingspan)limits)rim)protecting)and)post)potential.)Has)poor)
lateral)quickness)on)perimeter.)More)likely)to)defend)fours. Šarić's)warts)are)mostly)fixable.)He)forces)a)lot)of)passes)but)
those)mistakes)will)naturally)decrease)as)less)is)asked)of)him)
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Average)on)the)post.)Has)some)good)moves)but)almost)all)his)baskets)
don't)come)easy.)How)much)better)can)he)get)due)to)size)limitations? in)the)pros.)It's)also)easy)to)forget)that)he's)only)20GyearsGold)
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Has)improved)as)a)shooter)but)still)looks)uneven,)especially)off)the) when)he)has)such)a)long)resume,)so)he)has)a)relatively)
dribble.)Doesn't)always)get)enough)power)from)his)legs. normal)turnover)rate)for)a)player)his)age.)Of)course)his)
- wingspan)won't)get)any)longer,)but)his)awareness)on)
Struggles)with)contact)at)the)rim)since)he)can't)elevate)and)dunk)over)
players.)How)will)handle)NBA)length?
defense)will)only)improve.)Šarić)has)proven)that)he)has)a)
-
Šarić)forces)far)too)many)risky)passes.)Had)an)average)0.94)AssistGtoG strong)work)ethic,)so)his)defense)should)progress.
Turnover)ratio)and)0.20)AssistGtoGPossession)ratio.
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Can)get)very)careless)when)in)space)with)the)dribble.)Turns)the)ball)
There)is)a)chance)Dario)Šarić)becomes)the)best)player)in)the)
over)at)an)extremely)high)rate)in)transition)and)on)the)post.
draft.)Only)a)handful)of)players)have)the)same)versatility,)yet)
-
Lots)of)confusion)regarding)his)interest)coming)to)the)NBA.)Will)likely)
require)a)team)to)clearly)define)his)role,)even)if)he's)not)ready. he)might)not)go)in)the)top)10)because)he)may)stay)overseas.

Doug McDermott
Position College
Forward Creighton
6' 7.5" 218 lbs #7 to #14

6' 9.25" 8' 7" 9.75" 36.5" 28.5" 11.10s 3.15s 3.29s

26.7 7.0 1.6 0.1 0.2 32.8 60.3 64.4
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Complete)scorer.)Excellent)on)the)post,)cuts,)spot)up,)screens,)
transition.)5th)allGtime)leading)scorer)in)history)with)3150)points. There's)a)lot)of)talk)about)Doug)McDermott's)lack)of)
Perfect)shooting)mechanics.)Can)shoot)equally)well)from)anywhere.) athleticism,)defensive)potential,)and)shot)creation)abilities,)
+ Has)improved)significantly)off)the)dribble.)Can)create)for)himself. but)that)takes)away)attention)from)his)special)skills)as)a)pure)
+
45.8)career)3PT%)with)deep)range.)At)worst,)he's)a)shooting)specialist) scorer.)McDermott)is)special,)to)say)the)least.)Not)too)many)
in)the)pros.)His)ability)to)create)space)off)screens)is)special.
players)come)to)the)NBA)with)such)a)proven)track)record)and)
+
Added)a)midGrange)game)as)an)upperclassman.)Attacks)closeouts)and)
a)complete)set)of)skills.)McDermott)can)score)from)anywhere)
can)pull)up.)Even)has)a)"Dirk)oneGfoot)fadeaway")in)his)arsenal.
on)the)court)and)keeps)getting)better.
+
Will)make)an)immediate)impact)as)a)complimentary)scorer.)Creative)
coaches)can)use)him)as)a)shooter)however)they)please.
Most)impressive)of)all)is)his)threeGpoint)shot.)McDermott)has)
+
Incredible)instincts)offGball.)Has)perfect)timing)cutting)to)the)rim.)
Knows)how)to)read)the)play)and)attack.)Has)soft)hands)and)touch. the)smoothest)mechanics)the)college)game)has)possibly)ever)
seen,)since)he)uses)the)dip,)turn,)sweep,)and)sway)to)
+
Fantastic)threat)on)the)post.)Should)be)able)to)deliver)against)most)
NBA)small)forwards.)Uses)face)up,)drop)step,)fades)extremely)well. perfection.)He's)like)a)machine)and)is)able)to)shoot)equally)
well)whether)he's)attempting)shots)off)the)bounce)or)when)
+
Better)ball)handler)than)he)gets)credit)for.)Won't)blow)by,)but)can)
create)space.)Has)potential)as)a)pickGandGroll)ball)handler. spotting)up.)Even)if)McDermott)fails)to)adjust)his)other)
attributes,)he)has)a)spot)in)the)pros)as)a)gunslinger.
+
Shouldn't)be)expected)to)be)a)good)individual)defender,)but)he)rarely,)
if)ever,)misses)defense)rotations.)Outstanding)team)defender.
+
Plays)ballsGtoGtheGwall)to)make)up)for)his)athletic)deficiencies.)Hustles,) McDermott's)position)on)offense)is)unclear,)but)he)likely)fits)
dives)for)loose)balls,)works)hard,)never)gives)up.)A)leader.
as)a)three)on)most)teams.)He'll)be)able)to)shoot)no)matter)
+
Improved)every)year)of)his)collegiate)career.)When)will)he)level)off?)
where)he)plays,)but)he'll)be)able)to)take)advantage)of)
Difficult)to)determine)his)true)upside,)which)is)a)great)thing.
smaller)threes)on)the)post.)The)only)advantage)to)playing)
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Not)an)athlete.)Plays)below)the)rim.)Lacks)lateral)quickness)to)defend)
threes)and)size)to)defend)fours.)Which)position)does)he)defend?
him)at)the)four)is)to)stretch)the)floor,)but)it)may)come)at)the)
expense)of)defense)depending)on)team)situation.
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Has)only)34)blocks)and)14)steals)in)145)career)games.)Played)zone,)so)
opportunities)were)sliced,)but)that's)a)troubling)rate.
Doug)McDermott)is)a)potential)lottery)pick,)and)while)he)
-
Will)struggle)rebounding)the)ball)if)a)team)expects)him)to)play)the)
four.)Lacks)the)size)and)standing)vertical)to)compete)for)boards. may)never)achieve)star)status)in)the)NBA,)since)he)probably)
-
Star)on)the)post)in)college,)but)had)a)harder)time)against)NBA)length.) lacks)elite)upside,)he)should)still)enjoy)a)long)career)as)one)of)
NBA)bigs)may)swallow)him)up)inside)if)he)doesn't)adjust. the)league's)best)role)players,)possibly)as)the)second)or)third)
-
Success)could)very)much)be)role)and)team)dependent.)If)he)isn't) scorer)on)a)contender.
surrounded)with)athletes,)then)his)weaknesses)will)be)magnified.

K.J. McDaniels
Position College
Wing Clemson
6' 6" 196 lbs #14 to #27

6' 11.25" 8' 6" 9.75" 37" 33" 12.71s 3.2s 3.1s

17.1 7.1 1.6 2.8 1.1 28.4 50.5 56.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
McDaniels)is)a)freak)of)nature)athletically.)Has)great)size)and)length,)
very)strong.)Changes)directions)is)the)blink)of)an)eye.)Special)athlete. K.J.)McDaniels)could)be)a)steal)in)the)late)lottery)or)postG
lottery)if)teams)let)him)slip)that)far.)Few)players)share)
+
Doesn't)take)athleticism)for)granted.)Hustles,)fights)through)screens,)
runs)the)floor)like)a)horse,)incredible)instincts,)closes)out)hard. McDaniels')potential)on)the)defensive)end)of)the)floor,)since)
+
Jumps)out)of)the)gym)for)explosive)dunks)and)weakside)blocks.) he)will)clearly)be)able)to)defend)three)positions)once)he)
Averaged)3.3)blocks)per)40,)the)most)of)all)wing)prospects.
reaches)his)prime.)Though)he)has)understandable)concerns)
+
AllGNBA)defensive)potential.)Can)defend)three)positions.)Excellent)
on)offense,)they)aren't)enough)to)overcome)his)defense.
technique,)lateral)quickness,)and)strength)make)him)so)versatile.
+
Unique)shot)blocker)for)his)position.)Skies)out)of)nowhere)for)
weakside)blocks.)Very)instinctual)and)explosive.
McDaniels')defensive)technique)is)outstanding,)as)his)only)
real)concern)is)his)offGball)defensive)awareness.)He)only)
+
Works)as)a)"rim)protector")by)denying)penetration.)Stays)in)front)of)
his)man)and)denies)passing)lanes)with)his)long)wingspan. suffers)short)lapses,)and)this)is)nitpicking.)The)6GfootG6)wing)
has)sensational)size)and)length)and)competes)hard,)as)
+
Unstoppable)in)the)open)floor.)Plays)above)the)rim,)which)leads)to)
high)efficiency)on)transition,)slashes,)and)on)cuts. proven)by)his)knack)for)blocking)shots)from)the)weakside.
+
Solid)spot)up)mechanics)(30.4)3PT%,)84.2)FT%).)Not)very)efficient)right)
now)but)his)fundamentals)can)be)improved. On)the)offensive)end,)McDaniels)brings)role)player)potential.)
He'll)never)be)a)20)point)per)game)scorer,)but)the)
+
Finishes)very)well)at)the)rim.)Even)if)he)doesn't)dunk,)can)lay)it)up)
with)both)his)right)and)left)hand.)Has)great)touch. fundamentals)are)there)for)him)to)be)a)reliable)shooter,)and)
+
Awesome)rebounder)for)his)position.)8.4)rebounds)per)40.)Boxes)out,) that)will)only)help)out)his)ability)to)attack)close)outs)and)
athleticism,)and)instincts)make)for)a)terrific)combination.
finish)at)the)rim,)which)is)what)he)excels)at.)It)would,)of)
-
Needs)to)tighten)up)his)dribble.)Can)get)loose)and)high.)Not)a)threat)in)
course,)be)preferable)if)McDaniels)improves)his)jumper,)but)
isolation)and)certainly)not)a)playmaker.)Much)better)offGball.
if)he)works)hard)and)has)a)good)shooting)coach,)it'll)happen.
-
Very)erratic)off)the)dribble.)Forces)some)facepalm)worthy)midGrange)
attempts.)Looks)very)unnatural,)will)he)ever)have)this)skill?
The)Clemson)product)doesn't)get)heavy)praise)from)the)
-
Only)a)basic)ball)handler.)At)21)years)old,)he)should)bring)more)than)
just)"change)of)speed")dribble)drives.)Doesn't)pass)it)well)either. media,)but)he)probably)will)once)he's)making)weekly)
appearances)on)SportsCenter)because)of)his)ferocious)dunks.)
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Consistency)a)problem)as)a)shooter.)Can)shoot)the)ball)flat)at)times.)
Only)limited)to)spot)up)attempts)at)this)point. Teams)near)the)back)of)the)lottery)will)receive)a)chance)at)a)
-
Doesn't)get)to)the)line)very)much)for)a)guy)that)spends)so)much)time) player)who)will)make)an)immediate)impact)on)defense,)but)
near)the)rim.)Only)an)average)0.40)FTAGtoGFGA)ratio. will)they)pass)on)him)for)players)with)higher)upside?))
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Needs)to)stay)engaged)all)the)time.)Occasionally)lacks)focus.)Clemson) Probably,)since)that's)the)usual)story)every)year.
was)a)poor)team,)so)team)atmosphere)may)have)been)the)cause.

T.J. Warren
Position College
Forward N.C. State
6' 8.25" 220 lbs #13 to #24

6' 10.25" 8' 8" 9" 35.5" 27" 11.1s 3.04s 3.26s

24.9 7.7 1.1 0.6 1.8 31.3 54.8 57.4
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Has)arguably)one)of)the)best)floaters)the)college)game)has)ever)seen.)
If)T.J.)Warren)had)a)reliable)jumper,)he'd)have)borderline)
Excellent)touch)and)unblockable.)Makes)up)most)of)his)offense.
superstar)potential.)But)he)doesn't,)so)it's)reasonable)to)
+
Stud)in)transition.)Steps)on)the)defense's)throat)when)given)space.)
Attacks)the)rim)relentlessly)and)finishes)with)both)hands. question)his)fit)in)the)NBA.)His)scoring)instincts)are)truly)
unparalleled.)Warren's)ability)to)create)space)off)the)ball)is)
+
Intelligent)offGball.)Knows)how)to)find)space,)not)fleet)of)foot)but)is)
creative.)Utilizes)VGcuts)to)make)room.)Doesn't)need)the)ball)to)score. unique)for)a)player)of)his)age,)which)is)likely)how)he'll)have)
to)find)offense)in)the)pros.)Factoring)in)his)tenaciousness)on)
+
Excellent)at)running)hard)through)screens.)Would)make)a)better)
impact)if)he)could)shoot,)but)gets)to)the)paint)for)layups)or)floaters. the)offensive)boards)and)transition,)you)nearly)have)a)
complete)player.
+
Has)spot)up)potential)if)shot)improves.)Already)a)threat)to)take)the)
ball)to)the)basket)off)the)wing.)Great)ball)handler.)Attacks)hard.
+ Unfortunately,)Warren's)shot)is)ugly)and)needs)a)complete)
Great)offensive)rebounder)(3.7)per)40).)Very)instinctual.)Takes)
advantage)of)lazy)box)outs)and)usually)scores.
overhaul.)And)if)teams)are)responding)by)putting)him)on)the)
+
Natural)instincts)translate)to)lots)of)steals)(2.0)per)40).)Jumps)passing) post,)then)they'll)be)disappointed,)at)least)in)the)short)term.)
lanes,)plays)with)aggression)and)turns)them)into)transition)offense.
As)it)stands,)Warren)has)very)little)post)game)and)tends)to)
+
Plays)strong)fundamental)post)defense.)Doesn't)leave)his)feet)or)foul.)
settle)for)jumpers,)the)worst)part)of)his)skillset.
Needs)to)get)stronger)but)has)enough)length)to)play)fairly)well.
-
Has)the)ugliest)jumper)almost)all)first)round)wings.)Kicks)legs,)no)
power,)elbow)out,)dips)down)to)his)left)thigh,)shoots)unbalanced. Regardless,)Warren)brings)other)attributes)as)a)scorer.)His)
floater)is)something)special)and)he)also)does)a)great)job)of)
-
His)shooting)mechanics)are)so)bad)that)he)may)never)be)a)perimeter)
threat.)Truly)needs)a)complete)overhaul.)How)long)will)it)take? attacking)the)rim)from)the)wing.)If)he's)able)to)develop)a)
jumper,)and)that's)a)big)if,)then)he)could)be)a)major)steal.
-
Shot)26.7%)from)3PT,)even)worse)from)just)inside)the)arc.)If)he)
doesn't)use)his)floater,)his)shot)outside)of)10)feet)is)almost)hopeless.
-
Forces)his)shot)when)it's)not)there.)Was)it)the)system)or)poor)IQ?)0.48) But)still,)Warren)lacks)a)true)position)on)defense.)He)
AST/TO)ratio,)0.06)AST/FGA.)Simply)prefers)to)settle)than)to)pass. probably)projects)as)a)four)because)of)his)post)defense,)but)
- that'd)slightly)minimize)his)skills)as)a)weakside)"helper")and)
No)moves)on)the)low)post.)Forgets)he)can)use)his)left.)Settles)for)
fadeaways.)Doesn't)draw)fouls.)Can)he)play)PF)if)he)can't)post)up?
therefore)his)steal)totals.)Warren's)position)on)defense)likely)
-
Doesn't)draw)fouls)(0.35)FTA/FGA).)Very)peculiar)considering)he) defends)on)the)personnel)surrounding)him.
spends)so)much)time)in)the)paint.)Prefers)to)avoid)contact.
-
A)tweener)in)the)worst)possible)way.)Has)awful)lateral)quickness)to)
T.J.)Warren)is)an)interesting)prospect)because)of)his)high)
defend)threes,)poor)rebounding)and)rim)protecting)to)play)the)four.
risk/high)reward)status.)If)he)falls)to)the)20s,)then)he)is)
-
Poor)defensive)rebounder.)Misses)box)outs)and)lacks)the)length)and)
vertical)to)grab)ball)at)apex.)Average)as)a)SF,)though. certainly)worth)the)risk.

P.J. Hairston
Position D-League Team
Wing Texas Legends
6' 5.25" 226 lbs #13 to #28

6' 9" 8' 5" 9.75" 37" 32" 11.2s ------- 3.32s
2013-14 D-League Season Statistics (Per Game)

21.8 3.5 0.8 0.4 1.5 18.3 54.3 60.4
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Underrated)athletically.)Great)size)for)position.)Moves)methodically,)
but)can)turn)on)the)jets.)Long)81Ginch)wingspan)for)his)size. If)it)wasn't)for)P.J.)Hairston's)off)the)court)issues,)he'd)
probably)be)discussed)as)a)potential)lottery)selection)
+
Fills)it)up)as)a)shooter.)Has)excellent)mechanics,)gets)shots)off)quickly)
and)cleanly)using)the)hop.)Experienced)coming)off)screens. because)of)his)scoring)abilities)and)defensive)upside.)But)
+
He's)a)deadly)threeGpoint)shooter,)but)his)poor)shot)selection)hurts)his) anytime)a)player)comes)to)the)NBA)with)red)flags)(especially)
percentages.)Efficiency)will)skyGrocket)if)his)role)changes.
charges)for)marijuana)and)handguns),)then)their)stock)
+
Most)comfortable)spotting)up.)Gets)off)clean)looks,)of)course,)but)also)
deserves)to)take)a)significant)hit.
attacks)closeouts)extremely)well.
+
Major)threat)in)transition.)Can)pull)up)from)three)or)get)all)the)way)to)
the)rim.)Extremely)comfortable)in)the)open)floor.
But)putting)that)aside)and)looking)at)Hairston)the)player,)
teams)are)looking)at)a)guy)that)can)fill)it)up)as)a)potential)
+
Efficient)in)the)half)court.)Can)pull)up)from)anywhere)going)either)
direction.)Hairston)is)a)true)sharpshooter. second)or)third)scoring)option.)He)is)a)knockdown)shooter)
from)all)over)the)court,)displaying)potential)off)the)catch)and)
+
Draws)fouls)at)a)high)rate)(6.9)FTA)per)40).)Attacks)the)hole)and)
absorbs)contact.)Plays)with)tenacity)to)his)game. dribble.)He)can)take)off)unbalanced,)but)adjust)his)body)
midair)to)take)a)balanced)attempt.)Even)though)his)shot)
+
Inconsistent)defensively)but)has)flashed)potential.)Gets)in)the)passing)
lanes)with)his)wingspan,)closes)out)hard)when)he)wants)to. selection)is)poor,)it)should)improve)with)a)uniform)system.
+
If)Hairston's)head)is)screwed)on)right,)he'll)make)an)immediate)impact)
as)a)complimentary)scorer.)DGLeague)experience)is)huge. The)real)problem)with)Hairston)is)the)absence)of)other)
-
Hairston)has)major)red)flags.)Was)kicked)off)UNC)after)arrests)for) attributes.)He)isn't)a)good)passer)and)he)doesn't)look)to)
marijuana,)handguns,)and)speeding.)Then)he)went)to)the)DGLeague.
rebound)the)ball.)His)defense)is)extremely)inconsistent,)and)
-
OnGcourt)effort)is)questionable.)Doesn't)always)seem)engaged.)Poor)
appears)to)be)dependent)on)when)he)wants)to)engage.)
short)selection,)doesn't)pass,)defends)only)when)he)wants)to.
Perhaps,)a)healthy)system)that)promotes)positive)behavior)
-
Doesn't)have)much)"shake")as)a)ball)handler,)and)settles)for)jumpers)
because)he's)average)in)the)paint)if)he)doesn't)get)the)whistle.
will)be)necessary)for)him)to)truly)flourish,)outside)of)his)
scoring,)of)course.
-
Needs)to)add)an)inGbetween)game.)Must)incorporate)a)floater)or)a)
quick)pullGup)in)the)paint.)Won't)always)get)calls)in)the)NBA.
If)the)concerns)about)P.J.)Hairston's)personality)are)real,)he)
-
Lack)of)explosiveness)may)hurt)him)in)the)NBA)unless)he's)able)to)play)
a)bit)more)of)a)finesse)style. has)still)flashed)enough)potential)to)be)worthy)of)a)midGfirst)
-
Poor)offGball)defender.)Suffered)troubling)lapses)and)missed) rounder.)He)has)far)too)much)talent)and)it)might)only)take)
rotations.)Wanders.)Team)environment)may)be)a)factor)here. the)right)situation)for)him)to)work)it)out.)But)players)like)him)
-
Makes)minimal)impact)outsider)of)scoring.)Doesn't)pass)(3.9)AST%))or) have)busted)historically,)so)buyer)beware.
rebound)(5.7)TREB%).)If)he)isn't)scoring,)will)he)be)worth)it?

Kyle Anderson
Position College
Forward UCLA
6' 8.5" 230 lbs #14 to #30

7' 2.5" 8' 11.5" 8.75" ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

14.6 8.8 6.5 0.8 1.8 24.7 51.7 56.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Has)a)long)wingspan.)If)he's)a)four,)he)needs)to)add)weight,)but)no)
matter)what)he)plays,)he)needs)to)improve)his)speed)and)athleticism.
Kyle)Anderson's)natural)position)is)point)guard)but)it's)
+
Exceptional)passer.)Keeps)his)head)up.)Play)slows,)but)brain)works)
fast.)Averaged)an)outstanding)7.8)assists)per)40,)2.12)AST/TO)ratio. difficult)to)see)those)skills)translating)to)the)NBA.)Though)his)
size)and)wingspan)is)a)huge)plus,)he's)a)horrendous)
+
Anderson)has)plus)shooting)mechanics.)The)ball)comes)off)clean)with)
a)high)release.)Improved)as)a)sophomore. perimeter)defender.)Quick)college)players)shook)him)with)
ease,)so)that)will)likely)happen)even)more)often)in)the)NBA.
+
At)his)best)spotting)up.)He's)very)good)at)shooting)over)the)defense,)
whether)it's)off)the)catch)or)dribble.)Can)attack)closeouts.
With)that)said,)he)should)be)able)to)find)some)success)as)a)
+
Could)create)major)problems)as)a)pickGandGroll)ball)handler.)Will)be)
able)to)get)to)the)rim)or)pass)out)to)the)perimeter.)Very)unique. stretch)forward.)Anderson)has)room)to)add)weight)and)this)
+ position)eliminates)the)concerns)about)his)lack)of)speed.)
Great)defensive)rebounder)as)a)guard,)but)should)be)able)to)translate)
as)a)forward.)Boxes)out)and)has)great)instincts.)Uses)length)well.
While)he)might)be)slow)at)guard,)he's)average)at)power)
+
Wasn't)asked)to)offensive)rebound)at)UCLA,)but)considering)his)"feel) forward.)However,)Anderson)hasn't)proven)that)he)can)
for)the)game,")it's)reasonable)to)assume)he'll)be)able)to)as)a)forward.
defend)the)paint)or)on)the)post)since)he)spent)almost)all)of)
+
If)he)plays)forward,)his)amazing)passing)skills)will)still)be)valuable)
his)time)playing)perimeter)defense)in)UCLA's)zone.
after)DREB.)Can)push)the)break)or)make)accurate,)quick)outlets.
+
Aware)offGball)defender.)Fights)through)screens.)Jumps)passing)lanes)
with)his)long)wingspan.)Stays)engaged)mentally. No)matter)where)Anderson)plays,)he'll)be)able)to)pass)and)
create)for)his)teammates.)Anderson)has)excellent)court)
-
Athleticism)is)a)major)concern.)Anderson)may)"play)at)his)own)pace")
but)he's)still)very)slow,)period.)He)plays)like)it's)still)the)1960s. vision)and)his)"point)forward")skills)might)be)extremely)
valuable)to)a)team,)much)like)a)Lamar)Odom)or)Boris)Diaw.)
-
Had)a)hard)time)creating)offense)against)Aaron)Gordon)and)against)
Florida's)great)team)defense.)Will)he)find)consistency? Anderson's)also)a)threat)as)a)spot)up)shooter,)so)he)can)also)
-
Was)turnover)prone)in)college)(3.7)TO)per)40),)will)that)be)a)bigger) spread)the)floor)like)a)modern)stretch)forward.
problem)in)the)pros)against)quicker)players?)Has)a)slow,)loose)dribble.
- The)UCLA)product)is)one)of)the)most)unique)players)in)the)
Weak)on)the)post.)Has)no)real)moves.)Tends)to)just)turn)around)and)
shoot)it.)Even)has)a)hard)time)against)much)smaller)players.
2014)draft,)but)also)one)of)the)most)difficult)to)peg.)He)could)
-
Settles)for)jumpers,)runners,)and)floaters)in)transition.)Lack)of)speed) be)selected)anywhere)in)the)first)round,)and)the)team)that)
hurts)him)here)when)he)should)be)able)to)get)to)the)hole.
drafts)him)should)feel)confident)in)how)they'll)use)him.)He)is)
-
Poor)manGtoGman)defender.)Stands)flatGfooted,)lateral)quickness)is)
versatile)and)does)a)lot)of)things)well,)but)it)will)be)crucial)to)
terrible.)Consistently)gets)blown)by)quicker)players.
put)him)in)a)position)that)curtails)his)distinct)flaws.
-
Inexperienced)defending)onGball)screens,)but)showed)poor)skills)when)
he)did.)UCLA)"iced")and)he)was)very)slow)to)closeout)on)pops.

Damien Inglis
Position French Team
Forward Chorale Roanne
19 years, 1 month #10 #25
6' 8.5" 240 lbs #27 to #47

7' 3" 8' 11.5" ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
2013-14 LNB Pro A League Statistics (Per Game)

4.6 3.6 1.0 0.2 0.6 13.4 56.0 59.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Inglis)has)outstanding)size)for)his)position.)He)could)grow)to)reach)6G
Damien)Inglis)is)the)type)of)prospect)that)would)be)
footG9)and)he)already)has)a)huge)87Ginch)wingspan.
considered)a)borderline)first)round)pick)by)the)masses)if)he)
+
Great)lateral)quicks)in)defensive)isolation)situations.)Active)hands.)
Stays)engaged.)Uses)long)wingspan)to)contest)layups. didn't)play)in)the)relatively)obscure)LNB)Pro)A)in)France,)at)
least)"obscure")in)the)eyes)of)most)NBA)fans.)Nonetheless,)
+
Mix)of)length,)size,)strength,)and)speed)will)allow)him)to)defend)three)
positions.)Can)switch)on)almost)all)pickGandGrolls. Inglis)has)impressed)due)to)his)potential)on)the)defensive)
end)of)the)floor,)athleticism,)and)role)scoring)ability.
+
Averaged)a)respectable)1.6)steals)per)40.)Get)arms)in)passing)lanes.)
Very)agile)and)can)snatch)them)quickly.
Inglis)has)point)forward)upside)because)of)his)ability)to)pass)
+
Will)improve)offGball)defense.)Runs)hard)through)screens)and)
contests.)Will)get)beat)due)to)inexperience,)but)positives)are)there. and)dribble)the)ball.)At)6GfootG9,)he's)able)to)do)things)most)
+ players)his)size)can't.)In)the)NBA,)he'll)lack)the)shake)to)really)
Great)rebounder)for)position.)9.4)total)boards)per)40.)Very)strong,)
boxes)out.)Looks)assertive)and)interested)in)finishing)plays.
make)a)consistent)impact,)but)he)could)very)well)translate)
+
High)offGball)IQ.)Knows)how)to)fill)empty)space)with)cuts)and)slashes) into)a)secondary)pickGandGroll)scorer)and)creator.
to)the)rim.)Really)impressive)IQ)for)a)19GyearGold.
+
Very)good)ball)handler.)InsideGout)dribbles,)hesitations,)crossovers.)
Not)to)mention)that)Inglis)does)a)lot)of)the)little)things)that)
Stays)tight.)Advanced)for)age)with)plenty)of)room)to)grow.
teams)want)to)see.)He)plays)fantastic)manGtoGman)defense,)
+
Displays)euroGstep)and)spin)move)in)open)floor.)In)control.)Potential)is)
there)for)efficient)transition)game)especially)considering)defense. rebounds)the)ball)well,)hustles,)and)can)hit)the)open)three.)
He)can)stand)to)improve)all)of)these)things)in)one)way)or)
+
Has)potential)as)a)passer.)Can)get)a)bit)careless)but)is)very)unselfish.)
Willingly)plays)"good)to)great")team)basketball. another,)but)that)goes)for)all)teenagers.
+
Has)potential)from)three.)38.7)3PT%.)Shot)mechanics,)footwork)
especially,)needs)work,)but)has)good,)natural)touch. However,)Inglis)must)overcome)his)weaknesses)in)order)to)
-
Has)a)tendency)to)dribble)into)traffic.)Forces)poor)passes,)gets) find)success)in)the)NBA.)For)one,)he)gets)his)shot)off)slowly.)
stripped)because)of)carelessness.)Possibly)panics)under)pressure. While)a)dip)is)desired,)his)is)too)long)and)it)allows)defenders)
- to)contest)him)and)disturb)his)look.)Also,)he)rarely)uses)his)
Shooting)potential)but)must)speed)up)release.)Takes)awhile)to)adjust)
his)hands,)leads)to)a)slow)dip)and)difficulties)when)contested)hard.
left)hand)at)the)rim,)which)is)something)he'll)need)to)do)
-
Can)dribble)with)his)left,)but)rarely)finishes)with)it.)Tends)to)go)back) since)he)isn't)athletic)enough)to)dunk)it)all)the)time.
to)his)right,)which)really)hurts)his)atGrim)percentage.
-
Not)as)athletic)as)you'd)think.)Can)slam)it)down)but)struggles)at)the)
Overall,)Damien)Inglis)is)a)player)that)could)end)up)being)one)
rim.)Average)at)drawing)fouls)too)with)a)0.48)FTA/FGA
of)the)"How'd)he)get)here?")guys)in)the)second)round.)Teams)
-
In)general,)his)lack)of)explosion)on)the)offensive)end)is)concerning.)
Won't)be)able)to)run)offense)like)he)can)in)Europe. should)be)open)to)taking)him)in)the)late)first.

Jerami Grant
Position College
Forward Syracuse
6' 7.75" 214 lbs #16 to #30

7' 2.75" 8' 11" 9.25" ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

12.1 6.8 1.4 0.6 0.8 21.6 49.6 54.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
One)of)the)more)impressive)athletes)in)the)draft.)Has)an)enormous)
wingspan)and)leaping)ability.)Huge)threat)in)the)open)court.
Jerami)Grant's)athleticism)is)undeniably)appealing.)With)a)
+
Defensive)upside)is)unknown)since)he)played)in)Syracuse's)zone.)But)
he)has)active)hand)and)fantastic)lateral)quickness.)The)tools)are)there. huge)wingspan,)and)an)explosive)vertical,)Grant)will)be)in)the)
upper)echelon)of)NBA)athletes.)And)plus,)he)doesn't)take)his)
+
Also)hustles)like)a)maniac.)Closes)out)on)every)three.)Dives)for)loose)
balls.)Never)give)up)attitude.)Very)gritty. natural)gifts)for)granted.)He)plays)with)pure)grit,)which)only)
makes)him)more)appealing)as)a)prospect.
+
Hard)to)stop)if)it)only)takes)him)one)dribble)to)get)to)the)rim)off)of)a)
cut)or)drop)off.)Has)outstanding)touch,)finishes)strong.
With)solid)tools)on)both)ends)of)the)floor,)Grant)has)"highG
+
StraightGline)driver)but)has)a)very)fast)first)step)and)spin)move.)Spread)
NBA)game)might)help)him)be)more)efficient)as)a)slasher. end)role)player")written)all)over)him.)He'll)never)be)a)goGto)
+ guy,)but)he)could)possibly)be)a)plus)defender)and)a)
Terrific)offensive)rebounder.)3.1)per)40.)Vertical)ability)allows)him)to)
slam)it)down)at)a)high)rate.)Very)productive)at)his)position.
complimentary)scorer.)Energy)players)like)him)have)a)role)in)
+
Much)better)passer)than)his)numbers)indicate.)Quickly)recognizes) the)NBA)as)long)as)they)don't)have)one)attribute)that)totally)
open)teammates)and)usually)makes)accurate)passes.
hinders)their)all)around)impact,)and)Grant)probably)won't.
+
Draws)fouls)at)a)high)rate,)0.66)FTA/FGA,)and)7.1)FTA)per)40.)Goes)up)
strong.)Improving)FT,)67.4%)as)sophomore)up)from)56.2%.
But)there)are)still)concerns)considering)the)state)of)the)NBA)
+
Lacks)experience)as)screener)In)pickGandGroll,)but)could)be)lethal)on)
the)roll.)So)explosive)and)will)improve)efficiency)if)he)adds)bulk. game.)The)ability)to)spread)the)floor)at)all)positions)is)
becoming)increasingly)important)and)Grant)has)not)shown)
+
Improved)as)a)sophomore)on)the)post.)Starting)to)develop)an)
effective)jump)hook.)Footwork)is)pretty)quick)and)controlled. the)ability)to)do)that.)Even)though)his)free)throws)are)
improving,)his)jumper)has)not.)He)has)extremely)poor)
-
Grant)has)a)broken)jumper.)Poor)footwork)(spreads)feet)too)much,)
ball)comes)out)weak),)and)has)a)noticeable)hitch)on)the)release. technique)and)needs)a)lot)of)work)to)reach)a)passable)level.
-
Really)needs)to)add)a)left)hand.)He)won't)be)able)to)fulfill)his)
potential)a)slasher)or)post)up)threat)if)he)doesn't. Nevertheless,)Jerami)Grant)brings)enough)skills)to)the)table)
- that)could)allow)him)to)carve)out)a)spot)in)the)NBA.)He's)
With)explosive)ability,)you'd)think)he'd)elevate)over)defenders)more)
often,)but)can)sometimes)shrink)when)there's)contact)at)the)rim.
young,)athletic,)has)a)good)mindset,)and)seems)like)a)good)
-
Solid)rebounder)but)gets)overpowered)by)larger)players.)Needs)to) team)player.)If)an)organization)is)looking)for)a)"glue)guy")in)
develop)boxing)out)habits.)Also)rebounds)better)as)a)3)than)a)4.
the)middle)or)back)of)the)first)round,)Jerami)Grant)could)be)
-
Didn't)always)have)the)best)IQ)in)Syracuse's)zone.)Will)be)interesting)
their)man.)And)there's)always)a)chance)he)does)develop)a)
to)see)how)he)adjusts)to)manGtoGman.)Will)he)get)lost)offGball?
jumper,)which)would)take)him)to)the)next)level.
-
If)he)never)develops)a)reliable)jumper)and)isn't)a)great)passer,)can)he)
play)SF)in)the)NBA?)Or)will)he)have)to)transition)to)PF?

James Young
Position College
Wing Kentucky
6' 6.75" 213 lbs #12 to #23

7' 0" 8' 8" 9.5" 35.5" 28" ------- ------- -------

14.3 4.3 1.7 0.2 0.8 16.6 49.8 53.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Great)body)at)nearly)6GfootG7,)with)an)ideal)84Ginch)wingspan.)Could)
conceivably)add)20)lbs)of)muscle)and)retain)solid)athleticism.
James)Young)is)only)18,)and)has)great)size)and)shooting)
+
34.9%)from)three.)Inconsistent,)but)looks)smooth)and)comfortable)
spotting)up.)He's)at)his)best)attacking)closeouts. ability,)so)he)will)be)a)first)round)draft)pick.)But)he's)also)the)
type)of)player)that)NBA)teams)would)love)to)see)stay)in)
+
Has)flashed)potential)running)through)screens.)Does)a)good)job)of)
using)head)fakes)and)misdirection)to)create)space)offGball. college)for)another)season)since)he)is)so)raw.
+
Not)an)advanced)ball)handler)but)has)already)showed)potential)to)
bully)way)to)rim)for)layups)off)the)dribble,)cut,)and)screen. He)certainly)has)potential)as)a)scorer)since)he)is)very)smooth)
from)outside,)but)some)changes)will)have)to)be)made)to)his)
+
Consistent)mechanics)aren't)there,)but)looks)very)smooth)off)the)
dribble.)Elevates)over)defense)and)turns)body)midGair.)In)control. mechanics)since)he)typically)lands)unbalanced.)Only)truly)
+ great)shooters)like)Stephen)Curry)are)able)to)do)that)and)still)
Rebounds)very)well)at)his)position.)1.3)OREB)per)40)and)4.0)DREB)per)
40)is)terrific)considering)the)other)rebounding)bigs)around)him.
shoot)consistently.)Yet,)time)and)time)again,)shooters)with)
+
Youth)is)on)Young's)side.)One)of)the)youngest)players)in)the)draft)and) good)potential)are)never)able)to)change)their)technique)and)
has)already)flashed)signs)of)greatness)as)a)scorer.
end)up)playing)in)another)league)besides)the)NBA.
-
Very)streaky)shooter.)This)could)improve)as)he)ages,)but)many)scorers)
with)similar)mental)makeups)always)stay)streaky.
Of)course,)if)Young)is)able)to)improve)from)three,)at)worst)
-
Smooth,)but)always)unbalanced.)Lands)on)one)foot)and)fades)
excessively)on)nearly)all)attempts.)May)explain)his)inconsistencies. he'll)have)a)spot)in)the)league)as)a)threeGpoint)specialist.)His)
shot)looks)very)natural,)and)he's)so)long)that)he's)able)to)
-
Refuses)to)use)right)hand)for)dribbling)or)layups.)Hurts)his)ability)to)
create)offense)for)himself)and)his)atGrim)finishing. create)against)nearly)all)defenders.)Plus,)his)combination)of)
size)and)strength)will)allow)him)to)create)off)the)dribble,)
-
Not)exactly)a)willing)passer.)0.15)AST/FGA)ratio)and)0.89)A/TO.)Only)a)
16.6)PER.)What)else)does)he)do)besides)score? especially)in)response)to)hard)closeouts.
-
Has)extremely)poor)footwork)moving)sideways)and)laterally.)This)can)
really)hurt)him)when)chasing)players)running)through)screens. Young)might)lack)the)elite)potential)of)many)of)the)wings)in)
- this)draft)considering)his)poor)defensive)abilities,)and)he)
Young)lacks)awareness)on)defense)and)has)been)"caught)looking")
quite)often.)He)bites)on)cuts)and)looses)his)man)often.
certainly)has)more)risk,)but)for)a)player)that)likely)will)fall)
-
Suffers)huge)lapses)in)defense.)Not)always)engaged)and)occasionally) outside)the)lottery,)he)presents)enough)upside)of)a)scorer)
looks)like)he)doesn't)care)to)expound)energy)doing)it.
that)there)really)isn't)much)risk)involved.)A)team)in)the)20s)
-
Has)size)and)length)to)be)a)good)defender,)but)lacks)technique)on)the)
should)feel)comfortable)taking)him)and)stashing)him)in)the)DG
perimeter.)Doesn't)stay)in)his)stance)even)when)engaged)mentally.
League)to)develop)his)skills.
-
Has)a)very)high)dribble)and)doesn't)have)"shake.")For)a)primarily)
isolation)threat,)he)should)arguably)be)better)even)at)this)age.

Cleanthony Early
Position College
Forward Wichita State
6' 7.25" 209 lbs #14 to #27

6' 10.75" 8' 5.5" 9" 40" 34" 11.15s 2.96s 3.18s

16.4 5.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 26.5 57.0 62.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Needs)to)extend)his)range)but)has)3PT)potential.)Inconsistent)release,)
but)looks)fantastic)when)he's)on.)37.5)3PT%)up)from)31.8%)as)a)Jr.
Before)March)Madness,)not)many)casual)fans)knew)who)
+
Very)good)at)facing)up)despite)a)basic)set)of)post)moves.)Can)take)
advantage)of)mismatches)by)shooting)over)the)defense. Cleanthony)Early)was,)but)his)spectacular)performance)
versus)Kentucky)put)him)on)the)map)as)a)potential)firstG
+
Most)of)his)NBA)offense)will)likely)come)off)ball.)At)his)best)spotting)
up)or)coming)off)screens.)Excels)at)filling)lanes)in)transition. rounder.)But)many)people)forget)that)Early's)fantastic)
tournament)performances)date)back)to)2013,)when)he)had)a)
+
Early's)hard)to)stop)In)transition)(84%)at)the)rim).)Athletic)enough)to)
throw)down)alleys,)but)can)get)to)the)rim)with)the)ball,)too. 24Gpoint)game)against)Louisville's)stout)defense.
+
Great)athlete)that)can)sky)over)defenders.)Doesn't)have)the)best)
speed,)but)has)a)quick,)high)vertical.)Doesn't)take)it)for)granted. Despite)playing)for)Wichita)State,)who,)quite)frankly,)has)a)
+ weak)strength)of)schedule,)Early)always)played)"up")to)the)
Still)needs)to)get)stronger,)and)he)will,)but)already)showing)potential)
to)finish)through)contact.)Has)great)touch)around)the)rim.
competition.)This)bodes)well)for)his)NBA)potential)since)he)
+
Hustles)extremely)hard.)Will)do)a)lot)of)the)"little)things")that)coaches) has)found)success)at)all)levels)of)basketball.)His)
look)for.)Plays)with)grit)and)passion.)Not)afraid)of)the)moment.
complimentary)style)of)offense)and)his)excellent)frame)are)
-
He's)athletic)but)has)poor)lateral)quickness.)He's)a)true)tweener)on)
two)tools)that)will)translate)to)any)level,)which)explains)his)
the)defensive)end,)so)it's)difficult)to)project)his)position.
constant)success.)At)23,)he's)still)improving,)and)that)
-
A)short)82.75Ginch)wingspan)means)he)won't)be)much)of)a)rim)
protector.)Not)very)effective)at)contesting)shots. progression)should)continue)in)the)NBA,)too.
-
The)hustle)and)will)is)there,)but)Early)misses)far)too)many)offGball)
rotations.)Might)take)awhile)to)gain)trust)of)coaches. But)Early's)upside)is)certainly)limited)because)of)his)poor)
defense)and)rebounding.)He)could)become)a)potential)
-
Early)constantly)got)overpowered)in)college,)at)age)23,)so)it's)likely)his)
rebounding)will)get)even)worse)in)the)NBA.)Only)8.6)REB)per)40. starter,)but)only)if)he)continues)to)extend)his)threeGpoint)
-
Had)a)terrible)0.37)ASTGtoGTOV)ratio.)Doesn't)create)for)others,)misses) range)and)adds)some)muscle)to)his)frame)so)he)can)defend)
teammates.)Not)good)with)the)ball)in)his)hands.)IQ)may)be)a)problem. the)four.)Both)of)these)things)should)happen)provided)he's)in)
-
Has)poor)footwork)on)his)jumper,)which)leads)to)inconsistent)results.) an)environment)that)takes)advantage)of)his)extremely)hardG
Doesn't)always)get)power)from)his)legs.
working)attitude.
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Range)could)actually)be)an)issue)for)Early.)Very)few)of)his)3PT)came)
from)NBA)distance.)Can)he)really)spread)the)floor?
In)the)late)first)round,)Cleanthony)Early)is)looking)like)a)low)
-
Poor)post)player.)Has)bad)footwork)and)only)a)basic)jump)hook.)
risk)pick)for)the)contending)teams)drafting)in)that)area.)Years)
Struggles)to)get)his)shot)up)over)length.
from)now,)he)may)be)a)player)that)goes)higher)in)"reGdrafts."
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Has)a)very)high)dribble,)which)will)limit)his)ability)to)penetrate)in)the)
NBA,)unless)defended)by)a)smaller)player.

Glenn Robinson III
Position College
Wing Michigan
6' 6.75" 211 lbs #23 to #40

6' 10" 8' 4.5" 9.5" 41.5" 36.5" 11.22s 3.04s 3.15s

13.1 4.4 1.2 0.3 0.9 18.9 53.2 56.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Very)intelligent)player.)Moves)well)without)the)ball.)Fills)transition)
lanes.)Great)timing)on)cuts.)High,)natural)basketball)IQ.)Hustles. Glenn)Robinson)III)is)the)son)of)former)NBA)AllGStar,)Glenn)
Robinson,)and)it)shows.)"GR3")is)one)of)the)most)intelligent)
+
Extremely)athletic.)Long)wingspan,)great)speed,)solid)first)step,)can)
elevate)and)play)above)the)rim.)Great)size)and)length)for)a)wing. players)in)the)draft)because)of)his)outstanding)instincts)offG
+
Strong)straightGline)driver)who)finishes)creatively)with)both)hands) ball.)He)knows)how)to)find)and)create)space)by)utilizing)cuts)
around)the)rim.)Deals)with)contact)quite)well.
and)misdirections,)which)is)very)important)for)him)since)he)
+
At)his)best)playing)offGball.)Not)a)great)ball)handler)but)can)make)
isn't)the)most)skilled)player)with)the)ball)in)his)hands.
defenders)pay)when)spotting)up.)Knows)how)to)make)the)right)play.
+
Not)a)true)leaper)but)can)play)above)the)rim)and)finish)strong.)
Elevates)quickly)and)explode)at)the)rim.)Really)helps)him)in)half)court.
Robinson)III)flourishes)when)he)plays)alongside)a)point)guard)
that)can)create)for)others.)His)spot)up)shooting)is)very)
+
Tends)to)avoid)contact)(only)3.8)FTA)per)40),)but)has)proven)that)he)
can)finish)through)it.)Should)improve)with)added)strength. average,)but)his)ability)to))pump)fake)and)then)dribble)into)a)
Needs)to)find)consistency)but)defends)well.)Excellent)lateral)quickness) pull)up)jumper)from)midGrange)is)quite)an)appealing)tool.)If)
+ when)he)stays)in)his)stance.)Uses)wingspan)to)force)turnovers. he)develops)consistent)from)three,)he)is)more)than)just)a)
basic)role)player)since)he)can)get)all)the)way)to)the)rim)of)
+
Typically)very)good)rotating)offGball.)Displays)the)high)IQ)that)you)
would)expect)from)the)son)of)a)former)NBA)great. pull)up)from)midGrange.
+
LateGrise)3Gstar)to)5Gstar)recruit)in)high)school.)Suggests)that)he)works)
hard)and)fixes)weaknesses.)The)same)may)happen)in)the)NBA. Most)of)GR3's)problems)will)likely)be)solved)once)he)adds)
-
Efficiency)dropped)as)a)sophomore)because)he)struggles)to)create)for) muscle,)which)his)frame)can)support.)His)rebounding)will)
himself.)Basic)ball)handler.)Not)very)good)shooting)off)the)dribble.
improve,)and)he'll)be)able)to)take)advantage)of)his)
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Doesn't)create)for)others)either.)Only)had)1.5)assists)per)40)with)a)
outstanding)physical)tools.
very)poor)0.96)AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio.
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Streaky)from)3PT.)Has)to)fix)his)footwork)and)his)dip)is)too)slow.)Only)
32.4%)as)a)freshman,)which)dropped)to)30.6%)as)a)sophomore.
Robinson)III)was)a)late)roster)in)high)school)and)he)had)a)
slow)start)in)college,)failing)to)meet)high)expectations)met)
-
Those)combine)shooting)problems)mean)he)attempts)a)lot)of)
contested)jumpers.)Struggles)stretching)the)floor)vs.)good)defenses. for)him,)but)his)hardGworking)attitude)still)bodes)well)for)his)
Failed)to)add)muscle.)Weighs)the)same)as)he)did)in)2012.)It's)crucial) future.)It)was)his)first)year)with)a)higher)usage)rate,)so)it)took)
- for)him)to)add)weight)so)he)can)take)advantage)of)athleticism. time)to)adjust,)as)it)will)in)the)NBA.)But)a)team)drafting)in)
-
Inefficient)rebounder.)Doesn't)battle.)Only)5.5)per)40)as)a)sophomore,) the)late)first)round)should)feel)comfortable)knowing)he)has)a)
down)from)6.4)per)40)as)a)freshman.)Doesn't)like)to)fight)in)the)paint. strong)chance)of)becoming)a)solid)role)player,)provided)his)
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Has)excellent)lateral)quickness)but)the)bulk)would)let)him)defend) perimeter)jumper)improves.
stronger)players,)maybe)multiple)positions.)Gets)bullied.

Rodney Hood
Position College
Wing Duke
6' 8.5" 208 lbs #15 to #25

6' 8.5" 8' 7" 8.5" 36" 29" 11.21s 3.14s 3.38s

16.1 3.9 2.1 0.3 0.7 20.1 55.0 59.0
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Pure)threeGpoint)shooter.)Has)outstanding)form)and)a)high,)quick)
release.)Shoots)like)a)machine)off)the)catch.)Very)consistent. Rodney)Hood)can)shoot)from)three)with)anybody,)which)is)
exactly)why)he'll)be)a)first)round)pick.)Hood)has)a)smooth)
+
Has)shooting)potential)off)the)dribble.)Had)success)in)college)but)will)
need)to)tighten)up)his)dribble)for)the)faster)pro)game. and)beautiful)jumper,)which)will)most)certainly)translate)to)
+
Can)attack)the)rim)in)response)to)hard)close)outs.)He's)such)a)threat) the)next)level.)He)get)shots)off)quickly)and)can)even)pull)up)
from)outside,)but)can)make)a)play)with)pass)or)pull)up.
from)mid)range)if)necessary.)He)is)what)people)call)a)"pure)
+
Has)driving)ability,)utilizes)hesitation)dribbles)quite)well.)Good)touch.)
shooter.")NBA)team)are)always)looking)for)players)that)can)
Very)good)at)pulling)up)from)midGrange)if)necessary.
stretch)the)floor,)but)the)concern)revolves)around)his)ability)
+
Great)passer)for)position.)1.39)AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio)is)extremely)
impressive.)Gets)passes)off)quickly)and)accurately.
to)bring)other)skills)to)the)game.
+
Potential)as)a)secondary)pick)and)roll)playmaker)considering)passing)
skills.)Again,)dribble)must)improve. Most)concerning)of)all)is)Hood's)high)dribble.)Sometimes)the)
ball)gets)up)around)his)neck)when)he's)handling)the)ball.)
+
Surprisingly)has)post)potential.)Looks)very)confident)and)utilizes)a)
solid)jump)hook.)Can)turn)and)fadeaway,)shoots)over)the)defense. College)defenders)rarely)made)him)pay)for)it,)but)NBA)
defenses)will)eat)him)alive.)Hood)will)need)to)get)his)dribble)
+
Seems)like)an)unselfish)player)and)good)teammate.)Has)a)"good)
soldier")mindset.)Willing)to)do)what)the)team)asks)him)to)do. low)or)else)he)could)be)limited)to)only)a)shooting)role.)He)
-
High)dribble)limits)scoring)ability.)Ball)really)slows)him)down.)Not)able) has)passing)ability,)but)he)needs)to)dribble)to)take)advantage)
to)generate)his)own)offense,)will)be)even)tougher)in)the)NBA. of)that)skill)he)brings.)This)is)the)biggest)hurdle)for)him.
-
His)off)hand)is)even)worse)than)his)left.)Sometimes)the)ball)is)at)his)
neck)when)he)dribbles.)His)high)dribble)is)a)serious)concern.
)Defense)is)also)a)problem,)but)his)offense)will)be)good)
-
Poor)defender.)Doesn't)always)seem)engaged)mentally,)and)isn't)
enough)to)offset)his)poor)D)GG)if)he)develops)of)course.)Still,)
always)in)his)"seat")technically.)Very)inconsistent.
Hood's)defense)and)rebounding)must)improve)to)at)least)a)
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Very)lazy)off)the)ball.)Doesn't)close)or)run)through)screens)hard.)Some)
guys)with)this)mentality)will)just)never)change.
passable)level.)The)rebounding)might)not)be)important)if)he)
plays)the)twoGguard,)but)his)lateral)quickness)must.
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Doesn't)have)a)frame)to)add)much)weight.)He's)very)lean)and)will)get)
overpowered)by)many)strong)forwards.)Can't)switch)on)many)P&Rs.
Overall,)Rodney)Hood)brings)a)lot)of)appealing)attributes)to)
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Not)exactly)the)best)athlete.)His)wingspan)is)the)same)length)as)his)
height.)Not)like)he)can)compensate)for)technique)with)athleticism. the)NBA.)His)shooting)will)be)what)lets)him)stick)GG)and)
-
Awful)rebounder)for)his)size)and)position.)Rebounds)like)a)guard.)Soft) rightfully)so,)because)he)is)sensational)at)shooting)from)
on)the)boards.)4.8)rebounds)per)40. three)GG)but)he)needs)to)keep)improving)the)rest)of)his)game)
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Hood)has)great)instincts)on)offense,)so)what)happens)on)defense?) if)he)wants)to)be)better)than)a)regular)role)player.
Does)he)just)not)care?)Keeping)him)motivated)might)be)crucial.

Fuquan Edwin
Position College
Wing Seton Hall

6' 8.25" 8' 7" ------- ------- 24" ------- ------- -------

14.5 3.5 1.7 0.2 2.7 20.2 50.1 52.9
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Edwin)flies)around)the)court)with)his)outstanding)speed)and)motor.)
He)hustles)hard)which)makes)up)for)his)above)average)athleticism.
Players)from)small)schools)often)go)unnoticed)because)of)the)
+
Playmaker)on)defense.)Has)outstanding)instincts,)jumps)passing)lanes,)
tips)balls,)strips)post)players.)Does)so)many)of)the)little)things. weak)level)of)competition)or)the)fact)that)they're)a)relatively)
unknown)name.)In)Fuquan)Edwin's)case,)that)happens)to)be)
+
Averaged)3.6)steals)per)40)while)showcasing)his)active)hands)during)
manGtoGman)defense.)His)lateral)quickness)is)extraordinary. the)situation.)If)he)played)a)top)university,)he'd)likely)be)
discussed)as)one)of)the)potential)"steals")of)the)draft)due)to)
+
Edwin)needs)to)improve)his)offGball)awareness,)but)he)keeps)his)head)
on)a)swivel,)so)the)potential)is)there.)Just)needs)seasoning. his)lockdown)defensive)potential.
+
Makes)the)extra)pass)despite)his)low)assist)rate)(2.3)per)40).)He)
willingly)plays)"good)to)great")basketball. Edwin)shuts)down)guards)because)of)his)incredible)lateral)
+ quickness)and)length,)but)he)can)also)defend)some)small)
Struggles)quite)a)lot)at)the)rim,)so)he)added)a)floater)to)his)arsenal,)in)
which)he)displays)great)touch)and)ability.
forwards)because)of)his)strength)and)tenaciousness.)If)he's)
+
Takes)advantage)of)smaller)players)on)the)post)because)of)his)size,) going)to)find)his)niche)in)the)NBA,)it'll)likely)be)his)defense.
but)can)also)beat)bigger)players)because)of)his)speed.)Very)unique.
+
Only)33.3)3PT%,)but)that)lower)rate)came)in)large)part)due)to)his)
But)Edwin)also)brings)attractive)tools)on)the)offensive)end)
usage/shot)selection.)He)gets)shots)off)quickly)when)spotting)up.
thanks)to)his)scoring)instincts)and)versatility.)He)has)trouble)
+
Major)threat)in)transition)because)of)his)speed)and)energy.)Gets)
ahead)of)the)defense.)Also)can)trail)and)drain)jumpers. scoring)in)the)paint,)but)he)added)a)floater)that)he)is)still)
perfecting.)And)while)his)33.3)threeGpoint)percentage)leaves)
+
Edwin)is)a)highly)intense)player)and)wears)his)emotions)on)his)sleeve.)
If)he)refines)his)game,)he)has)potential)to)be)a)"3GandGD")role)player. a)lot)to)be)desired,)he)has)solid)form,)which)should)allow)him)
to)spread)the)floor)as)a)"3GandGD")role)player.
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Plays)"too)fast,")which)leads)to)turnovers.)Only)averaged)2.4)per)40,)
but)still)had)more)turnovers)than)assists)in)each)of)his)last)3)seasons.
-
Can)occasionally)get)a)sloppy)and)loose)with)his)handle,)which)may) Of)course,)there)are)risks,)because)Edwin's)reckless)style)may)
mean)hinder)his)slashing)opportunities)in)the)NBA. prove)to)be)too)wild)to)the)NBA.)Can)coaches)trust)him)not)
-
Greatly)prefers)using)his)right)hand,)rarely)defers)to)his)offGhand)near) to)get)into)foul)trouble?)Will)he)be)a)turnover)liability?)And)
the)rim,)even)though)he)can)dribble)with)it.
will)he)be)able)to)refine)his)jumper)like)he)needs)to?)If)he's)
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How)will)he)handle)NBA)length?)Only)43.9%)at)the)rim)in)half)court) able)to)answer)these)concerns)in)a)positive)manner,)then)he)
situations.)Needs)to)add)muscle)and)an)offGhand.
should)find)his)spot)in)the)league)as)a)midGtoGlate)second)
-
He's)a)terrific)defender)but)is)so)bouncy)that)he)fouls)too)often,)at)3.7)
round)draft)pick.)But)at)any)point)during)the)round,)Fuquan)
fouls)per)40.)May)come)close)to)fouling)out)a)lot)early)in)his)career.
Edwin)is)wellGworth)a)low)risk/high)reward)selection.
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Had)some)of)his)worst)games)against)elite)competition.)Will)it)just)
take)time)to)adjust)or)is)it)a)coincidence?)Does)the)scoring)translate?

Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Position Team
Wing Delaware 87ers

7' 0" 8' 8.5" 9.75" 39.5" 31.5" 11.39s 3.05s 3.18s
2013-14 D-League Season Statistics (Per Game)

12.0 4.3 2.1 1.3 1.2 13.0 53.1 56.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Bouncy.)Plays)with)an)edge.)Grit.)Hustles)and)doesn't)take)his)
exceptional)athleticism)for)granted.)"TA")plays)with)fire.
Thanasis)Antetokounmpo)is)the)brother)of)Giannis,)who)has)
+
Able)to)elevate)quickly)for)huge)weakside)blocks.)One)of)the)best)
athletes)at)his)spot)of)the)draft.)Long)wingspan)with)fantastic)speed. quickly)become)a)fan)favorite)in)Milwaukee.)They)are)quite)
similar)players,)though)Thanasis)doesn't)have)the)same)
+
Has)potential)to)be)a)lockdown)defender)once)his)basketball)IQ)grows.)
Moves)his)feet)well,)shuts)down)his)man.)Can)switch)onto)anyone. upside.)Like)Giannis,)"TA")is)an)exceptional)athlete)and)plays)
with)"no)regard)for)human)life.")He)has)his)flaws,)especially)
+
Doesn't)have)the)highest)basketball)IQ,)but)he)has)exceptional)
instincts.)Knows)where)to)be)on)defense,)jumps)passing)lanes,)strips. some)of)the)less)noticeable)mechanics)on)his)jumper)and)his)
defense,)but)everything)seems)to)be)fixable,)which)bodes)
+
Averaged)only)5.8)boards)per)40,)but)it's)due)to)team)philosophy.)TA)
can)leap)and)snatch)the)ball)at)the)apex)if)asked)to.)Boxes)out. well)for)his)potential)as)an)NBA)energy)player.
+
Runs)the)floor)well.)Finishes)strong)in)transition)and)gets)out)ahead)of)
the)defense)very)quickly.)Creates)offense)with)his)defense,)too.
Antetokounmpo's)greatest)attribute)is)undoubtedly)his)
+
Has)slashing)potential)though)he's)an)average)ball)handler.)Makes) emotion)and)energy.)TA)brings)the)mood)up)with)his)hustle)
defenders)pay)closing)out.)Can)face)up,)drive)hard,)and)draw)fouls.
plays)and)shouts)and)screams)after)he)makes)a)terrific)play.)
+
Has)major)consistency)issues)from)3PT)(30.9%),)but)has)a)good)
He'll)win)the)hearts)of)fans)(and)teammates))for)this)same)
starting)foundation)and)will)likely)be)effective)in)short)time.
reason,)as)he)seems)to)be)a)true)teamGfirst)role)player.
+
Overall,)TA's)flaws)are)fixable,)but)he)must)show)that)he)has)a)high)
work)ethic)and)is)"teachable.")Strong)likelihood)that)he)is.
But)Antetokounmpo)will)be)able)to)stick)in)the)NBA)if)he's)
-
Great)defender)but)needs)to)improve)offGball.)His)lack)of)experience)
playing)in)complicated)defenses)shows.)Misses)help)and)rotations. able)to)refine)his)"3GandGD")tools.)He's)already)halfway)there)
as)a)lockdown)defender,)but)he)must)prove)that)he)can)play)
-
His)energy)is)a)bonus,)but)he)might)be)prone)to)fouls)considering)how)
bouncy)and)aggressive)he)is.)Needs)to)show)he)can)play)contained. a)bit)more)controlled)with)consistency.)As)for)his)jumper,)he)
-
Poor)shooter)off)the)dribble.)Looks)very)uncomfortable)and)his) needs)serious)work)in)terms)of)finding)a)steady)flow,)but)he)
mechanics)are)a)mess.)May)be)limited)to)spotting)up)and)slashing. has)a)good)starting)point)for)a)quality)shooting)coach.
-
A)dip)on)his)shot)is)desired,)but)even)when)spotting)up)he)dips)too)far)
down,)sometimes)to)his)left)hip.)Ruins)his)balance.
In)the)late)first)or)early)second)round,)Thanasis)
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Has)poor)form)from)the)line.)Brings)the)ball)up)to)his)chin)and)has)no) Antetokounmpo)presents)exceptional)value.)Though)he)has)
momentum.)The)ball)comes)out)flat.)66.3)FT%.)No)flow.
his)flaws,)he)has)the)tools)necessary)to)fit)right)into)a)role)
-
Has)a)bit)of)a)high)dribble)that)may)limit)his)slashing)ability)unless)he)
position)on)not)just)any)NBA)team,)but)a)competitive)one.)
improves)it.)Has)no)advanced)dribble)moves.
And)with)those)tools,)he)has)potential)to)be)a)"steal."
-
Gets)tunnel)vision)with)the)ball.)Had)a)bad)0.92)AST/TOV)ratio.)Misses)
teammates)and)forces)tough)shots.)He)needs)to)slow)the)game)down.

Josh Huestis
Position College
Wing Stanford

7' 1" 8' 10.5" ------ 38.5" 31.5" 11.37s ------ 3.19s

11.2 8.2 1.2 1.9 0.6 17.3 48.8 51.0
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Huestis)is)a)very)solid)athlete)with)great)size)and)strength.)His)length)
and)speed)will)allow)him)to)play)a)very)versatile)game. Josh)Huestis)has)quietly)had)a)strong)collegiate)career)as)a)
player)rarely)in)the)limelight.)Huestis)doesn't)have)any)flashy)
+
Could)become)a)great)perimeter)defender.)He's)always)engaged)and)
has)excellent)lateral)quickness.)Uses)active)hands)to)poke)at)the)ball. tools)on)the)offensive)end)of)the)floor,)yet)his)knack)for)
+
Even)if)he's)beat,)Huestis)has)the)closing)speed)to)contest)or)block) making)huge)plays)on)defense)helped)Stanford)them)make)a)
shots.)Averaged)an)excellent)2.2)blocks)per)40)last)year.)Hustles.
run)to)the)Sweet)16)this)year.
+
Defended)bigs)quite)well)in)college.)Can)"handle)a)load")on)the)post)
and)defend)many)stretch)forwards.)Great)technique.)Doesn't)foul.
Huestis)has)potential)to)defend)three)positions)in)the)NBA,)
+
Intelligent)offGball)defender.)Doesn't)miss)rotations)and)always)at)
"the)spot.")Picks)up)weakside)blocks.)Can)be)relied)on)immediately.
bringing)the)versatility)that)teams)look)for)in)key)bench)role)
players.)He's)strong)enough)to)defend)larger)players,)as)he)
+
Great)rebounder,)hustles,)has)fantastic)instincts,)seeks)out)his)man)to)
box)out.)Over)the)last)3)years)he)averaged)over)10)REB)per)40. has)done)consistently)throughout)college,)but)he)also)has)
exceptional)skills)as)a)perimeter)defender.)He)might)not)
+
Most)of)his)interior)offense)will)come)off)cuts.)Has)great)timing)
because)of)his)intelligence.)Reads)the)play.)Backdoor)option. qualify)as)a)"lockdown)defender,")but)he)brings)reliability)in)
that)he)doesn't)foul,)he)will)never)miss)rotations,)and)he)
+
Must)improve)as)a)spot)up)shooter)but)has)very)good)form.)Shot)
33.8%)from)3PT)each)of)the)last)two)seasons. communicates)on)defense,)which)raises)the)overall)onGcourt)
awareness)of)the)team.
+
Improving)his)shot)will)open)up)straightGline)drives.)Doesn't)draw)
fouls)but)has)very)solid)touch)around)the)rim)with)both)hands.
+
Understands)his)limitations)and)doesn't)try)to)do)too)much.)Has)a)1.0) Offensively,)it'll)be)key)for)Huestis)to)continue)developing)his)
AST/TOV)ratio,)rarely)makes)mistakes.
threeGpointer.)His)percentages)raised)significantly)as)a)junior,)
-
Great)defender)but)rarely)picks)up)steals,)with)a)1.0)STL%,)which)
but)they)didn't)as)a)senior.)And)he's)also)a)better)shooter)off)
raises)questions)about)his)athleticism)translating)to)the)pros.
the)dribble,)which)is)unusual)for)someone)so)average.)
-
He's)a)limited)scorer)and)can)get)sloppy)with)his)dribble.)But)he)knows)
it,)so)he)avoids)doing)things)outside)of)his)comfort)zone.
Considering)he's)also)a)poor)free)throw)shooter,)he)may)just)
need)"flow")to)shoot)productively,)which)he)isn't)getting)as)a)
-
Has)only)rudimentary)post)moves)with)a)simple)drop)step)and)jump)
hook.)Won't)be)much)of)a)factor)here)in)the)NBA. stationary)spot)up)shooter.)But)he)will)certainly)need)to)
figure)it)out)if)he's)going)to)carve)out)a)role)in)the)NBA.
-
Rarely)gets)to)the)line)and)struggles)when)he)gets)there,)with)a)poor)
62.7)FT%.)His)percentage)dropped)as)a)senior.)
-
He's)better)shooting)off)the)dribble)than)the)catch.)His)mechanics)are) For)a)projected)second)round)pick,)Josh)Huestis)brings)
superior)with)"movement.")Too)flatGfooted)when)spotting)up)or)FT. reliability)to)the)NBA,)but)his)lack)of)upside)really)limits)his)
-
Only)an)average)passer.)Won't)make)mistakes)but)won't)make)great) ceiling)to)that)of)a)quality)role)player)off)the)bench.
plays)either.)Not)a)pickGandGroll)or)isolation)threat)at)all.

Jerrelle Benimon
Position College
Forward Towson

------ ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------

18.7 11.2 3.6 1.2 0.7 26.9 54.6 59.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Outstanding)rebounder,)has)a)nose)for)the)ball,)chases)down)loose)
balls.)Highly)instinctual)player.)Boxes)out)every)possession. Jerrelle)Benimon)might)be)dismissed)by)many)draft)
evaluators)because)he)played)at)a)small)school,)but)he)has)
+
Hustles)to)compensate)for)his)average)athleticism.)Plays)with)energy.)
Team)leader.)Never)gives)up.)Closes)out)on)shooters.)Gritty. also)had)quality)games)at)formidable)opponents,)like)his)21G
+
Benimon)isn't)afraid)of)contact)and)fights)with)opponents)that)are) points)outburst)against)Kansas.)And)being)at)a)small)school,)
taller)and)longer)than)him.)Adjusts)no)matter)the)battle.
Benimon)was)able)to)have)the)actual)opportunity)to)develop)
+
Has)better)lateral)quickness)than)expected.)If)he)slims)down,)he)
his)skills)over)the)past)two)years.
should)be)able)to)defend)threes,)though)he's)still)a)"tweener."
+
He)has)fantastic)body)control.)Able)to)contort)his)body)and)"play)low")
which)especially)helps)him)play)well)on)the)post.
As)a)result,)Benimon)is)entering)the)draft)as)an)intriguing)
option)due)to)his)scoring)prowess.)He)has)a)plethora)of)savvy)
+
Has)a)plus)post)game.)Utilizes)quick)drop)steps,)up)and)unders,)
secondary)moves,)and)jump)hooks.)Can)face)up)and)drive)it)too. post)moves)and)he's)very)good)at)"finding)the)blue)sky.")His)
Improved)his)jump)shot)and)FT%)as)a)senior.)Percentages)were)similar) shot)is)also)improving,)though)he)was)rarely)awarded)simple)
+ but)he)appeared)to)quicken)up)his)release.)Looks)very)smooth. catch)and)shoot)opportunities)because)of)his)role)as)a)
Has)a)great)perimeter)shooting)form.)Can)shoot)as)well)off)the)dribble) primary)ball)handler.)And)that's)another)bonus,)since)he)is)
+ as)he)does)off)the)catch.)Will)be)more)efficient)in)a)smaller)role. good)passer)for)his)position,)and)could)work)as)a)secondary)
ball)handler)if)his)skills)end)up)translating)to)the)pros.
+
Benimon)is)a)great)passer)for)his)position,)at)3.9)assists)per)40.)
Accurately)hits)teammates)off)of)drive)and)kick)or)post)passes.
-
An)average)athlete.)Doesn't)have)a)great)vertical)and)he)isn't)very) Of)course,)there)are)no)guarantees)that)happens.)Even)
quick.)Needs)to)turn)his)fat)into)muscle.
though)Benimon)is)an)excellent)rebounder)for)his)position,)
-
Has)an)extremely)low)steal)rate)(1.2)STL%))and)block)rate)(3.4%),)a)
he's)not)very)athletic)and)lacks)defensive)potential.)With)
sign)that)he)may)not)be)athletic)enough)to)ever)make)an)impact.
extremely)low)steal)and)block)rates,)Benimon)is)clearly)at)a)
-
Not)strong)or)long)enough)to)defend)some)power)forwards,)but)he)
may)get)burned)by)some)small)forwards.)He's)a)true)tweener.
disadvantage,)especially)since)most)NBA)bigs)from)small)
schools)dominate)statistically)in)all)categories)on)both)sides)
-
Turnover)prone)at)3.8)per)40.)Can)get)loose)with)his)dribble,)especially)
with)his)left)hand,)so)guards)are)able)to)strip)him. of)the)ball,)not)just)a)few)in)particular.
-
Doesn't)like)driving)left)or)finishing)with)his)left)hand.)Goes)up)with)
both)or)his)right.)He)has)to)learn)to)adapt)to)the)NBA,)though. Despite)the)concerns,)Benimon)deserves)consideration)as)a)
-
Benimon)still)needs)to)extend)his)range.)He's)a)solid)36.5)3PT%)over) late)second)round)pick)because)of)his)ability)to)create)for)
the)past)two)years,)but)most)attempts)hug)the)college)line. others)and)for)himself)on)offense.)Not)a)lot)of)bigs)are)that)
-
Benimon's)level)of)competition)at)Towson)was)very)poor,)so)it's)an) good)with)the)ball)in)their)hands,)but)Benimon)is.
unknown)if)he'll)be)able)to)length)of)the)NBA.

DeAndre Daniels
Position College
Forward UConn

7' 2" 8' 10.5" 10.5" 32" 26.5" 11.46s 3.04s 3.44s

13.1 6.0 0.4 1.4 0.7 20.0 53.1 55.9
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Has)ideal)size)and)length)for)an)NBA)three,)though)he)needs)to)add)at)
least)15Glbs)of)muscle)to)his)frame.)The)wide)frame)is)there. At)22GyearsGold,)DeAndre)Daniels)still)has)a)lot)of)work)to)do)
if)he)wants)to)receive)consistent)playing)time)in)the)NBA,)but)
+
Very)good)high)post)scorer.)Takes)advantage)of)matches,)elevates)for)
fadeaways)and)shows)good)touch)and)control)in)this)area. he's)also)shown)the)potential)of)a)highly)effective)role)
+
Has)very)quick)feet)and)can)occasionally)explode)over)defenders,)but) player.)But)that's)the)predicament)teams)are)in,)because)the)
it's)his)good)touch)that)makes)him)solid)on)the)post.
value)is)there,)but)there)is)also)a)high)element)of)risk.)
+
Improved)from)3PT)(30.9%)to)41.7%).)Great,)smooth)form,)though)he)
Organizations)need)to)gauge)how)much)they)trust)him)to)
must)continue)to)extend)his)range.)Hugs)close)to)the)college)line.
reach)his)upside.
+
Can)attack)closeouts)by)putting)the)ball)on)the)floor)once)or)twice)for)
pullups.)Shows)good)touch)off)the)dribble)from)midGrange.
If)he)does,)Daniels)is)the)type)of)player)that)plays)an)insideG
+
Very)good)in)transition.)Can)get)ahead)and)finish)with)dunks)or)trail)
and)drill)threeGpointers.)Very)versatile)in)the)open)floor. out)style)on)offense.)He)has)potential)to)drain)threes)as)well)
as)be)a)solid)option)on)the)post.)But)consistency)problems)
+
Has)average)lateral)quickness,)but)his)long)wingspan)will)make)him)at)
least)a)reliable)defender)if)he's)able)to)add)muscle.)1.9)blocks)per)40. plague)him)on)offense,)as)he)is)a)total)"no)show")on)many)
occasions.)Is)it)a)work)ethic)or)mindset)problem?
+
Flashed)great)potential)in)the)NCAA)tournament.)If)he)plays)up)to)the)
competition,)coaches)will)have)to)keep)him)motivated.
- Defensively,)Daniels)has)the)athleticism,)height,)and)length)
Daniels)misses)shots)anytime)the)wind)picks)up.)In)other)words,)he's)
terrible)at)finishing)with)even)a)little)contact.)He's)very)soft. you)look)for)in)a)forward)that)can)defend)multiple)positions,)
-
Should've)stayed)in)school)another)year)to)get)stronger.)He)probably) but)he's)a)beanpole)at)only)196Gpounds.)If)he)wants)to)be)
won't)make)an)impact)in)the)NBA)until)he's)about)25.
able)to)compete)with)NBA)players,)not)just)bigs,)he's)going)to)
-
Terrible)basketball)IQ.)0.30)AST/TOV)ratio,)0.04)AST/FGA)ratio.)Misses)
have)to)add)lots)of)weight.)It's)concerning)that)this)hasn't)
passes.)Makes)easy)ones)far)too)difficult.)Tunnel)vision)is)a)problem.
happened)yet,)which)again)raises)the)question:)Is)it)a)work)
-
Turnover)liability)due)to)his)high)and)loose)dribble.)The)ball)really)
slows)him)down)and)he)doesn't)like)to)finish)with)his)left)hand.
ethic)or)mindset)problem?
-
Major)consistency)problems,)with)12)games)with)less)than)10)points.)
Can)coaches)rely)on)him)to)make)an)impact)every)game? DeAndre)Daniels)presents)a)number)of)attractive)skills)that)
will)make)him)an)option)around)the)30th)pick,)but)the)higher)
-
Poor)interior)defender)physically)and)fundamentally.)Doesn't)protect)
the)rim,)allows)deep)positioning,)always)gets)overpowered. he)is)picked,)the)higher)there)is)"bust")potential)considering)
-
Rebounded)fairly)well)at)the)college)level)because)of)his)length)(8.3) expectations.)It)may)take)the)right)organization)to)keep)him)
per)40),)but)he)will)likely)get)outmuscled)at)the)next)level. motivated)both)on)and)off)the)court)in)order)for)him)to)find)
-
Work)ethic)might)be)a)concern)considering)the)fact)he's)22)and)has) success)in)the)NBA.
barely)added)any)weight.)Is)he)too)passive?)Interviews)are)important.

Dante Exum
Position Country
Combo Guard Australia
6' 6" 196 lbs Top 5

6' 9.5" 8' 7" 9.5" 34.5" 31.5" 10.75s 2.88s 3.19s
2013 FIBA U-19 Statistics (Per Game)

18.2 3.6 3.8 0.1 1.7 ------ 51.9 55.1
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Outstanding)combo)of)height,)length,)and)athleticism.)Very)agile,)
quick.)His)81.5Ginch)wingspan)is)extraordinarily)long)for)his)position.
Dante)Exum)deserves)to)be)in)the)conversation)as)the)draft's)
+
Blurring)first)step)makes)him)hard)to)stop)when)he)attacks)the)rim.)
Not)many)players)get)to)their)top)speed)as)quickly)as)Exum. top)pick,)though)the)mysteriousness)surrounding)him)
understandably)cuts)down)on)the)level)of)confidence)a)team)
+
Uses)advanced)dribble)moves)to)get)where)he)wants;)he)may)develop)
into)a)magician)with)the)ball.)Penetrates)consistently)&)finishes)well. can)have)in)drafting)him.)However,)there)have)been)enough)
opportunities)to)scout)Exum)that)give)enough)credence)to)
+
Pushes)the)tempo)when)handling)the)ball)but)can)change)speeds.)He's)
at)his)best)in)space)&)typically)makes)the)right)play,)shot)or)pass. the)thought)that)he'll)at)least)be)a)productive)player,)with)
the)extremely)high)ceiling)as)a)superstar.
+
Has)excellent)post)footwork.)Can)use)his)size)and)length)to)create)and)
take)advantage)of)smaller)players)once)he)gets)stronger.
+ Players)with)lethal)first)steps)like)Exum)don't)come)along)
Jumper)mechanics)and)consistency)must)improve,)but)he's)very)good)
at)balancing)his)body)in)midGair.)Has)offGbalance)shooting)potential.
very)often.)At)only)18GyearsGold,)he)already)has)outstanding)
+
Willing)to)defer)even)though)he)forces)some)shots.)Not)often)scorers) dribble)moves,)which)let)him)get)to)the)rim)and)finish)at)a)
with)bigGtime)potential)also)come)with)an)unselfish)attitude.
high)rate.)While)his)jump)shot)is)underdeveloped,)and)he)has)
+
Fantastic)rebounder)for)his)position.)Attacks)offensive)boards)by)
funky)mechanics,)the)fact)he's)already)so)good)with)the)
reading)the)trajectory)of)the)ball.)Very)active)and)engaged.
dribble)gives)him)elite)potential)as)a)scorer.)If)Exum)is)able)to)
+
Needs)to)stay)in)his)seat)defensively,)but)his)wingspan)naturally)
allows)him)to)be)disruptive)and)rack)up)steals. develop)his)shot,)he)could)realistically)become)one)of)the)
better)scorers)at)his)position,)and)in)the)whole)league.
+
Could)develop)into)a)terrific)defender)because)of)his)lateral)quickness)
and)wingspan.)Can)defend)2)or)3)positions.
Not)to)mention)that)he)brings)great)instincts)as)a)passer.)
+
Strong)personality)and)has)dealt)with)being)in)the)limelight)for)years.)
Dealing)with)the)pressures)of)being)a)top)pick)will)come)naturally. Even)though)he)needs)to)get)better)at)executing)plays,)his)
high)basketball)IQ)should)likely)translate)soon)enough.)He's)
+
Hard)worker)who)spends)time)copying)the)moves)of)great)players.)He)
wants)to)be)a)legend,)which)is)the)first)step)to)becoming)one. also)an)accurate)passer)with)the)skill)to)pass)off)the)dribble,)
- an)often)overlooked)skill)by)many)draft)evaluators.
Unusual)jumper)mechanics.)Keeps)his)feet)awkwardly)close)together,)
forces)"flat")attempts,)which)especially)hurts)him)off)the)dribble.
-
Sometimes)he)"rushes)the)play,")can)get)careless)with)the)pass)and) With)fantastic)size)and)length,)Exum)should)also)develop)into)
dribble.)Timing)and)decisionGmaking)can)improve.
a)solid)defensive)player.)His)twoGway)potential)puts)him)in)
-
Can)get)lost)defensively,)especially)offGball)or)in)the)pickGandGroll.)
the)conversation)as)the)most)talented)player)in)the)draft,)but)
Defensive)awareness)must)improve)so)he's)not)an)offGball)liability.
it)will)take)time)for)him)to)reach)that)level.
-
Needs)to)add)muscle)to)take)advantage)of)his)tools.)He)likely)won't)
make)a)large,)consistent)impact)until)10G20)lbs)of)bulk)are)added.

Marcus Smart
Position College
Combo Guard Oklahoma State
6' 3.25" 227 lbs #4 to #12

6' 9.25" 8' 3" 8.75" 36" 33" 10.82s 2.96s 3.26s

18.0 5.9 4.8 0.6 2.9 26.9 48.6 55.2
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Has)an)unbelievable)body.)Good)size,)long)wingspan,)incredible)lateral)
The)concerns)about)Marcus)Smart's)perimeter)jumper)have)
quickness.)His)size)and)strength)help)set)him)apart)in)so)many)ways.
been)covered)quite)a)bit:)he)can't)shoot)well)yet.)But)what)
+
Versatile)manGtoGman)defender.)Quick)laterally)to)defend)guards,)but)
has)the)body)and)stretch)to)comfortably)switch)onto)many)forwards. often)gets)forgotten)about)is)the)fact)that)he)makes)an)
impact)even)when)he's)not)making)field)goals.)Smart's)ability)
+
Excellent)teamGdefender.)Doesn't)miss)rotations.)Closes)out)strong,)
hustles,)dives)for)loose)balls,)jumps)passing)lanes.)Total)beast. to)get)to)the)rim)and)draw)fouls)often)goes)unnoticed,)as)he)
is)exceptional)at)putting)his)head)down)and)getting)all)the)
+
Averaged)3.5)steals)per)40.)Lockdown)D,)pressures)the)ball)and)forces)
weak)passes.)Always)engaged.)Will)win)an)Oscar)for)his)flops. way)to)the)rim.)He)is)strong)and)his)ball)handling)will)likely)
only)improve)as)he)continues)to)develop.
+
Rebounds)incredibly)for)his)position,)at)7.2)per)40.)Boxes)out.)Attacks)
OREB)(1.7)per)40).)Excellent)instincts)and)anticipation)skills.
+ But)it's)Smart's)defense)that)makes)a)positive)impact)100%)of)
Total)bully,)but)very)controlled.)Changes)directions)quickly.)Lives)at)
the)FT)line)(9.9)per)40,)0.65)FTA/FGA).)Finishes)well)with)contact.
the)time.)He's)a)bulldog)and)can)lockdown)both)guard)
+
Scores)well)from)midGrange)&)the)post.)Not)a)reliable)shooter,)but)can) positions)and)on)top)of)that)he)racks)up)steals)at)a)high)rate.)
pump)&)hit)floaters,)runners.)Productive)on)the)post)due)to)strength.
He's)also)a)difference)maker)offGball,)since)teams)can)"assign)
+
Open)NBA)floor)might)help)his)passing.)He's)at)his)best)in)the)pickGandG
him")to)a)top)scorer)in)order)to)contain)them.
roll,)which)of)course)is)a)staple)play)in)the)pros.
-
Has)funky)perimeter)jumper)mechanics.)Dips)too)low)&)his)footwork)
is)a)mess.)This)combines)to)make)for)highly)inconsistent)results. Smart's)pure)point)guard)skills)leave)a)lot)to)be)desired,)but)
the)team)that)drafts)him)likely)won't)ask)him)to)take)on)that)
-
Settles)for)a)bunch)of)jumpers)when)his)best)asset)is)his)penetrating)
ability.)Either)needs)to)fix)his)shot)or)develop)better)habits.)Or)both. role)anyway,)rendering)those)concerns)somewhat)useless.)Of)
course,)it'd)be)preferred)if)he)came)in)with)pure)passing)
-
Lack)of)perimeter)jump)shot)hurt)Smart's)half)court)efficiency)(46.1)
eFG%).)If)he)can't)get)to)the)rim,)what)can)he)do? skills,)but)he)is)good)enough)to)make)the)simple)play,)and)his)
-
Limited)to)mostly)straightGline)drives,)as)he)doesn't)have)the)most) work)ethic)is)high)enough)to)assume)that)it)will)develop.
advanced)dribble)moves.)Gets)where)he)wants,)but)will)it)translate?
- Overall,)Marcus)Smart)is)one)of)the)more)intriguing)players)
Aggression)is)a)positive)but)it)gets)him)in)trouble)at)times.)Might)get)
called)for)charges)more)frequently.)Subpar)1.78)AST/TOV)ratio.
in)this)year's)draft)class)because)of)his)unique)set)of)traits.)He)
-
Can)definitely)play)a)modern)'combo)guard')role,)but)teams)can't) will)naturally)draw)comparisons)to)Dwyane)Wade)because)of)
expect)him)to)ever)be)a)true)PG.)Simply)doesn't)have)the)instincts.
his)style,)and)that)isn't)too)unfair,)either,)considering)he's)cut)
-
Improved)his)passing)but)still)isn't)very)accurate)with)his)passes.)
from)the)same)cloth:)average)shooter,)gets)to)the)rim)at)will,)
Doesn't)get)the)ball)into)the)"bread)basket")of)his)teammates.
flops,)plays)hard)on)defense,)comboGguard.)Only)time)will)tell)
-
His)composure)could)be)problematic)depending)on)situation.)How)
does)he)deal)with)stress/failure?)What)if)the)going)gets)tough? if)he)can)reach)that)level,)of)course.

Nik Stauskas
Position College
Combo Guard Michigan
6' 6.5" 207 lbs #9 to #17

6' 7.5" 8' 6" 8.5" 35.5" 29" 10.79s 2.92s 3.27s

17.5 2.9 3.3 0.3 0.6 22.7 58.6 64.2
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Stauskas)is)a)special)threeGpoint)shooter.)Qualifies)as)a)potential)
gunslinger)due)to)efficiency,)clutchness,)and)versatility.
Nik)Stauskas')evolution)from)his)freshman)to)sophomore)
+
Shot)44.1%)from)3PT)in)his)twoGyear)career.)Can)spot)up,)pull)up,)
come)off)screens,)etc.)Stauskas)truly)does)it)all)as)a)shooter. season)is)quite)remarkable.)As)a)freshman,)he)was)thought)
to)be)a)shooting)specialist)and)nothing)more,)but)after)
+
Able)to)attack)closeouts)with)pull)ups)or)drives)to)the)rim.)Not)an)
isolation)threat,)but)can)make)defenders)pay. working)hard)over)the)summer)of)2013,)Stauskas)came)back)
as)a)new)and)improved,)multiGdimensional)basketball)player.)
+
Very)intelligent)moving)offGball.)Utilizes)different)cuts)and)change)of)
direction)movements)to)create)space)for)himself. Because)of)his)efforts,)he)is)virtually)a)lock)as)a)lottery)pick.
+
Major)threat)in)transition.)Can)sky)for)alley)oops,)make)the)right)pass,)
pull)up)for)three,)or)get)all)the)way)to)the)rim.)Playmaker)in)space. But)it's)still)Stauskas')sharpshooting)that)makes)him)so)
+ attractive.)He)can)drain)shots)from)all)over)court)out)of)all)
Has)pickGandGroll)playmaking)potential.)Might)be)able)to)play)some)
point)because)of)passing)instincts)(1.78)AST/TOV)ratio).
situations:)hand)offs,)off)screens,)pull)ups,)spot)ups,)and)the)
+
Creates)for)his)teammates,)especially)out)of)the)P&R.)Able)to) pickGandGroll.)He's)a)special)shooter)and)will)immediately)
penetrate)and)dish)it)to)his)teammates.)Very)unselfish)player.
make)a)different)spreading)the)floor)in)the)NBA.
+
Has)serious)potential)as)a)PG)or)combo)guard,)which)only)helps)his)
stock.)It)might)take)some)time,)but)the)potential)is)there.
Of)course,)his)added)versatility)as)a)secondary)pickGandGroll)
+
Plays)with)fire,)he's)the)type)of)player)that)wants)the)ball)at)the)end)
of)games.)Very)intense)and)it)shows)by)his)actions)in)a)positive)way. ball)handler)increase)his)overall)potential.)Even)though)his)
lack)of)size)limits)his)upside,)it)won't)be)surprising)if)Stauskas)
+
Clearly)has)a)hard)work)ethic.)Gained)16Glbs)of)muscle)after)his)
freshman)season,)which)brought)his)game)to)a)new)level. continues)to)improve)on)his)stillGdeveloping)ball)handling)
and)passing)skills)considering)his)work)ethic.)
-
Stauskas)can)explode)vertically,)but)he)is)lacking)straightGline)and)
lateral)quickness.)Also)his)short)wingspan)limits)his)upside.
-
Terrible)defender.)Consistently)gets)beat)by)his)man)off)the)dribble.) Even)though)Nik)Stauskas)has)his)obvious)weaknesses,)
Stands)upright.)Overall,)just)very)bad)technique. including)his)horrific)defense,)he)already)does)enough)on)the)
- offensive)end)to)compensate)for)his)flaws.)If)he's)able)to)
Gets)lost)off)the)ball)and)eaten)alive)by)offGball)screens.)Stauskas)
looks)engaged,)but)experiences)some)troubling)lapses.
become,)at)worst,)a)passable/average)defender,)then)he)
-
Still)needs)to)get)stronger)by)shredding)fat,)adding)more)muscle.)Has) could)become)a)player)coaches)can)lean)on)down)the)stretch)
some)trouble)with)NBA)length)in)the)paint.)Not)much)of)a)rebounder.
of)close)games,)and)maybe)even)a)#2)goGto)scorer)on)a)
-
Not)the)quickest)player)with)the)ball.)Can)play)a)little)PG)but)won't)be)
contender.)But)before)that)happens,)Stauskas)must)take)the)
able)to)create)for)himself)slashing)like)he)did)in)college.
time)to)improve)his)defense,)as)he)has)his)offense.
-
Can)get)fairly)loose)with)the)dribble,)which)is)primarily)why)he)gets)
slowed)down.)Doesn't)have)a)quick)first)step)either.

Gary Harris
Position College
Combo Guard Michigan State
6' 4.5" 205 lbs #8 to #19

6' 6.75" 8' 0" 9.5" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------

16.7 5.0 3.3 0.5 2.2 22.5 51.8 56.1
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Harris)is)one)of)the)best)defenders)in)the)draft.)Excellent)lateral)
quickness)and)can)defend)both)guard)positions.)Very)aggressive.
Some)players)have)"highGend)role)player")written)all)over)
+
Uses)his)hands)very)well)to)block)passing)lanes)and)invade)the)ball)
handler's)comfort)zone.)Averaged)2.2)steals)per)40.)Lockdown. them)and)Gary)Harris)is)that)player.)Though)he)lacks)the)elite)
upside)of)many)other)players)in)this)draft,)Harris)has)all)the)
+
Has)outstanding)defensive)awareness.)Fights)through)screens,)rotates)
well,)and)is)an)excellent)"helper")on)the)pickGandGroll. tools)necessary)to)become)a)complimentary)player)at)the)pro)
level;)he)may)even)have)the)potential)of)a)"#3")on)a)
+
Plays)with)reckless)abandon.)Dives)for)loose)balls,)closes)out)on)the)
perimeter)as)hard)as)anyone.)Seems)to)have)a)winner's)mentality. contending)team)because)of)his)twoGway)skills.
+
Threat)in)transition.)Knows)how)to)attack)the)rim)but)can)also)trail)
and)knockdown)threeGpointers.)Can)pass)it)effectively)too. Harris)will)likely)be)a)lottery)pick)because)of)his)defense.)He's)
+ an)outstanding)manGtoGman)and)team)defender,)as)he)can)
Versatile)shooter.)Great)off)the)catch,)the)dribble,)and)off)screens.)
NBA)teams)will)be)able)to)use)him)in)a)handful)of)different)ways.
lockdown)two)positions)and))be)relied)upon)to)not)make)
+
Great)footwork)as)a)shooter.)Seems)to)have)great)spatial)awareness,) many)errors)off)the)ball.)Even)as)a)rookie,)coaches)should)
especially)around)the)3PT)line.)Uses)step)backs)very)well.
feel)comfortable)playing)him)in)close)late)game)situations.
+
Has)potential)as)a)pickGandGroll)playmaker.)Can)pull)up)or)make)
accurate)passes)to)the)screener.)Usually)makes)the)smart)play.
But)it's)his)offense)that)really)cements)his)status)as)a)midG
+
Keeps)his)head)up)as)a)passer.)PG)potential)is)real,)which)only)helps)
his)stock)and)position)versatility.)His)combo)guard)status)is)a)bonus. first)rounder.)Harris)brings)potential)as)an)efficient)threeG
point)shooter)(though)he)must)continue)to)improve)his)
+
The)game)comes)very)smoothly)to)Harris.)A)high)basketball)IQ)at)20)
really)helps)him)out)as)a)wellGrounded)player)and)teammate. aboveGtheGbreak)range),)and)he)is)a)major)threat)in)
transition.)Harris)is)undersized)and)can't)exactly)create)for)
-
Undersized)as)a)twoGguard.)Can)he)play)point)guard)for)sure?)Has)
solid)passing)skills)but)his)ball)handling)is)very)underdeveloped. himself,)so)he)might)have)to)play)some)point.)Fortunately,)he)
-
Not)very)good)at)creating)mid)or)interior)offense)for)himself.)Most)of) might)have)enough)skills)to)make)that)transition)if)a)team)
his)looks)come)off)the)catch,)in)transition,)and)off)the)ball. asks)him)to)do)so.)With)solid)passing)and)dribbling)skills,)it's)
- not)unreasonable)to)say)that)he)can)make)the)transition.
Not)very)efficient)in)the)half)court.)Had)an)underwhelming)49.5)eFG%)
and)a)43.1)atGrim)%)in)the)half)court.)Can)he)adapt)to)the)pro)game?
-
Doesn't)have)a)floater)or)quick)pull)up)from)short)midGrange)to) Players)like)Harris)might)not)be)the)flashiest)of)all)picks,)but)
compensate)for)his)poor)percentages)near)the)rim.
he)should)pan)out)to)be)a)solid)player)in)the)pros.)He's)"safe")
-
Much)better)ball)handler)with)his)right)hand.)Off)hand)can)get)a)bit)
because)his)types)of)skills)typically)translate,)but)he)could)
high)and)he)rarely)uses)it)at)the)rim.)Hurts)his)productivity.
slip)on)draft)night)due)to)his)lack)of)elite)upside.
-
Lack)of)athleticism)and)explosiveness)really)hurts)his)upside.)Has)twoG
way)skills)but)likely)only)has)highGend)role)player)potential.

Elfrid Payton
Position College
Point Guard Louisiana-Lafayette
6' 3.75" 185 lbs #8 to #20

6' 8" 8' 2.5" 9" 35.5" 31.5" 11.06s 2.92s 3.23s

19.2 6.0 5.9 0.6 2.3 25.2 52.4 55.1
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Great)passer.)Accurately)delivers)the)ball)into)sweet)spot)off)entries,)
swings,)drop)offs,)etc.)Very)intelligent.)Passes)well)off)the)dribble.
One)of)the)fast)risers)this)year)has)been)Elfrid)Payton,)a)
+
Can)handle)the)ball)well)with)both)hands.)Doesn't)try)to)be)flashy,)but)
has)many)advanced)dribble)moves.)Changes)speeds,)tight)dribble. unique)20GyearGold)Junior)point)guard)from)LouisianaG
Lafayette.)Payton)is)so)appealing)to)NBA)teams)because)of)
+
Quickly)gets)his)team)into)offense.)He's)a)traditional)PG)in)the)sense)
he)can)pound)the)ball)and)use)his)outstanding)vision)to)make)plays. his)ideal)combination)of)athleticism,)passing)skills,)defensive)
tenacity,)and)scoring)potential.
+
Open)NBA)floor)will)help)him)drive)and)dish.)Showed)potential)in)
college,)but)clogged)lane)limited)his)chances.)Monster)in)transition.
After)flying)under)the)radar)for)the)better)part)of)the)season,)
+
Raw)scorer)but)the)fact)he)can)get)anywhere)he)wants)with)the)ball)
bodes)well)for)his)scoring)potential,)if)it)ever)develops. Payton)started)to)make)some)noise)at)the)start)of)the)NCAA)
+
Fantastic)size)for)a)guard.)Long)wingspan)allows)him)to)defend)two) tournament,)but)it)wasn't)until)the)NBA)Combine)when)the)
positions.)Can)add)strength.)As)fast)as)they)come.
media)started)catching)onto)what)teams)have)known)for)
+
Takes)pride)in)his)defense.)Wingspan)allows)him)to)protect)lanes,)very) awhile)now:)Payton)has)some)serious)potential.
active)hands.)Exceptional)lateral)quickness.)Stays)in)his)stance.
+
Fights)hard)through)screens.)Reacts)quickly.)Once)he)gets)stronger,)
With)terrific)passing)and)floor)general)skills)complimented)by)
he's)going)to)stay)glued)to)his)man.)Lockdown)potential)on)&)off)ball.
lockdown)defensive)potential,)Payton)has)the)"floor")of)a)topG
+
Quality)rebounder)for)his)position)(6.8)per)40).)Good)instincts)by)preG
determining)the)trajectory)of)the)ball.)Can)elevate)over)opponents. end)backup)point)guard.)At)worst,)he'll)be)able)to)get)the)
team)into)their)offense)and)be)a)reliable)defender,)with)the)
+
Only)20GyearsGold)and)has)three)years)of)college)experience.)Has)faced)
all)different)levels)of)competition)and)done)well)against)them)all. ability)to)defend)both)guard)positions.
-
"Aims")his)shot)with)his)arms.)Appears)that)he)is)getting)little)to)no)
power)from)his)legs.)Needs)a)lot)of)fixing)here.)Not)fluid)at)all. But)it's)his)scoring)upside)that)has)teams)drooling.)If)Payton)
-
Limited)range)really)hurts)his)driving)ability.)Teams)will)sit)on)the) is)able)to)develop)his)jumper,)he)could)become)one)of)the)
drive)and)force)him)to)shoot.)Hard)to)make)an)impact)without)a)shot. better)point)guards)in)the)league.)He's)able)to)get)wherever)
- he)wants)with)the)ball,)so)a)reliable)jump)shot)would)only)
Slight)frame)hurts)him)around)the)rim.)Has)a)difficult)time)finishing)
with)contact)and)must)add)15G20)lbs)of)muscle.
increase)his)playmaking)abilities.)But)that's)a)big)"if")
-
Tends)to)only)use)his)right)hand)on)layups.)Payton)must)break)this) considering)he)has)barely)improved)from)the)perimeter)in)
habit)since)he)has)proven)he)can)use)his)left)when)dribbling.
three)years.)Will)things)finally)click)in)the)NBA?)If)they)do,)
-
Sometimes)makes)some)very)lazy)passes.)Teams)will)have)to)
one)franchise)is)going)to)be)handsomely)rewarded)with)one)
determine)if)he)just)loses)focus)in)the)moment)or)its)his)mindset.
of)the)steals)of)the)draft.
-
Mentality)must)be)assessed.)Got)worse)from)the)FT)line)(61%)career),)
becomes)disengaged)at)times.)Does)he)lack)a)killer)instinct?

Tyler Ennis
Position College
Point Guard Syracuse
6' 2.5" 181 lbs #8 to #20

6' 7.25" 8' 2" 8.75" 36" 29" 11.12s 2.84s 3.3s

12.9 3.4 5.5 0.2 2.1 21.3 45.3 51.1
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Has)solid)size)for)the)PG)position.)Measured)more)athletically)than)
expected)at)the)Combine.)79.25Ginch)wingspan)isn't)great,)but)solid. In)a)way,)it's)a)shame)that)pure)point)guards)are)becoming)
an)extinct)species)in)the)NBA.)ScoreGfirst)guards)are)exciting,)
+
Pure)point)guard.)Quickly)finds)teammates)and)makes)nice,)accurate)
passes.)Knows)how)to)put)it)in)the)sweet)spot.)Very)natural. but)sometimes)nothing)beats)a)perfectly)timed)shot)by)an)
+
Outstanding)3.22)AST/TOV)ratio.)Would've)been)even)better)if)he)was) unselfish)point)guard.)Tyler)Ennis,)the)freshman)point)guard)
surrounded)by)shooters.)Has)incredible)court)vision.
from)Syracuse,)will)be)one)of)the)few)guards)entering)the)
+
Excellent)ball)handler.)Keeps)the)ball)tight)to)his)body,)rarely)gets)it)
league)that)fit)that)mold.
stripped.)Not)very)quick,)but)has)all)the)moves)in)the)book.
+
Makes)huge)plays,)has)jumboGsized)cojones.)Hit)loads)of)clutch)shots,)
made)timely)plays.)Has)the)"it")factor.)True)baller.
Ennis)brings)excellent)distributing)skills)to)a)league)lacking)
players)like)him.)Even)though)he)might)not)be)a)goGto)scorer,)
+
Not)always)able)to)manufacture)easy)looks)for)himself;)fortunately)he)
has)fantastic)touch)on)his)floater)and)runners.)Will)improve. he)can)consistently)make)plays)for)his)teammates)by)finding)
BigGtime)potential)in)the)pickGandGroll.)Keeps)his)head)up)and)makes) them)right)in)their)sweet)spot.)His)instincts)are)off)the)charts,)
+ the)right)decision)almost)all)the)time.)Spread)NBA)court)will)help. and)there)is)little)to)no)doubt)that)these)skills)won't)translate)
to)the)pros.)In)addition,)he)brings)complimentary)scoring)
+
Solid)shooter,)35.3)3PT%.)Can)hit)offGbalanced)shots,)pull)up,)or)spot)
up.)Very)smooth)mechanics)though)he)can)speed)it)up. skills,)especially)as)a)spot)up)shooter,)which)should)help)give)
him)some)extra)value)on)draft)night.
+
Great)anticipation)skills)on)defense.)Jumps)passing)lanes,)2.4)steals)
per)40.)Should)pan)out)to)be)a)solid)team)defender.
-
Lack)of)athleticism)certainly)limits)his)upside.)Can't)always)create)off) But)Ennis)isn't)the)most)athletic)player)and)he)certainly)
the)dribble)because)of)his)average)first)step.
doesn't)bring)enough)as)a)scorer)for)many)teams)to)warrant)
-
Poor)lateral)quickness)hinders)his)manGtoGman)defense)potential.)
drafting)him)considering)the)league)is)already)filled)with)
Should)improve)with)experience)but)physical)tools)aren't)there.
talented)point)guards.)Are)players)like)Tyler)Ennis)wanted)in)
-
Doesn't)show)much)interest)as)a)rebounder.)Only)3.8)boards)per)40.)
Misses)box)outs)at)times.)Could)improve)with)new)team)philosophy.
today's)NBA?)Sure,)but)they)don't)hold)the)same)value)that)
they)once)had,)especially)when)his)average)defensive)
-
Good)shooter)but)can)improve)his)mechanics.)Ball)comes)out)low)and)
slowly.)NBA)defenders)will)get)a)hand)in)his)face)more)often. abilities)are)factored)in.
-
It's)nice)that)he)has)a)floater,)but)he)struggles)getting)to)the)rim.)Plays)
below)the)rim,)so)efficiency)may)drop)against)NBA)length. Nonetheless,)Tyler)Ennis)has)the)"floor")of)a)quality)backup,)
-
Performance)dropped)against)some)talented)or)length)defensive)units) with)the)"ceiling")of)a)borderline)AllGStar.)That)is)quite)
like)Duke,)Virginia,)and)Baylor.)How)will)be)handle)NBA)defenses? promising)considering)everything,)and)he)could)end)up)being)
-
Doesn't)make)up)for)finishing)ability)by)living)at)the)FT)line)either,) a)steal)if)he)falls)to)the)middle)of)the)first)round.
only)4.9)FTA)per)40,)0.41)FTA/FGA.)Tends)to)avoid)contact.

Spencer Dinwiddie
Position College
Combo Guard Colorado
6' 6" 205 lbs #20 to #38

6' 8.25" 8' 7" 9" ------ ------ ------ ------ ------

14.7 3.1 3.8 0.2 1.5 24.8 56.5 66.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Can)play)both)guard)positions.)Deceptively)quick.)Can)change)speeds)
to)create)space.)Very)cerebral)player.)Outsmarts)opponents. If)it)weren't)for)a)torn)ACL,)would)Spencer)Dinwiddie)be)
considered)a)consensus)borderline)lottery)pick?)Perhaps,)
+
Dinwiddie)attacks)the)rim)at)will)and)draws)fouls)with)the)best)of)
them.)Great)numbers,)0.91)FTA/FGA,)and)9.4)FTA)per)40. because)the)21GyearGold)combo)guard)has)all)the)tools)
+
38.5)college)3PT%.)Picked)his)spots)better)as)a)Junior.)Has)a)funky) necessary)to)become)a)quality)allGaround)player)in)the)NBA.)
form,)but)looks)extremely)smooth)with)a)very)high)arc.
His)ability)to)create)offense)for)himself,)shoot)off)the)catch,)
+
Important)to)note)he)can)shoot)off)the)catch)as)well)as)he)does)off)the)
and)distribute)to)teammates)at)6GfootG6)brings)great)value.
dribble.)Very)crucial)attribute)considering)position)versatility.
+
Has)monster)potential)in)the)pickGandGroll)due)to)his)improving)
passing)and)already)fantastic)scoring)instincts.)Makes)the)right)play.
Dinwiddie)is)a)comboGguard)but)can)effectively)play)both)
positions,)which)could)make)him)a)perfect)fit)for)a)team)that)
+
Small)sample)size)but)drastically)improved)his)efficiency.)Got)his)team)
into)the)offense)quickly.)Pure)Point)Rating:)G0.71)(So.))to)+2.31)(Jr.). wants)to)utilize)a)"twoGguard")system.)He)can)play)without)
the)ball)nearly)as)well)as)he)does)off)of)it)considering)his)
+
Utilizes)advanced)dribble)moves)to)create)space.)Lacks)a)great)first)
step)but)can)make)plays)for)himself)and)teammates. highly)efficient)spot)up)shooting)and)offGball)awareness.)
Teams)can)use)him)in)a)number)of)ways,)adding)value)to)his)
+
Has)defensive)potential)due)to)his)long)wingspan.)Has)success)offGball)
when)he)wants)to)(1.9)STL)per)40),)but)needs)consistency. stock,)though)he's)at)his)best)with)the)ball)in)his)hands)so)he)
can)create)for)himself)and)others.
+
Highly)intelligent)player.)Comes)off)very)well)in)interviews.)Seems)to)
understand)how)to)maximize)his)efficiency)and)potential.
-
Tore)his)left)ACL.)Already)lacking)elite)athleticism.)How)much)does) As)a)point)guard,)Dinwiddie)won't)wow)anyone,)but)"pure)
this)injury)hinder)him,)if)at)all?)Workouts)and)medical)are)important.
point")skills)are)becoming)less)important)in)the)modern)NBA,)
-
Not)a)great)athlete.)Needs)to)get)stronger)and)improve)his)lateral)
just)as)long)as)scoring)skills)and)defense)can)compensate.)
quickness.)Not)a)leaper)and)plays)below)the)rim.
Even)though)his)defense)is)lacking)right)now,)the)potential)is)
-
If)he's)not)drawing)fouls,)he)struggles)with)contact)since)he)plays)
below)the)rim)and)refuses)to)use)his)left)hand.)Needs)the)whistle.
there)considering)the)room)he)has)to)add)muscle.
-
Even)though)Dinwiddie's)a)terrific)ball)handler,)he)lacks)a)great)first)
step,)which)limits)his)shot)creation)potential. It)won't)be)surprising)if)Spencer)Dinwiddie)ends)up)falling)to)
the)second)round)on)draft)night,)but)he)will)likely)result)in)a)
-
Takes)a)lot)of)plays)off)on)defense.)Poor)form,)lazy)contests,)doesn't)
always)fight)through)screens.)Saves)his)energy)for)offense. steal)no)matter)where)he)lands.)Dinwiddie)is)arguably)a)
-
Not)much)of)a)rebounder,)especially)if)he)plays)SG.)Only)3.9)total)per) lottery)talent,)but)his)torn)ACL,)in)addition)to)the)small)
40.)Again,)it)looks)like)he)prefers)to)conserve)his)energy)for)offense. sample)size)from)his)Junior)season,)will)understandably)
-
Interviews)are)important)to)determine)the)cause)of)his)lapses)on)D)&) knock)his)stock)down)a)few)notches.
the)boards.)Does)he)just)not)care?)Or)can)it)be)fixed)with)technique?

Jordan Adams
Position College
Shooting Guard UCLA
6' 4.75" 209 lbs #21 to #38

6' 10" 8' 6" 7.5" 29.5" 24.5" 12.12s 3.05s 3.5s

17.4 5.3 2.3 0.1 2.6 28.3 54.5 60.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Outstanding)moving)off)the)ball.)Hugs)close)to)offGball)screens)and)has)
excellent)timing)on)his)cuts.)Very)intelligent,)mature)player.
Jordan)Adams)has)constantly)been)overshadowed)by)his)
+
Great)off)the)catch)shooter.)Has)good)mechanics,)with)a)quick,)high)
release)point.)3PT)potential)(35.6%)as)soph.,)up)from)30.7%)as)fresh.) teammates)GG)Shabazz)Muhammad)in)2013)and)both)Kyle)
Anderson)and)Zach)LaVine)in)2014)GG)yet)Adams)has)been)the)
+
Potential)driving)to)rim)if)he)improves)his)ball)handling.)Already)very)
productive)finishing)in)the)paint.)Uses)his)wide)frame)and)strength. model)of)consistency)over)that)time,)always)making)an)
impact)whether)it)was)with)his)complimentary)scoring)or)
+
Has)midGrange)potential.)Uses)floaters)and)runners,)though)pull)up)
shot)must)progress.)Also)has)post)up)potential)due)to)his)strength. defense.)This)is)why)Adams)is)appealing)as)an)NBA)player,)
though)his)athleticism)is)a)significant)wart.
+
Crashes)the)offensive)boards)(2.5)per)40).)Really)knows)how)to)use)his)
body)to)box)out)and)his)length)to)snatch)the)ball)at)its)apex.
+ In)an)odd)sense,)Adams)is)like)a)poor)man's)James)Harden:)a)
Not)a)point)guard)but)can)make)good)passes)and)could)work)as)a)
defacto)point)guard)if)his)team)is)in)a)bind.)Makes)the)"right)play."
below)the)rim)scorer)with)fantastic)instincts)and)finishing)
+
Very)active)hands)on)defense,)3.5)steals)per)40.)Jumps)passing)lanes) ability,)and)great)yet)streaky)shooting)skills.)However,)Adams)
and)has)great)timing)swiping)at)the)ball.)Takes)calculated)risks.
is)nowhere)near)Harden's)level)of)talent)considering)Harden)
+
Improved)quite)a)bit)as)a)sophomore.)Also)lost)about)20)lbs)before)
can)get)anywhere)he)wants)with)the)dribble,)and)Adams)is)
the)NBA)combine,)a)sign)that)he)has)a)very)strong)work)ethic.
limited)to)straight)line)drives)and)simple)crossovers.)But)it's)
+
Fills)up)the)box)score)and)can)make)an)impact)in)a)number)of)different)
ways.)Not)limited)like)many)role)players)are. that)bulldog)type)of)style)Adams)brings)to)the)game)that)is)so)
attractive.)He)can)fill)it)up)in)a)number)of)different)ways)and)
+
Highly)instinctual)player)that)will)need)it)to)translate)in)order)for)him)
to)find)success)in)the)pros,)to)compensate)for)athleticism. isn't)limited)like)many)role)players)are.
-
Not)athletic.)Has)a)long)wingspan)but)has)a)poor)vertical)and)lateral)
quickness.)Also)has)struggled)with)his)weight)in)the)past. Adams')defensive)consistency)and)technique)must)improve,)
-
Picks)up)steals)but)struggles)defending)the)pickGandGroll.)Gets)caught) but)he)brings)active)hands)and)an)engaged)mentality.)He)
in)screens,)which)puts)immense)pressure)on)the)paint)defenders. clearly)takes)pride)in)defending)on)both)ends)of)the)floor,)as)
- shown)by)his)efficient)steal)and)rebounding)rates.
Needs)to)stay)engaged)at)all)times.)Gets)"caught)looking")off)the)ball.)
Misses)some)rotations,)allows)backdoor)cuts,)and)open)shots.
-
Bullied)his)way)to)the)rim)in)college,)but)how)will)he)handle)NBA) Overall,)Jordan)Adams)deserves)consideration)as)a)late)first)
length?)Plays)below)the)rim)and)doesn't)draw)fouls)(0.39)FTA/Poss).
round)draft)pick.)It'll)be)key)for)his)outstanding)instincts)to)
-
Not)a)creative)dribbler.)Limited)to)straight)line)drives.)Good)shooter)
translate)to)the)pros,)otherwise)he)might)not)be)good)
but)not)nearly)as)effective)off)the)dribble.)Needs)to)be)balanced.
enough)in)any)one)category)to)make)a)consistent)impact.
-
Unless)his)ball)handling)improves,)his)overall)scoring)upside)is)likely)to)
be)limited)to)that)of)a)role)player.)Shooting)must)get)better)though.

Zach LaVine
Position College
Combo Guard UCLA
6' 5.75" 181 lbs #11 to #24

6' 8.25" 8' 4" 8.75" 41.5" 33.5" 10.42s 2.8s 3.19s

9.4 2.5 1.8 0.2 0.9 14.6 52.4 54.5
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Incredible)athlete,)showed)off)at)the)NBA)Combine.)Explodes)towards)
the)rim)and)runs)up)and)down)the)floor)like)a)horse.)So)natural.
Every)year)at)least)one)prospect)makes)NBA)scouts)and)
+
Doesn't)have)ideal)size)for)his)position,)with)an)80.25Ginch)wingspan,)
but)his)41.5")max)vertical)makes)up)for)it.)Always)plays)above)the)rim. general)managers)go)"Why!?!")when)they)decide)to)declare)
for)the)draft.)This)year,)that)player)is)UCLA)combo)guard)Zach)
+
Major)threat)in)transition.)Gets)ahead)of)the)play)with)his)speed)and)
finishes)strong.)Can)run)the)break)with)the)ball,)too.)Very)shifty. LaVine.)After)an)upGandGdown)freshman)season,)LaVine)was)
expected)to)stay)in)school,)but)pressure)from)his)family,)and)
+
Great)shooter)for)his)age.)37.5)3PT%.)Smooth)mechanics)spotting)up,)
but)can)also)take)offGbalance)shots)from)screens)or)pull)ups. perhaps)overconfidence,)nudged)him)to)declare)for)the)draft.
+
Underdeveloped)ball)handler)but)has)a)fantastic)first)step,)which)he)
could)use)to)his)advantage)if)he)keeps)progressing. Whether)or)not)that)turns)out)to)be)the)right)decision)
+ remains)to)be)seen,)but)his)upside)will)no)doubt)entice)some)
Has)a)long)way)to)go)but)his)potential)as)a)PG)is)there)considering)his)
first)step,)and)average)passing)and)dribbling.
teams)in)the)middle)of)the)first)round)to)take)a)chance)on)
+
Youth)his)on)his)side.)Just)turned)19)and)has)flashed)enough)potential) him.)LaVine)is)absolutely)as)raw)as)they)come,)but)has)
to)win)the)hearts)of)many)scouts)and)GMs.
already)flashed)potential)due)to)his)elite)athleticism)and)
-
LaVine)doesn't)exactly)have)a)natural)feel)for)the)game.)It)appears)
shooting)versatility.
that)he)may)take)his)athletic)gifts)for)granted.
-
Poor)ball)handler.)He)has)a)very)high)dribble)that)will)only)hurt)him)
more)in)the)NBA.)Gets)loose)and)the)ball)can)slow)him)down. But)what)LaVine)naturally)has)with)his)athleticism,)he)lacks)
with)his)feel)for)the)game.)Even)though)he's)young,)LaVine)
-
Avoids)contact)in)the)paint)like)it's)the)plague.)Doesn't)draw)fouls.)
Awful)0.24)AST/FGA)ratio)ranks)amongst)the)lowest)of)the)class. clearly)doesn't)have)the)touch)or)instincts)that)separate)so)
Seems)like)LaVine)often)forgets)that)he)has)a)left)hand)at)the)rim.) many)players)from)the)pack.)It'll)take)a)perfect)situation)and)
- Defers)to)his)right)even)when)it's)obviously)the)poor)choice. coaching)for)him)to)take)advantage)of)his)tools,)which)carries)
-
Misses)teammates)and)makes)inaccurate)passes.)If)he)doesn't)develop) a)large)element)of)risk)since)so)many)of)these)types)of)
into)a)great)scorer,)are)his)PG)skills)good)enough)for)him)to)stick? players)have)a)high)probability)of)being)a)bust.
-
Lackadaisical)effort)on)defense.)Misses)rotations.)Doesn't)fight)
through)screens,)hustle,)or)fight)for)closeouts.)Seems)disinterested.
LaVine)should)be)viewed)like)many)"draftGandGstash")players)
-
Lack)of)effort)on)the)boards,)too.)LaVine)almost)never)boxes)out.) are)since)it)will)likely)take)a)year)(or)two))of)development)in)
Averaged)only)4.2)boards)per)40,)and)only)0.8)OREB)per)40.
the)DGLeague)for)him)to)reach)the)talent)level)necessary)to)
-
How)much)muscle)can)he)really)add?)Has)such)a)slight)frame)that)he)
play)in)the)NBA.)Depending)on)his)draft)position,)LaVine)is)
may)always)have)trouble)dealing)with)contact.
certainly)worth)the)risk)considering)his)immense)upside.
-
Maturity)might)be)a)problem.)Hard)to)believe)he)declared)for)the)
draft)considering)how)raw)he)is.)What)are)his)motivations?

Shabazz Napier
Position College
Point Guard UConn
6' 1" 175 lbs #20 to #37

6' 3.25" 7' 9" 8.5" 37.5" 30.5" 11.6s 3.13s 3.2s

18.0 5.9 4.9 0.3 1.8 25.5 51.7 59.1
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
One)of)the)best)shooters)this)year.)Can)shoot)off)the)dribble)or)catch)
equally)well.)Improved)efficiency)every)year)despite)increased)USG%. Shabazz)Napier)had)a)decorated)fourGyear)career)with)the)
Connecticut)Huskies,)winning)two)National)Championships.)
+
Has)an)unusual)form)but)it)works.)He)can)hit)shots)with)a)hand)in)his)
face)or)offGbalanced.)There)is)no)bothering)Napier's)shot. But)it)was)his)progressive)development)seasonGtoGseason)
+
Utilizes)jab)steps)and)advanced)dribble)moves)to)create)space.)Very) that)resonates)the)loudest)with)scouts)and)NBA)GMs.)He)
explosive)first)step.)Doesn't)lose)speed)with)crossovers)or)spins.
managed)to)improve)his)efficiency,)especially)his)threeGpoint)
+
Can)also)work)off)the)ball)because)of)his)ability)to)read)the)play)and)
percentage,)each)year)of)his)career)despite)taking)on)a)
come)off)screens.)Stays)tight)and)creates)space.)Always)a)threat.
heavier)load)of)the)offense.
+
PickGandGroll)will)make)him)more)threatening.)Ability)to)stop)on)a)
dime)is)remarkable.)Passing)lanes)will)open)up.
Napier)became)one)of)the)most)deadly)shooters)in)the)nation)
+
Penetrates)at)will.)Can)drive)and)dish)to)teammates)quite)well.)Needs)
to)improve,)but)skills)are)passable)considering)he's)a)sparkplug. due)to)his)versatile)shooting)skills.)He)can)find)openings)
Shows)flashes)of)a)true)point)guard.)Makes)a)lot)of)accurate)passes.) whether)he)has)the)ball)or)doesn't,)which)makes)his)shooting)
+ Takes)risks)and)forces)plays,)but)that)may)be)a)product)of)the)offense. something)that)will)most)likely)translate)to)the)pros.)NBA)
coaches)will)be)able)to)utilize)him)as)a)sparkplug)off)the)
+
Great)rebounder)for)his)position.)Tracks)long)boards,)averaged)6.7)per)
40.)Turns)them)into)transition)opportunities. bench,)a)role)that)always)needs)to)be)filled.
+
Underrated)defender.)Has)excellent)lateral)quickness)and)is)always)
engaged.)Quick)reaction)time.)Has)his)flaws,)but)solid)manGtoGman. Unfortunately,)Napier)comes)with)his)warts)that)limit)his)
+
Intangibles)are)off)the)charts.)Clutch,)not)"afraid)of)the)moment.") potential.)He's)not)the)most)reliable)pure)point)guard)and)
Winner.)Developed)into)a)leader.)Does)a)lot)of)the)little)things.
there)are)questions)about)his)defense.)Even)though)he's)
-
Unusual)shooting)form)leads)to)some)streakiness.)Excessively)kicks)his)
better)in)both)categories)than)he)gets)credit)for,)the)flaws)
legs)out)and)fades)even)when)he)doesn't)have)to.
will)likely)prevent)him)from)being)a)reliable)fullGtime)starter.
-
The)fact)that)he's)never)"afraid)of)the)moment")also)hurts)him.)He's)
turnover)prone)and)attempts)a)lot)of)very)bad)shots.
It's)possible)that)Shabazz)Napier)is)underrated)because)of)his)
-
Started)to)add)a)floater)as)a)senior,)but)isn't)nearly)developed)enough)
just)yet.)He)finds)space)near)the)rim)but)struggles)against)length. ballsy)scoring)potential.)Most)of)his)offensive)attributes)will)
translate)to)the)NBA)and)it's)possible)that)the)spread)floor)
-
Lack)of)elite)athleticism)hurts)him)defensively.)Short)reach)and)
wingspan)will)make)it)difficult)for)him)to)do)what)he)did)at)UConn. and)unclogged)paint)will)only)help)his)game.)But)with)
-
Experiences)some)defensive)lapses)and)doesn't)always)display)proper) younger)players)with)higher)upsides)ahead)of)him)on)most)
technique.)Sometimes)misses)rotations)and)closeouts. draft)boards,)he)will)likely)be)a)high)value)pick)at)the)end)of)
-
Is)he)a)"you)get)what)you)see")player?)Is)his)"selfish")play)a)result)of) the)first)round.
the)system)at)UConn)or)his)own)needs?)Can)he)adapt)to)a)small)role?

Bogdan Bogdanović
Position Team
Combo Guard KK Partizan
6' 6.35" 205 lbs #24 to #40

6' 11" 8' 8.33" ------ 35.8" 27.2" ------ ------ ------

14.8 4.0 3.7 0.3 1.3 15.9 48.5 53.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Has)great)size)as)a)combo)guard)at)6GfootG6)with)an)83Ginch)wingspan.)
Can)play)multiple)positions)on)both)ends)of)the)floor.)Fairly)athletic.
Of)all)the)talented)International)players)in)the)2014)draft,)
+
Extremely)deep)range)and)can)shoot)off)the)dribble)going)to)his)left)or)
right)as)well)as)he)does)off)the)catch.)Fantastic)footwork.)Clutch. Bogdan)Bogdanović)is)often)the)odd)man)out;)he's)rarely)
discussed)despite)possessing)tools)that)most)NBA)teams)find)
+
Shot)only)34.1%)from)3PT,)but)that)is)mostly)due)to)role)in)the)
offense.)Percentages)will)jump)in)a)complimentary)role. extremely)appealing)in)a)modern)combo)guard.)Bogdanović)
may)lack)elite)upside,)but)he)has)the)skills)that)should)
+
Capable)of)pulling)up)in)isolation,)transition,)or)the)pickGandGroll.)
Forces)shots)but)that)could)be)due)to)his)role)in)the)offense. translate)to)the)NBA,)if)he)decides)to)come.
+
Not)an)advanced)ball)handler)but)does)a)good)job)of)changing)speeds)
with)basic)crossovers.)Typically)has)a)tight)dribble)as)well. With)outstanding)shooting)mechanics)and)range,)Bogdanović)
+ will)immediately)spread)the)floor.)He)has)enough)experience)
Experience)playing)point)guard)will)help)him)as)a)secondary)pickGandG
roll)playmaker)in)the)NBA.)Helped)develop)his)passing)skills.
and)offGball)skill)to)work)off)screens)or)shift)around)to)empty)
+
Combination)of)versatile)scoring)skills)and)proficient)passing)should) spaces)on)the)perimeter.)With)skills)off)the)dribble)and)catch,)
make)him)an)efficient)player)in)the)half)court.
his)versatility)can)be)used)in)a)number)of)different)ways.
+
Size)and)length)allows)him)to)jump)passing)lanes)for)steals.)Also)does)
a)good)job)of)staying)active)and)disturbing)the)ball)handler.
But)when)his)developing)playmaking)skills)are)factored)in,)
+
Athleticism)will)let)him)defend)both)guard)positions,)with)the)
potential)of)defending)some)small)forwards.)Can)always)switch. teams)could)potentially)be)looking)at)a)poor)man's)Manu)
Ginobili.)He)lacks)Manu's)pure)skills,)but)he)certainly)is)of)the)
-
Unreliable.)Makes)a)lot)of)terrible)passes.)Average)vision,)forces)the)
play.)1.07)AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio)is)poor)considering)his)usage. same)mold.)Bogdanović)could)work)as)a)secondary)pickGandG
roll)playmaker)to)score)baskets)himself)or)create)for)others,)
-
Forces)shots,)but)difficult)to)tell)if)it's)by)design)(since)he's)the)goGto)
scorer),)or)if)he's)just)a)poor)decision)maker,)or)if)he's)selfish. mine)like)Ginobili)has)in)his)career.
-
Doesn't)use)his)left)hand)too)often)when)finishing)at)the)rim.)Hurts)his)
percentages)and)his)ability)to)draw)fouls. Of)course,)Bogdanović)has)his)weaknesses,)particularly)in)
- terms)of)his)efficiency)as)a)scorer)at)the)rim,)as)a)reliable)
Virtually)all)of)his)attempts)come)outside)17Gfeet)or)at)the)rim.)
Doesn't)have)a)floater,)runner,)or)quick)pull)up)in)the)paint.
passer,)and)as)a)defender.)But)his)weaknesses)appear)to)be)
-
Lacks)focus)on)defense.)Doesn't)always)stay)in)his)stance,)gets)blown) fixable,)and)playing)a)small)role)as)opposed)to)a)feature)role)
by)despite)his)wingspan.)Potential)is)there,)but)is)the)will?
will)minimize)his)weaknesses)and)instead)focus)on)his)
-
Already)21GyearsGold)and)still)needs)to)add)muscle.)Lack)of)strength)
strengths.)Bogdan)Bogdanović)should)be)a)late)first)round)
really)hurts)him)fighting)through)screens.)Gets)stoneGwalled.
pick)and)has)"steal")potential.
-
The)team)that)drafts)him)will)need)to)buy)him)out.)Bogdanović)could)
stay)overseas,)which)certainly)hurts)his)draft)stock.

C.J. Wilcox
Position College
Shooting Guard Washington
6' 5" 201 lbs #28 to #40

6' 9.75" 8' 4.5" 9" 37.5" 31" 11.3s 2.92s 3.22s

18.3 3.7 2.5 1.0 1.0 22.0 55.6 59.8
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
One)of)the)most)versatile)shooters)in)the)draft)(39.1)3PT%).)Able)to)
shoot)it)well)from)all)areas)of)the)court)in)a)number)of)different)ways.
At)23GyearsGold,)C.J.)Wilcox)comes)to)the)NBA)as)a)seasoned)
+
Creates)space)for)himself)offGball)via)screens,)curls,)flares,)cuts,)etc.)
Will)immediately)spread)the)floor)in)the)pros. veteran)with)loads)of)college)experience.)After)taking)over)
the)feature)role)during)his)junior)season,)Wilcox's)efficiency)
+
Shoots)the)ball)like)a)machine.)Consistent)mechanics)off)the)catch)or)
dribble.)Sets)his)feet)very)well)and)gets)himself)balanced. dipped,)but)he)bounced)back)during)his)senior)season)with)
an)incredible)year,)with)a)59.8)TS%))and)55.6)eFG%.
+
Fills)lanes)well)in)transition.)Can)finish)strong)at)the)rim)via)alley)oops)
or)drain)threes)leading)or)trailing)the)break.
Wilcox's)shooting)is)amongst)the)best)in)the)draft)due)to)his)
+
Limited)ball)handler)but)can)put)it)on)the)floor)once)or)twice)to)create)
the)space)he)needs)to)get)a)shot)off. versatility.)He)has)experience)coming)off)of)a)number)of)
+ different)screens,)and)he's)able)to)get)shots)off)quickly)no)
Keeps)closing)out)defenders)honest)with)a)solid)midGrange)pullup.)
Also)has)used)floaters)and)runners)quite)well.
matter)the)situation,)especially)since)he's)a)threat)to)put)the)
+
If)his)dribble)improves,)he)might)be)a)secondary)pickGandGroll)ball) ball)on)the)floor)for)one)or)two)dribbles)and)pull)up.
handler.)Does)a)great)job)of)making)simple)passes)in)space.
+
Has)much)better)measurables)than)expected.)His)81.75Ginch)wingspan)
Of)course,)Wilcox)has)his)weaknesses,)especially)as)a)shot)
is)fantastic)for)his)size,)solid)athlete.
creator)and)playmaker.)He)won't)make)too)many)mistakes,)
+
Solid)individual)defender.)Can)stay)in)front)of)his)man)due)to)his)long)
wingspan)and)fantastic)lateral)quickness.)Can)improve)a)lot)though. but)he)shouldn't)be)expected)to)create)for)himself)in)a)high)
capacity,)which)significantly)limits)his)overall)upside.)His)
+
It's)a)pretty)safe)bet)to)assume)that)most)NBA)teams)will)be)able)to)
find)a)spot)for)him)as)a)shooting)specialist. defense)could)also)stand)to)improve)quite)a)bit.)He)has)great)
tools)as)an)athlete,)but)his)lack)of)production)on)the)
-
Ball)slows)him)down.)Only)basic)dribble)moves)and)he)has)a)hard)time)
getting)to)the)rim.)Doesn't)draw)many)fouls)and)avoids)contact. defensive)end)is)worrisome.)Perhaps,)it'll)just)take)the)right)
-
Has)a)loose)dribble,)which)really)hurts)his)ability)to)create.)Gets) team)to)help)him)fix)his)mechanical)errors)on)that)end.
stripped)or)out)of)control)with)the)ball.)Doesn't)look)comfortable.
- )C.J.)Wilcox)played)behind)some)talented)pros)as)an)
Tendency)to)avoid)contact)forces)Wilcox)into)a)lot)of)poor)layup)
attempts.)Uses)both)hands)but)comes)off)the)wrong)foot)often.
underclassman)(Terrence)Ross,)Tony)Wroten,)and)Isaiah)
-
Must)get)stronger,)though)one)must)wonder)how)much)more)weight) Thomas),)so)the)school's)track)record)is)quite)strong)in)recent)
his)slight)frame)can)handle)before)he)ends)up)losing)speed.
years.)If)Wilcox)is)drafted)in)the)late)first)or)early)second)by)a)
-
Gets)crushed)by)screens.)Could)potentially)be)a)liability)defending)the)
team)that)can)effectively)utilize)his)pristine)shooting)talents,)
pickGandGroll)unless)he)gets)stronger.
then)that)trend)will)likely)continue.
-
Poor)offGball)defender,)misses)rotations,)loses)man)through)screens.)
Might)be)difficult)for)a)coach)to)trust)him)right)away.)

Semaj Christon
Position College
Point Guard Xavier
6' 3.25" 186 lbs #27 to #49

6' 6.5" 8' 3" 8.25" 36.5" 30.5" 11.55s 3.21s 3.32s

17.0 2.7 4.2 0.2 1.3 19.1 50.1 54.4
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Fantastic)size)for)his)position,)with)a)78.5Ginch)wingspan.)Fairly)
athletic)player.)Can)fly)down)the)court)with)his)speed.
Semaj)Christon)is)one)of)those)players)that)experienced)
+
Pressures)ball)handlers)with)his)excellent)lateral)quickness.)Quick,)
active)hands.)Averaged)1.5)steals)per)40. coaches)would)love)to)lend)their)brain)and)knowledge)to.)Of)
course,)that's)impossible,)but)it)would)certainly)solve)all)of)
+
Has)the)potential)to)defend)two)positions)once)he)adds)muscle)to)his)
frame.)He'll)comfortably)be)able)to)defend)twos)with)his)attitude. his)weaknesses,)which)mostly)stem)from)the)mental)aspect)
of)the)game.
+
Engaged)teamGdefender.)Closes)out)strong,)rarely)misses)rotations,)
jumps)passing)lanes,)hustles.)Quick)reaction)time.)Doesn't)foul.
Christon)has)attractive)talent)at)the)point)guard)position)and)
+
Drives)to)the)rim)like)a)bull.)Gets)there)at)will)off)straightGline)drives,)
finishes)well)with)contact,)clearly)not)afraid)of)bigs.)Draws)fouls. is)able)to)penetrate)to)the)rim)at)will.)He)draws)fouls,)
+ finishes)well,)and)plays)an)attractive,)tenacious)style)of)
At)his)best)in)the)open)court,)NBA)pickGandGroll)may)help)him)since)his)
first)step)and)speed)are)a)major)threat)in)transition.)Explosive.
basketball.)He's)very)relentless,)but)it)doesn't)translate)to)
+
Added)a)floater)that)improved)his)half)court)efficiency.)Shows)good) assists)for)teammates.)Christon)doesn't)like)to)pass)and)
touch,)though)he)forces)offense)far)too)often)still.
instead)opts)to)throw)up)some)bad)contested)shots.)If)his)
+
Excellent)at)changing)speeds)with)his)dribble.)Plays)at)his)own)pace)
basketball)IQ)improved,)then)so)would)his)production.
and)has)some)solid)dribbling)moves.)Improved)as)a)sophomore.
+
Had)a)ridiculously)high)dribble)as)a)freshman)but)really)lowered)it.)
Still)can)get)high,)but)if)he)continues)this)progression,)he'll)be)fine. As)a)shooter,)Christon)shows)good)touch,)but)his)mechanics)
are)quite)awful.)He)doesn't)"turn")his)feet,)so)his)elbow)
+
Has)tunnel)vision)but)his)ability)to)penetrate)gives)him)potential)as)a)
playmaker.)Knows)how)to)get)into)the)teeth)of)the)D)and)pass)out. sticks)out,)which)makes)the)ball)come)out)to)the)side)with)a)
weird)rotation)on)it.)With)proper)coaching,)Christon)could)fix)
-
Has)terrible)shooting)mechanics.)Elbow)sticks)out)and)his)footwork)is)
a)mess.)Jumped)to)38.8)3PT%)from)25%)but)mechanics)didn't)change. his)jumper,)but)some)habits)are)too)difficult)to)break.
-
Gets)to)the)free)throw)line)at)a)high)rate,)but)shoots)only)66.8%)once)
he)gets)there.)That)%)dropped)as)a)sophomore.)Awful)technique. Despite)the)weaknesses,)Christon)brings)enough)as)an)
- "energy)creator")and)a)defender)to)warrant)consideration)as)
Even)though)he)has)a)savvy)midGrange)games,)he)must)pick)his)spots)
better.)Christon)forces)far)too)many)shots,)hurting)his)efficiency.
an)early)second)round)draft)pick.)He)has)far)too)much)talent)
-
Instead)of)shooting,)he)should)pass,)like)he)can.)Penetrates)with)ease) and)he)has)fixable)raw)tools.)In)the)right)environment,)
yet)averaged)only)4.7)assists)per)40.)1.6)AST/TO)ratio)isn't)special.
Christon)could)realistically)carve)out)a)role)as)a)quality)
-
Not)an)active)rebounder)at)only)3.0)boards)per)40.)Might)be)due)to)
backup)point)guard)for)years)to)come.)And)if)he)improves)his)
the)system)since)otherwise)he's)completely)engaged.
jumper,)then)it's)not)out)of)the)question)for)him)to)start.
-
Plays)a)bit)selfish.)Does)he)want)to)be)a)true)point)guard?)He)plays)
fantastic)when)he)does.)Might)thrive)if)he)figures)it)out.

Jordan Clarkson
Position College
Combo Guard Missouri
6' 5" 186 lbs #23 to #45

6' 8" 8' 2" 9" 38.5" 33" 10.76s 2.98s 3.28s

17.5 3.8 3.4 0.2 1.1 20.2 48.2 54.7
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Great)size)and)length)as)a)point)guard.)Can)comfortably)add)more)
muscle)to)his)frame.)Solid)athlete,)though)he's)not)explosive. Fortunately)for)Jordan)Clarkson,)the)NBA)is)looking)for)
players)like)him.)He's)not)a)true)point)guard,)but)he)has)
+
Great)ball)handler.)Gets)where)he)wants)with)the)ball)utilizing)a)
number)of)advanced)dribble)moves. enough)potential)as)a)passer)as)long)as)his)ability)to)
+
Able)to)penetrate)the)lane)at)a)high)rate.)Once)he)gets)there,)he)does) penetrate)the)paint)translates)to)the)pros.)There)is)no)
a)good)job)of)using)both)hands)to)finish)around)the)rim.
guarantee)that)happens,)but)it's)exactly)why)he's)drawing)
+
Clarkson)has)developed)an)effective)floater)since)he)prefers)to)avoid)
interest)from)teams)in)the)back)of)the)first)round.
contact,)which)will)be)a)great)tool)to)have)in)the)NBA.
+
His)83.1)FT%)and)midGrange)success)give)hope)that)his)3PT)shot)will)
eventually)develop.
On)a)team)with)talent,)Clarkson)will)likely)be)able)to)use)his)
size)to)his)advantage)by)breaking)down)the)opponent)and)
+
NBA)pickGandGroll)will)open)up)lanes)for)him)that)he)never)had)against)
college)zones.)Good)chance)to)improve)his)passing. penetrating.)There,)he's)quite)good)at)making)the)"right)
Not)a)great)shooter)but)effective)spotting)up.)Would)benefit)from) play")by)either)pulling)up,)going)all)the)way)to)the)hole,)or)by)
+ playing)in)a)twoGguard)PG)system)where)he)can)play)offGball. passing.)Even)though)his)assist)rate)is)troublingly)low,)this)is)
Can)score)over)small)defenders)on)the)post.)Not)a)large)part)of)his) where)he)excels)the)most,)so)teams)will)put)him)in)this)spot.
+ offense,)but)could)be)used)based)on)matchups.
But)Clarkson)still)needs)to)prove)that)he)can)play)offGball)and)
+
Clarkson's)not)a)great)defender)but)his)length)and)size)gives)him)the)
ability)to)defend)both)guard)positions)at)an)adequate)level. shoot)from)threeGpoint)range.)He)has)a)bit)of)an)ugly)form)
-
He's)a)poor)jump)shooter)with)a)bad)form.)Has)a)low)release)and)a) with)inconsistent)footwork)and)a)hitch)at)the)top)of)his)
hitch.)His)footwork)can)get)"spread")too,)which)doesn't)help.
release,)so)he)has)work)to)do)in)order)to)improve)his)
-
The)worst)part)of)his)form)is)that)his)dip)looks)disconnected)from)
efficiency)from)behind)the)arc.)His)defense)is)also)lacking,)
everything)else.)Brings)the)ball)too)far)down)to)his)knees.)No)flow.
especially)since)he)spent)the)majority)of)his)time)playing)
-
His)1.3)AST/TOV)ratio)and)0.25)AST/FGA)ratio)are)amongst)the)worst)
of)this)year's)prospects.)Does)he)have)enough)"true)point")skills?
zone.)His)lateral)quickness)is)only)average,)so)he)may)have)
trouble)defending)quick)guards,)and)he's)not)very)long)as)a)
-
Shot)selection)must)improve.)Takes)far)too)many)contested)jumpers)
in)the)paint)instead)of)passing)to)better)options. twoGguard,)which)means)he)may)get)beat)based)on)size.
-
Doesn't)draw)fouls)at)a)high)rate)(0.42)FTA/FGA))despite)spending)so)
much)time)at)the)rim.)Prefers)to)avoid)contact. Overall,)Clarkson)deserves)to)be)picked)around)the)middle)of)
-
Clarkson)has)good)size)but)he's)not)a)fantastic)athlete,)which)limits)his) the)draft)based)on)his)upside)as)a)complimentary)scorer)and)
potential)in)the)NBA,)which)is)full)of)sensational)athletes)at)guard. creator.)He)could)provide)a)sparkplug)off)the)bench)as)long)
-
Played)a)lot)of)zone)with)Missouri,)so)his)average)lateral)quickness) as)he)develops)his)jump)shot.
wasn't)exploited.)Needs)to)learn)how)to)stay)in)his)stance.

Deonte Burton
Position College
Point Guard Nevada

6' 7" 8' 1.5" 8" 39.5" 29" 11.28s 3.08s 3.28s

20.1 4.3 4.4 0.5 1.5 24.7 52.5 57.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Extremely)athletic.)Plays)above)the)rim)despite)small)stature.)Really)
gets)up)there)quickly.)Helps)compensate)for)size.
It)wasn't)too)long)ago)that)scoreGfirst,)passGsecond)point)
+
Highly)effective)at)the)rim.)Draws)fouls)(7.2)FTA)per)40).)Uses)both)
hands)and)deals)well)with)contact.)Hard)to)stop)in)transition. guards)were)considered)detrimental)to)the)team)by)many)
people,)but)now)they)are)valued)in)the)right)situations.)
+
Utilizes)advanced)dribble)moves)to)break)down)his)man)and)create)
offense)for)himself.)Has)an)explosive)first)step. Deonte)Burton)is)another)classic)sparkplug)scoring)guard)
because)of)his)ability)to)create)energy)and)offense)out)of)
+
Total)bully)with)the)ball.)Able)to)easily)penetrate)out)of)the)pickGandG
roll.)Open)NBA)floor)will)only)aid)his)aggressiveness. nothing)in)a)bench)role,)while)bringing)gritty)defense.
+
Solid)shooter)but)didn't)improve)much)in)4)years)of)school.)Streaky)
and)tends)to)force)a)lot)of)very)poor)shots.)Product)of)offense? Burton)is)undersized)but)he's)one)of)the)best)athletes)at)his)
+ position,)as)he)consistently)slams)down)some)loud,)powerful)
ScoreGfirst)guard)that)can)provide)a)spark)the)minute)he)steps)onto)
the)floor.)The)proper)environment)could)use)him)immediately.
dunks.)He)has)quite)a)mature,)muscular)body)that)helps)him)
+
Undersized)but)knows)how)to)stay)in)front)of)his)man.)Uses)his) match)up)against)bigger)players,)which)allows)him)to)score)at)
strength)extremely)well)and)can)handle)defending)bigger)players.
a)high)rate)in)the)paint)and)defend)at)a)high)level.
+
Role)player)potential)due)to)gritty)defense.)Hustles)on)nearly)every)
possession)and)isn't)a)liability)offGball;)he's)very)aware.
Even)though)Burton's)not)a)very)reliable)shooter,)he)can)get)
+
Solid)rebounder)at)his)size.)Anticipates)boards)(4.4)per)40),)and)
probably)would've)averaged)more)if)team)called)for)crashing)OREB. hot)and)provide)that)occasional)spark)so)many)teams)look)
for.)Even)if)he)isn't)shooting)from)the)perimeter,)he's)able)to)
-
NBA)coaches)might)have)a)hard)time)relying)on)him)if)he's)asked)to)
play)a)"pure)point")role.)Struggles)getting)team)into)offense. get)to)the)rim)and)finish)at)an)effective)rate.)However,)
Burton)will)need)to)improve)his)pure)point)skills)if)an)NBA)
-
Not)a)facilitator.)26.7)USG%)yet)he)averaged)only)4.6)assists)per)40)
minutes,)an)extremely)disappointing)total)despite)scoring)role. coach)is)going)to)rely)on)him)in)situations)when)efficient,)not)
-
Forces)so)many)plays)and)misses)easy)ones.)There)will)be)an) flashy,)play)is)required.
adjustment)period)for)him)as)he)transitions)to)a)small)role.
- Deonte)Burton)is)a)solid)value)at)the)beginning)of)the)second)
Good)2.18)AST/TOV)ratio,)but)he)turns)the)ball)over)on)some)sloppy,)
lazy)passes.)Would)average)many)more)TOV)if)he)passed)more.
round)because)of)the)scoring)potential)and)defensive)
-
Has)a)hitch)in)his)shot.)At)times)it)looks)like)he)shoots)it)on)his)way) reliability)he)brings)to)the)league.)He)isn't)a)"safe")pick)due)
down.)Should)be)a)simple)fix)but)old)habits)die)hard.
to)the)uncertainty)surrounding)his)pure)point)skills,)but)his)
-
Will)need)to)improve)his)shot)if)he)wants)to)take)his)game)to)the)next)
scoring,)energy,)defense,)and)experience)should)be)enough)
level.)Otherwise,)he)may)be)destined)for)a)bench)role.
to)let)him)carve)out)his)spot)as)a)bench)role)player.
-
Upside)is)limited)due)to)age,)size,)and)lack)of)a)jumper.)Not)exactly)a)
"safe")pick)for)these)same)reasons.

Kendrick Perry
Position College
Point Guard Youngstown State

6' 6" 8' 1" ------ ------ 31" ------ ------ ------

21.3 4.1 4.4 0.3 2.4 27.8 57.9 63.3
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Very)athletic)player)that)can)sky)up)for)some)alley)oops.)Has)fantastic)
speed)upGandGdown)the)court,)and)the)ball)doesn't)slow)him)down.
One)of)the)most)efficient)guards)of)this)year's)class)is)
+
Has)experience)playing)multiple)positions,)which)will)all)be)useful)for)
him)at)one)position)in)his)lone)position)in)the)pros)of)point)guard. Kendrick)Perry,)a)point)guard)from)Youngstown)State.)Yes,)
he)played)in)the)feeble)Horizon)League,)and)he's)certainly)
+
2.33)AST/TOV)ratio)and)4.8)AST)per)40)is)great)considering)he)wasn't)
the)team's)fulltime)PG.)Very)good)at)playing)"good)to)great." undersized,)but)the)things)he)does)extremely)well)almost)
always)translate)to)the)pro)game.)And)on)top)of)that,)he)
+
Productive)penetrating)the)lane)with)his)tight)dribble.)Gets)to)the)
basket)and)can)finish)with)both)hands,)though)he)prefers)his)right. does)the)little)things)like)hustle,)take)charges,)and)rebounds.)
In)other)words,)he)plays)"good)to)great")basketball.
+
Perry)has)excellent)shooting)mechanics)(35.6)3PT%).)His)numbers)
would)likely)be)better)if)he)wasn't)asked)to)take)difficult)shots.
+
Many)PGs)struggle)spotting)up)because)they're)used)to)having)the)ball) Perry)is)an)amazing)athlete)at)his)position,)with)an)extremely)
in)their)hand,)but)Perry)is)quite)good)and)can)play)offGball.
high)vertical.)He)has)thrown)down)countless)alley)oop)dunks)
+
Very)good)at)attacking)closeouts)and)pulling)up)from)midGrange.) in)transition,)and)here)and)there)he)has)done)so)in)traffic.)
Elevates)on)his)shot.)Needs)to)work)on)his)runner)and)floater)though.
He's)also)a)fantastic)shooter)both)offGtheGcatch)and)offGtheG
+
Does)a)great)job)of)using)his)long)wingspan)to)jump)passing)lanes.)
dribble.)These)two)tools)should)allow)him)to)play)in)a)twoG
Seems)like)a)highly)intelligent)offGball)defender.
guard)system)as)a)"sparkplug")off)the)bench.
+
Competes)playing)manGtoGman.)Takes)charges.)Plays)a)tough,)gritty)
style)of)basketball)that)is)easy)to)like.)Has)great)lateral)quickness.
As)a)passer,)Perry)is)very)good,)though)he)played)offGball)
-
Totally)undersized.)His)size)limits)his)upside)to)that)of)a)role)player,)
though)he)does)make)up)for)it)with)his)athleticism)and)hustle. quite)often)in)college,)so)his)assist)numbers)are)down.)He)
Will)get)overpowered)by)larger)guards)on)a)nightly)basis.)Doesn't)have) makes)the)"right)play")and)tends)not)to)try)to)do)too)much)
- the)body)to)add)muscle.)Plays)hard,)but)a)liability)if)he's)posted)up. like)so)many)scoreGfirst)guards)do.)After)four)years)of)college,)
-
Needs)to)perfect)his)inGbetween)game)because)he)won't)get)to)the)rim) he)has)developed)a)good)court)sense)and)knows)when)to)
like)he)did)in)college.)Perfecting)his)floater)is)a)must. attack)and)score)or)when)to)penetrate)and)pass.
-
His)FT%)dropped)from)84.5%)to)73.6%)as)a)senior.)Sometimes)at)the)
line)(and)on)jumpers))he)has)a)hitch)hesitation)before)his)release.
Kendrick)Perry's)adjustment)to)the)NBA)might)take)a)little)
-
Has)a)great)first)step)but)only)an)average)ball)handler)after)that.)Has) longer)because)of)his)small)stature,)but)that's)what)is)truly)
some)nice)moves,)but)nothing)special.)Needs)to)improve)here.
holding)him)back)from)making)an)immediate)impact.)If)he's)
-
Draws)fouls)well)but)has)trouble)with)NBAGlength.)At)first,)it)may)be)a)
able)to)successfuly)translate)his)scoring)and)passing,)he)
"shock")if/when)he)gets)to)the)pros.)There)will)be)an)adjustment.
should)find)his)niche)as)a)high)energy)player)off)the)bench.
-
Has)solid)passing)numbers)but)he)never)carried)the)load)as)a)PG;)it)
was)always)shared.)How)will)he)respond)to)playing)it)primarily?

Nick Johnson
Position College
Combo Guard Arizona

6' 7.25" 8' 0.5" 9.75" 41.5" 33.5" 10.8s 2.95s 3.27s

16.3 4.1 2.8 0.7 1.1 21.5 49.8 54.9
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Arguably)the)best)athlete)at)his)position)this)year.)Explodes)to)the)
rim.)Really)a)special)freak)of)nature.)Brings)energy)every)minute.
Even)though)Nick)Johnson)isn't)ready)to)make)an)impact)
+
Outstanding)manGtoGman)defender.)So)quick)laterally,)aggressive.)Can)
catch)up)when)he's)beat.)Wants)to)lock)the)opponent)down. right)away)in)the)NBA,)he)has)he)skills)to)do)in)short)time.)His)
defensive)abilities)and)his)athleticism)are)truly)outstanding.)
+
Fantastic)at)contesting)shots,)closes)out)hard)on)every)weakside)
rotation,)hustles)for)blocks.)Never)give)up)attitude. He's)the)type)of)role)player)that)can)go)out)in)limited)minutes)
with)the)objective)of)shutting)down)an)opponent)by)
+
He's)undersized)but)"gets)in)your)face,")with)grit)and)toughness,)so)
he's)able)to)defend)larger)players.)Very)versatile)on)defense. featuring)his)lightningGfast)lateral)quickness.
+
Cuts)well)to)the)rim)with)good)timing,)explodes)and)finishes)alley)
oops.)Makes)exciting)plays)to)raise)moral)of)team)and)crowd. Considering)the)amount)of)talent)at)both)guard)positions)in)
+ today's)NBA,)that)should)give)Johnson)extra)value)
At)his)best)in)transition,)with)an)80.0)FG%)at)the)rim.)Hard)to)stop)if)
he)gets)ahead)or)has)the)ball.)Best)driving)in)a)straight)line.
considering)his)ability)to)defend)both)point)and)shooting)
+
Has)a)solid)shot)36.7)3PT%)and)78.1)FT%.)Has)a)slight)hitch)but)not)a) guards.)On)a)contending)team)in)a)playoff)series,)this)skillset)
big)problem)as)he)can)catch)and)shoot)effectively.
would)be)especially)valuable.
+
Johnson's)not)a)pure)point,)but)he)is)a)facilitator.)After)improving)as)a)
soph,)he)sustained)success)as)a)junior)with)a)6%)higher)usage)rate.
What's)holding)Johnson)back)is)his)true)point)guard)
+
Only)an)above)average)ball)handler)but)can)shake)defenders)with)
crossovers.)Would)be)nice)to)see)him)lower)his)dribble)a)bit. potential.)He's)not)talented)enough)of)a)scorer)to)play)the)
twoGguard)fulltime,)so)it'll)be)necessary)for)him)to)develop)
-
Has)a)long)way)to)go)as)a)passer.)Only)makes)the)"basic")passes.)Has)
average)court)vision.)Doesn't)appear)to)"see)ahead")on)the)play. some)pure)point)skills.)His)passing)leaves)a)lot)to)be)desired)
and)his)1.4)AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio)is)extremely)average)
-
Johnson)is)sometimes)overaggressive)on)defense,)so)he)gets)beat.)He)
doesn't)foul)much)though,)which)is)a)bonus. considering)how)much)he)had)the)ball)in)hs)hands)during)his)
-
A)bit)undersized)so)he)may)struggle)defending)the)occasional)twoG Junior)season)at)Arizona.
guards,)though)he'll)be)fine)most)nights.
- But)still,)that)should)happen)in)due)time.)His)free)throw)
Tends)to)defer)to)his)right)hand)on)layups.)57.9%)at)the)rim)in)half)
court.)Adding)a)left)hand)would)improve)his)half)court)efficiency.
percentage)has)improved)each)season,)he)is)starting)to)find)
-
Looks)a)bit)robotic)on)his)pull)up)attempts.)Rarely)hits)shots)off) consistency)from)threeGpoint)range,)and)he)is)quite)good)at)
balanced,)instead)steadying)himself.)Not)dynamic)in)this)area.
getting)into)the)paint)and)finishing)strong.)It's)only)a)matter)
-
Can)get)out)of)control)driving)to)the)rim)at)times.)Throws)up)some)
of)time)before)he)develops)the)role)playing)point)guard)skills)
careless)shots)and)passes)that)hurt)the)team.
necessary)to)come)to)the)NBA)after)a)stint)in)the)DGLeague.
-
Extending)his)range)is)a)must.)Many)of)his)threes)hug)close)to)the)
college)line.)Can)hit)from)deep,)but)must)prove)he)can)consistently.

Vasilije Micić
Point Guard Mega Vizura

-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------

11.8 3.0 5.8 0.0 1.7 13.5 50.4 54.1
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Micić)is)a)classic)passGfirst)point)guard.)He)looks)to)create)for)his)
teammates)and)typically)makes)the)"smart")play. Vasilije)Micić)is)one)of)the)few)passGfirst)point)guards)
projected)to)go)in)the)second)round)of)the)draft,)and)he's)a)
+
Very)crafty)with)his)dribble.)Changes)speeds)with)advanced)ball)
handling)moves.)Passes)off)the)dribble)very)well. bit)of)an)unknown)name)considering)he's)an)International)
+
He's)at)his)best)in)the)pickGandGroll,)which)bodes)well)for)his)NBA) player.)But)he)has)loads)of)experience)and)has)spent)three)
potential.)Excellent)at)accurately)hitting)the)pop)or)roll)man.
years)playing)in)the)highly)competitive)Adriatic)League)
+
Can't)always)create)offense)for)himself,)but)he's)able)to)penetrate)to)
despite)being)only)20GyearsGold.
the)rim)and)dish)it)to)teammates.)He)has)fantastic)timing.
+
The)numbers)aren't)there)consistently,)but)he)has)a)fairly)smooth)
jump)shot.)If)he)figures)out,)he'll)have)a)role)in)the)league.
Micić)has)a)chance)to)find)success)in)the)NBA)because)of)his)
ability)to)control)the)game.)He's)a)cerebral)player)that)
+
If)he)adds)a)spot)up)jumper,)it'll)take)his)passing)to)a)new)level)since)
he's)already)so)good)at)penetrating)to)the)basket. minimizes)his)mistakes)by)making)the)"right")play.)He's)able)
to)penetrate)the)lane)and)create)for)teammates,)and)rarely)
+
Hustles)extremely)hard.)Makes)up)for)his)lack)of)athleticism)with)grit)
and)determination.)Stays)engaged)when)defending)perimeter. forces)shots)that)he)shouldn't)take.)In)other)words,)Micić)is)a)
guy)that)coaches)can)trust)if)the)system)is)looking)for)this)
+
Excellent)offGball)defender.)Rarely)misses)rotations.)His)overall)
basketball)IQ)is)very)high.)Like)a)coach)on)the)floor. type)of)backup)point)guard.
+
Extremely)reliable)on)both)ends.)NBA)coaches)can)trust)him)
immediately)as)long)as)the)talent)is)there)for)him)to)play. But)Micić)needs)to)find)consistency)as)a)shooter)in)order)to)
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Certainly)not)an)athlete)and)he)struggles)with)length)at)the)rim.) keep)NBAGlevel)defenders)honest.)He's)far)too)inconsistent)
Teams)shouldn't)expect)him)to)be)a)consistent)scorer.
because)of)some)possible)minor)flaws)in)his)form.)Perhaps,)a)
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Attempts)some)truly)lazy)passes)without)"zip")on)the)ball.)Forces)
pro)coach)will)be)able)to)fix)it,)but)it's)crucial)that)this)
plays)that)aren't)there.)1.6)AST/TOV)ratio.
happens)for)him)to)find)success.)He)needs)to)be)able)to)play)
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Crucial)that)he)finds)consistency)from)3PT.)He)has)solid)form,)the)
shots)just)don't)fall.)His)"guide)hand")might)be)the)issue.
offGball,)as)that)is)asked)of)most)point)guards)in)the)modern)
NBA.)If)he)cant,)it)really)limits)his)potential.
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His)dribble)is)good,)but)he)needs)to)work)on)keeping)it)tight.)He)gets)a)
little)loose)at)times.)Quick)NBA)defenders)may)strip)him.
Players)like)Vasilije)Micić)who)hustle)nonGstop)always)win)
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As)good)as)his)effort)is,)he's)not)very)quick)in)a)straightGline)or)
laterally.)He'll)have)difficulties)containing)a)lot)of)point)guards. the)respect)of)coaches,)teammates,)and)fans,)but)he)has)
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Needs)to)add)muscle)to)his)frame)so)that)stronger)players)don't) some)warts)in)his)game)that)need)fixing)before)he)makes)an)
overpower)him.)Has)the)frame)to)add)some)weight,)fortunately. impact)in)the)NBA.)If)they)get)solved,)he)should)have)a)solid)
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Rebounds)well)for)his)position)in)the)Adriatic)League,)but)it)might)not) career)as)a)classic)reliable)backup)point)guard.
translate)to)the)pros)since)he's)not)very)long)or)strong.

Russ Smith
Position College
Point Guard Louisville

6' 3.5" 7' 11" 8.5" 34" 29.5" 11.57s 3.01s 3.27s

18.2 3.3 4.6 0.1 2.0 26.2 54.1 57.6
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Completely)fearless.)Will)not)back)down)from)the)moment)and)has)a)
championship)mentality.)Extremely)tenacious.)Tough.)Baller.
Russ)Smith)had)quite)a)decorated)fourGyear)career)with)the)
+
One)of)the)best)manGtoGman)defenders)in)the)draft.)Has)excellent)
lateral)quickness,)fights)against)bigger)players.)Does)it)all. Louisville)Cardinals,)but)there)are)still)questions)about)his)
ability)to)translate)many)of)his)skills)to)the)pro)level.)Of)
+
Averaged)2.7)steals)per)40.)Jumps)passing)lanes,)highly)aware)offGball.)
Always)engaged)and)ready)to)make)a)play.)Hustles)hard. course,)Smith)did)step)up)as)a)Senior)by)improving)his)
efficiency)and)pure)point)guard)play,)two)things)that)he)had)
+
Not)a)pure)point)but)has)pickGandGroll)playmaking)potential.)Excels)in)
the)open)court,)which)he'll)have)more)often)at)the)pro)level. to)do)in)order)to)play)at)the)next)level.
+
Plays)fast)but)still)has)great)dribble)moves)to)shake)defenders.)The)
ball)doesn't)slow)him)down,)it)speeds)him)up.)Lethal)first)step. Smith's)1.64)AssistGtoGTurnover)ratio)isn't)anything)special,)
+ but)the)"eye)test")showed)that)he)forced)less)plays,)a)sign)
Struggles)dealing)with)contact)at)the)rim,)so)he)added)a)floater)to)his)
arsenal)as)a)senior.)Still)draws)fouls)at)0.45)FTA/FGA.
that)he)acknowledges)that)he)must)progress)his)point)skills)
+
Keeps)improving)scoring)efficiency.)eFG:)40%)(So))to)47%)(Jr))to)54%) as)opposed)to)his)scoring)traits.
(Sr).)Will)the)trend)continue)or)sustain)in)the)pros?
+
Has)an)inconsistent)3PT)release)but)can)drain)shots,)at)38.7%.)At)his)
This)is)necessary)since)he's)undersized)in)all)ways,)though)he)
best)at)attacking)closeouts.)Can)spread)the)floor)offGball.
has)the)athleticism)to)make)up)for)it)in)certain)ways,)
+
Old)school)mentality.)He)"just)balls.")Might)be)hard)to)rely)on)
consistently,)but)will)fill)it)up)in)spurts.)Sparkplug)potential. especially)on)the)defensive)end.)Smith's)defense)could)
certainly)be)his)calling)card)in)the)pros)because)of)his)
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Clearly)not)a)pure)point)guard.)Improved)efficiency)but)still)forces)
plays)and)misses)teammates.)Inaccurate)passer.)Hard)to)control. exceptional)lateral)quickness)and)tenacity.
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Had)a)1.64)AST/TOV)ratio)as)a)Senior,)an)improvement,)but)still)not)at)
the)level)a)23GyearGold)point)guard)should)already)be. In)the)mid)second)round,)NBA)teams)could)take)a)look)at)
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This)says)it)all:)"When)you)coach)Russ)Smith,)you)have)a)nervous) Russ)Smith)if)they're)in)need)for)a)backup)point)guard.)He)
breakdown)on)every)possession.")G)Louisville)Head)Coach)Rick)Pitino has)enough)experience)to)come)in)and)play)right)away,)
- though)he)has)his)warts)as)a)true)distributor.)Smith)brings)
Lacks)a)reliable)threeGpointer.)Improved)as)a)Senior)(38.7%))but)
rushes)his)shots)with)inconsistent)technique.)Plays)out)of)control.
enough)scoring)that)he)could)provide)a)spark)off)the)bench,)
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Athletic)but)undersized,)with)a)75.5Ginch)wingspan.)160Gpounds.)His) which)is)an)invaluable)gadget)for)coaches)to)go)to)when)
size)and)lean)frame)really)hinder)his)potential)in)a)number)of)ways.
they're)in)need)of)points.)But)in)order)for)coaches)to)gain)
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Prefers)to)finish)with)his)right)hand,)so)he)gets)forced)into)tough)shots)
trust)in)him,)he)needs)to)prove)that)he)can)play)a)controlled)
and)has)a)hard)time)dealing)with)the)contact.)Has)a)slight)frame.
style)of)basketball)when)he's)asked)to.
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Fantastic)manGtoGman)defender)but)can)get)crushed)by)screens,)
though)he)fights)through.)Can)he)handle)the)load)of)an)NBA)season?

Markel Brown
Position College
Shooting Guard Oklahoma State

6' 8.75" 8' 4" 9.75" 43.5" 36.5" 12.62s 2.9s 3.18s

17.2 5.3 2.9 1.0 1.0 22.0 54.1 59.2
Scouting Report
Notes Summary
+
Brown)is)a)sensational)athlete.)Explosive)leaper)with)a)pretty)long)
80.25Ginch)wingspan)for)his)size.)Plays)above)the)rim.
At)first)glance,)Markel)Brown)is)a)combo)guard)in)the)worst)
+
Consistently)explodes)to)elevate)above)the)rim.)He)threw)down)some)
of)the)loudest)dunks)in)college.)Raises)the)energy)on)offense. possible)way)since)he's)undersized)(6GfootG3.5))and)lacks)the)
skills)to)play)point)guard)(0.25)AST/FGA)ratio).)However,)
+
Not)just)an)athlete.)He's)intelligent)moving)offGball.)Utilizes)different)
cuts)and)change)of)direction)moves.)Backdoor)cut)to)alley)option. Brown)brings)elite)athleticism)to)the)table)and)has)improved)
his)shot)each)year,)both)of)which)compensate)for)some)of)his)
+
Has)improved)his)3PT%)and)FT%)each)season,)a)sign)that)he)works)
hard.)Has)some)lingering)mechanical)problems)that)can)improve. typically)detrimental)attributes.)
+
Looks)comfortable)running)through)offGball)screens)to)create)space.)
Knows)when)to)attack)the)rim)or)just)catch)and)shoot.)Reads)the)play. Brown's)one)of)the)most)ferocious)dunkers)in)the)draft,)
+ seemingly)making)an)appearance)on)the)SportsCenter)Top)10)
Only)an)average)ball)handler)but)not)a)big)turnover)threat,)which)
could)mean)he)has)combo)guard)potential.)1.8)AST/TOV)ratio.
every)week)of)the)season.)As)you'd)expect,)he's)a)major)
+
Brown)has)potential)to)defend)two)positions)on)defense)because)of) threat)in)transition,)but)he's)also)a)highly)intelligent)player)
his)great)lateral)quickness)and)strength.)Could)be)pretty)versatile.
off)the)ball.)Brown)has)fantastic)timing)on)his)cuts)and)knows)
+
His)weakside)help)defense)is)quite)good,)as)shown)by)his)1.2)blocks)
how)to)create)space,)whether)it's)a)designed)player,)or)it's)in)
per)40.)Has)solid)timing)and)is)able)to)"chase)down.")Good)instincts.
a)freeflowing)offense.)This)skill)gives)him)the)edge)over)many)
+
Rebounds)extremely)well)for)his)position)at)6.0)boards)per)40.)Attacks)
on)the)defensive)boards,)at)4.8)per)40.)Has)a)good)nose)for)the)ball. players)who)rely)solely)on)athleticism,)and)it's)certainly)one)
of)the)advantages)of)staying)four)years)in)school.
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He's)a)streaky)jump)shooter.)Gets)hot)and)can't)be)stopped,)then)goes)
cold)and)throws)up)bricks.)Problem)is)due)to)his)mechanics.
It)is)concerning)that)Brown's)point)guard)skills)are)so)poor)
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Only)problems)with)his)jumper)form)are)his)base)and)his)elbow.)If)he)
turns)his)feet,)it'll)fix)his)elbow,)leading)to)greater)consistency. though.)Even)though)he's)not)a)major)turnover)threat,)he)
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Brown)has)combo)guard)potential,)but)his)0.25)AST/FGA)ratio)is) doesn't)have)the)best)vision)as)a)passer,)as)he)tends)to)just)
awful.)That)number)could)be)a)product)of)the)offense)though. put)his)head)down)when)he)goes)to)the)rim.)He'll)need)to)
- improve)on)this)if)he)wants)to)find)consistency)in)the)NBA.
Can't)always)get)all)the)way)to)the)rim)with)his)dribble.)Only)an)
average)dribbler)with)some)basic)moves.)Ball)can)slow)him)down.
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Undersized)as)a)twoGguard,)even)though)his)athleticism)somewhat) But)for)a)projected)second)round)draft)pick,)Markel)Brown)is)
makes)up)for)his)lack)of)size)and)length.
an)intriguing)option)because)of)his)elite)athleticism)and)
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Doesn't)always)stay)in)his)stance)on)defense,)so)quicker)ball)handlers)
complimentary)tools)on)both)ends)of)the)floor.)In)the)right)
can)get)past)him.)Will)need)to)quickly)improve)here)in)the)NBA.
system,)he)could)flourish)as)an)exciting)rotational)player.
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It)took)Brown)years)to)improve)his)weaknesses)with)Oklahoma)State,)
but)he)won't)be)given)that)time)in)the)NBA.)Needs)to)do)it)quicker.

Big Board Rankings: #61 to #65
Roy Devyn Marble Wing
Missouri Senior Position: #21
Age: 21 HT: 6-6 WT: 192 Overall: #61
Strengths Weaknesses
Marble(is(a(talented(playmaker(who( An(uninspiring(athlete,(he(is(not(
has(improved(at(a(steady(rate(each( "great"(in(one(single(area.(He(is(an(
season(of(his(career.(He(can(score( average(defender(and(will(get(beat(by(
from(different(areas(of(the(court(and( more(athletic(players.(His(shooting(is(
make(plays(for(others(with(the(pass. also(highly(inconsistent.
Davion Berry Combo Guard
Weber State Senior Position: #21
Age: 22 HT: 6-4 WT: 195 Overall: #62
Fundamentally(sound(but(can(explode(
Lacks(true(point(guard(skills(and(is(
with(a(flurry(of(baskets.(He's(a(very(
undersized(at(the(twoLguard;(Berry(is(
good(threeLpoint(shooter(that(will(
only(an(average(defender.(He(may(
likely(improve(his(rate(in(a(
also(struggle(scoring(in(the(paint.
complimentary(role.
Joe Harris Wing
Virginia Senior Position: #22
Age: 22 HT: 6-6 WT: 215 Overall: #63
Harris(is(one(of(the(best(3PT(shooters( Graded(as(one(of(the(poorest(athletes(
in(the(entire(draft(and(can(shoot(well( at(the(NBA(Combine.(He(can(shoot(the(
from(virtually(any(area(of(the(court.( lights(out,(but(he'll(get(burned(on(a(
He(is(also(reliable(in(that(he(seldom( nightly(basis(unless(his(defense(
makes(mistakes(on(offense. improves(to(an(adequate(level.
Bryce Cotton Point Guard
Providence Senior Position: #22
Age: 21 HT: 6-1 WT: 165 Overall: #64
Dynamic(scorer(that(can(score(in(a( Not(a(very(good(athlete(and(will(
number(of(different(ways.(Very(good( struggle(to(defend(larger(point(guards.(
from(all(areas(of(the(court(and(is(quite( Was(able(to(draw(fouls(at(a(high(rate(
creative(with(the(dribble.(Can(provide( in(college(but(may(struggle(against(the(
a(spark(off(the(bench. true(bigs(of(the(NBA.
Jabari brown Shooting Guard
Missouri Junior Position: #23
Age: 21 HT: 6-5 WT: 202 Overall: #65
Brown(is(a(poor(defender(and(doesn't(
Excellent(3PT(shooter(and(still(
attempt(to(defend(at(a(high(level.(It's(
improving(his(versatility.(He(also(
crucial(he(improves(in(this(area.(He(
draws(fouls(at(a(high(rate(because(of(
also(lacks(point(guard(skills(and(is(
his(tenacious(ability(attacking(the(rim.
unlikely(to(develop(there.
Javon McCrea Power Forward
Buffalo Senior Position: #21
Age: 21 HT: 6-8 WT: 250 Overall: #66
McCrea'hustles'on'every'position'and' He'is'undersized'at'his'position,'
brings'energy'to'the'court.'He's'a' though'his'athleticism'and'wingspan'
highly'athletic'player'that'rebounds,' somewhat'compensates.'But'his'
blocks'shots,'and'finishes'at'the'rim.' major'wart'is'his'lack'of'a'jumper.'All'
Does'the'little'things'very'well. of'his'looks'come'within'five'feet.
Troy Huff Shooting Guard
North Dakota Senior Position: #24
Age: 22 HT: 6-5 WT:170 Overall: #67
Huff'is'a'talented'scorer'that'can'
Scoring'efficiency'unexpectedly'
shoot'the'ball'well'from'mid'and'
dropped'as'a'senior;'struggles'scoring'
threeJpoint'range.'He's'a'creative'ball'
inside'and'can'be'inconsistent'with'his'
handler'and'pushes'the'tempo.'Very'
jumper.'Poor'defensive'technique.
athletic'and'plays'with'a'lot'of'energy.
James Michael McAdoo Power Forward
North Carolina Junior Position: #22
Age: 21 HT: 6-9 WT: 228 Overall: #68
Has'an'NBA'body'and'great'
Lacks'a'perimeter'jumper'and'is'still'
athleticism.'The'tools'are'there'for'
very'raw.'Didn't'improve'very'much'
him'to'take'advantage'of'his'natural'
over'the'course'of'his'college'career.'
skills.'Good'defender,'rebounder,'
How'strong'is'his'work'ethic?
quick'feet.'Very'solid'finisher.
Xavier Thames Combo Guard
San Diego State Senior Position: #25
Age: 23 HT: 6-4 WT: 187 Overall: #69
Lacks'a'true'position,'doesn't'really'
Plays'with'reckless'abandon'on'the'
have'the'guard'skills'of'a'oneJguard,'
defensive'end.'Sticks'to'his'man'and'
but'he's'only'an'average'shooter'as'a'
takes'pride'in'locking'him'down.'Good'
two.'It's'necessary'for'him'to'extend'
athlete'that'can'get'to'the'rim.
his'range'to'stick'in'the'NBA.
Isaiah Sykes Wing
UCF Senior Position: #23
Age: 22 HT: 6-6 WT: 205 Overall: #70
Gets'to'the'rim'at'will.'Draws'fouls,'
Lacks'a'reliable'jumper'and'struggles'
finishes'well,'very'active'defender.'
from'the'FT'line.'He'has'a'terrible'
Hustles'hard.'Crashes'the'boards.'
clunky'form'with'a'hitch.'He'needs'to'
Always'seems'to'be'around'the'ball'
fix'it'to'find'consistency.
and'making'plays.
Kendall Williams Combo Guard
New Mexico Senior Position: #26
Age: 22 HT: 6-4 WT: 183 Overall: #71
Plays&hard&on&both&ends.&Very&good& Needs&to&get&stronger&so&he&can&take&
shooter&that&can&hit&off&the&dribble.& advantage&of&his&athleticism.&Can&get&
Can&get&to&the&lane&and&finish&with& sloppy&with&his&dribble,&raising&
dunks.&Major&threat&in&transition.&Still& questions&about&his&true&position.&
an&improving&distributor. Must&improve&shot&consistency.
Lamar Patterson Wing
Pittsburgh Senior Position: #24
Age: 22 HT: 6-5 WT: 226 Overall: #72
Good&allKaround&player&that&plays& Not&an&elite&athlete&and&a&highly&
hard&and&does&the&little&things.&Passes& inconsistent&scorer.&Not&very&good&off&
well&for&his&position,&good&rebounder,& the&dribble,&whether&he's&driving&the&
solid&spotKup&shooter,&and&can&defend& lane&or&pulling&up.&May&get&outK
multiple&positions. quicked&by&small&guards.&
Okaro White Forward
Florida State Senior Position: #25
Age: 21 HT: 6-9 WT: 204 Overall: #73
Very&athletic&player&who&defends&two& He's&a&true&tweener&on&offense.&He&
positions&very&well.&Quick&enough&to& lacks&the&post&game&to&play&down&low&
defend&threes&and&strong&enough&to& and&he's&an&average&ball&handler.&His&
defend&most&fours.&Boxes&out&and& shot&is&improving&but&his&range&is&
rebounds.&Very&active&on&defense. limited&at&the&moment.
Jordan McRae Wing
Tennessee Senior Position: #26
Age: 23 HT: 6-5 WT: 179 Overall: #74
McRae&is&a&great&shooter&that&can&pull&
Very&sloppy&with&the&dribble&and&will&
up&from&anywhere&on&the&court.&Has&a&
see&his&turnovers&rise&in&the&NBA.&
scorer's&mentality&but&is&also&a&very&
Inconsistent&shooter&and&has&a&
good&passer.&Can&defend&multiple&
questionable&shot&selection.
positions&with&his&long&wingspan.
T.J. Bray Wing
Princeton Senior Position: #27
Age: 22 HT: 6-5 WT: 207 Overall: #75
Outstanding&shooter&that&can&hit&off& Has&a&slow&first&step&that&will&limit&his&
the&catch&or&the&dribble.&Has&NBA& scoring&ability.&Hustles,&but&not&very&
range.&Also&a&very&reliable&passer&that& athletic,&and&may&get&exposed&unless&
plays&"good&to&great." he&improves&his&lateral&quickness.

Daniel Miller Center
Georgia Tech Senior Position: #23
Age: 22 HT: 7-0 WT: 267 Overall: #76
Improved&drastically&as&a&senior.&Good&
Miller&is&an&average&athlete&and&
ball&handler&for&his&size&with&solid&
rebounder.&He&also&has&an&
footwork&down&low.&Strong&defender&
underdeveloped&midKrange&jumper&
that&can&defend&both&big&positions.&
with&a&slow,&inconsistent&form.
Rotates&well&and&blocks&shots.
Jahii Carson Point Guard
Arizona State Sophomore Position: #27
Age: 21 HT: 5-11 WT: 180 Overall: #77
Dynamic&athlete&with&an&elite&first& Undersized&and&will&struggle&
step&that&can&get&to&the&rim&and&sky& defensively.&Doesn't&fight&through&
over&opponents.&Improving&his&3PT& screens.&Lacks&point&guard&skills&and&
and&looks&very&comfortable&shooting& fails&to&make&accurate&passes.&Could&
no&matter&the&situation.&Sparkplug. be&a&total&ball&hog.
Jordan Bachynski Center
Arizona State Senior Position: #24
Age: 24 HT: 7-2 WT: 254 Overall: #78
He's&a&classic&center&that&blocks&shots& Limited&offensively&without&much&of&a&
at&a&high&rate.&Plays&solid&defense& post&game.&Doesn't&finish&as&well&as&
even&though&he&can&get&stronger.& he&should.&Almost&25KyearsKold&and&
Hustles&hard&and&is&a&solid&rebounder.& he's&still&a&serious&project.&Still&needs&
Has&very&quick&feet&for&his&size. to&improve&his&fundamentals.
Aaron Craft Point Guard
Ohio State Senior Position: #28
Age: 23 HT: 6-2 WT: 192 Overall: #79
Terrific&defender&that&fights&hard& Poor&shooter&off&the&dribble&with&slow&
every&possession.&Reliable&point&guard& "1950sKesque"&fundamentals.&Not&a&
that&will&create&for&others.&High& great&athlete&and&has&a&slow&first&step.&
character&player&that&brings& Won't&be&able&to&penetrate&
leadership&on&and&off&the&court. consistently&like&he&did&in&college.
Shayne Whittington Center
Western Michigan Senior Position: #25
Age: 23 HT: 6-11 WT: 237 Overall: #80
Has&smooth&mechanics&and&can&
Lacks&a&low&post&game&and&he&can&get&
stretch&the&floor&with&his&shot.&PickK
a&bit&sloppy&with&his&dribble.&Not&a&
andKpop&potential.&Plays&a&very&
very&good&athlete&and&his&short&
intense&style&of&game&when&boxing&
wingspan&limits&his&overall&potential.
out.&Shows&good&instincts.
Alessandro Gentile Wing
Olimpia Milano Italian Position: #28
Age: 21 HT: 6-6 WT: 200 Overall: #81
Great&ball&handler&that&can&generate& Looks&disengaged&on&defense&and&gets&
offense&in&a&flash.&Smooth&3PT& beat&by&his&man.&Misses&offKball&
shooter&that&can&drain&shots&off&the& rotations.&Has&extremely&poor&shot&
catch&or&dribble.&Very&good&athlete& selection&on&offense&to&the&point&that&
that&provides&a&spark&on&offense. he&may&be&a&major&ball&hog.
Keith Appling Point Guard
Michigan State Senior Position: #29
Age: 22 HT: 6-1 WT:182 Overall: #82
Good&ball&handler&that&a&coach&can& Doesn't&excel&in&any&one&area.&He&did&
rely&on&to&initiate&the&offense&and& the&job&handed&to&him&at&Michigan&
make&the&right&play.&Improving&as&a& State&but&nothing&more.&He&still&needs&
shooter.&Great&speed.&Solid&defender. to&improve&as&a&pure&shooter.
Alec Brown Center

Green Bay Senior Position: #26
Age: 21 HT: 7-1 WT: 231 Overall: #83
Very&limited&outside&of&his&shooting.&
One&of&the&best&spot&up&shooters&in&
Needs&to&add&muscle&because&he&gets&
the&draft.&At&his&height,&his&shot&is&
outpowered&on&the&post&and&the&
unblockable,&making&him&an&ideal&
boards.&Likes&playing&in&the&open&
threat&in&the&pickKandKpop.
floor,&not&in&the&trenches&of&the&paint.
Taylor Braun Wing
North Dakota State Senior Position: #29
Age: 22 HT: 6-7 WT: 202 Overall: #84
Fantastic&shooter&from&deep&that&can& Lacks&verticality,&limiting&his&potential&
drain&shots&off&the&catch&or&the& on&both&ends&of&the&floor.&He's&a&poor&
dribble.&Also&shows&good&spatial& defender&and&won't&be&able&to&
awareness&offKball,&giving&him& generate&offense&like&he&did&in&
potential&to&run&off&screens. college.&Struggles&against&length.
LaQuinton Ross Forward
Ohio State Junior Position: #30
Age: 21 HT: 6-8 WT: 239 Overall: #85
Good&athlete&with&the&ideal&size&teams& Doesn't&appear&to&put&very&much&
look&for&in&a&small&forward.&He's&a& effort&into&the&defensive&end,&a&sign&
good&ball&handler&for&his&size&and&can& that&he&takes&his&athletic&gifts&for&
create&to&score&from&midKrange.&Has& granted.&How&good&does&Ross&really&
good&form&on&his&3PT&shot. want&to&be?
Alex Kirk Center
New Mexico Junior Position: #27
Age: 22 HT: 6-11 WT: 252 Overall: #86
Huge&body,&ideal&for&his&position.& Had&back&surgery&in&2011.&Has&good&
Hustles&hard&for&blocks&and&rebounds.& form&as&a&3PT&shooter&but&struggles&
Plays&fundamentally&sound&on& with&consistency.&Ball&comes&out&flat&
defense&and&isn't&a&turnover&liability& and&he&must&improve&if&he&is&to&find&
on&offense&despite&lacking&pure&skills. his&niche&in&the&league.
Mike Moser Forward
Oregon Senior Position: #31
Age: 23 HT: 6-8 WT: 204 Overall: #87
Very&active&player.&Hustles&hard.& Only&an&average&athlete;&too&poor&
Great&rebounder.&Boxes&out.& laterally&to&defend&threes&and&not&
Improved&his&form&and&3PT&shot&looks& strong&enough&to&defend&fours.&On&
smooth.&Is&a&bit&of&a&tweener,&so&he& offense,&he&has&a&high&dribble,&which&
must&hold&his&3PT&consistency&to&stick. limits&his&shot&creation&skills.
Sim Bhullar Center
New Mexico State Sophomore Position: #28
Age: 21 HT: 7-5 WT: 360 Overall: #88
Bhullar&is&a&giant&with&a&98Kinch& Has&really&bad&feet.&Will&get&beat&in&
wingspan.&He&blocks&shots&and& the&pickKandKroll.&Slow&to&close&out&on&
rebounds&everything&in&his&area.&If&his& the&perimeter.&Poor&shooting&
athleticism&improves,&he&could&be&a& fundamentals.&Doesn't&play&as&strong&
major&factor&down&low. as&he&looks&like&he&could.
C.J. Fair Forward
Syracuse Senior Position: #32
Age: 22 HT: 6-8 WT: 218 Overall: #89
Regressed&as&a&senior,&his&3PT%&
Plays&with&a&lot&of&energy&and&
plummeted&and&he&didn't&improve&on&
enthusiasm&for&the&game.&A&"glue&
much&of&anything.&Is&he&as&good&as&
guy"&that&plays&hard&on&defense&and&
he'll&be&or&does&he&have&untapped&
runs&the&floor&hard.
potential&that&will&come&in&the&NBA?
Scottie Wilbekin Combo Guard
Florida Senior Position: #30
Age: 21 HT: 6-3 WT: 168 Overall: #90
He&has&major&offKcourt&character&
Plays&a&tenacious&style&and&can&
problems&that&occasionally&manifest&
lockdown&his&man.&Excellent&lateral&
onKcourt.&He's&also&not&very&long&for&
quickness.&Can&penetrate&though&his&
his&position&and&is&still&lacking&notable&
passing&must&continue&to&improve.
shooting&and&passing&skills.
Eric Moreland Power Forward
Oregon State Junior Position: #29
Age: 22 HT: 6-11 WT: 224 Overall: #91
Moreland's&a&solid&defender&that& Still&very&raw&and&already&22.&His&
rebounds&and&blocks&shots&at&an& basketball&IQ&is&low&and&he&makes&a&
efficient&rate.&He's&a&terrific&athlete& lot&of&questionable&decisions.&Most&of&
that&can&finish&strong&at&the&rim&via& his&success&is&based&off&of&athleticism,&
alley&oops&and&putback&slams. not&pure&basketball&talent.
Travis Bader Shooting Guard
Oakland Senior Position: #31
Age: 22 HT: 6-5 WT: 184 Overall: #92
Outside&of&shooting,&there&isn't&a&lot&
Bader&has&perfect&fundamentals&from&
to&Bader.&He's&below&average&at&
three&and&is&excellent&at&creating&
everything&else,&including&ball&
space&offKball.&He&is&the&NCAA&AllK
handling,&passing,&inside&scoring,&and&
Time&leader&in&threeKpointers.
defense.&Improving&area&would&help.
Billy Baron Point Guard
Canisius Senior Position: #32
Age: 23 HT: 6-2 WT: 192 Overall: #93
Terrific&shooter&off&the&dribble.&Can&
His&poor&first&step&really&limits&his&
create&space&with&change&of&pace&
offensive&potential.&He's&also&so&
moves&or&simply&pull&up&from&deep.&
undersized&that&he&will&get&exposed&
He&has&a&high&basketball&IQ,&which&is&
every&night&on&defense.
no&surprise&as&he's&a&coach's&son.
Melvin Ejim Forward
Iowa State Senior Position: #33
Age: 23 HT: 6-7 WT: 219 Overall: #94
Ejim&is&a&jack&of&all&trades,&a&master&of& He&needs&to&hit&the&3PT&if&he&wants&to&
none.&He&is&a&solid&ball&handler&and& stick&in&the&NBA,&especially&since&he's&
can&get&to&the&rim,&and&he's&only&an& a&tweener&in&the&worst&possible&way.&
average&shooter.&He's&a&very&good& Not&big&enough&to&play&the&four&and&
rebounder&for&his&position.&Plays&hard. not&quick&enough&for&the&three.
Ioannis Papapetrou Forward
Olympiacos GBL - Greece Position: #34
Age: 20 HT: 6-8 WT: 233 Overall: #95
Terrific&spot&up&shooter,&gets&his&shot& Papapetrou&is&very&limited&
off&quickly&with&a&high&release.&Has& athletically.&He's&a&tweener&and&
flashed&the&potential&to&put&it&on&the& doesn't&have&the&tools&to&defend&
floor&and&pull&up&from&midKrange. either&forward&position&very&well.

Akil Mitchell Power Forward
Virginia Senior Position: #30
Age: 22 HT: 6-8 WT: 229 Overall: #96
Active&defensive&player&that&rebounds&
Extremely&limited&offensively,&with&a&
and&defends&very&well.&A&bit&
poor&jumper&and&a&terrible&form&at&the&
undersized&but&plays&strong.&Has&a&
free&throw&line.&He&is&a&defensive&
high&basketball&IQ&and&understands&
specialist&and&nothing&more.
his&role&on&the&team.
Ondrej Balvin Center
Cajasol ACB - Spain Position: #31
Age: 21 HT: 7-2 WT: 260 Overall: #97
Has&no&semblance&of&an&offensive&
A&bigKbodied&center&that&sucks&up&
skillset.&Poor&post&moves.&Not&very&
space&in&the&paint&and&rebounds&very&
athletic&and&has&slow&feet.&Would&
well.&Boxes&out&and&plays&hard.&Has&
likely&get&winded&in&a&fastKpaced&NBA&
soft&touch&around&the&rim.
game&at&this&stage&of&his&career.
Niels Giffey Wing
Connecticut Senior Position: #35
Age: 23 HT: 6-7 WT: 200 Overall: #98
Giffey&is&a&fantastic&3PT&shooter&that& Truly&a&oneKdimensional&player&on&
gets&his&shots&off&quickly.&He's&not& both&ends.&He&will&likely&become&an&
very&athletic&but&he&plays&hard&and& individual&defensive&liability&unless&he&
understands&his&role&on&the&team. improves&his&lateral&quickness.
DeAndre Kane Combo Guard

Iowa State Senior Position: #33
Age: 25 HT: 6-5 WT: 200 Overall: #99
Plays&hard&and&finishes&well&with& Plays&out&of&control&and&has&a&history&
contact&at&the&rim.&Has&improved&his& of&dragging&the&team&down&when&
decision&making&and&shot&selection,&a& things&aren't&going&well&for&him.&
sign&that&he&may&finally&be&figuring&out& Personality&is&an&issue.&Not&a&true&
what&he&needs&to&do&to&make&it. point&and&an&inconsistent&shooter.
Justin Jackson Power Forward
Cincinnati Senior Position: #32
Age: 23 HT: 6-8 WT: 220 Overall: #100
Jackson&is&a&shot&blocking&machine.& He's&undersized&at&his&position&and&
Competes&hard&and&brings&energy&to& still&needs&to&add&muscle&to&his&frame.&
the&court.&His&teammates&feed&off&of& Basketball&IQ&is&questionable&at&times,&
him.&Can&cut&hard&to&the&rim&and&finish& misses&rotations.&He&has&no&offensive&
well&with&loud&dunks. game&outside&of&the&paint.
The Top 100 Prospects
Kevin O'Connor's Full Top 100 Big Board
1. Joel Embiid 51. Rasmus Larsen (Withdrew from Draft)
2. Jabari Parker 52. Dwight Powell
3. Dante Exum 53. Vasilije Micic
4. Andrew Wiggins 54. Johnny O'Bryant III
5. Aaron Gordon 55. Russ Smith
6. Dario Saric 56. Moussa Diagne (Withdrew from Draft)
7. Noah Vonleh 57. Jerrelle Benimon
8. Marcus Smart 58. Cory Jefferson
9. Doug McDermott 59. DeAndre Daniels
10. Kristaps Porzingis (Withdrew from Draft) 60. Markel Brown
11. Nik Stauskas 61. Roy Devyn Marble
12. Gary Harris 62. Davion Berry
13. Elfrid Payton 63. Joe Harris
14. Jusuf Nurkic 64. Bryce Cotton
15. Tyler Ennis 65. Jabari Brown
16. K.J. McDaniels 66. Javon McCrea
17. Julius Randle 67. Troy Huff
18. T.J. Warren 68. James Michael McAdoo
19. Adreian Payne 69. Xavier Thames
20. P.J. Hairston 70. Isaiah Sykes
21. Spencer Dinwiddie 71. Kendall Williams
22. Kyle Anderson 72. Lamar Patterson
23. Clint Capela 73. Okaro White
24. Jordan Adams 74. Jordan McRae
25. Damien Inglis 75. T.J. Bray
26. Zach LaVine 76. Daniel Miller
27. Nikola Jokic 77. Jahii Carson
28. Jerami Grant 78. Jordan Bachynski
29. Shabazz Napier 79. Aaron Craft
30. Bogdan Bogdanovic 80. Shayne Whittington
31. Mitch McGary 81. Alessandro Gentile
32. James Young 82. Keith Appling
33. C.J. Wilcox 83. Alec Brown
34. Jarnell Stokes 84. Taylor Braun
35. Cleanthony Early 85. LaQuinton Ross
36. Glenn Robinson III 86. Alex Kirk
37. Walter Tavares 87. Mike Moser
38. Rodney Hood 88. Sim Bhullar
39. Patric Young 89. C.J. Fair
40. Semaj Christon 90. Scottie Wilbekin
41. Jordan Clarkson 91. Eric Moreland
42. Deonte Burton 92. Travis Bader
43. Isaiah Austin 93. Billy Baron
44. Artem Klimenko 94. Melvin Ejim
45. Khem Birch 95. Ioannis Papapetrou
46. Fuquan Edwin 96. Akil Mitchell
47. Kendrick Perry 97. Ondrej Balvin
48. Thanasis Antetokounmpo 98. Niels Giffey
49. Josh Huestis 99. DeAndre Kane
50. Nick Johnson 100. Justin Jackson
Top 100 Prospects Ranked by Position
KO's Top Bigs KO's Top Wings KO's Top Guards
1. Joel Embiid 1. Jabari Parker 1. Dante Exum

2. Noah Vonleh 2. Andrew Wiggins 2. Marcus Smart
3. Kristaps Porzingis (Withdrew) 3. Aaron Gordon 3. Nik Stauskas
4. Jusuf Nurkic 4. Dario Saric 4. Gary Harris
5. Julius Randle 5. Doug McDermott 5. Elfrid Payton
6. Adreian Payne 6. K.J. McDaniels 6. Tyler Ennis
7. Clint Capela 7. T.J. Warren 7. Spencer Dinwiddie
8. Nikola Jokic 8. P.J. Hairston 8. Jordan Adams
9. Mitch McGary 9. Kyle Anderson 9. Zach LaVine
10. Jarnell Stokes 10. Damien Inglis 10. Bogdan Bogdanovic
11. Walter Tavares 11. Jerami Grant 11. Shabazz Napier
12. Patric Young 12. James Young 12. C.J. Wilcox
13. Isaiah Austin 13. Cleanthony Early 13. Semaj Christon
14. Artem Klimenko 14. Glenn Robinson III 14. Jordan Clarkson
15. Khem Birch 15. Rodney Hood 15. Deonte Burton
16. Rasmus Larsen (Withdrew) 16. Fuquan Edwin 16. Kendrick Perry
17. Dwight Powell 17. Thanasis Antetokounmpo 17. Nick Johnson
18. Johnny O'Bryant III 18. Josh Huestis 18. Vasilije Micic
19. Moussa Diagne (Withdrew) 19. Jerrelle Benimon 19. Russ Smith
20. Cory Jefferson 20. DeAndre Daniels 20. Markel Brown
21. Javon McCrea 21. Roy Devyn Marble 21. Davion Berry
22. James Michael McAdoo 22. Joe Harris 22. Bryce Cotton
23. Daniel Miller 23. Isaiah Sykes 23. Jabari Brown
24. Jordan Bachynski 24. Lamar Patterson 24. Troy Huff
25. Shayne Whittington 25. Okaro White 25. Xavier Thames
26. Alec Brown 26. Jordan McRae 26. Kendall Williams
27. Alex Kirk 27. T.J. Bray 27. Jahii Carson
28. Sim Bhullar 28. Alessandro Gentile 28. Aaron Craft
29. Eric Moreland 29. Taylor Braun 29. Keith Appling
30. Akil Mitchell 30. LaQuinton Ross 30. Scottie Wilbekin
31. Ondrej Balvin 31. Mike Moser 31. Travis Bader
32. Justin Jackson 32. C.J. Fair 32. Billy Baron
33. Melvin Ejim 33. DeAndre Kane
34. Ioannis Papapetrou
35. Niels Giffey

Top 100 By Specific Position
Forward Rankings Wing Rankings Point Guard Rankings
1. Jabari Parker 1. Elfrid Payton
1. Andrew Wiggins
2. Aaron Gordon 2. Tyler Ennis
2. K.J. McDaniels
3. Dario Saric 3. Shabazz Napier
3. P.J. Hairston
4. Doug McDermott 4. Semaj Christon
4. James Young
5. T.J. Warren 5. Deonte Burton
5. Glenn Robinson III
6. Kyle Anderson 6. Kendrick Perry
6. Rodney Hood
7. Damien Inglis 7. Vasilije Micic
7. Fuquan Edwin
8. Jerami Grant 8. Russ Smith
8.Thanasis Antetokounmpo
9. Cleanthony Early 9. Bryce Cotton
9. Josh Huestis
10. Jerrelle Benimon 10. Jahii Carson
10. Roy Devyn Marble
11. DeAndre Daniels 11. Aaron Craft
11. Joe Harris
12. Okaro White 12. Keith Appling
12. Isaiah Sykes
13. LaQuinton Ross 13. Billy Baron
13. Lamar Patterson
14. Mike Moser Combo Guard Rankings
14. Jordan McRae
15. C.J. Fair
15. T.J. Bray
16. Melvin Ejim 1. Dante Exum
16. Alessandro Gentile
17. Ioannis Papapetrou 2. Marcus Smart
17. Taylor Braun
18. Niels Giffey 3. Nik Stauskas
4. Gary Harris
Center Rankings Power Forward Rankings
5. Spencer Dinwiddie
6. Zach LaVine
7. Bogdan Bogdanovic
8. Jordan Clarkson
1. Noah Vonleh 9. Nick Johnson
1. Joel Embiid 2. Kristaps Porzingis (Withdrew) 10. Davion Berry
2. Jusuf Nurkic 3. Julius Randle 11. Xavier Thames
3. Mitch McGary 4. Adreian Payne 12. Kendall Williams
4. Jarnell Stokes 5. Clint Capela 13. Scottie Wilbekin
5. Walter Tavares 6. Nikola Jokic 14. DeAndre Kane
6. Patric Young 7. Isaiah Austin
7. Artem Klimenko 8. Rasmus Larsen (Withdrew) Shooting Guard Rankings
8. Khem Birch 9. Dwight Powell
9. Moussa Diagne (Withdrew) 10. Johnny O'Bryant
10. Daniel Miller 11. Cory Jefferson
11. Jordan Bachynski 12. Javon McCrea
1. Jordan Adams
12. Shayne Whittington 13. James McAdoo
2. C.J. Wilcox
13. Alec Brown 14. Eric Moreland
3. Markel Brown
14. Alex Kirk 15. Akil Mitchell
4. Jabari Brown
15. Shim Bhullar 16. Justin Jackson
5. Troy Huff
16. Ondrej Balvin
6. Travis Bader

The Top 100 By Birth Year
Kevin O'Connor's Full Top 100 Big Board
1995
1. Jabari Parker 1991
2. Dante Exum 1993 continued
7. Johnny O'Bryant 1. Adreian Payne
3. Andrew Wiggins 2. Shabazz Napier
4. Aaron Gordon 8. James McAdoo
9. Scottie Wilbekin 3. Cleanthony Early
5. Noah Vonleh 4. Deonte Burton
6. Kristaps Porzingis (Withdrew) 1992
5. Fuquan Edwin
7. Damien Inglis 1. Doug McDermott
6. Josh Huestis
8. Zach LaVine 2. P.J. Hairston
7. Dwight Powell
9. Nikola Jokic 3. Bogdan Bogdanovic
8. Russ Smith
10. James Young 4. Mitch McGary
9. Jerrelle Benimon
1994 5. Walter Tavares
10. Davion Berry
1. Joel Embiid 6. Rodney Hood
11. Joe Harris
2. Dario Saric 7. Patric Young
12. Xavier Thames
3. Marcus Smart 8. Semaj Christon
13. Isaiah Sykes
4. Gary Harris 9. Jordan Clarkson
14. Kendall Williams
5. Elfrid Payton 10. Khem Birch
15. Lamar Patterson
6. Jusuf Nurkic 11. Kendrick Perry
16. Jordan McRae
7. Tyler Ennis 12. Thanasis Antetokounmpo
17. Aaron Craft
8. Julius Randle 13. Nick Johnson
18. Shayne Whittington
9. Clint Capela 14. DeAndre Daniels
19. Taylor Braun
10. Jordan Adams 15. Markel Brown
20. Alex Kirk
11. Jerami Grant 16. Roy Devyn Marble
21. C.J. Fair
12. Jarnell Stokes 17. Bryce Cotton
22. Eric Moreland
13. Glenn Robinson III 18. Jabari Brown
23. Travis Bader
14. Artem Klimenko 19. Javon McCrea
24. Melvin Ejim
15. Rasmus Larsen (Withdrew) 20. Troy Huff
25. Niels Giffey
16. Vasilije Micic 21. Okaro White
22. T.J. Bray 1990
17. Moussa Diagne (Withdrew) 1. C.J. Wilcox
18. Ioannis Papapetrou 23. Daniel Miller
24. Jahii Carson 2. Corey Jefferson
1993 3. Mike Moser
25. Alessandro Gentile
1. Nik Stauskas 26. Keith Appling 4. Billy Baron
2. K.J. McDaniels 27. Alec Brown 5. Justin Jackson
3. T.J. Warren 28. LaQuinton Ross 1989
4. Spencer Dinwiddie 29. Sim Bhullar 1. Jordan Bachynski
5. Kyle Anderson 30. Akil Mitchell 2. DeAndre Kane
6. Isaiah Austin 31. Ondrej Balvin

The Low Stock of High Ranked Prospects
Reviewing players ranked high or low on my board compared to the consensus
There are a handful of players on my top 100 that tend to go against the general consensus prospect
rankings that are seen on most large draft websites like ESPN or DX. While there is no “right or wrong,”
there are variations in opinion, and some may read mine as “wrong” simply because mine differ
significantly from the norm.
But what a lot of people forget about is that there are hundreds of college and International scouts in
the NBA and all of them have drastically different draft boards too. There are trends of course, but scouts
disagree on players too.
This essay is here to explain why I’m considerably higher or lower on six players from my top 60
compared to consensus rankings.
BIGS | High: Kristaps Porzingis | Low: Julius Randle

There’s no doubt that Kristaps Porzingis is a raw basketball player since he’s only
18 and it looks like a small gust of wind could blow him over. But after watching hours
and hours of film, I’m seeing a prospect with skills that fit exactly what teams are
looking for in the NBA, and then some more, which is why he’s the #3 big and the #10
player on my draft board. Even though he withdrew from the draft, my point stands.
At 7-foot-0, he has an extremely smooth jumper, automatically giving him potential
as a stretch four. On top of that, he’s very athletic and is able to finish hard at the rim.
Right now he’s lean, so he struggles with contact, but once muscle is added to his wide
frame, he’ll be a major threat in the screen game, with the ability to pop or roll.
That alone is enough to make him a first round pick in my book, but then I look at his instincts on
defensive end and we’re looking at a player that will eventually be a rim protector. He has outstandingly
long arms – his wingspan must be around 88-inches – and he has very quick feet.
The only thing really holding Porzingis back from a higher ranking is his back to the basket game. His
low post game is still very weak, but you can’t have it all. His athleticism, offensive versatility, and his
defensive potential all make me wonder what more an NBA team could ask for out of a draft pick.
Julius Randle is the player that I always get asked about. He was #6 on my board in
February, #11 in March, #14 in April, and finally he has settled in at #17 in June. Some
see this as an “overly critical” assessment of Randle, but the ironic thing is that he
was my #3 player heading into the college season, and that I looked at him in the same
light as both Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins. But after seeing a full year, I am far
less convinced that his skills will translate to the NBA.
Randle is obviously a talented player in that he brings great speed along with his
wide, bulky body. He’s also a terrific rebounder that competes hard for every board.
This is why I do like him, because I believe, at the least, he’ll be an energy guy that can
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But a top 10 player? Not in this draft class, one of the most stacked that we have seen in years.
Randle’s offense is very much dependent on simply outpowering the opponent, which he won’t be able to
do against most bigs in the NBA. He has quickness that he took advantage of so often in college, but
transition opportunities are limited in the NBA, especially for big men.
I do think Randle will develop a solid mid-range jumper because he has natural touch, but I don’t
think he will be as nearly as dynamic as he was in college. He should also improve in the pick-and-roll,
though he isn't long and athletic enough to dominant the play. Not to mention that he almost always goes
left, and most defenders will be able to pick up on that in the pros; it’s difficult for most players to add
their off-hand when they haven’t shown they can use it at this point of their development.
However, it’s Randle’s defense that really holds me back from putting him higher on the board. I think
the four bigs ahead of him all have significantly higher floors on the defensive end and Randle certainly
doesn’t make up for it with exceptionally high upside on offensive. Instead of beating a dead horse, I
recommend reading “The Randle Problem,” which is the next article in this guide, to understand my
concerns with his defense.
When comparing Porzingis and Randle, I think it’s pretty obvious which player has higher upside.
Porzingis’ skills are a much better fit for the modern day big man, but he also brings outstanding
defensive potential, which clearly can’t be said for Randle.
In a way, this might be a very good example of the ambiguity effect, which means that people tend to
select options of which an outcome is known over one in which the outcome is unknown. Since most
casual fans of the draft know nothing about Porzingis, the favor Randle because he has be touted as a
star prospects for the entire scouting period.
GUARDS | High: Spencer Dinwiddie | Low: Zach LaVine
There’s no doubt that Zach LaVine has a lot of raw talent. He’s only 19, he has an
insane vertical, and he’s lighting fast. But those “SportsCenter Top 10” types of
attributes aren’t what really make a team run on all cylinders in a real competitive
game. LaVine brings upside, but I’m not convinced he has enough true basketball
talent to warrant a lottery selection like so many have him projected as.
What I do like a lot about LaVine is his perimeter game. He looks good from
three-point range and his range should continue to develop, making him a player that
can spread the floor. On top of that, he has a great first step, which could develop into
slashing skills, especially in response to hard closeouts on his threes. But after that is
where I get worried.
LaVine’s handle is very high, as it almost reaches his shoulders at times. Players can fix their dribble
by tightening it up and staying lower, but it’s one thing that usually limits the average players from the
good ones and the good players from the great ones. And some never change, and considering LaVine’s
extremely poor on-court decision making, I’m not convinced that he has the basketball IQ to change it.
His IQ also hurts him on the defensive end, where he gets lost on nearly every play. Despite having
outstanding speed, he doesn’t stay in his stance and he doesn’t show the ability to run through screens to
stay with his man. He could barely do it against college players, so there’s no chance he’ll be able to
chase down savvy sharpshooting guards in the NBA.
I wouldn’t feel comfortable selecting him until the late first round. At that point, I’d certainly take the
risk knowing that he has immense upside. His athleticism is quite intriguing, but that can be said about a
lot of the players ahead of them, and those guys also have better pure basketball skills.
After watching Spencer Dinwiddie’s development from his sophomore to junior

season, I’m pretty convinced that he’ll at least be a quality role player in the NBA, with
the upside of becoming an All-Star nominee. He has far too much skill not to be in the
discussion as a borderline lottery pick, but it’s his torn ACL that holds his ranking
back, which is why I have him slotted at #21 as the #7 guard.
Yet, that’s still higher than most other rankings. Dinwiddie is so appealing because
of his ability to play both guard positions. At 6-foot-6, he can be put at the two-guard
and play off-ball. He’s a terrific spot up shooter and is at his best attacking the rim,
whether or not he has the ball. His size also allows him to defend the position, even
though his technique still must improve.
And if Dinwiddie gets put at point guard, he’s a highly intelligent player that “thinks the game.” He
comes off as very analytical in his interviews, which is a sign that he has a high basketball IQ. Factoring
in his penetration abilities, it’ll be exciting to see him put into the pick-and-roll with NBA-level talent
around him.
Dinwiddie does lack the top-end upside of some of the other guards in this draft, which does mellow
out my excitement over him a little bit, but if it weren’t for his torn ACL, I’d have him in the same breath
as Elfrid Payton and Tyler Ennis.
Comparing both players, Dinwiddie is leaps and bounds ahead of LaVine when it comes to having a
natural “feel for the game.” Dinwiddie might be 23 months older, but LaVine would need an extraordinary
rush of development for him to catch up, and often times “feel” is something that either “is” or “isn’t.”
LaVine has athleticism over almost everybody, but if a team is selecting a combo guard based on
potential, then it should be Spencer Dinwiddie.
WINGS | High: Damien Inglis | Low: Rodney Hood
Damien Inglis is another International player who doesn’t get the love that he deserves. It’s interesting
how Jerami Grant is often discussed as a borderline lottery pick, yet Inglis has far superior skills on the
offensive end and he is seldom discussed as a first round pick. I do grade both players fairly similarly
(Inglis is my #25 overall, Grant is #28), but it goes to show how so many casual observers are deathly

afraid of the unknown.
Inglis is a highly athletic player that can defend both forward positions and
plenty of shooting guards as well. He has incredible lateral quickness and his
long arms will certainly allow him to bother most ball handlers. At only
19-years-old, he has amazing technique, but it’s his off-ball awareness that’s
most impressive of all. He’s very good at anticipating plays and getting in the
passing lanes, or simply being in the spot where his coach would want him to be.
His offense is also quite advanced for his age; Inglis has a great handle an
often puts on a show with his advanced euro-steps and spin moves, which
most teenagers can only dream about executing. Even though his shooting is
underdeveloped, he has a solid form to build upon as he develops. It’s easy
to see him working as a complimentary offensive threat that can handle
secondary pick-and-roll duties.
Inglis certainly lacks All-Star upside because he is not a great athlete, but he’s a “3-and-D” player
that every team could use. That same can’t be said for Rodney Hood, a consensus first round draft pick
who some consider a guaranteed lottery selection. Hood can shoot the ball but that’s the only skill he can
really sell himself on.
With perfect instincts from the perimeter, Hood will most definitely be a
threat from outside. He can spot up, run off screens and even pull up off the
dribble. But beyond that, he’s troublingly raw for a near 22-year-old forward.
Hood’s dribble is extremely high, which limited his ability to get to the rim at
Duke. At times, it gets to the level of his head, and it’s loose, so defenders are
able to strip him with ease. Even though Hood is a very good passer, his
dribble might be so bad that his passing will never be put to good use.
Hood’s defense is the biggest problem though because he just doesn’t
defend. With a lean body and a short wingspan, he’ll have a hard time handling
small forwards, but he’s far too slow to stay with the speed of shooting guards.
It’s a scary thought to think that he can’t defend a single position when on top
of that he rarely displays the effort required to defend at even an average level.
His effort, to say the least, is poor.
It’s mindboggling how a good all-around player like Damien Inglis can be ranked so poorly by so many
draft evaluators, but Rodney Hood, who has obvious warts that may derail his career, continues to be
discussed as a top 20 pick. Of course, “shooting wins,” which is why I still have Hood in my top 40, but
that ranking is a far cry from the consensus. Inglis is a superior prospect in every other category besides
shooting, and even then, his shooting is passable enough at this time for him to win playing time. Damien
Inglis will only improve and by the time he's Hood's age, I'm sure people will be asking "How in the world
did he drop to the second round?"

the Randle Problem
Originally published April 7th on SB Nation by Kevin O'Connor
There have been plenty of stories published that sing the praises of Julius Randle's strengths as an
NBA prospect, which is well deserved since he's a rebounding machine, has a killer instinct, and he's a
very good ball-handler for his size. But there haven't been enough articles that focus on his glaring
weakness, which is defense.
Randle had a productive offensive game in the Final Four against Wisconsin with 16 points and 5
rebounds, but he was poor on the defensive end. The 19-year-old freshman didn't always pay for his
mistakes, but Kentucky allowed 1.07 points per possession partially due to Randle's lack of off-ball
awareness and his inability to defend the paint.
With the 2014 national championship between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Connecticut Huskies
starting tonight at 9:10 PM, let's take a more in-depth look at Julius Randle's defense using film and
statistics:
The Randle Film

If you've been following my series of draft articles throughout the year, you know that Julius Randle is
a guy I was extremely high on before the season. But as the year progressed, his stock dropped more and
more, so I put him at #11 on my second draft big board in early March. The statistics were there, but I
wasn't very impressed whenever I took the time to break down his game on a play-by-play basis.
Off-ball awareness
After watching Randle all season, it has become very obvious that he has a low basketball IQ. I have a
hard time understanding how some label him "NBA ready" when no professional coach will give him
heavy minutes due to his unreliability on the defensive end.
The 6-foot-9 power forward gets caught watching the ball more than any player projected in the lottery
-- I'd go as far to say that he might be the worst off-ball big man in recent history that could go top ten.
To put it simply, Randle may improve, but he won't quickly enough to become reliable for extended (and
important) minutes during the first few seasons of his career.
Randle allowed wide open three-pointers on three
occasions above. Wisconsin hit two of them, but they exemplify
the types of mistakes Randle has made throughout the season.
If players like Sam Dekker and Duje Dukan are finding open
space against Randle, what will happen when NBA teams try to
stretch him? I don't think it'll be pretty.
This is a skill that can be improved upon, but it will take a
lot of time to maturate, and some players never do anyway.
Pre-draft workouts and interviews will tell a lot about Julius
Randle's ability to understand complicated defensive schemes
(what Kentucky does is vanilla compared to the NBA) and his willingness to work hard to fix his defensive
weaknesses.
Poor rim protector
Julius Randle has very good lateral quickness, so the potential is there for him to someday be an
adequate pick-and-roll and perimeter defender, but he must revamp his technique and learn to stay
locked in at all times.
For now, Randle's mental lapses are inexcusable, especially since he has not progressed his defense
at all throughout the season. I thought Wisconsin did a poor job of taking advantage of this considering
the amount of success they had whenever they attacked him.
Search for "Julius Randle Perimeter, Help, and P&R Defense" on Youtube to see video being analyzed.
First, looking at Randle's help and pick-and-roll defense, it's clear that this is an area he must
improve. NBA teams will expose Randle whether he's directly engaged as the screen defender or as the
weak side helper.
When he has the duties of containing the ball-handler, Randle has had trouble containing penetration
throughout the season. He sometimes gets caught in no man's land, which gives the ball-handler the
ability to drive and dish, pull-up, or go all the way to the rim. Against Wisconsin, he simply made the

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wrong decision in the few times he was involved in the pick-and-roll, by sticking too much to his man and
not "showing" on the drive.
As a perimeter defender, Randle has had his moments this year. He's bouncy, so he's able to move
very quickly, but it can also get him in trouble, which is exactly what happened versus Wisconsin. During
many instances, Randle turned his body, showing the ball-handler a direct lane to the rim.
Perimeter-orientated bigs are the hot new commodity in the NBA, so Randle will be tasked with
defending them nearly every night. Even though the upside is there, I have concerns about his ability to
quickly adapt to a more "spread" game at the pro level.
The Randle Stats
Defensive stats can never tell the whole story, but there are some interesting trends in relation to a
player's ability to translate their games to the NBA. ESPN's Kevin Pelton found that college steal and
block rates are important for projecting big men's future success in the pros.
If that holds true, then the forecast for Randle's defense is all rain and thunder. In 39 games, he only
has 30 blocks and 20 steals, or 0.8 blocks and 0.5 steals per game.
Stats primer
Steals and blocks are self explanatory, but "steal rate" and "block rate" are simply the rate a player
tallies a steal or block during each possession they are on the court. For example, if Player X has a
"BLK%" or "Block Rate" of 8.5, then they end an opponent's possession approximately 8.5 percent of the
time with a block.
How Randle compares
I used DraftExpress' measurement database to find players drafted in the lottery from the past 10
years with builds similar to Julius Randle. On the chart below, 9 other players are listed alongside him:
Randle has the second worst steal rate and the fourth worst block rate. Even more worrisome, Randle
is second worst with a combined block and steal rate of only 3.5. This puts him the same statistical
category of a player like Tyler Hansbrough, who was drafted 13th in 2009.
Yet, Randle is currently projected as a top 7 pick. Kevin Love (#5, 2008), Cody Zeller (#4, 2013), and
Blake Griffin (#1, 2009), all blow him away statistically even though Randle could be selected in the
same spot of the draft.
You may be asking, "are steals really that important for a power forward?" Well, not exactly, but
historically they have been a good barometer to predict how a player will translate to the NBA. To name a
few poor defensive players from recent years with bad steal rates, there is Kevin Love (1.4), Joe
Alexander (1.3), Hasheem Thabeet (1.1), Spencer Hawes (1.0), and Ike Diogu (0.8).
Stats can never tell the whole story, but three of those mentioned players are busts (Alexander,
Thabeet, Diogu), and the other two (Love, Hawes) are scabs on the defensive end. It won't be surprising if
Julius Randle is added to one of those two lists years from now.
The Randle Body
Julius Randle has a very unusual body; as Jonathan Tjarks put it, "Randle is built like a T-Rex: all

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torso and no arms." With a short 72-inch wingspan, he could have difficulties defending in the NBA, just
like he already does at the college level.
Short wingspan
Tjarks wrote an article that goes in-depth on Julius Randle's wingspan problem, but it's worth
rehashing again. Randle is often compared to players like Zach Randolph (because of his brute force) and
Jared Sullinger (because of his rebounding ability), but both comparisons are quite unfair.
That's because, unlike them, Randle has a tiny wingspan, which thwarts his overall upside. Take a look
at how Randle's body measures up next to some other players he has often been compared to:
All five players are 6-foot-9 in shoes, but Randle has the smallest wingspan. Randle is also
significantly worse than all of them in block and steal rates, which raises the same concerns as we
previously discussed.
Setting "Z-Bo" expectations for Randle isn't fair at all. Randolph has an enormous 89-inch wingspan,
which is why he has been one of the best rebounders in the NBA the past decade. Randolph has 6 inches
on Randle, so it's unrealistic to expect similar production on the defensive end.
As we reviewed in the film section, Randle is often out of position when he has to protect the rim, but
even when he's where he has to be, he's not very effective.
Randle has been dunked on far too many times this season due to his incapability to elevate high
enough to block or effectively contest a shot. Another 6 inches would be the difference between a block or
getting posterized, just like he did there. It hurts him when a ball-handler is coming at him, but it also
does on the post, when it comes to contesting shots or preventing entry passes.
Remember that play I outlined from the Wisconsin game, when Frank Kaminsky established low post
positioning on Randle? That situation was a serious problem for Randle all season long. But he competes
hard on the post and his 250-pound frame made it difficult for lanky college players to get by him, so he
didn't pay for it very often, but that story will change in the NBA.
At the next level, Randle will match-up against players as bulky as him on a nightly basis, but he'll
face stronger and longer opponents very often, too. No matter how much Randle develops his skills, he'll
always be at a disadvantage because of his short and stocky build.
Closing Thoughts
Julius Randle deserves to be in the discussion as a late lottery pick, but I wouldn't feel comfortable
drafting him in the top 10, and I certainly think he's a big mistake as a top 5 or 6 pick. I love his on-court
attitude and I get the impression that he wants to be a great player, but every human has their limits.
As I alluded to before, pre-draft workouts and interviews will be very important, as teams will get an
idea of what's going on inside of his head.
Julius Randle could be a good role player at some point of his career, but he has a long way to go on
the defensive end if he wants to receive playing time. I hope that this article shed some light on aspects
of his game that go beyond the box score.

Adriatic League Final Four Analysis
(Revised Version) Originally published April 27th on SB Nation by Kevin O'Connor
With June’s NBA Draft fast approaching, NBA general managers were in Belgrade scouting the
Adriatic League Final Four. Potential first round prospects Dario Saric, Jusuf Nurkic, and Bogdan
Bogdanovic all played over the course of the weekend and put on good showings.
On Sunday, forward Dario Saric won Finals MVP after leading Cibona to a dominant 72-59 victory over
Cedevita. Saric played all 40 minutes and had 23 points (7-of-17), 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 blocks,
solidifying himself as a lottery pick if he decides to declare for the draft.
Cedevita center Jusuf Nurkic also played in the championship, totaling 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 7
drawn fouls. Nurkic's stat line doesn't do him justice though, as Cedevita suffered defensively anytime
Nurkic was on the bench.
Here is my analysis and reaction to this weekend's exciting games, as well as the possible NBA Draft
implications:
Dario Saric
My opinion has wavered on Dario Saric over the course of the past 18 months, but it's now settling:
he's a legitimate NBA prospect and has the potential to be a very good player. With two double doubles,
including a 21-point performance against Red Star Belgrade (the best team in the Adriatic League) and
23-points in the championship, Saric showcased his abilities as an all-around threat.
Saric's three-point stroke was especially on point, shooting 8-for-16 in the Final Four. When spotting
up, the 20-year-old Croatian displayed good technique by utilizing the hop to elevate and get the shot off
quickly. Though the ball occasionally comes out flat (which may explain his poor free throw percentage),
it seems to be a correctable problem since his mechanics are very smooth.
But Saric isn't just a catch-and-shoot threat, as he showed the ability to hit threes off the dribble. This
will be especially important in the NBA, when close outs will come more quickly, and he will have to
utilize a pump fake followed by a side dribble to create space from behind the arc.
During the fourth quarter of the championship, Cedevita had a quick 8-to-2 run to cut the lead to 10,
but Dario Saric showed off his knack for the clutch by draining a deep three off the dribble. After the
play, he pounded his chest and waved his arms, exhibiting the raw emotion you like to see from a leader.
This exuberant personality became even more apparent late in the game, when Cibona led 68-53 with
only 90 seconds remaining. Cedevita guard Luka Babic drove through a wide-open lane but Saric skied
out of nowhere for a dramatic weak side block. The play will be recorded as only one block in the box
score, but this "baller mentality" is what sets some players apart from others, and Saric has it.
As a passer, Saric made some exceptional plays over the weekend. His court vision is outstanding, and
he also has the technical ability to pass equally well off the dribble or catch. Despite standing at 6-foot-
10, Saric passes and reads the floor like a point guard, which will be a valuable to skill to have in the
NBA, where he won't be able to score at will like he can in Europe.
The Croatian forward does get himself into trouble by trying to do too much with the ball though. He
had an impressive 13 assists, but they were balanced out from his 10 turnovers, almost all of which came
from forced passes. But Saric is an intelligent 20-year-old playing in a league full of men, so it's
reasonable to assume these turnovers will shrink as he grows as a player.
Saric is definitely a better defender than I originally gave him credit for, but it's still difficult to project
his position in the NBA. Since he lacks potential as a pick-and-roll rim protector due to his lack of length
and size, I'm led to believe that he should defend the three.
Even though Saric's poor lateral quickness may be problematic, this role will highlight is intelligent
instincts as a "shower" on the pick-and-roll, and he'll be in a better position for more weakside blocks.
No matter where he plays, he may struggle individually as a defender, but the team defense may be
better off with him as a three, as it emphasizes his strengths.
I would imagine that NBA general managers are extremely high on Dario Saric. As teams looks for
players to plug into their "championship formula," Saric may be a fit. Though Saric doesn't have the Hall
of Fame, he still has potential as a go-to scorer. Saric is also a winner and a leader, achieving the honors
of Adriatic League Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, and Finals MVP, in only his second year in
the league.
Jusuf Nurkic
I'm convinced that Jusuf Nurkic would be a consensus lottery pick if he were playing in the NCAA as
opposed to the Adriatic League. Nurkic was a man amongst boys in the Final Four, and while his stats

might not be impressive, the film doesn't lie. Nurkic's 6-foot-11, 280-pound frame was too much for his
opponents to handle, as he got to the free throw line with ease, drawing 14 total fouls.
Nurkic has the body of a classic center, and he plays like one too, with an offensive skillset revolving
around his post game. There, Nurkic displayed some superb facets of his game. First off, Nurkic does an
amazing job of using his wide frame to establish low post positioning, using his arms as clubs to battle
and abuse his opponents.
Once an entry pass is made, Nurkic has proven that he has incredibly soft hands and is able to catch
passes down at his knees as well as above his head. Once he has the ball, Nurkic's trademark post move
is a spin into a hook shot over his left shoulder. I can see this move translating to the NBA, since his
natural strength creates space, and he has the foot speed to get the move off quickly.
Nurkic is also a willing passer, though he only picked up a single assist in the Final Four. Many young big
men are "black holes" when they receive the ball on the block, but Nurkic isn't, since he's always looking
for cutters or open shooters on the perimeter.
On the defensive end, Jusuf Nurkic gets himself into foul trouble too frequently, but he has fantastic
potential as a rim protector. Nurkic is able to quickly side step to hedge on the pick-and-roll, though he
needs to improve his technique and reach in less. But for a player that has only been playing
competitively since 2009, Nurkic is a good spot at this time.
But when he's not fouling, Nurkic uses his long 86-inch wingspan to deflect passes and cause
turnovers. During the second half of Sunday's game, Nurkic successfully hedged on the pick-and-roll by
blitzing the ball-handler and deflecting his pass to the popping big man. As he gains experience, these
imposing plays will happen regularly.
Almost all of Jusuf Nurkic's warts stem from mental mistakes. Even though the Bosnian big man has
potential as a rim protector, he leaps at the hint of any movement on a pump fake. This got him in trouble
on Friday, when he fouled out in only 15 minutes of play. It will take a lot of seasoning to fix this, but
plenty of teams are in a position to wait.
On the offensive end, Nurkic usually does a solid job of passing out of double teams, but sometimes it
looks like he predetermines his passes, which gets them out quickly, but they can lead to turnovers.
When that happened during the third quarter on Sunday, Nurkic was substituted out of the game; as
he walked to the bench, Cedevita coach Jasmin Repeša tried talking to him, but Nurkic put his head
down, ignored him, and kept walking by. Though this intensity can be a positive thing for the team -- like
when he smiled and wagged his tongue after a fantastic block -- it must be something that is controlled,
otherwise it could turn toxic. Even after the game, Nurkic tweeted this:
Like most 19-year-olds, Nurkic is a tad immature, so it shouldn't be too concerning when someone
whines to the officials after every call or takes the blame after a loss in the championship, but if it's
something that hurts his ability to improve his body in the weight room or his game in the gym, then it
may hurt his draft stock.
Team interviews with Jusuf Nurkic will reveal a lot his potential -- is he a Dexter Pittman, Kendrick
Perkins, or Omer Asik? -- but if his on-court performance is any indication of his ceiling, then I believe
teams are making a mistake of they let him slip outside of the lottery.
Bogdan Bogdanovic
I never got to watch a full Partizan game before Friday's match against Cedevita, but I came away fairly
impressed after keeping a close eye on Bogdan Bogdanovic. At 6-foot-6 with an 83-inch wingspan,
Bogdanovic has ideal size for the shooting guard position, but he plays point guard for Partizan, where
his true skills aren't accentuated
Regardless, Bogdanovic showed me the things I wanted to see despite the underwhelming stat line of

15 points (4-of-15), 7 rebounds, 3 turnovers, and 1 assist. Bogdanovic displayed outstanding technique
from behind the arc, both when spotting up and shooting off the dribble. He has extremely deep range
and will immediately be a threat in the NBA.
The Serbian wing shot only 34.4 percent (106-of-308) for Partizan this season in three combined
leagues (Serbian, Euro, and Adriatic League), but that slightly uninspiring percentage is due to the
amount of shots he forced considering his featured role in the offense. Once he makes his way to the
NBA, his efficiently will assuredly improve.
Bogdanovic doesn't have true point guard skills, but he has the ability to make the proper decision
when engaged in the screen game. He will be a shooting threat in the pick-and-roll, which will only open
up passing lanes for the rolling or popping big man.
Bogdan Bogdanovic competed defensively and on the boards, which are bonuses you want to see from
an expected role player on offense. With 7 rebounds and some solid man-to-man and team defense,
Bogdanovic should someday find a role in the NBA despite his appropriate status as a late first round
draft pick.
Teams with a late first round draft pick will be a match for Bogdanovic, as he could potentially be a
perfect sharpshooter to have coming off the bench.

Analyzing Aaron Gordon's New Free Throw Form
Originally published May 30th on SB Nation by Kevin O'Connor
Baseball players spend hours upon hours watching film of themselves to make tweaks to their
technique; but most basketball players aren't like that at all, instead relying on what comes naturally.
Some of the greatest shooters of all time can't even describe what makes their mechanics so
successful. And, of course, some of the league's worst shooters fail to recognize what doesn't work
because of their lack of interest in watching film, and they never improve.
That's why it's so encouraging to hear top NBA draft prospect Aaron Gordon accurately describe what
was wrong with his free throw form and how he is fixing it.
"I overhauled my free throws," said the 6-foot-9 forward. "My free throw was disconnected from my
jumper; it was a different shot. I would get to the peak of my shot, then shoot it. Now what I've done is
[connect all my shots to make them] one shot. It feels great."
Yeah, that's easy to say, especially after shooting 42.2% from the free throw line as a freshman at
Arizona. His poor shooting has been written about plenty of times, and so many lazy comparisons have
been made, and whether or not they're accurate doesn't matter, because there's no where to go but up
from here for the 18-year-old Gordon.
Film of an Aaron Gordon workout has been released by Draft Express, and a handful of his free throw
attempts are there to see. His form is new and improved, just like he said it was, which is why he'll likely
find greater success as soon as next season.
The Upper Body
With the Wildcats, Gordon would stand at the line like Quasimodo with his body hunched over and the
ball extended out by two-feet. Even when he shot, it'd look like that he was leaning towards the basket,
which likely created stress in his sides and shoulders, and therefore lowered his chances of success.
Now, Gordon is keeping the ball closer to his body
as he starts his attempt, which relaxes the muscles.
As he said, he has "connected his shots."
Most jump shooters, including Gordon, have a
natural "dip" that creates momentum and results in
a shot with better arc. Successful free throw shooters
also start the ball low to create the same "dip" effect,
and Gordon is now doing that.
He also stands upright as he shoots. This stance looks
better and it probably feels much better to him. Once
again, this is similar to his jumper, and will lead to more
consistent results.
The Feet and Release
Gordon probably has a spectacular free throw trainer considering the knowledge he dropped at the
NBA Combine. When describing why his free throw was broken, he said, "My free throw was disconnected
from my jumper. What was happening is, I would get to the peak of my shot and then shoot it."
That basically nails it. With Arizona, Gordon had trouble timing his feet with the release of the shot
for that exact reason
To avoid drowning you in technicalities, the most successful free
throw shooters let go of the ball as they reach their "tippy toes."
This creates flow and momentum, but most importantly, it allows
the maximum amount of power possible to come from the legs,
which gives the ball better arc and distance.
Gordon would sometimes shoot the ball like that in college, but
usually he'd get to his "peak" (or his "tippy toes") and then he'd
follow through with his shot. There was absolutely no momentum
and the ball would typically come out flat.
He's still not perfect, but Gordon's shot looks very natural now.
He's getting to his peak and the ball is coming out almost immediately.
With his high, upright release, and the connectivity between his feet and
hands, his results should automatically improve drastically.

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While it's difficult to tell on the footage, it also appears that Gordon is tilting his feet slightly more
than he did in college. Most people think players should "stay square" to the rim, but this is poor
technique, and is a main reason why they struggle on jumpers or free throws. Keeping your feet straight,
or "aligned" with the rim, usually results in the elbow sticking out, which is terrible technique.
If Gordon is tilting both of his feet, like it appears he is, it will always keep his elbow aligned with the
rim, leading to consistency from his feet to his hands.
The Psychology of Shooting
Karl Malone was a 48.1% free throw shooter in 1986, 59.8% in 1987, and 75.7% for the rest of his
Hall of Fame career. In order to be as terrible as Gordon was last year and Malone was in '86, there aren't
just problems with your mechanics, but there is also something going wrong in your head.
Or maybe too much is going on, because the best free throw shooters are able to stay relaxed at the
line without a thought in their mind. Often times, analytical players are thinking about everything else in
the game and forget to let it flow from the line like they do with any ordinary jumper.
Which is precisely why Karl Malone went to a sports psychologist after the '86 season, where he was
taught how to stay calm and confident at the line by using a "trigger word." As a result, is percentages
improved and he became an average free throw shooter.
Gordon had the same problem at Arizona. He'd look distraught, often frustrated, after his free throws,
and he knows it.
"My weaknesses are getting down on myself. I let mistakes compound and I'm getting better at that,"
the methodical Gordon told DX. "What I'm doing with that is having a ‘next play mentality.' If I miss a
shot, I'm going right onto the next shot."
On one of the three free throw clips from the Draft Express video, Gordon missed a shot and laughed
afterwards. This might seem meaningless -- maybe someone just made a joke -- but the point is that this
never happened at Arizona. Something is changing mentally for Gordon, not just physically.
In a sense, it's Gordon incorporating his "next play mentality." Teammates give daps to each other after
both makes and misses, because it psychologically signals that it's time to move on, and that mental
aspect of the game will help Gordon on top of his new and improved technique.
"I'm getting better at [free throws] and it's improving everyday," Aaron Gordon told DX. Some people
might call him a liar, but the film doesn't lie: Gordon is already getting better at his biggest weakness. At
this rate, he might even surprise everyone and shoot very well from the line during his rookie year in the
NBA.

The Lottery Wheel
A proposal that solves the NBA's draft issues
"Wait a minute. Why don't we just combine the current NBA Draft Lottery and Mike Zarren's lottery
wheel proposal to fix most of the problems with the format?" That's what I thought to myself months ago
when my idea for remodeling the lottery first came to mind.
After months of tinkering with the data, I'm finally ready to reveal "The Lottery Wheel," my proposed
solution that may fix the league's problems with the draft.
Before jumping into the raw details of The Lottery Wheel, here are some key things it accomplishes:
• All 30 teams are included in the lottery and have a chance at a top 3 pick.
• It seamlessly incorporates both "the wheel" and a system similar to the current "lottery."
• Guarantees that each team will have a chance at a specific range of picks during each turn of the wheel.
• Each team's record has no influence on which draft pick they will receive.
• Eliminates any incentive for losing games or "tanking."
• Removes any punishment for making the playoffs (and therefore being excluded from the lottery).
• Doesn't discriminate against big market or small market teams.
• The wheel, combined with the lottery, is the most fair draft overhaul proposal to date.
My "Lottery Wheel" proposal is based on Mike Zarren's wheel, as published last December on
Grantland, and it draws some influences from his revised idea from March. Like the wheel, it would
eliminate the current draft lottery, but my proposal is far different.
In Zarren's original proposal, a team would receive a specific first round draft pick once every 30
years, with no attention given to their draft pick. This was included because it removed the possibility of
teams tanking for higher picks, or the theory that teams would rather "tank" out of the playoffs if they
were the 8-seed (like Atlanta this season).
But with my Lottery Wheel, each team receives "odds" based on their positioning on the wheel. Teams
would know their draft odds during the cycle because the circle continues on forever. There would still be
a lottery each year around this time, but the lottery would be related to wheel position, not standings.
Every single season, a team would have specific odds based on their turn on the wheel. Before
explaining further, below is a photo of The Lottery Wheel:
If a team has the best odds in their first year, they'd have 25th the
next, and 12th the year after that, 24th the year after, and so on. Or,
a team starting on the 8th best odds would have odds 29, 17, 3, 22,
and 10, over the course of the next five seasons.
To the right is a picture of "three-year cycle" and below is a
chart of what every team's "five-year bundle" looks like.

The Lottery Wheel
This is very similar to Zarren's wheel since it eliminates the link between having a bad record and
getting a top pick. But it goes a step further since it also doesn't discriminate against teams that have
success, because every single team will receive odds at specific spots during the cycle.
But Zarren's original proposal was a bit unfair since a team could go multiple years before receiving a
high draft pick, which is why he revised his format. But with my Lottery Wheel, it goes a step further,
since teams are only granted a "fixed chance" and not a "fixed pick" depending on what number they're at
on the wheel. This means that every single team has a reasonable chance at a top 3 selection in the draft.
So, what are the odds? Here is the full odds chart, zoom in to see the photo in full size:
Here are some specific examples:

• 1st odds: 24.7% chance at top 3 pick, guaranteed top 5 pick
• 10th odds: 13.9% chance at top 3 pick, guaranteed top 14 pick
• 16th odds: 8.7% chance at a top 3 pick, guaranteed top 20 pick
• 22nd odds: 3.9% chance at top 3 pick, 96.1% chance at picks 13 through 26
• 29th odds: 1.8% chance at top 3 pick, 98.2% chance at picks 20 through 30
After the 3rd pick is determined, teams with odds 21 through 30 won't have a chance at another
selection until pick #12 is determined. This is in place to give extra value to selections 1 through 20, like
any ordinary draft, but unlike the current system, there are still no guarantees since teams can slip down
depending on their odds.
With the league's current lottery system in place, the team with the top odds has a 64.3% chance at a
top 3 pick, and the 14th team has only a 1.8% shot. This is unbalanced, and my proposal is in line with
what some league executives believe is a more simple solution (with relatively even odds).
After the first "odds" are chosen, the same lottery method to determine the actual order that is used
today could stay in place, with some tweaks of course.
Currently, only the first three picks are determined using a combination of 1,000 permutations after
14 ping-pong balls are placed in a lottery machine. (Read more in-depth about this technique on
Wikipedia, or by watching this video from NBA.com.)
With my proposal, it would be a lengthier and more complicated process (number of balls would
change from 14 to 30, as would the permutations depending on the pick), but I believe the extra time is
worth it considering the end result would be much more fair for every NBA franchise.
This part (the physical action of the lottery, with ping-pong flying around in a machine) would need
more ironing out as it is the most complicated part of the process, but that could be decided at a later
time after "odds" are finalized.

The Lottery Wheel
Let's go over what this proposal accomplishes:
• All 30 teams are included in the lottery and have a chance at a top 3 pick.
• This is incredibly fair since it completely removes any possible penalties for making the playoffs or
rewards for missing the playoffs.
• Even if a "dominant team" (like the Heat or Thunder) has the sixth best odds, there is still a chance they
end up with a lower pick (#10, for example).
• Incorporates both "the wheel" and a system similar to the current "lottery."
• A lot of NBA executives like the lottery, and understandably so. This proposal is a bit of a "middle
ground" that I believe everybody will at least agree with.
• For those TV networks (hello, ESPN), this is a huge money-maker. The 2014 draft lottery had a 2.9
overnight rating. If every team with a first round pick was in the lottery, that number could double.
• There are no guarantees with the lottery, which removes the chief concern from Zarren's proposal.
Eliminates any incentive for losing games or "tanking."
• Tanking isn't as much of a problem as people think it is, but losing is still rewarded too much. This
successfully removes that reward.
• But it also removes punishment for winning. Small market teams (like Memphis or Portland) may not
have a chance to sign top free agents, but they'll still have a chance at drafting stars, even if they do have
success in the short term.
• System does not "ruin hope" for teams that lack talent on their rosters.
• This was one of the concerns with Zarren's proposal due to the length of time between top draft picks,
but my Lottery Wheel consistently gives teams common odds at a top 3 pick, as proven on the third and
fourth sheets of the Excel file.
With that said, I believe The Lottery Wheel is by far the best NBA draft remodel that I have seen
proposed. It successfully incorporates different philosophies (both the lottery and wheel), keeps parity
alive in the league (no discrimination), and is fair to all organizations (equal opportunity).

Gunslingers of the Future
Originally published May 18th on SB Nation by Kevin O'Connor
SportsCenter highlights are always filled with dunks and game-winning shots, but rarely do you see
footage of a shooter that always lights it up regardless of the circumstances. These gunslingers have
been prominent in the NBA for decades, and they will always have a role in the league, yet they aren't
eulogized like the athletic freaks that can dunk a basketball.
Sometimes the glorification of elite athletes leads us to overlook guys that can just flat out play and
shoot an orange ball through a rim.
These specialists are found all over the draft: including the first round, like Ray Allen (1996, #5),
Stephen Curry (2009, #7), J.J. Redick (2006, #11), and Ryan Anderson (2008, #21); the second round,
such as Steve Novak (2006, #32), Danny Green (2009, #46), and Kyle Korver (2003, #51); or even as
undrafted free agents, like Bruce Bowen (1996), Raja Bell (2000), and Wesley Matthews (2009).
All of these players bring different skills besides three-point range, but it's their sharpshooting ability
that has allowed them to stick in the NBA, or even take their game to another level.
Scouts and general managers looking for the next great gunslinger will search far and wide as they
prepare for the June 26th NBA Draft, and this year's crop of prospects has a lot to offer. Sharpshooters
can be found in the top ten, all the way down to the stragglers in undrafted free agency.
Here are only eight of the many potential three-point threats from this year's crop of prospects:
Lottery Picks
Doug McDermott - F - Creighton
No player in this draft has the ability to hit shots from all over the court like Doug McDermott does.
There are legitimate questions about his ability to create for himself, but there is no denying his potency
as a gun slinging three-point shooter.
McDermott, a career 45.8 percent from behind the arc, can spot up or pull up from anywhere, and it's
lightning fast release that makes him so lethal. After years of guidance from his father, McDermott has
developed into a quintessential shooter, as he utilizes the hop, dip, turn, and the sweep and sway to
perfection.
There is no doubt that McDermott will translate his shooting prowess to the pros. For years, he will
spread the floor and knockdown clutch shots for his team as one of the premiere sharpshooters in the
NBA.
Nik Stauskas - G - Michigan
After a developmental freshman season, Nik Stauskas bulked up over the course of the summer and
came back as a new and improved player. Stauskas developed the ability to get to the rim and score, and
some playmaking skills, but it's still his dangerous shooting that makes him a potential lottery pick.
The 6-foot-6 shooting guard has excellent shooting mechanics, both off the dribble and when spotting
up. Stauskas' ball handling skills brought a new dimension to his game, as defenders had to respect his
ability to penetrate the lane. As a sophomore, he increased his three-point percentage to 44.2.
Even though some other aspects of Nik Stauskas' game remain a concern, his scoring versatility,
athleticism, and of course, his dominant shooting have virtually locked him in as a lottery pick.
Non-Lottery First Rounders

Rodney Hood - F- Duke
After transferring from Mississippi State, Rodney Hood jumpstarted his draft stock into the first round
at Duke. He displayed deep range and excellent one-motion mechanics while shooting 42.0 percent from
three.
Hood has a high dribble and may struggle driving the lane, but he is an extremely proficient pull up
shooter. His sweet spot seems to be right at the top of the arc, as he frequently dribbled to that area
when he was the pick-and-roll ball handler.

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With clean mechanics, Rodney Hood will be able to find his niche in the NBA, just as long as he
progresses his defensive abilities to at least a passable level.
Shabazz Napier - G - UConn
The special thing about UConn guard Shabazz
Napier is his ability to hit shots equally well when
off-balanced as he does when his feet are set. Many
shooters must be in a stationary position when
shooting, but Napier can hit those "no, no, no, yes!"
shots as proficiently as he does regular attempts.
Napier constantly improved his three-point
percentages over his four-year collegiate career,
despite carrying a heavier load of the offense. The
national champion point guard also developed the
versatility of being able to drain threes off of screens; he is exceptional at hugging close to the pick and
exploding out to perimeter.
Not to mention that some players just have a "clutch gene" and Shabazz Napier is one of them. He hit
clutch shot after clutch shot to help lead the Huskies to a national title, while elevating his draft stock.
Second Rounders
Spencer Dinwiddie - G - Colorado
Despite a torn ACL, Spencer Dinwiddie retains his draft potential as an intriguing combo-guard. With
great size and intangibles, Dinwiddie will be drafted somewhere in the second round. Though his true
point guard talents may not fully maturate, Dinwiddie has enough playmaking and shooting skills to stick
in the league.
The 6-foot-6 guard shot 41.3 percent from three as a junior, though he needs to prove that he can hit
shots when spotting up. The far majority of his attempts came off the dribble, so his development as a
catch and shooter will be key when assessing his potential as a gunslinger.
C.J. Wilcox - F - Washington
As an experienced senior, C.J. Wilcox has developed into a versatile shooting threat. He can drain
threes off the catch, dribble, off-ball screens, pick-and-roll, and in transition. Wilcox shot 38.9 percent
from on his 773 total collegiate attempts from downtown, which is particularly impressive considering he
carried the load for Washington.
However, Wilcox is already 24-years-old and is slightly undersized at 6-foot-5, so the other parts of his
game must develop in order for him to have staying power in the NBA. Wilcox has so much flexibility as a
shooter, but undersized shooting guards are a dime-a-dozen and the ones that bring other skills aren't.
Undrafted Free Agents

Alec Brown - PF - Green Bay
What NBA team wouldn't want a 7-foot-1 three-point threat? Alec Brown shot 42.4 percent during his
last two seasons with Green Bay and will certainly earn a spot on a summer league roster. He will need
to improve his core strength, but the smooth fundamentals are there for his shooting touch to translate to
the pros.
Niels Giffey - F - UConn
After shooting 48.3 percent from three as a senior, the relatively unknown Niels Giffey now has a
chance of cracking an NBA roster due to his sweet stroke from outside. Giffey is an excellent spot-up
shooter and might be gritty enough of a defender to stick in the league. Even if he doesn't crack a roster,
he should enjoy a nice long career with a European club.

Scouting Spain
(Revised Version) Originally published May 3rd on SB Nation by Kevin O'Connor
Various NBA organizations are in the middle of a Euro trip, where they are scouting some of the top
International prospects. Even though Australia's Dante Exum, Croatia's Dario Saric, and Bosnia's Jusuf
Nurkic are the top prizes overseas, there are plenty of other prospects to keep a close eye on, which is
why teams are spending so much time in Spain.
Let’s take a look at five International bigs currently playing in Spain:
Kristaps Porzingis
One of the dark horses in the 2014 draft was Kristaps Porzingis, a 7-foot big man from Latvia. At only
19-years-old, Porzingis is averaging 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in only 14-minutes per
game while playing for Cajasol in Spain's ACB League. These are quite impressive numbers for such a
young player, especially because he's doing it in arguably the second-best league in the world.
At first glance, you'll notice that Porzingis is tall and scrawny, with close to no muscle on his body,
but this isn't a concern. In fact, his body is similar to Joakim Noah, another player who was rail thin as a
teenager. With a comparable wide frame, Porzingis has the room to add muscle just like Noah did
throughout his maturation process.
Because of his skinny build, Porzingis isn't yet able to take advantage of all of his natural gifts and
learned attributes. At only 215-pounds, he gets pushed around when fighting for rebounds; but he
consistently tries to box out, though the results aren't there just yet.
Kristaps Porzingis also has a long wingspan, measuring somewhere over 7-feet. With lengthy arms
and quick feet, he's able to protect the rim at a high level. Porzingis has a 102.5 defensive rating, an
impressive feat for a 19-year-old, especially since Cajasol has an average 106 defensive rating as a team.
He's also blocking 2.9 shots per 40 minutes, which is third most in the league.
On the offensive end, Porzingis currently amasses most of his points from the perimeter, with an
average 33.3 field goal percentage on 39 three-point attempts. But with a smooth and technically sound
form, Porzingis' percentages should increase in the coming years.
As Porzingis adds muscle, his versatility will continue to progress. With a long wingspan and an
impressive vertical, the product of Latvia already has his fair share of loud dunks in transition and from
cuts to the rim. In addition, Porzingis regularly hustles up the court and does a fantastic job of filling the
proper passing lanes, which has led to many of his transition baskets.
Kristaps Porzingis could be more than just a stretch big if he reaches his upside -- and NBA GMs
clearly have interest, since various teams were at his game on April 26th. Once Porzingis is ready to
come to the NBA, he can be featured as a modern stretch forward and the rim protection could come
after a few more years of development.
Walter Tavares
Representatives from ten NBA franchises were in Spain on Sunday to scout Walter Tavares, a raw 7-
foot-2 center from Cape Verde. Tavares is a bit of a late bloomer since he has been playing organized
basketball for only three full years, so as you would expect, he fouls too much and he's lacking in the
cerebral area of the game.

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But Tavares is drawing the attention of so many scouts because of his ideal body. Tavares has a
gargantuan 7-foot-8 wingspan, which immediately makes scouts foam at the mouth, and he's a strong 260-
pounds with fairly quick feet.
Yet, it's not just his grandiose body -- don't worry, I'm not that superficial -- because his numbers are
also worthy of a double take. With a terrific 96.3 defensive rating, a 20.1 total rebound percentage, and
an ACB-leading 7.96 block percentage, Tavares is also producing on the court. The film supports these
numbers, as he is shutting down opponents on post-ups, pick-and-rolls, and isolations.
When scouting Walter Tavares last year, I thought he'd be an extremely limited offensive player, but
there is hope for him since he has improved his free throws to a respectable 76.6 percent. There are no
guarantees that he translates that into a mid-range jump shot, but at least the production is there from
the line.
Regardless, it's important to look at a big man's proficiency in the pick-and-roll, even if they have
limited opportunities. There, it's easy to like what Tavares has accomplished. He slips nearly all of his
screens (probably instructed to by coaches), but he rolls hard to rim and finishes well.
Though Tavares isn't an overly athletic center (like DeAndre Jordan, for example), his long wingspan
and aggression allows him to dunk most of his attempts near the rim. If Tavares is producing defensively,
he'll at least need to be a threat to score as the freight train rolling down the middle of the paint.
It's difficult to accurately project the ceiling of raw big men, especially when they're already 22-years-old,
but there is no reason for a team not to take a chance on a potential rim protecting center after the top 25
picks or so. That might explain why representatives from the Bobcats (#24 pick), Rockets (#25), Heat
(#26), Suns (#27), Clippers (#28), Spurs (#30), Bucks (#31), Hawks (#43), Lakers, and Celtics, were
most recently scouting him.
Rasmus Larsen
If there's one traditional European big man in this year's draft, it's Rasmus Larsen. On offense, the 7-
footer spends most of his time hovering around the perimeter and he rarely battles on the post or inside
for rebounds, and despite having tremendous athleticism, he doesn't play intense defense. This is the
"soft mindset" that many North American fans of basketball have long criticized, but you really can't
blame Larsen for focusing on some of his strengths as a player.
Rasmus Larsen is actually a very talented scorer, with a skillset similar to many wings. Larsen has
fantastic technique from three-point range, though he is shooting a subpar 31 percent this season. With a
smooth, quick release, Larsen could someday dial it in as a consistent threat from behind the arc.
But the native of Denmark can also put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. He often utilizes pump
fakes when spotting up before weaving his way into the paint. There, he does a good job of using either
his right or left hand to finish the play, a skill not usually seen in young players.
This versatility will help Larsen translate his game to the NBA, but there are still concerns about his
toughness and mentality. Over the course of the last three years, Jon Givony of Draft Express has
outlined the questions surrounding Larsen's make-up, and not much has changed when watching the film
from this season.
Larsen certainly has the body and athleticism required to be an effective defender, but he allows deep
positioning on the low post, avoids box outs, and he displays poor effort when fighting through screens.
These struggles don't appear to be due to a lack of in-game awareness, but instead it's because of his
unwillingness to play aggressively.
Despite his warts, Rasmus Larsen could interest the Boston Celtics or another NBA team because of
his versatility on the offensive end of the floor. And, at 7-feet with an 86-inch wingspan, it doesn't hurt to
blow a second rounder on a player who could someday flip the switch and turn into an effective two-way
big man.
Moussa Diagne
Most second round picks are chosen due to their upside or specialty in one or two specific areas of
the game. For Moussa Diagne, a raw 6-foot-11 big man from Senegal, it's defense and rebounding. Diagne
plays 14.2 minutes per game for Fuenlabrada and is making his mark as a rebounding machine.

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Diagne combines athleticism and a reported 88-inch wingspan to rip down 31.2 percent of defensive
rebounds while he's on the floor, which is second in the ACB. Averaging 13 rebounds per 40 minutes,
Diagne consistently looks to box out before doing a good job of grabbing rebounds at the apex.
However, the native of Senegal has struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score at an efficient
rate. Even though he constantly stays in his stance and appears mentally engaged, his lack of experience
often puts him in unfortunate situations, especially in the pick-and-roll.
Diagne displays a lack of awareness by regularly getting caught in no man's land, which opens up
perimeter attempts, or gives the ball-handler enough space to penetrate the lane. However, Diagne closes
out strong to contest perimeter jumpers and battles hard when defending on the post.
If an NBA team selects the 20-year-old Moussa Diagne, he probably won't make an impact in the NBA
for a number of years, if ever. However, athletic bigs with a willingness to defend are always worthy of a
draft-and-stash if they're available in the late second round.
Ondrej Balvin
When ten NBA franchises were scouting Cajasol, it wouldn't be surprising if they were also keeping
tabs on Kristaps Porzingis' teammate, Ondrej Balvin. At 7-foot-2 and 260-pounds, Balvin has ideal size
for the center position. However, there are legitimate concerns about his lateral quickness and verticality.
Offensively, Balvin clearly predetermines which post move he will attempt even before receiving the
ball. This gets him into trouble, since he lacks the ability to counter with secondary moves. But this is
not to say that he is ineffective, as he scores at a respectable rate per post-up possession. With soft touch
around the rim, Balvin could be a fifth option on the floor as a complimentary player.
Balvin carves up space as a rim protector, but he isn't very athletic, so he rarely blocks shots,
averaging only 1.1 per 40 minutes. He also lacks speed, so he's slow to close out on the perimeter
despite showing a good motor in an attempt to compensate for his natural abilities.
Though Ondrej Balvin's lack of skill will likely limit him to a European career, he does have potential
as a terrific rebounder. This season, he has used his wide, strong frame to box out his way to 11.7
rebounds per 40 minutes, the eighth-best mark in the ACB.
If a franchise is looking to take a flyer on a big man, Ondrej Balvin could be a solid option. But since
Balvin compares similarly to so many run of the mill bigs, it's probably unnecessary to draft him when he
can be had as an undrafted free agent.

Digging for Diamonds
Which first round prospects have a chance to "exceed" their expected ceilings?
30 years ago Michael Jordan was picked third in the NBA Draft. Think about that for a
moment -- arguably the greatest individual player in the history of sports was selected
third.
What did Houston and Portland miss when drafting Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam
Bowie? Of course, Olajuwon is a Hall of Famer himself, but if they knew what Jordan
was going to become, he would’ve been the pick.
But that’s just the thing; they really didn’t miss anything. Sometimes things just
happen by chance. As I said in my Manifesto on Page 1, the draft is unpredictable and
no matter how much time is poured into evaluations, there is still an element of chance
that a player exceeds or fails to meet their expectations.
When scouting prospects, I set a “floor” and a “ceiling” for each player (the floor
being their expected worst possible level and their ceiling being their expected best).
This is typically something most draft evaluators do, but the key word there is expected,
because there is no absolute worst or best.
But what often gets forgotten about is the slight chance that some players bust
through the roof and reach a level that very few expected them to: Kobe Bryant (#13,
1996), just an athletic high school kid, became a legend; Paul Pierce (#10, 1998),
whose stock dropped right before the draft, became one of the best go-to scorers in the
league; Manu Ginobili (#28, 1999), a risky International player, became one of the best
sixth men in the league.
Those players and many more completely beat the odds and turned into something
beyond the typical draft value at their spot.
Which scorers projected to go in the first round of the draft could do the same? Even
if a player has only a two percent chance of becoming a star go-to scorer, that’s better
than nothing. My top five players with a chance of reaching another level and what I look
for when setting an “extra potential level” for each player is included in this article.
Dante Exum
There’s something about Dante Exum that makes me believe he could possibly be a
transcendent player. While most agree that the native of Australia will be a solid pro, he
clearly has the tools necessary to enter an elite level.
When looking for the next great scorer, I want to see that a player can create for
himself. In other words, can you give the player the ball with four seconds left on the
shot clock and he’ll still be able to create a quality look for himself? Exum’s shot isn’t
there yet, but he certainly has the dribbling ability.
At only 18-years-old, he has some advanced moves that the majority of NBA players
lack. And Exum has a first step that is rare in the league, which is something that helped
Kobe Bryant reach the level that he did. Exum’s idol happens to be Kobe, who he
appears to model his game after. In order to be the best, you have to want to be the
best, and I believe Exum has the mindset and desire it takes to reach another level.
Doug McDermott
The same can be said for a player like Doug McDermott, who improved drastically
every season of his career with Creighton. Even though the numbers remained
consistently legendary – he’s the NCAA’s fifth all-time leading scorer for a reason – he
added a new facet to his game each year.
McDermott has always been outstanding moving off-ball, but he was primarily a back-
to-the-basket scorer as a sophomore before adding a savvy mid-range game as a junior.
And of course, he’s always had a knockdown three, but he extended his range to the
NBA three-point line as a senior.
One of the remaining criticisms of McDermott’s offense is understandably his first
step and his dribble, but his ball handling was significantly better during his senior
season than it was any other year. McDermott was basically just a straight-line driver,
who got many of his at-rim opportunities via drop offs or post ups, but he added a savvy
mid-range game with a "Dirk one-foot fadeaway" as a junior, and continued to progress
his handle with some quick crossovers and change-of-pace dribbles as a senior.
I like players who watch film – I don’t think enough basketball players do it – and
McDermott is a film junkie. He reportedly watches film of players like Dirk, Paul Pierce,
and Larry Bird, and does everything he can to “steal” their moves. He has already
displayed the ability to learn anything, considering his steady improvement at
Creighton, so I don’t see how it’s unreasonable to assume that he can continue to add
versatility to his game and be something more than just a shooter.
Nik Stauskas
Michigan’s Nik Stauskas is very much in the same boat as McDermott, or even a
player like Stephen Curry. Coming out of college, Curry was touted as one of the draft’s
greatest three-point shooters, with the ability to drain shots off the catch or the dribble,
but he was also labeled as unathletic, a poor defender, and a combo guard, so naturally
his stock took a hit and he fell to the 7th – behind more “traditional” guards like Tyreke
Evans, Ricky Rubio, and Jonny Flynn.
Stauskas is very much in the same mold as Curry in that he is excellent at playing off-
ball with the ability to handle the ball himself and play some point guard. If Stauskas is
able to speed up his dribble to the level of Curry’s, just like he had to, then it’s not out
of the question for him to reach that level.
T.J. Warren
On the other end of the spectrum, a player like T.J. Warren can get anywhere he wants
with the ball as if he’s a magician playing card tricks. Warren has the basketball IQ of a
ten-year vet, but he can’t hit jumpers with his absolutely disgusting looking form.
But Warren has something a lot of players don’t: touch. Whenever he missed his go-
to mid-range floaters or even his threes at N.C. State, the ball still tended to come off
soft. Imagine for a moment that T.J. Warren was a consistent 38 percent three-point
shooter in college, because he would be guaranteed as a top five pick. If he’s able to
add a jumper, teams are looking at a legitimate steal at that area of the draft.
Dario Saric
Lots of NBA fans are deeply scarred after so many high International draft picks have
failed making the transition to the league. Players like Andrea Bargnani and Darko
Milicic will forever be engrained in the memories of those fans, yet it could be argued
that general managers and scouts have also soured on foreign players as well; otherwise
a player like Dario Saric would likely be in the conversation as a Top 5 draft pick.
At only 20-years-old, Saric led Cibona to the Adriatic League championship and

captured League MVP and Finals MVP in the process. There is truly no other player in
the draft that could’ve done what he did overseas, and had he done this in March
Madness, it could be argued that he’d be a consensus top pick.
I’ll be the first to admit that I was not very high on Saric in 2013, because I saw a
player that was solid in a lot of categories, but not great in others. But what I had
greatly underestimated was his work ethic and his desire to be a superstar. In only one
year, Saric took his game to a new level, improving in seemingly every category that had
worried me just months before.
At this point, Saric is like a point guard in a power forward’s body. He has excellent
passing instincts and penetrating ability that will assuredly translate to the NBA,
making him a pick-and-roll playmaker. With incredible instincts, his off-ball awareness
is already on a terrific level and that will only improve as well.
Naturally, he isn’t a perfect player, because his shot and low post game is still
developing. As of now, it’s easy to look at Saric and say that his physical limitations will
lower his ceiling, but with one of the hardest work ethics in the draft and incredible
natural ability, there is no saying what he could be by the time he reaches his prime.
Recap
Will any of these five players turn into elite go-to scorers? Well, there are no
guarantees, but there is always a chance, and some players have a higher chance that
others.
When looking at the projected draft positioning of Dante Exum, Doug McDermott, Nik
Stauskas, T.J. Warren, and Dario Saric, I believe they present the greatest value if a
team is looking for a player that has a chance to be a "Top 3 pick" in any "re-draft" years
from now.
Sometimes it's easy to forget that legends aren't born. It takes more than natural
ability to be "the best." You have to have the will to reach that level, the talent, the work
ethic, and then from there, the confidence develops after years of successful repetitions.
So few players reach that level because so few possess the ingredients necessary to
reach that level, but maybe we will see at least one unexpected player reach that
immaculate level from the 2014 NBA Draft class.

Atlantic Division
Boston Celtics
Team Needs Potential Picks Overall Thoughts
!•!Go%To!Scorer:!Have!pieces!to! !•!Bigs:!Noah!Vonleh,!Jusuf! It!won't!be!surprising!if!they!

compete!but!lacking!someone! Nurkic,!Walter!Tavares end!up!trading!the!sixth!pick!
they!can!lean!on. !•!Wings:!Aaron!Gordon,!Dario! for!a!proven!player,!but!if!
2013-14 Notes Šarić,!Doug!McDermott,!T.J.!
!•!Rim!Protector:!No!inside! they!keep!it,!they!will!look!to!
Warren,!P.J.!Hairston
Record:!25%57 presence!hurt!their!defense.
!•!Guards:!Dante!Exum,!Marcus!
grab!a!player!that!can!make!
!•!3PT!Sharpshooter:!Third! an!immediate!impact!with!
Picks:!6,!17 worst!eFG%!in!the!NBA!(47.7%).
Smart,!Nik!Stauskas,!Elfrid!
Payton,!Tyler!Ennis upside!like!Gordon!or!Šarić.
Brooklyn Nets
Team Needs Potential Picks* Overall Thoughts
*Must!make!trade!to!acquire!pick.
!•!Forwards:!Pierce!is!a!FA!and! !•!Bigs:!Patric!Young,!Walter! The!Nets!are!in!trouble!in!
2013-14 Notes aging,!and!KG!could!retire. Tavares,!Jarnell!Stokes terms!of!draft!picks,!but!they!
!•!Upside:!An!aging!team!needs! !•!Wings:!K.J.!McDaniels,! could!look!to!deal!for!one!as!
Damien!Inglis,!Thanasis! they!have!money!to!burn!and!
Record:!44%38 a!high!risk/high!reward!player.
Antetokounmpo need!to!fill!some!immediate!
!•!Sparkplug:!Lack!of!go%to!
Picks:!None player!on!the!bench!hurt!them.
!•!Guards:!Russ!Smith,!Deonte!
Burton,!Kendrick!Perry
needs!on!their!bench.
New York Knicks

*Must!make!trade!to!acquire!pick.
!•!Rim!Protector:!Chandler!is!
!!•!Bigs:!Cory!Jefferson,!Patrick! Will!Carmelo!test!FA?!That'll!
getting!old!and!injured.
2013-14 Notes Young,!Johnny!O'Bryant,!Khem! answer!a!lot!of!questions!
!•!Go%To!Scorer:!If!Melo!leaves,! about!New!York's!approach!to!
Birch,!James!McAdoo
who!scores? !•!Wings:!P.J.!Hairston,!Devyn! the!draft.!If!he!does,!look!for!
Record:!37%45 !•!Chemistry:!A!high!character! Marble,!Fuquan!Edwin them!to!do!what!they!can!to!
Picks:!None rookie!that!won't!make!the! !•!Guards:!Shabazz!Napier,!Bryce! trade!or!buy!their!way!in.
locker!room!more!toxic. Cotton,!Keith!Appling,!Russ!Smith
Philadelphia 76ers
!•!Wing!Scorer:!They!have!the! !•!Bigs:!Joel!Embiid,!Isaiah! With!a!young!roster,!the!

tools!to!compete,!but!lack!a!go% Austin,!Mitch!McGary 76ers!could!go!a!number!of!
2013-14 Notes to!scorer!at!the!wing!position. !•!Wings:!Jabari!Parker,!Andrew! different!directions,!and!they!
Record:!19%63 !•!3PT!Shooting:!Worst!3PT! Wiggins,!Doug!McDermott,!Glenn! should!certainly!make!a!lot!of!
Robinson!III,!Cleanthony!Early
shooting!team!last!year!(31.2%). movement!on!draft!night!with!
Picks:!3,!10,!32,! !•!Guards:!Dante!Exum,!Nik!
!•!Bench!Depth:!Need!depth! Stauskas,!Gary!Harris,!Bogdan! their!ridiculous!total!of!seven!
39,!47,!52,!54! everywhere!on!the!bench. Bogdanovic,!C.J.!Wilcox draft!picks.
Toronto Raptors
!•!Point!Guard:!Lowry!is!a!FA! !•!Bigs:!Jusuf!Nurkic,!Isaiah! An!up!and!coming!Raptors!

Austin,!Mitch!McGary,!Patric! team!should!look!for!players!
and!they!need!a!backup!anyway.
2013-14 Notes Young,!Cory!Jefferson
!•!Wing!Depth:!DeRozan!is! that!can!immediately!increase!
!•!Wings:!K.J.!McDaniels,!Jerami!
improving!but!they!need!a! their!chances!in!the!playoffs!
Grant,!P.J.!Hairston,!T.J.!Warren
Record:!48%34 consistent!scorer!behind!him.
!•!Guards:!Tyler!Ennis,!Elfrid!
with!the!20th!pick,!and!then!
!•!Backup!Center:!Have!no!true! Payton,!Russ!Smith,!Markel! look!to!fill!specific!holes!in!the!
Picks:!20,!37,!59! center!behind!Valanciunas. Brown,!Zach!LaVine second!round.

Central Division
Chicago Bulls
(•(3PT(Shooting:(7th+worst(3PT( (•(Bigs:(Adreian(Payne,(Cory( Building(around(Derrick(Rose,(

Jefferson,(Walter(Tavares and(keeping(him(healthy(is(
shooting(team(at(34.8%.
2013-14 Notes (•(Wings:(K.J.(McDaniels,(P.J.( key.(They(have(the(
(•((Guard:(The(health(of(Rose(is(
Hairston,(Dario(Šarić,(T.J.(Warren,( foundation(already,(and(just(
an(issue(and(depth(is(needed.
Record:(48+34 Kyle(Anderson
(•(Power(Forward:(Boozer(is(a( (•(Guards:(Tyler(Ennis,(Shabazz(
need(to(find(the(appropriate(
immediate(impact(role(
Picks:(16,(19,(49 FA(in(2015,(time(to(look(ahead. Napier,(Deonte(Burton players(in(this(draft.
Cleveland Cavaliers
(•(Bigs:(Joel(Embiid,(Mitch(
(•(Wing(Scorer:(Deng(is(a(FA( McGary,(Jarnell(Stokes,(Artem( Cavs(GM(David(Griffin(is(in(a(
2013-14 Notes and(they(have(no(replacement. Klimenko,(Mitch(McGary fantastic(spot(this(offseason,(
(•(Big(Depth:(Varejao(is(getting( (•(Wings:(Andrew(Wiggins,( with(the(#1(pick(and(loads(of(
Jabari(Parker,(Jerami(Grant,( cap(space.(Filling(his(two(main(
Record:(33+49 old(and(a(FA(in(2015.
Damien(Inglis,(Josh(Huestis needs(will(be(a(must;(maybe(
(•(Defense:(Lacking(quality(
Picks:(1,(33 defense(at(nearly(every(position.
(•(Guards:(Deonte(Burton,(Russ(
Smith,(Fuquan(Edwin
one(player(will(fill(both.
Detroit Pistons
(•(Defense:(They(had(the(6th+ *Must(trade(to(acquire(1st(Rounder. The(Pistons(got(screwed(on(

((•(Bigs:(Mitch(McGary,(Jarnell( lottery(night(and(lost(a(top(10(
worst(DRtg(of(107.3.
2013-14 Notes Stokes,(Isaiah(Austin
(•(3PT(Sharpshooter:(They( pick,(missing(their(chance(to(
(•(Wings:(Nik(Stauskas,(P.J.(
were(the(2nd+worst(3PT(team( replenish(their(depth,(but(it(
Hairston,(Kyle(Anderson,(Jordan(
Record:(29+53 (32.1%)(with(virtually(no(spacing. Adams,(Rodney(Hood
won't(be(surprising(if(they(
(•(Big(Depth:(They(have(plenty( (•(Guards:(Spencer(Dinwiddie,( look(to(trade(back(into(the(
Picks:(38 of(talented(bigs,(but(no(depth. Bogdan(Bogdanovic,(C.J.(Wilcox first(round.
Indiana Pacers
(•(Bigs:(Isaiah(Austin,(Cory(
(•(Point(Guard:(Is(Hill(any(good( Jefferson,(Khem(Birch Another(failed(run(in(the(
2013-14 Notes at(all(anymore? (•(Wings:(Cleanthony(Early,( playoffs(means(Indiana(may(
(•(Wing(Scorer:(Stephenson(is(a( Glenn(Robinson(III,(Josh(Huestis,(
need(to(retool(the(roster(with(
Fuquan(Edwin,(DeAndre(Daniels
Record:(56+26 FA,(may(be(for(the(best.
some(new(depth(and(perhaps(
(•(3PT(Shooting:(Only(average( (•(Guards:(Vasilije(Micic,(Russ( a(new(starting(point(guard.
Picks:(57 and(need(a(guy(that(can(get(hot. Smith,(Jordan(Clarkson,(Semaj(
Christon,(Davion(Berry
Milwaukee Bucks
(•(Go+To(Scorer:(Have(pieces( (•(Bigs:(Joel(Embiid,(Jarnell( The(worst(team(in(the(NBA(

Stokes,(Cory(Jefferson,(Khem( ended(up(with(the(2nd(pick,(
but(still(lacking(a(top(scorer.
2013-14 Notes Birch,(Dwight(Powell
(•(Post(Scoring:(Even(if(Sanders( but(they'll(still(end(up(with(a(
(•(Wings:(Jabari(Parker,(Andrew(
Record:(15+67 isn't(traded,(they(need(a(player(
Wiggins,(Cleanthony(Early,(Glenn(
potential(franchise(player.(
that(can(score(off(the(post. The(direction(they(go(will(
Picks:(2,(31,(36,( Robinson(III,(Josh(Huestis
(•(Point(Guard:(Knight(and( (•(Guards:(Spencer(Dinwiddie,( likely(determine(the(rest(of(
48 Wolters(are(solid,(but(enough? James(Young,(Jordan(Clarkson their(draft(night(strategy.

Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks
(•(Star(Power:(High(risk/reward( (•(Bigs:(Jusuf(Nurkic,(Clint(
Capela,(Mitch(McGary Atlanta(has(been(hovering(in(
player(may(be(necessary.
(•(Wings:(Kyle(Anderson,(K.J.( the(middle(for(the(past(
2013-14 Notes (•(Wing(Scorer:(Carroll(is(a(solid( decade.(Instead(of(playing(it(
McDaniels,(Rodney(Hood,(Dario(
role(player(but(nothing(more. Šarić,(T.J.(Warren,(Jerami(Grant safe,(going(with(a(high(
Record:(38+44 (•(Guard(Defense:(Korver(and( (•(Guards:(Zach(LaVine,(Gary( risk/high(reward(pick(might(
Williams(fill(a(need,(but(need(to(
Picks:(15,(43 bolster(defense.
Harris,(Nik(Stauskas,(Fuquan(
Edwin,(Tyler(Ennis
be(their(best(choice.
Charlotte Hornets
(•(3PT(Sharpshooter:(They( (•(Bigs:(Noah(Vonleh,(Isaiah( With(a(strong(frontcourt,(the(

were(the(7th+worst(team(in( Austin,(Javon(McCrea Hornets(are(in(a(strong(
2013-14 Notes 3PT%.(Any(position(would(help. (•(Wings:(Dario(Šarić,(Doug( position(to(fill(their(holes(at(
McDermott,(Nik(Stauskas,(Gary(
(•(Wing(Scorer:(MKG(has( the(wing(position.(Adding(a(go+
Harris,(P.J.(Hairston,(Kyle(
Record:(43+39 potential,(but(is(he(enough? Anderson,(James(Young
to(scorer(at(the(3(and(a(
(•(Backup(Guards:(Ridnour(and( (•(Guards:(Jordan(Adams,(C.J.( gunslinging(two+guard(would(
Picks:(9,(24,(45 Douglas+Roberts(are(FA. Wilcox,(Russ(Smith,(Zach(LaVine be(a(win(on(draft(night.
Miami Heat
(•(Point(Guard:(Need(a( (•(Bigs:(Mitch(McGary,(Clint( Assuming(LeBron(James(and(

Capela,(Walter(Tavares the(Big(3(stay(in(Miami,(
replacement(if(Chalmers(leaves.
2013-14 Notes (•(Wings:(K.J.(McDaniels,(Rodney( continuing(to(replenish(their(
(•(Wing(Scorer:(Ray(Allen(and(
Hood,(Devyn(Marble
Dwyane(Wade(are(on(their(last( bench(helps.(But(Chalmers(
(•(Guards:(Jordan(Adams,(
Record:(54+28 legs.(Time(to(look(forward.
Spencer(Dinwiddie,(C.J.(Wilcox,(
could(be(in(for(a(big(payday,(
(•(Big(Depth:(It(never(hurts(to( so(adding(a(starting(point(
Picks:(26,(55 have(depth(at(big(positions.
Bogdan(Bogdanovic,(Deonte(
Burton,(Shabazz(Napier guard(might(be(necessary.
Orlando Magic
(•(Guard:(Need(to(pair(someone( (•(Bigs:(Noah(Vonleh,(Jusuf( Adding(a(go+to(scorer(is(key(

with(Oladipo(to(complete(two+ Nurkic,(Julius(Randle for(the(Magic(to(find(success(
2013-14 Notes guard(backcourt(system. (•(Wings:(Andrew(Wiggins,(Dario( in(the(weak(Eastern(
(•(Go+To(Scorer:(Lack(of(go+to( Šarić,(Doug(McDermott,(Jabari( Conference(next(year.(
Parker,(T.J.(Warren
Record:(23+59 option(limits(their(potential.
(•(Guards:(Dante(Exum,(Marcus(
Perhaps,(with(the(4th(pick,(
(•(Post(Presence:(Post(scorer( they(can(fill(two(holes(with(a(
Picks:(4,(12 would(add(scoring(versatility.
Smart,(Nik(Stauskas,(Elfrid(
Payton,(Tyler(Ennis,(Gary(Harris scoring(two+guard.
Washington Wizards
(•(Wing+Scorer:(Ariza(is(a(FA( (•(Bigs:(Khem(Birch,(Jarnell( After(reaching(the(playoffs(for(

Stokes,(Patric(Young,(Isaiah( the(first(time(since(2008,(the(
and(Porter(is(defensive+oriented.
2013-14 Notes Austin,(Artem(Klimenko,(Dwight(
(•(Center:(Gortat(is(a(FA(and(a( Wizards(are(in(a(good(position(
Powell,(Cory(Jefferson
backup(is(needed(anyway. going(forward,(but(it'll(be(key(
(•(Wings:(Josh(Huestis,(DeAndre(
Record:(44+38 (•(Backup(Guard:(They're(solid( Daniels,(Glenn(Robinson(III for(them(to("hit"(on(their(
second(round(draft(pick(to(
Picks:(46 here,(but(Andre(Miller(is(38+years+
old.(They(must(plan(ahead.
(•(Guards:(Fuquan(Edwin,(
Deonte(Burton,(Kendrick(Perry add(necessary(depth.

Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets
(•(Wing(Scoring:(Gallinari(will( (•(Bigs:(Jusuf(Nurkic,(Cory(
Jefferson,(Khem(Birch,(Javon( 2014(was(disappointing(for(
be(back,(but(will(he(be(healthy?
McCrea,(Daniel(Miller Denver,(but(with(three(picks,(
2013-14 Notes (•(Perimeter(Defense:(Foye( they'll(have(a(chance(to(add(
(•(Wings:(Dario(Šarić,(Doug(
scores(but(he's(a(poor(defender. McDermott,(Devyn(Marble some(quality(depth(and(
Record:(36+46 (•(Big(Depth:(Faried's( (•(Guards:(Gary(Harris,(Nik( possibly(a(key(player(with(
development(seems(like(it(has(
Picks:(11,(41,(56 plateaued(a(bit.
Stauskas,(Fuquan(Edwin,(Zach(
LaVine,(Joe(Harris
their(lottery(selection.
Minnesota Timberwolves
(•(Go+To(Scorer:(So(far(the( (•(Bigs:(Adreian(Payne,(Isaiah(
Austin,(Cory(Jefferson Kevin(Love(will(probably(be(
Shabazz(Muhammad(experiment(
2013-14 Notes (•(Wings:(Dario(Šarić,(Kyle( traded,(but(their(team(needs(
doesn't(look(like(it's(going(well.
Anderson,(T.J.(Warren,(Devyn( don't(really(change(much.(
Record:(40+42 (•(3PT(Shooting:(They(lack(a(
Marble,(Rodney(Hood Adding(a(potential(go+to(
consistent(perimeter(threat.
Picks:(13,(40,(44,( (•(Big(Man:(If(Love's(gone,(they(
(•(Guards:(Gary(Harris,(Nik(
Stauskas,(P.J.(Hairston,(Zach(
scorer(alongside(Kevin(Martin(
will(help(them(quite(a(lot.
53 must(find(a(stretch(forward. LaVine,(Jordan(Clarkson
Portland Trail Blazers

*Must(make(trade(to(acquire(pick.(
(•(Interior(Defense:(They're( Portland(is(a(rising(team(in(
•(Bigs:(Cory(Jefferson,(Isaiah( the(NBA,(and(though(they(
stacked,(but(can(improve(here.
2013-14 Notes Austin,(Patric(Young,(Walter(
(•(Backup(Bigs:(Aldridge(can't( have(no(picks,(they(have(
Tavares,(Johnny(O'Bryant
play(all(48(minutes. plenty(of(trade(bait(available(
(•(Wings:(Josh(Huestis,(Thanasis(
Record:(54+28 (•(Center:(Lopez(is(very(solid( Antetokounmpo,(Devyn(Marble to(snatch(up(a(late(first(or(a(
(•(Guards:(Nick(Johnson,(Markel( second(rounder(to(grab(a(
Picks:(None but(he(can(certainly(be(
potentially(improved(upon. Brown,(Fuquan(Edwin player(that(can(fill(a(need.
Oklahoma City Thunder

(•(Backup(Guard:(Reggie( (•(Bigs:(Jusuf(Nurkic,(Walter(
Tavares,(Clint(Capela Oklahoma(City(is(a(candidate(
Jackson(will(be(a(FA(in(2015.
2013-14 Notes (•(Wings:(Gary(Harris,(K.J.( to(trade(up(with(their(two(late(
(•(Big(Man:(Depth(is(needed(for( first(round(picks,(as(they(may(
McDaniels,(T.J.(Warren,(
when(Perk(leaves(in(2015. Cleanthony(Early,(Jerami(Grant target(a(specific(player(that(
Record:(59+23 (•(Upside:(Taking(a(high( (•(Guards:(P.J.(Hairston,(C.J.( they(believe(is(a("steal."(
Picks:(21,(29 risk/high(reward(player(may(
benefit(them(in(the(long(run.
Wilcox,(Jordan(Adams,(Spencer( Loads(of(options(for(them.
Dinwiddie,(Shabazz(Napier
Utah Jazz
(•(Defense:(Had(a(league+worst( (•(Bigs:(Julius(Randle,(Noah( If(Utah(retains(Gordon(

Vonleh,(Jarnell(Stokes,(Isaiah( Hayward(and(grabs(some(
109.1(Defensive(Rating.
2013-14 Notes Austin,(Cory(Jefferson
(•((Forward:(Lots(of(pending(FAs( talent(to(put(around(him,(
(•(Wings:(Jabari(Parker,(Aaron(
at(both(forward(positions. then(they(might(be(closer(to(
Gordon,(Jerami(Grant,(Glenn(
Record:(25+57 (•(3PT(Shooting:(Hayward's( Robinson(III,(James(Young
competing(than(people(think(
with(their(strong(core(of(
Picks:(5,(23,(35 totals(dipped(and(they(might(
lose(Marvin(Williams(to(FA.
(•(Guards:(Spencer(Dinwiddie,(
P.J.(Hairston,(Jordan(Adams Hayward,(Favors,(and(Burke.

Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors
*Must(make(trade(to(acquire(pick.(
(•(Stretch(Big:(Finding(a( Golden(State(could(benefit(
(•(Bigs:(Isaiah(Austin,(Alec( from(trading(into(the(draft,(
shooting(big(adds(versatility.
Brown,(Shayne(Whittington
2013-14 Notes (•(Guard(Depth:(If(Crawford( but(they'd(probably(be(better(
(•(Wings:(Cleanthony(Early,(
tests(FA,(they'll(have(no(one. off(building(their(depth(
Glenn(Robinson(III,(LaQuinton(
Record:(51+31 (•(D+Specialist:(Having(a(Kawhi( Ross,(Isaiah(Sykes
through(free(agency(with(
Leonard(of(their(own(would(add( (•(Guards:(Xavier(Thames,( proven(players(for(a(rookie(
Picks:(None a(new(dimension(to(the(team. Kendrick(Perry,(Semaj(Christon head(coach.
Los Angeles Clippers

(•(Backup(Big:(Both(Davis(and( (•(Bigs:(Clint(Capela,(Mitch( The(Clippers(are(close(to(a(

McGary,(Jarnell(Stokes championship,(but(need(
Hollins(will(be(Free(Agents.
2013-14 Notes (•(Wings:(Jerami(Grant,(K.J.( refining,(especially(on(the(
(•(3+&+D(Wing:(Adding(a(classic(
McDaniels,(Damien(Inglis,(
Rivers(defensive(specialist(would( bench.(It(could(also(benefit(
Cleanthony(Early,(James(Young
Record:(57+25 give(him(a(gadget(on(the(bench.
them(to(add(a(more(
(•(Backup(Point:(Collison(may( Bogdan(Bogdanovic,(Spencer( consistent(player(than(Matt(
Picks:(28 resign,(but(assurance(could(help. Dinwiddie,(Shabazz(Napier Barnes(at(small(forward.
Los Angeles Lakers

(•(Defense:(Had(the(3rd+worst( (•(Bigs:(Noah(Vonleh,(Julius( The(Lakers(need(everything.(

Defensive(Rating(of(107.9 Randle,(Jusuf(Nurkic
2013-14 Notes Almost(everyone(but(Kobe(
(•(Forward:(A(player(that(can( (•(Wings:(Dario(Šarić,(Doug(
and(Nash(are(free(agents,(and(
help(take(the(load(off(of(Kobe( McDermott,(Aaron(Gordon
both(of(them(are(close(to(the(
Record:(27+55 could(help(sustain(his(efficiency. (•(Guards:(Marcus(Smart,(Gary(
end(of(their(careers.(It's(time(
(•(Talent:(With(so(many(holes,( Harris,(Elfrid(Payton,(Nik(
Picks:(7 they(just(need(to(add(talent. Stauskas,(Tyler(Ennis for(a(total(overhaul(in(L.A.
Phoenix Suns
(•(Stretch(Forward:(Frye(will(be((•(Bigs:(Adreian(Payne,(Jusuf(
Nurkic,(Cory(Jefferson,(Artem( Ryan(McDonough(can(
a(FA(in(2015.
2013-14 Notes Klimenko,(Khem(Birch virtually(do(anything(he(wants(
(•(Wing(Scorer:(Tucker(is(very( on(draft(night(with(his(wide+
(•(Wings:(Doug(McDermott,(
Record:(48+34 solid(but(they(can(upgrade. Dario(Šarić,(T.J.(Warren,(Kyle( range(of(picks.(Expect(them(to(
(•(Post(Presence:(They(have(no( Anderson,(Jerami(Grant,(Rodney(
Picks:(14,(18,(27,( one(that(can(draw(double(teams( Hood,(James(Young
trade(up(for("their(man,"(
whoever(it(is,(at(some(point.
50 on(the(post. (•(Guards:(Zach(LaVine
Sacramento Kings
(•(Defense:(Bottom(8(defensive( •(Bigs:(Julius(Randle,(Noah( Sacramento(has(a(nice(core(

team(statistically,(can(improve(at( Vonleh,(Jusuf(Nurkic but(need(to(take(advantage(of(
2013-14 Notes all(5(positions. (•(Wings:(Aaron(Gordon,(Doug( it(by(hitting(on(their(draft(
McDermott,(Dario(Šarić,(T.J.(
(•(Power(Forward:(Cousins( pick.(Selecting(a(power(
Warren,(Kyle(Anderson
Record:(28+54 could(use(a(big(man(partner.
(•(Guards:(Marcus(Smart,(Tyler(
forward(seems(to(be(the(most(
(•(Point(Guard:(They(want(a( Ennis,(Elfrid(Payton,(Gary(Harris,( likely(option,(but(point(guard(
Picks:(8 true(PG(instead(of(Thomas. Nik(Stauskas,(P.J.(Hairston also(makes(a(lot(of(sense.

Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks
*Must(trade(to(acquire(1st(Rounder.
(•(Forwards:(Marion(and(Carter( ((•(Bigs:(Clint(Capela,(Mitch( Dirk(will(be(back,(but(what(
are(both(free(agents. McGary,(Patric(Young
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look(for(high(risk/high(rewards. Grant,(Glenn(Robinson(III,(
Record:(49+33 (•(Center:(Could(use(some( Cleanthony(Early,(Josh(Huestis
at(the(wing(position(if(one(of(
(•(Guards:(Russ(Smith,(Kendrick( them(leaves,(nevermind(both.
Picks:(34,(51 upgrades(at(this(position.
Perry,(Keith(Appling
Houston Rockets
(•(Stretch(Big:(A(3PT(shooting( (•(Bigs:(Adreian(Payne,(Isaiah(
big(would(add(even(more( Austin,(Cory(Jefferson,(Johnny( Look(for(Houston(to(move(up,(
2013-14 Notes versatility(to(their(rotation. O'Bryant
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Ennis,(Spencer(Dinwiddie
with(Melo.(Need(to(be(safe
Memphis Grizzlies
(•(Go+To(Scorer:(They're(lacking( (•(Bigs:(Adreian(Payne This(is(a(important(offseason(

a(guy(they(can(lean(on(since(they( (•(Wings:(K.J.(McDaniels,(Jerami( for(the(Grizzlies(to(finally(get(
2013-14 Notes lost(Rudy(Gay. Grant,(T.J.(Warren,(P.J.(Hairston,( over(the(hump.(Finding(an(
Glenn(Robinson(III,(James(Young,(
(•(Wing(Defense:(They(must( immediate(upgrade(with(
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upside(at(the(small(forward(
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Picks:(22 be(necessary(to(hit(on(a(pick. Shabazz(Napier,(Zach(LaVine take(that(next(step.
New Orleans Pelicans

(•(Go+To(Scorer:(They're( *Must(make(trade(to(acquire(pick.(
(•(Bigs:(Cory(Jefferson,(Khem( Will(their(decision(to(trade(
unlikely(to(find(one(without(a(
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draft(pick,(but(they(need(one.
(•(Wings:(Devyn(Marble,( haunt(them?(Perhaps,(since(
(•(Guard(Defense:(They(had(the(
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(•(Wing(Scorer:(Aminu(and( (•(Guards:(Russ(Smith,(Fuquan( have(assets(to(trade(back(in.
Picks:(None Morrow(are(free(agents. Edwin,(Nick(Johnson
San Antonio Spurs

(•(Big(Men:(Diaw(&(Bonner(are( (•(Bigs:(Mitch(McGary,(Cory(
Jefferson,(Khem(Birch The(Spurs(are(stacked(but(
FA,(&(Duncan(is(near(retirement.
2013-14 Notes (•(Wings:(Damien(Inglis,(Glenn( their(dynasty(may(be(near(its(
(•(Role(Players:(Players(that(fit( end.(With(three(choices,(
Robinson(III,(Cleanthony(Early(
into(a(specific(role(will(always(
(•(Guards:(Spencer(Dinwiddie,( they're(bound(to(hit(on(at(
Record:(62+20 interest(the(Spurs.
Jordan(Adams,(Bogdan( least(one(of(their(picks(as(they(
(•(Sparkplug:(With(Manu(aging,( Bogdanovic,(C.J.(Wilcox,(Markel(
Picks:(30,(58,(60 a(heir(apparent(is(needed. Brown,(Joe(Harris
replenish(their(depth.

Mock Draft Explanation
My mock draft will be a little bit different than the norm. I’ll be the
first to admit that I hate mocks because trades are unpredictable and
a single move can change the whole course of the draft. Trying to have
a perfect mock draft is harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
Not to mention that the “intent” often gets lost. Some people
publish mock drafts with their predictions of who they think a team
will pick, but others make the picks of who they’d pick if they were
the general manager.
But that’s exactly why I’m going about my full top 60 mock draft
differently; I'm doing both. Think about this as “Two Mocks in One.”
On the left column (titled “Their Pick”) I will be picking the player
that I think each team will select based on information received via
team needs, sources, rumors, workouts, and the like.
However, on the right column (titled “My Pick”), I will be picking
based on my own beliefs as if I were the team’s general manager. If
you care more about what I think a team should do, then this is the
column you should be looking at, but if you care more about what I
think they might do, then focus on the column on the left.
So, to recap: On the left column I am considering the most
“realistic” scenario, but on the right column I am going entirely off of
my own evaluations of these players. This is truly two separate mock
drafts based on entirely different philosophies, they just happen to be
side-by-side.
Even though the “Their Pick” column is more likely to be accurate
since it factors in rumors and even some nearly certain picks, it won’t
be surprising if the “My Pick” column is more spot on since
predicting the draft is truly a crapshoot.
Three of the players included in this mock withdrew from the
draft and are marked as such, but they remain included as this was
the original "Two-in-One" mock published on June 12th.

Mock Draft: Picks #1 to #5
Cleveland Cavaliers
# 1 Their Pick
Joel Embiid
My Pick
Joel Embiid
Drafting&Joel&Embiid&would&give&the& I'd&completely&agree&if&Embiid&is&the&
Cavaliers&a&legitimate&center&prospect& pick.&If&he&pans&out&like&he&could,&so&
with&star&potential.&He&is&by&far&the& much&offense&is&going&to&open&up&for&
best&twoJway&player&in&the&draft. the&likes&of&Irving&and&Waiters.
Milwaukee Bucks
# 2 Their Pick
Jabari Parker
My Pick
Jabari Parker
Once&again,&I'd&agree&with&the&pick.&
Parker&has&AllJStar&potential&on&the&
Parker&is&the&stud&scorer&they&need.&
offensive&end.&The&rest&of&the&Bucks'&
Wiggins&is&a&solid&option&but&doesn't&
roster&is&plenty&athletic&enough&to&
bring&the&level&of&certainty&they&need&
compensate&for&his&poor&defense.
in&their&pick&this&year.
Philadelphia 76ers
# 3 Their Pick
Andrew Wiggins Andrew Wiggins
My Pick
An&incredible&athlete&that&will&perform&
Ideally,&the&76ers&should&hope&for&Joel&
well&alongside&the&fastJpaced&Michael&
Embiid&to&fall,&but&Andrew&Wiggins&
CarterJWilliams.&If&he's&the&pick,&they'll&
gives&them&a&player&they&can&
have&one&of&the&most&exciting&young&
immediately&start&at&wing.
teams&in&the&NBA.
Orlando Magic
# 4 Their Pick
Dante Exum
My Pick
Dante Exum
Don't&be&surprised&if&they&trade&down& I&think&the&Magic&will&make&a&mistake&
to&#6&with&Boston&and&select&Marcus& if&they&trade&down&for&Smart,&and&I&
Smart.&But&if&the&stay,&Exum&is&clearly& think&there&is&a&strong&chance&of&that.&
the&best&guard&available&and&gives& Exum&is&the&#3&player&on&my&board&for&
them&a&potential&star&scorer. a&reason:&he's&a&beast.
Utah Jazz
# 5 Their Pick
Julius Randle Noah Vonleh
My Pick
Randle&brings&toughness&to&a&team&
I&think&the&perimeter&shooting&that&
that&really&needs&it.&Pairing&him&with&
Noah&Vonleh&brings&is&a&better&fit&for&
Derrick&Favors&could&give&Gordon&
the&team.&In&my&opinion,&Vonleh&has&
Hayward&and&Trey&Burke&even&more&
much&higher&upside&than&Randle.
openings&on&offense.
Boston Celtics
#6
Their Pick My Pick
Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon
Gordon&is&one&of&the&most&understood& If&Kevin&Love&isn't&on&his&way&to&
players&in&this&draft&and&would&be&a& Boston,&I'd&do&everything&I&can&to&
perfect&fit&for&Brad&Stevens'&system.& trade&up&to&#4&to&pick&Dante&Exum.&
His&passing&and&ball&handling&perfectly& Otherwise,&Aaron&Gordon&is&a&
compliments&his&great&defense. perfectly&fine&pick&at&this&spot.
Los Angeles Lakers
# 7 Their Pick
Marcus Smart
My Pick
Dario Šarić
The&Lakers&will&most&likely&go&for&an& I&think&Šarić&is&a&legitimate&top&3&talent&
NBA7ready&player&like&Marcus&Smart,& in&any&ordinary&draft,&so&seeing&him&
and&he'd&immediately&start&for&them.& drop&to&#7&is&a&gift,&but&will&a&team&be&
Plus,&he'd&learn&from&the&best&mentor& willing&to&take&the&risk?&I&would&hope&
possible&for&him,&in&Kobe&Bryant. so,&because&he's&worth&the&wait.
Sacramento Kings
# 8 Their Pick
Noah Vonleh Marcus Smart
My Pick
Drafting&Smart&would&give&the&Kings&a&
Ideally,&Gordon&or&Smart&would&fall&to&
much7needed&tenacious&defender,&
this&pick,&but&Vonleh&gives&them&a&
who&would&likely&raise&the&intensity&of&
great&potential&scorer&to&pair&with&
the&defense&as&a&whole.&Plus,&Isaiah&
DeMarcus&Cousins.
Thomas&could&be&freely&moved.
Charlotte Hornets
# 9 Their Pick
Doug McDermott Doug McDermott
My Pick
I'd&agree&with&this&pick&based&on&
McDermott&is&a&perfect&fit&for&their&
system&fit&and&the&fact&he's&my&best&
system.&I&could&see&him&receiving&
player&available.&McDermott&will&be&a&
plenty&of&open&looks&thanks&to&the&
great&scorer&if&he's&on&a&team&that&
attention&Walker&and&Big&Al&receive.
takes&advantage&of&his&tools.
Philadelphia 76ers
# 10 Their Pick
Nik Stauskas
My Pick
Nik Stauskas
After&drafting&Wiggins&at&#3,&they'll& If&somehow&Jabari&Parker&ends&up&
need&to&add&a&two7guard&to&complete& being&the&pick&at&#3,&I'd&make&Gary&
their&rotation.&Also,&they'll&need& Harris&the&pick&here&to&add&defense.&
someone&that&can&hit&spot&up&jumpers& But&Stauskas'&fit&as&a&secondary&ball&
since&MCW&is&a&poor&shooter. handler&and&shooter&is&exciting.
Denver Nuggets
# 11 Their Pick
Gary Harris
My Pick
Gary Harris
Denver&desperately&needs&a&perimeter&
If&I'm&the&GM,&this&is&a&no@brainer&pick&
defense&and&Gary&Harris&would&
unless&an&unexpected&player&drops.&He&
immediately&help&here.&His&
feels&two&team&needs:&defense&and&
complimentary&scoring,&is&of&course&
three@point&shooting.
quite&the&bonus.
Orlando Magic
# 12 Their Pick
Jusuf Nurkić
My Pick
Jusuf Nurkić
I&have&Kristaps&Porziņgis&ranked&higher&
Orlando&needs&a&post&presence&and&
on&my&board,&but&they&need&an&
Nurkić&will&likely&provide&that,&though&
interior&scorer&and&Nurkić&is&well@
it&may&take&a&few&years&of&
worth&the&wait,&especially&considering&
development&for&that&to&happen.
his&potential&as&a&rim&protector.
# 13 Their Pick
P.J. Hairston
My Pick
Kristaps Porziņgis
(Withdrew From Draft)
Porziņgis&won't&be&a&stud&rebounder&
If&Love&stays&in&Minnesota,&they&need&
like&Love,&but&he&might&be&able&to&
to&add&a&potential&go@to&scorer.&At&this&
shoot&the&lights&out&once&he&reaches&
point,&Hairston&can&come&in&right&away&
his&prime.&He's&also&a&terrific&rim&
and&bury&threes&every&night.
protector,&unlike&Love.
Phoenix Suns
# 14 Their Pick
Dario Šarić
My Pick
T.J. Warren
I&think&a&surprise&team&will&take&a&risk&
As&much&as&I&like&Tucker,&I'd&draft&a&
on&Šarić&if&he&falls,&and&with&so&many&
wing&that&they&can&feed&the&ball&to&and&
draft&picks,&perhaps&it'll&be&Phoenix.&
tell&him&to&score;&T.J.&Warren&is&the&
He&brings&incredible&go@to&scoring&
best&option&at&this&point.
potential,&which&they&really&need.
Atlanta Hawks
# 15 Their Pick
T.J. Warren
My Pick
K.J. McDaniels
Warren&could&be&an&immediate& I&don't&consider&McDaniels&a&"risk"&
upgrade&over&DeMarre&Carroll& since&he's&such&a&stellar&defender,&but&
because&his&special&knack&for&scoring& he&could&turn&into&a&better&scorer&than&
the&ball&from&all&over&the&court.&If&he& we're&giving&him&credit&for.&Perhaps,&
develops&his&shot,&he'll&be&special. Atlanta&could&reap&the&benefits.
Chicago Bulls
# 16 Their Pick
Adreian Payne Julius Randle
My Pick
With%Carlos%Boozer%entering%free% Randle%can't%defend%now%but%there%is%
agency%in%2015,%Payne%is%a%terrific% no%better%teacher%for%him%than%Tom%
replacement%because%of%his%energy% Thibodeau,%who%may%be%able%to%use%
and%his%floor?stretching%skills. his%athletic%tools%quite%well.
Boston Celtics
# 17 Their Pick
Kristaps Porziņgis
My Pick
Tyler Ennis
Boston%will%look%to%move%up%in%the% Regardless%of%Rondo's%trade%status,%
draft,%but%Porziņgis%brings%intrigue%as%a% the%Celtics%need%a%better%backup%point%
draft?and?stash.%He%can%stretch%the% guard.%Ennis%is%reliable%but%also%brings%
floor%and%protect%the%rim,%two%things% a%spark%off%the%bench%because%of%his%
every%team%could%always%use. ebullient%style%of%play.
Phoenix Suns
# 18 Their Pick
Kyle Anderson Adreian Payne
My Pick
In%an%existing%two?guard%system,%it'd% Payne%is%the%absolute%perfect%
be%exciting%to%see%them%add%a%point% replacement%for%Channing%Frye,%who%
forward.%In%a%sense,%they'd%be%the% will%be%a%free%agent%in%2015.%His%spot%
"Spurs?lite"%because%of%the%amount%of% up%shooting%ability%is%outstanding,%and%
ball%movement%on%the%roster. the%energy%he%brings%is%a%fit.
Chicago Bulls
# 19 Their Pick
Tyler Ennis
My Pick
Kyle Anderson
It's%time%to%start%thinking%about% With%Noah,%Randle,%&%Anderson,%
insurance%for%Derrick%Rose,%and%Tyler% they'd%have%one%of%the%best%
Ennis%provides%that.%Plus,%they're% rebounding%frontcourts%in%the%NBA,%
losing%D.J.%Augustin,%a%lifesaver%for% but%they'd%undoubtedly%have%the%best%
them%at%points%this%past%season. bigs%that%can%dribble%&%move%the%ball.
Toronto Raptors
# 20 Their Pick
Elfrid Payton Elfrid Payton
My Pick
Payton%is%a%major%steal%if%he%drops%this% You've%got%to%think%some%team%will%try%
far,%and%since%so%few%teams%are% to%trade%up%for%Payton%if%he%starts%to%
looking%for%point%guards,%there%is%a% slip,%which%is%what%I'd%try%to%do%to%
strong%chance%that%actually%happens. assure%myself%Ennis%or%Payton.

# 21 Their Pick
Clint Capela
My Pick
P.J. Hairston
With%an%already%stacked%roster,%they% With%Reggie%Jackson%expected%to%get%a%
have%plenty%of%options,%but%it's%easy%to% huge%payday%in%2015,%this%is%a%pre?
see%them%going%with%a%guy%that%could% planning%move%with%a%player%in%P.J.%
potentially%be%a%star%role%player%for% Hairston%who%could%thrive%off?the?ball%
them,%a%Serge%Ibaka%clone. next%to%Durant%and%Westbrook.
Memphis Grizzlies
# 22 Their Pick
K.J. McDaniels Spencer Dinwiddie
My Pick
Unless%they%want%to%forever%play%
Since%Tayshaun%Prince%is%a%shell%of%his%
second%fiddle%to%OKC,%they%need%to%
former%self,%they%draft%a%defensive%
take%a%risk%on%a%guy%with%great%upside.%
replacement%that%fits%the%exact%
Dinwiddie%might've%been%a%lottery%
philosophy%of%the%team.
talent%had%it%not%been%for%a%torn%ACL.
Utah Jazz
#23
Their Pick My Pick
Zach LaVine Damien Inglis
They%might%as%well%go%with%the%player% Inglis%is%a%defensive?oriented%player%
that%has%the%highest%upside%at%this% that%would%compliment%the%rest%of%
point.%He%could%spend%time%playing%on% their%offense%quite%well.%He%also%brings%
the%bench,%and%perhaps%receive%some% spot%up%shooting%potential%and%would%
immediate%playing%time. be%able%to%play%right%away.
Charlotte Hornets
# 24 Their Pick
James Young
My Pick
Zach LaVine
My%pick%is%comparable,%since%both%
After%taking%a%safe%pick%in%McDermott%
Young%and%LaVine%are%high%risk/high%
at%#9,%I%fully%expect%them%to%go%with%at%
reward%players,%but%at%this%point%in%the%
risk%or%a%sharpshooter%at%#24.%Young%is%
draft,%they%might%as%well%go%for%a%
both,%and%presents%high%upside.
homerun%pick.
Houston Rockets
# 25 Their Pick
Rodney Hood Jordan Adams
My Pick
The%most%analytical%team%should%take%
Houston%shoots%the%three%ball%at%a%
a%player%that's%one%of%the%most%
high%rate%and%could%lose%Parsons%to%
efficient%scores%in%the%draft,%Jordan%
restricted%free%agency.%Even%if%they%
Adams,%the%do?it?all%guard%who%can%
don't%get%Carmelo,%Hood%has%value.
score%from%anywhere%on%the%court.
Miami Heat
# 26 Their Pick
Spencer Dinwiddie
My Pick
Clint Capela
It%wouldn't%be%surprising%if%they%move%
Teams%like%Miami%can%afford%to%take%
on%from%Mario%Chalmers%if%they're%
risks%and%if%Clint%Capela%pans%out,%he%
able%to%draft%Spencer%Dinwiddie,%since%
could%be%a%star%defensive%player%that%
he's%a%similar%dynamic%guard%that%can%
could%join%the%roster%in%a%few%years.
play%off?ball%as%well%as%he%does%with%it.
Phoenix Suns
# 27 Their Pick
Cleanthony Early
My Pick
Nikola Jokić
Phoenix%will%most%likely%try%to%trade%
If%they%stay%at%#27,%which%is%always%a%
out%of%this%pick,%but%selecting%
possibility,%they%should%reach%a%bit%on%
Cleanthony%Early%is%arguably%a%"best%
a%"draft?and?stash"%big%man%like%Jokić.
player%available"%type%of%pick.
Los Angeles Clippers

# 28 Their Pick
Shabazz Napier
My Pick
Shabazz Napier
I'd%also%make%Napier%the%pick%if%I%were%
Doc%Rivers%loves%his%sparkplug%point%
GM.%His%three?point%shooting%and%
guards,%and%Shabazz%Napier%is%exactly%
energy%creating%skills%is%far%too%much%
that.%He%is%a%perfect%fit%for%this%roster.
to%pass%up%at%this%point%in%the%draft.

# 29 Their Pick
Jerami Grant Mitch McGary
My Pick
Jerami%Grant%would%give%them%a%player% Steven%Adams%looked%solid%during%his%
they%could%use%in%"small"%lineups.%He% rookie%year,%but%Kendrick%Perkins%
can%defend%three%positions%and%could% should%be%let%go%as%soon%as%possible.%
work%as%a%"glue%guy"%on%their% They'll%need%a%center%and%McGary%is%
championship%contending%roster. extremely%good%value.
San Antonio Spurs
# 30 Their Pick
Jordan Adams
My Pick
Bogdan Bogdanović
My%pick%goes%along%the%same%
San%Antonio%likes%players%that%can%
wavelength%as%"their%pick,"%but%I%think%
move%the%ball%and%play%"good%to%
Bogdanović%would%be%a%great%heir%
great"%basketball;%Adams%fits%that%
apparent%for%Manu%Ginobili,%a%similar%
description%to%a%T.
combo%guard%scorer.
Milwaukee Bucks
# 31 Their Pick
Walter Tavares
My Pick
Jarnell Stokes
This%seems%like%the%type%of%high? I'd%do%everything%I%could%to%trade%up%or%
upside%pick%they'd%make%to%follow%up% down%from%this%spot,%but%if%I%were%
their%safe%selection%of%Jabari%Parker.% stuck,%I'd%go%with%a%possible%player%of%
Tavares%is%a%giant,%literally,%and%could% need%in%Jarnell%Stokes.%His%production%
turn%into%a%special%defensive%player. could%be%of%value.
Philadelphia 76ers
# 32 Their Pick
Mitch McGary Walter Tavares
My Pick
Mitch%McGary%completely%fills%a%team%
After%drafting%good%two%wings%already,%
need%at%backup%center%and%he%could%
taking%a%risk%on%the%monster%center%
even%start%alongside%Nerlens%Noel%at%
from%Cape%Verde%would%make%too%
some%point%in%the%near%future,%
much%sense%to%pass%it%up.
completing%a%dynamic%lineup.
Cleveland Cavaliers
# 33 Their Pick
Glenn Robinson III James Young
My Pick
If%they%aren't%able%to%retain%Luol%Deng,%
What%a%gift%if%Young%falls%this%far.%I'm%
they're%going%to%need%a%wing.%Maybe%
not%the%biggest%fan%of%him,%but%the%
Glenn%Robinson%III%will%figure%out%how%
value%he'd%present%at%this%point%in%the%
to%play%at%a%high%level%alongside%such%a%
draft%is%sensational.
talented%and%athletic%lineup.
Dallas Mavericks
# 34 Their Pick
Patric Young
My Pick
Glenn Robinson III
Dallas%would%prefer%one%of%the% "GR3"%was%a%late%bloomer%in%high%
previously%selected%wings%to%drop,%but% school%and%didn't%bloom%in%college.%
if%none%do,%then%selecting%the%best% Maybe%it'll%take%the%right%environment%
center%available%makes%sense%since% for%him%to%take%advantage%of%his%
that's%also%a%team%need. appealing%tools%on%both%ends.
Utah Jazz
# 35 Their Pick
Damien Inglis Cleanthony Early
My Pick
After%selecting%Randle%and%LaVine,% Utah%desperately%needs%three?point%
going%with%a%defensive?oriented%wing% shooting.%Though%Inglis%was%selected,%
fills%a%need%with%so%many%pending%free% Early%could%be%used%alongside%him%in%
agents%at%the%position. unique%lineup%configurations.

Milwaukee Bucks
# 36 Their Pick
My Pick
Jerami Grant
Pairing%Thanasis%with%his%brother,% Grant%presents%too%much%value%and%
Giannis%Antetokounmpo%could%be%a% upside%at%this%point%to%pass%him%up.%He%
best?case%scenario%for%both%of%them%to% can%defend%multiple%positions%and%still%
feel%comfortable%and%develop%a%far% has%possible%untapped%potential%on%
more%efficient%rate. the%offensive%end.
Toronto Raptors
# 37 Their Pick
Isaiah Austin Rodney Hood
My Pick
If%I'm%the%GM,%I'm%taking%Hood%or%
The%Raptors%are%in%need%of%a%backup%
Wilcox%here.%They%desperately%need%a%
center%and%Austin%would%fill%that%void%
guy%they%can%run%through%off?ball%
while%providing%three?point%shooting,%
screens%to%get%free%for%threes,%and%
another%team%need.
Hood%is%very%good%at%that.
Detroit Pistons
# 38 Their Pick
C.J. Wilcox
My Pick
C.J. Wilcox
They%could've%had%a%player%like% I'd%go%with%the%same%pick%since%Wilcox%
McDermott%or%Stauskas%but%they%"lost% can%be%run%through%screens%and%would%
the%lottery,"%so%they'll%have%to%settle% work%well%playing%against%their%
for%someone%like%Wilcox,%someone% interior?scoring%trio%of%Monroe,%
who%can%score%from%anywhere. Drummond,%and%Smith.
Philadelphia 76ers
# 39 Their Pick
Jordan Clarkson
My Pick
Patric Young
Philadelphia%has%filled%plenty%of%needs% While%I%agree%with%the%line%of%thinking%
within%this%draft,%but%they%could%still% that%Philly%needs%a%backup%point,%I%
use%another%backup%point%guard%and% think%Patric%Young%fills%a%greater%need%
Clarkson%is%the%best%available%combo% as%he%can%play%right%away%and%defend%
guard%at%this%point. at%a%very%good%level.
# 40 Their Pick
Artem Klimenko Jordan Clarkson
My Pick
I%already%had%them%taking%a%draft?and?
Regardless%of%what%happens%with%
stash%in%Porziņgis,%so%going%with%the%
Love,%they'll%probably%go%with%a%"draft?
best%available%combo%guard%gives%
and?stash"%with%at%least%one%of%more%
them%a%player%with%relatively%high%
of%their%second%round%picks.
upside%for%this%area%of%the%draft.
Denver Nuggets
# 41 Their Pick
Nikola Jokić
My Pick
Artem Klimenko
My%pick%is%similar%to%"their%pick"%in%
Denver%goes%with%Jokić,%someone%that%
that%they%are%both%"draft?and?stash"%
could%play%for%them%sooner%rather%
options,%but%Artem%Klimenko%brings%a%
than%later.%His%skills%on%the%post%
similar%skillset%to%the%table,%though%he%
compliment%the%lineup%quite%well.
is%a%bit%more%raw.
Houston Rockets
# 42 Their Pick
Bogdan Bogdanović
My Pick
Isaiah Austin
Austin%and%his%floor?stretching%skills%
Selecting%a%three?point%sharpshooting%
could%be%the%perfect%player%to%pair%
wing%makes%too%much%sense%for%a%
with%Howard.%If%this%happened,%I%think%
team%that%attempted%the%most%in%the%
he%could%receive%playing%time%right%
NBA%this%past%season.
away%in%this%situation.
Atlanta Hawks
# 43 Their Pick
Jarnell Stokes Semaj Christon
My Pick
Atlanta%has%three%guards%ahead%of%
Horford%and%Millsap%are%fixated%as%the%
Christon%but%none%of%them%are%as%good%
started,%but%they%still%have%a%hole%at%
of%defenders%as%Christon%could%be.%
the%backup%big%positions.%Stokes%can%
Having%an%extra%body%with%potential%
come%in%and%play%right%away.
never%hurts%either.
# 44 Their Pick
Rasmus Larsen
Fuquan Edwin
My Pick
Another%"draft?and?stash"%for% Minnesota%could%very%much%use%a%
Minnesota,%who%will%likely%be%in%no% strong%wing%defender%and%Edwin%
rush%to%win%games%if%they%trade%Kevin% would%be%quite%a%good%fit.%He%also%
Love.%Larsen%gives%them%the%best% brings%scoring%potential%and%is%
upside%at%this%point. insanely%good%value%this%late.
Charlotte Hornets
# 45 Their Pick
Semaj Christon Deonte Burton
My Pick
Christon%gives%the%Hornets%a%much% Burton%is%a%bit%of%a%high%upside%pick%at%
needed%perimeter%defender%at%the% this%point,%though%he%also%fills%a%team%
point%guard%position.%He%could%also% need%considering%the%fact%a%handful%of%
slide%in%as%the%backup. their%guards%are%pending%free%agents.

Washington Wizards
# 46 Their Pick
DeAndre Daniels Kendrick Perry
My Pick
The%Wizards%will%need%a%backup%point%
Daniels%is%arguably%the%best%scoring%
guard%once%Andre%Miller%retires%and%
wing%on%the%board%at%this%time,%which%
Perry%is%the%type%of%player%that%could%
is%exactly%the%player%they%need%if%
keep%the%scoring%going%while%playing%
Trevor%Ariza%leaves%in%free%agency.
behind%or%with%Wall%and%Beal.
Philadelphia 76ers
# 47 Their Pick
Deonte Burton
My Pick
Even%though%Clarkson%was%already% This%would%be%a%match?made%in%
picked,%Burton%is%a%different%type%of% heaven%considering%he%slipped%and%he%
player%and%will%bring%hard?nosed% would%work%as,%in%a%sense,%a%D?League%
defensive%and%athleticism%as%a% call%up.%The%energy%he%brings%would%be%
"scoring%sparkplug." extremely%valuable%off%the%bench.
Milwaukee Bucks
# 48 Their Pick
Roy Devyn Marble
My Pick
Rasmus Larsen
Marble%would%provide%the%Bucks%even% Even%though%Milwaukee%doesn't%need%
more%depth%and%upside%at%the%wing% a%big%man,%Larsen%is%someone%they%
position.%He%could%be%stashed%in%the%D? could%"draft?and?stash."%His%three?
League%as%well,%as%a%player%that%could% point%shooting%and%slashing%potential%
take%a%little%longer%to%develop. could%be%valuable%in%2?to?3%years.
Chicago Bulls
# 49 Their Pick
Khem Birch
My Pick
Khem Birch
Tom%Thibodeau%is%the%coach%that%could% If%I%were%the%GM,%I'd%make%the%same%
turn%Birch's%raw%skills%into%something% choice%if%the%situation%presented%itself.%
special.%If%he's%here,%I'd%be%surprised%if% Birch%has%far%too%much%talent%on%the%
he's%not%the%pick. defensive%end%to%be%passed%on.
Phoenix Suns
# 50 Their Pick
Jahii Carson
My Pick
Moussa Diagne
With%an%already%full%roster,%going%with%
Jahii%Carson%seems%to%fit%Phoenix's%up?
the%best%available%"draft?and?stash"%
tempo%style%and%he's%immediately%an%
option%gives%them%a%player%that%could%
upgrade%in%terms%of%scoring%over%the%
turn%into%a%quality%defensive%player%
current%backup,%Ish%Smith.
years%from%now.
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Dallas Mavericks
# 51 Their Pick
Josh Huestis
My Pick
Josh Huestis
Dallas%will%probably%try%to%move%up%to% Huestis%is%a%highly%underrated%player%
snatch%"their%man,"%but%Huestis%is%a% because%he%isn't%very%"flashy,"%but%he's%
great%defensive?oriented%option%to% great%value%at%this%point%for%his%ability%
possibly%replace%Marion. to%defend%multiple%positions.
Philadelphia 76ers
# 52 Their Pick
Moussa Diagne
Dwight Powell
My Pick
I'd%attempt%to%trade%out%with%this%pick,%
Philadelphia%will%probably%go%with%at%
but%Powell's%"do?it?all"%ability%could%be%
least%one%"draft?and?stash"%if%they%
a%fit%on%a%team%that%needs%talent%no%
keep%all%of%their%draft%picks.
matter%the%position.
# 53 Their Pick
Alessandro Gentile Jerrelle Benimon
My Pick
It'll%be%surprising%if%Minnesota%doesn't%
Benimon%is%a%solid%all?around%player%
trade%one%of%their%draft%picks,%but%they%
with%the%best%upside%available%at%this%
go%with%a%third%"draft?and?stash"%in%
point%in%the%draft.%And%if%Minnesota%
the%second,%freeing%them%from%making%
needs%anything,%it's%upside.
any%immediate%decisions%on%players.
Philadelphia 76ers
# 54 Their Pick
Vasilije Micic
My Pick
DeAndre Daniels
With%so%many%draft%picks,%selecting% Daniels%isn't%very%high%on%my%list,%but%
the%best%"draft?and?stash"%pick% he's%too%valuable%at%this%point%and%
available%gives%Philadelphia%options% could%be%thrown%into%their%D?League%
and%time%to%make%decisions. as%a%project%player.
Miami Heat
# 55 Their Pick
Russ Smith Nick Johnson
My Pick
Miami%selects%a%second%point%guard%to% As%I%said%in%"their%pick,"%Miami%should%
assure%themselves%that%they%have% pick%a%point%guard,%but%I%had%them%
talent%to%play%the%position%in%the%event% going%with%Capela%in%the%first%round,%so%
that%Chalmers%leaves. it's%even%more%of%a%need%now.

Denver Nuggets
# 56 Their Pick
Cory Jefferson
My Pick
Russ Smith
Denver%could%simply%take%the%best% Lawson%is%fixated%as%the%starter,%but%
player%available,%and%Cory%Jefferson% their%backup%point%guard%seems%to%be%
has%nice%potential%as%a%solid%all?around% a%revolving%door%as%of%late.%Smith%
big%man,%especially%if%he%develops%his% could%provide%some%stability,%though%
three?point%jumper. his%playing%style%is%anything%but%that.
Indiana Pacers
# 57 Their Pick
Davion Berry Roy Devyn Marble
My Pick
Lance%Stephenson%could%be%on%his%way%
Even%though%I%prefer%Berry%as%a%
out%and%the%Pacers%could%use%a%two?
prospect,%Marble%fits%a%bit%better%in%
guard.%Berry%is%a%little%undersized,%but%
terms%of%scheme%considering%his%size%
he%might%be%able%to%play%some%point%
and%skillset.
guard%for%them%too.
San Antonio Spurs
# 58 Their Pick
Lamar Patterson Lamar Patterson
My Pick
San%Antonio%selects%Lamar%Patterson,% I%think%the%Patterson%pick%makes%too%
a%high%character%"do?it?all"%forward% much%sense%for%them.%He's%exactly%the%
that%plays%their%style%of%"good%to% type%of%player%they%look%for%in%that%he%
great"%basketball. does%everything%well.
Toronto Raptors
# 59 Their Pick
Fuquan Edwin
My Pick
Johnny O'Bryant III
Toronto%could%use%a%perimeter% O'Bryant%might%not%be%able%to%play%
defender%and%Edwin%is%too%valuable%to% right%away,%but%they%are%in%need%of%a%
pass%up%on%this%time,%especially%since% backup%center%and%he%has%the%
he%can%defend%multiple%positions. potential%to%be%a%solid%role%player.
San Antonio Spurs

# 60 Their Pick
Joe Harris
My Pick
Vasilije Micic
Joe%Harris%has%his%weaknesses,%but%the% With%the%final%pick%of%the%draft,%I'd%
Spurs%know%how%to%emphasis% select%a%"draft?and?stash"%with%long?
strengths,%and%Harris%is%one%of%the%best% term%upside%in%Vasilije%Micic,%a%solid,%
three?point%shooters%in%the%draft. reliable%point%guard.

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6' 11.5" 280 lbs #8 to #23

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6' 9" 250 lbs #4 to #10

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6' 9.75" 239 lbs #7 to #19

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6' 11" 222 lbs #15 to #29

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6' 11" 253 lbs #23 to #43

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6' 10.5" 255 lbs #21 to #35

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6' 8.5" 263 lbs #22 to #45

Junior Season Statistics (Per Game)

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7' 3" 265 lbs #26 to #43

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6' 10" 247 lbs Second Round

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7' 0.5" 220 lbs #25 to #42

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7' 0.75" 228 lbs #25 to #45

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6' 9.25" 209 lbs #45 to Undrafted

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7' 0" 235 lbs #45 to Undrafted

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6' 11" 234 lbs Second Round

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