Category: NBA Draft
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Rodney Hood – Duke, Shooting Guard (So.) Ht.: 6’8, wt.: 180 Strengths: One of the most efficient players in the country offensively. Can really shoot, especially beyond the arc. Has good height and length for his position. Weaknesses: Defense. Needs to add some strength. Ball handling and ability to create his own shot. Could be […]
Aaron Harrison – Kentucky, Shooting Guard (Fr.) Ht.: 6’6, wt.: 218 Strengths: Physically mature for his age. Athletic and competitive. Much more of a natural scorer than his twin brother Andrew, who is more of a floor general. Weaknesses: Ball handling. Lateral movement. Struggling to hit from beyond the arc. Just average height for a […]
Mario Hezonja – Croatia, Shooting Guard Ht.: 6’6, wt.: 200 Strengths: Has good size for his position. A natural scorer with deep range. Athletic. Weaknesses: A volume shooter. Rarely looks to set up teammates. Ability to defend own position in question.
Andrew Wiggins – Kansas, Shooting Guard (Fr.) Ht.: 6’8, wt.: 195 Strengths: Has all the tools and gifts to be a franchise player in the NBA. Long and extremely athletic. Explosive offensively. Can really defend. Weaknesses: Has to continue to improve in all areas to live up to immense expectations. Needs to grow into frame. […]
Andrew Harrison – Kentucky, Point Guard (Fr.) Ht.: 6’5, wt.: 205 Strengths: A big, strong lead guard. A fierce competitor capable of contributing in different ways. Crafty with the basketball. Weaknesses: Lateral quickness. Three-point shooting. Ball handling skills need to improve. Forces the issue at times. Often critized for poor body language in adverse situations.
Russ Smith – Louisville, Point Guard (Sr.) Ht.: 6’1, wt: 165 Strengths: One of the fastest players in college basketball. Knows how to score the basketball and get to the line. Plays the passing lanes well. Doing more playmaking as a senior. Weaknesses: Plays like a shooting guard but has the build of a point […]
Semaj Christon – Xavier, Point Guard (So.) Ht.: 6’3, wt.: 187 Strengths: Quickness. Length and athleticism. Defense. Improved decision maker. Gets to the free throw line frequently. Weaknesses: Has become more reliable from three, but still needs to become more comfortable shooting from distance. Slight in frame.
Jahii Carson – Arizona State, Point Guard (So.) Ht.: 5’10, wt.: 180 Strengths: A quick and athletic guard who plays bigger than 5’10. A capable playmaker. Difficult to stay in front of. Has improved his three point shooting significantly. Weaknesses: Undersized, something a lot of teams will not be able to look past. Turns it […]
Marcus Smart – Oklahoma State, Point Guard (So.) Ht.: 6’4, wt.: 220 Strengths: An intense competitor and natural leader. Possesses NBA-caliber strength and athleticism. Could play either guard spot at the next level. Weaknesses: Inconsistent shooting the basketball. Can be turnover prone at times. Has just average lateral movement for a point guard.
Dante Exum – Australia, Point Guard Ht.: 6’6, wt.: 188 Strengths: A versatile point guard who is draft eligible this year without having to play college basketball. Long and quick. Can break a defense down with his ball handling and impact the game in just about every area. Has thrived against elite competition. Weaknesses: Needs […]
