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HoopsHype.com Draft 2013
by Aran Smith - Updated: June 18, 2013 - Draft Rumors - Draft Twitters
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.Alex Len |
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Center / 7-1 / Maryland / Sophomore / 11.9 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 bpg |
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Cleveland is in a very difficult position winning the top pick in a year devoid of an obvious franchise level talent. They have a need for a 3 but there isn't a player with the upside to justify the selection at their pick. Otto Porter would make sense in the 3-5 range, but at No. 1 overall, he would be a reach. Len has been gaining steam as a possibility at 1, according to sources and reports. He is a big risk, but gives them a potential Top 5 center in the league if he reaches his potential. They are said to be unhappy with last year's mid-first rounder Tyler Zeller, and don't see him as an eventual starter. The Cavs continue to shop the pick but suitors continue to low-ball them as no GM wants to take on the expectations associated with using the top pick. Though he's been unable to work out for teams, his early season performance dominating both Nerlens Noel and Willie Cauley-Stein remains fresh in scout's minds. Len shows the agility to get up and down the floor, make plays at the rim and the touch to knock down shots from mid range. While some may knock his fluidity, toughness and consistency, bigs take time. For a 20-year-old who is still adjusting to American culture, being away from Ukraine where he grew up, his sophomore season was excellent. |
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1st Center
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.Nerlens Noel |
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Power Forward / 6-11 / Kentucky / Freshman / 10.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 4.4 bpg |
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Noel could still end up going first but the fear of his knee issues seems to be building. With the unfortunate path that Greg Oden's career has taken, repeated knee injuries strike a lot of fear in teams drafting first. If Noel does slide, most believe that it will be very far as Washington could look to add him to their frontcourt or another team could target him by moving up in a trade. Noel's length, leaping ability and cat-like reflexes make him an extraordinary shot blocker. He shows a willingness to hustle and play hard, which combined with his elite level athleticism is very encouraging. His offensive game, however, is extremely raw and may never be anything more than put-back dunks and hook shots. He also needs to get much stronger as his upper body and legs are rail thin, evidenced by his 206-pound combine weight. Granted, added weight could ultimately put even more stress on what appear to be fragile knees. The other real concern is that Noel tore the same ACL that he had torn as a sophomore in high school. After coming back faster than doctors had recommended, some wonder if this recent injury was inevitable and whether there could be structural damage making further injuries to the same knee more likely. |
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1st Power Forward
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.Anthony Bennett |
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Small Forward / 6-7 / Nevada-Las Vegas / Freshman / 16.1 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.2 bpg |
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Charlotte is probably the team most devoid of talent in the league and Bennett has been talked about as a possible No. 1 overall pick and gives them the upside they desire. Despite being 6-foot-7, Bennett's wingspan makes him essentially a 6-foot-9 player and he's got massive shoulders and hands. Bennett wins the award for most vicious dunks in college as he had numerous dunks that reminded fans of Shaq. He lacks the foot speed to defend on the perimeter, essentially making him a stretch 4. Some scouts have even mentioned him as a potential No. 1 pick, though that's probably a reach, considering he's a tweener and the last 6-foot-9 or under PF to go first was Kenyon Martin. Bennett battled injury problems in high school and appeared to be breaking down some towards the end of the year. His postseason shoulder surgery reinforces his reputation for being injury prone and has made it impossible for him to work out for teams leading up to the draft. |
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1st Small Forward
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.Otto Porter |
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Small Forward / 6-8 / Georgetown / Sophomore / 16.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.7 apg |
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The Suns are in a position to add a solid starter here. Porter is a low-risk player and that's music to the ears of any GM, especially one like Ryan McDonough making his first ever selection. Porter made a very impressive jump from his freshman to sophomore seasons, showing no difficulty in becoming the leader of the team and winning Big East Player of the Year. Otto is about as low risk as it gets in this draft, however his ceiling isn't as great as some of the other top prospects making him difficult to take at the top. He's a relentless defender and a pro athlete, but it's unlikely that he will ever be an elite level scorer. He's very thin, but weight/strength shouldn't be an issue at the 3 position. He showed the ability to knock down key shots throughout his short college career. Despite a less than picture perfect jump shot, he gets results. |
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.Trey Burke |
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Point Guard / 6-0 / Michigan / Sophomore / 18.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 6.7 apg |
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New Orleans will hope that Burke can make the same type of impact that his idol Chris Paul made on the city. Burke's performance against Kansas was legendary, as he refused to allow his team to lose, coming up with all the big plays down the stretch including a game-tying three in the final seconds. Burke was not only the top PG in the nation this year, he was the best player in the nation. He carried the Wolverines all season with a will to win that was unmatched on the college level. His 6-foot-5 wingspan helps offset his 6-foot-1 frame giving him some additional length to get shots off. On the negative side, Burke lacks elite level speed and athleticism, making it a challenge for him to gain separation on opponents. While detractors may argue that Burke's attributes will make the transition to the next level difficult, his "immeasurables", competitiveness, heart and determination are off the charts. |
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1st Point Guard
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.Victor Oladipo |
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Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Indiana / Junior / 13.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.1 apg |
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The Kings' new management could look to go in a number of directions but a player like Oladipo adds energy and character. Oladipo is a late bloomer who draws rave reviews for his demeanor and personality from those who have spent time around him. While he may lack superstar potential, he appears to be the ultimate glue type player as an overachiever who brings boundless energy. His explosiveness is off the charts (42-inch vertical at combine), particularly off of two feet and his shooting and ballhandling have shown surprising improvement. At 6-foot-4 in shoes, he's undersized, taking his long-term potential down a notch. Some wild comparisons such as Dwyane Wade and even Michael Jordan have been thrown out for Oladipo. But those are unfair for a player who projects as a high level role player, but not a star at the next level. |
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2nd Shooting Guard
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.Cody Zeller |
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Power Forward / 6-11 / Indiana / Sophomore / 16.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.3 bpg |
Zeller would fit in nicely with the frontcourt duo of Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond, and Dumars has done an excellent job of snagging talent in this range of the draft, which Zeller would provide. Zeller's stock took the biggest hit during the NCAA tournament as he looked shell shocked in their Sweet Sixteen loss to Syracuse and their 2-3 zone defense. He failed to live up to the preseason hype and much of the time chose to defer instead of taking on the role of the team's star. It obviously took a toll on his draft stock, but a tremendous combine has him back on track. His 35.5 inch standing jump is the highest recorded for a bigman in years. Zeller shows the ability to knock down mid-range shots with regularity and runs the floor like a gazelle, which is rare for a 7-footer. Unfortunately his post game did not advance the way many expected, although big men take the longest to develop. It's easy to forget all the positives: Zeller is a 7-footer, he's 19 years old, a hard worker, and similar to Drummond last year, many seem to have overreacted after he failed to live up to the No. 1 preseason hype.
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2nd Power Forward
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.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
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Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Georgia / Sophomore / 18.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.8 apg |
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KCP is said to be a player on the rise and while he's been linked to the Blazers pick at 10, there's a lot of interest from Minnesota here at 9 as well. He is an underrated athlete with the ability to get to the rack as well as create and knock down shots on the perimeter. He doesn't blow you away in any one area, but he's a good shooter and scorer. After a freshman season in which he struggled with efficiency, he was able to improve upon his shooting from the floor and beyond the arc. He'll get looks in the late lottery and should find a spot somewhere in the first round. |
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3rd Shooting Guard
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.Lucas Nogueira |
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Power Forward / 7-0 / Estudiantes (Spain) / 1992 / 4.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg |
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Bebe is on the rise after an outstanding adidas Eurocamp in which he validated his surprising season showing maturity and focus. He dominated the competition showing great mobility, length and energy. Sixers GM Sam Hinkie was in attendance and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Bebe climb up to this spot considering the Sixers need for an athletic defender. Nogueira is extremely raw, but players with his size and agility are rare. He had a breakout performance at the Copa America U18 tournament in 2010 and some NBA scouts came away saying he had Top 5 pick potential. He lost most of that hype with a dreadful showing at the 2011 adidas Eurocamp in Treviso, but has a huge bounce back season playing in Spain for Estudiantes. "Bebe" developed a reputation for being soft and lazy, but this season he showed dedication and maturity that had been lacking from his game. For him, it's just a matter of becoming more aggressive and maintaining his focus. |
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3rd Power Forward
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.CJ McCollum |
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Point Guard / 6-3 / Lehigh / Senior / 36.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.0 apg |
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The pick that Oklahoma City landed in the James Harden deal isn't as high as they would have liked but gives them an opportunity to add another piece to a young contender. McCollum gives them one more weapon off the bench in their backcourt. As a likely first rounder in 2012, some questioned McCollum's decision to return to campus despite virtually knocking defending champion Duke out of the NCAA tournament single handedly. This year CJ was able to establish himself in many scout's minds before going down with a season ending broken foot. He's got a nasty crossover and ISO game, showing a great ability to get defenders on their heels a la Steph Curry, before pulling up for jumpers. There are some concerns surround his ability to play the PG position as well as defend. |
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2nd Point Guard
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.Michael Carter-Williams |
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Point Guard / 6-6 / Syracuse / Sophomore / 11.9 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 7.3 apg |
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The Mavericks could opt to go International and take a stash pick with free agency in mind (Schroeder possibly) and a possible run for both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. But if they decide to keep things more conventional, a player like MCW could solve their long-term PG position if he lives up to his potential. Carter-Williams is a true point guard with tremendous size. At 6-foot-6 he reminds some of the high school version of Shaun Livingston that many became so enamored with before his tragic knee injury. Though not quite the talent, MCW's ability to set teammates up for baskets is special for a player his size. His length, having a near 6-foot-9 wingspan really helps his cause defensively. He has a lot of work to do on his outside shooting and must prove that he can hang with the speed of today's NBA PGs. He would likely pair well with a small 2-guard like Monta Ellis as he would probably be better suited defending 2 guards while running the point. He's got some off court baggage (shop lifting incident) that will need to be addressed in interviews with teams. Plus, the track record for Syracuse products has not been great in recent years. He's another boom-or-bust pick who could end up a star or not even making it in the league. In a down draft, Carter-Williams has Top 10 potential. |
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3rd Point Guard
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.Shane Larkin |
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Point Guard / 5-11 / Miami / Sophomore / 14.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 4.6 apg |
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Utah is in need of a point guard and have been linked to Larkin and it's beginning to appear unlikely that they can wait to get him at the 21st pick. Larkin recorded the highest vertical leap ever at the draft combine with a 44-inch running jump. He was not far behind Trey Burke in terms of being a team leader and floor general on the college level and there are a number of scouts that actually prefer Larkin to Burke as a prospect. Larkin lacks Burke's resume and size, but shows much better isolation and separation ability off the dribble. As the son of Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, Shane has the pedigree to overcome a significant lack of size. |
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4th Point Guard
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.Shabazz Muhammad |
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Small Forward / 6-6 / UCLA / Freshman / 17.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 0.8 apg |
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One of the draft's big mysteries is just how far Shabazz will fall. Some scouts still view him as a Top 10 talent, while others have really dropped him a ways. Milwaukee has Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Ersan Ilyasova who appears to be on the trade block, so a scorer like Shabazz could fit into their plans. Credit Shabazz for participating in the Chicago draft combine, unfortunately his sub par shooting did not help his cause. Scouts aren't sure what he brings a team if he's asked to be a role player. He's got the desire but has a lot of skill development left to work on. Shabazz had a rough ending to the season with the report coming out that he's actually 20 instead of 19 as his father had purported. He also struggled in UCLA's tourney loss to Minnesota shooting 6-for-18. But he's still one of the most talented prospects in this year's draft with a killer instinct and high level scoring ability. He has turned living with Tourette Syndrome into a positive as he plays with a chip on his shoulder exerting a high level of intensity at all times. Detractors point to his less than 1 assist per game, labeling him one dimensional and even a "ball hog". His character and abilities on the court could ultimately be undervalued by the time the draft takes place. |
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3rd Small Forward
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.Dennis Schroeder |
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Point Guard / 6-2 / Braunschweig (Germany) / 1993 / 11.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.3 apg |
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Rumors persist that Schroeder has a promise, and our sources have indicated that Boston is the team that has promised him. Obviously the team already has Rajon Rondo, but no one is expecting most of the players from this draft to instantly become starters. Schroeder used a tremendous week in Portland at the Hoop Summit in practices and the game to skyrocket up team's draft boards. He combines elite level quickness with solid decision making. While his season in Germany was just average, he seems to have made real strides recently. His shot was a little inconsistent throughout the week of practices in Portland, but looked very solid in the game. His ability to handle the ball in traffic is impressive. He's got an extra gear that allows him to get by defenders any time he wants to. He also possesses good size at the PG position at 6-foot-2 with a 6-foot-7 wingspan. |
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5th Point Guard
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.Kelly Olynyk |
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Center / 7-0 / Gonzaga / Junior / 17.8 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.1 bpg |
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Olynyk could go quite a bit higher with teams valuing his readiness, but we've got him slipping a little ways here. He was flying way under the radar before this season, having red shirted last year with Robert Sacre as the team's starting center. He was arguably the most dominant big in the country and despite Gonzaga's flame out in the tourney, he was solid. Kelly lacks great athleticism and quickness, but shows the skill set of a 10-year veteran. Olynyk's ability to defend the pick-and-roll has led scouts to believe he can make it defensively in the league. He's got a Euro-style game, but many scouts are convinced that his skill level and size will be enough to overcome a lack of sheer athleticism and become a solid NBA post player. |
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3rd Center
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.Sergey Karasev |
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Small Forward / 6-8 / Triumph (Russia) / 1993 / 18.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.3 apg |
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While we see this being a bit of a reach, there is speculation among scouts that Atlanta has a promise with Karasev with one of their mid-first round picks. He decided to stay in Russia up until the draft, instead of doing workouts or participating at the Eurocamp fueling speculation that he has a promise. Already has Olympic experience playing for the Russian National team in London. Karasev did not have a great Hoop Summit shooting just 1-6 from distance, (3-10 overall for 7 points) but his outside shooting impressed scouts all week and he had a breakout season playing in Russia, as the top player on his team. He lacks great speed and may struggle defensively with slow feet, but he's a decent athlete and shows some ability to get to the basket off the dribble as he did against top defender Rondae Hollis-Jefferson early on in the Hoop Summit. His jump shot, while a bit unorthodox is his biggest strength and should have him in position to grab a late first-round spot. His English is good, and he seems to have the type of personality that will allow him to adjust to American culture without much of an issue. |
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4th Small Forward
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.Mason Plumlee |
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Power Forward / 6-11 / Duke / Senior / 17.1 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 1.9 apg |
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Plumlee fits into the Cavs win now mentality as a more NBA ready senior prospect. Plumlee was one of the surprises in college this year, but may slip a ways due to his case of "senior-itis". Similar to last year with Tyler Zeller, younger prospects with more perceived upside may ultimately push the senior into the second half of the first round. He added some offensive skills around the basket, and played the year with surprising consistency. He is a better version of his brother Miles who somehow landed in the late first round in 2012. While he's not overly skilled in the post, he shows nice explosiveness, runs the floor well and shows a willingness to fight for rebounds and play tough in the paint. In such a weak draft, Plumlee figures to land in the teens. |
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4th Power Forward
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.Gorgui Dieng |
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Center / 6-10 / Louisville / Junior / 9.8 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 2.5 bpg |
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Dieng would fit right into the defensive approach of coach Tom Thibodeau, adding depth to their frontcourt. Dieng benefited from Louisville's deep tourney run, as he was able to display the ability to consistently knock down mid-range shots. While not a speed burner, he shows good defensive abilities, particularly in blocking shots. Dieng missed a portion of the year with a fractured wrist, but his return coincided with the team's resurgence as he anchored Louisville's interior defense. His condor like 7-foot-3.5 wingspan makes him a formidable obstacle around the basket. |
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.Giannis Antetokoumpo |
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Small Forward / 6-9 / Filathlitikos (Greece) / 1994 / 9.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.4 apg |
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Utah is a young team looking to the future and Antetokoumpo will need time before being able to contribute, making this a good fit. Antetokoumpo would bring them a nice piece for the future as well as a player to leave in Europe and keep off their books for a few seasons. After watching Antetokoumpo in Jesolo, Italy in early June, it's apparent that he needs a lot of time (three seasons or so) before he'll be ready to play in the NBA. He's very skilled and long, but lacks strength and explosiveness at this point. The problem for him and scouts is that the level of competition that he's played at is very low, considered by scouts as the equivalent to Div 2-3 college ball, making it more difficult to project him. He shows a nice shooting form and should develop into a good offensive player in the future. |
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5th Small Forward
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.Tony Mitchell |
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Power Forward / 6-8 / North Texas / Sophomore / 13.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 0.8 apg |
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Mitchell gives the Nets an athletic forward with versatility to play at either forward spot and bring energy off the bench. He surprised many by returning to North Texas for his sophomore year and was unable to enhance his draft stock. Mitchell put up essentially the same numbers as in his freshman season and fell from his lofty preseason projections. He is a unique player as he combines freakish length (7-foot-3 wingspan) and explosiveness. He seems to be convinced that he's a 3, and despite his chiseled physique, apparently does not enjoy battling in the paint. |
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.Rudy Gobert |
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Center / 7-1 / Cholet (France) / 1992 / 8.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.7 bpg |
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A slower, half-court oriented bigman like Gobert would fit in well with the Pacers backing up Roy Hibbert. Gobert struggled some at the draft combine as he looked mechanical and slow running the floor. On the bight side, he has ridiculous length with a 7-foot-9 wingspan. He also possesses good shooting touch and appears to have a body that will allow him to add strength and eventually battle in the paint in the NBA.He struggled to put up consistent numbers in the French League. So the question is whether teams will be willing to look past the lack of productivity and draft him on potential. His mobility and athleticism are average by NBA standards and he still needs to get tougher and develop a better feel for the game. The concern with Gobert is whether he has the speed and agility in an NBA where quickness often trumps size. |
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5th Center
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.Tony Snell |
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Small Forward / 6-7 / New Mexico / Junior / 12.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.9 apg |
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The Knicks could use a point guard to back up Raymond Felton after the retirement of Jason Kidd, so guys like Nate Wolters, Erick Green and Lorenzo Brown are possibilities. Snell would be a solid weapon off the bench for them. He is a player that has been steadily moving up team's boards since declaring for the draft. He had better than expected athleticism numbers at the draft combine and shows excellent ability to knock down outside shots as well as find open looks off the dribble. He's an unselfish player with upside left to develop and just needs to work on his level of intensity and consistency. |
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.Allen Crabbe |
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Shooting Guard / 6-6 / California / Junior / 19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.6 apg |
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The Clips could use some additional firepower off the bench and Crabbe has nice scoring ability. The Pac 12 Player of the Year, Crabbe has a sweet outside shooting stroke and solid athleticism. He also possesses good size for the 2-guard position. The biggest knock against him has been his toughness, level of intensity and consistency. He had a solid finish to the year, leading Cal into the second round of the tourney, but it seems that he's a player that needs a push (or shove) to motivate him. He's not considered a starter, so landing in the right situation and having coaches and people around him that will facilitate his development will be key. Crabbe didn't always display the best body language and showing that he's a team player with a positive attitude in will be paramount. He'll need to do well in individual matchups in team workouts in order to convince scouts that he's a legitimate first rounder for this year's draft. |
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4th Shooting Guard
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.Tim Hardaway Jr. |
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Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Michigan / Junior / 14.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.4 apg |
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After taking KCP at 9, Minnesota doubles up with another SG at 26 with Hardaway Jr. Hardaway Jr. shows mental toughness and consistent effort at all times. He has a well-developed offensive game with good elevation and form on his shot. The big knock on him has always been foot speed as he lacks a great first step to beat opponents off the dribble. He grew up around the game, and that is apparent with his focus and feel. Hardaway lacks great upside and is seen as a likely rotation player, but his toughness and professional approach gives him a After a strong combine, his first round chances continue to improve. |
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.Glen Rice Jr |
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Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Rio Grande (D-League) / 1991 / 25.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 4.3 apg |
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The Nuggets are a deep and talented team and will look to add more firepower with their late round selection. Rice ran into discipline problems in college and there are some concerns about his maturity/character. But his success in the D-League point towards an added maturity and a talent level worthy of a first round selection. He takes after his father Glen Rice Sr. with his great shooting ability and athleticism. |
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.Reggie Bullock |
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Shooting Guard / 6-7 / North Carolina / Junior / 13.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.9 apg |
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The Spurs have discovered the fountain of youth with Tim Duncan still playing at an elite level late in his 30s. Bullock would offer the team another weapon off the bench as a shooter. Bullock has been a name on the rise throughout the draft/workout process as he has one elite level skill and that's shooting the ball. He's got prototypical size for the shooting guard position and three years playing in the ACC gives him excellent experience. The one concern scouts have is his inability or unwillingness to attack the rim. |
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.Nate Wolters |
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Point Guard / 6-4 / South Dakota State / Senior / 22.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 5.8 apg |
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Reggie Jackson has begun to emerge as Russell Westbrook's backup with some solid performances in the playoffs. Wolters would add more depth and be able to push Jackson in the backcourt. Showing great creativity and a flare for the dramatic, Wolters is a flashy lead guard who some scouts are extremely high on. He is solid athletically but lacks elite quickness off the dribble and needs to improve upon his outside shooting. Wolters struggled some in the tournament matching up with Michigan's Trey Burke although neither guard had a great shooting performance. Wolters was fourth in the nation in scoring and had the single greatest scoring output of the past three seasons dropping 53 points against IPFW. |
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Jamaal Franklin |
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Shooting Guard / 6-5 / San Diego State / Junior / 17.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3.3 apg |
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The Suns take a somewhat local guy as San Diego and Phoenix are a hop and a skip away, and Franklin offers energy and athleticism to a team in need of talent. Franklin is a bit of a 2/3 tweener, showing better ability to slash and affect the game with his athleticism than smooth guard skills, but he competes hard. Some concerns linger about character and attitude after an incident flipping off a fan and/or referee putting him on the first-round bubble. |
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Key: (*) Standard salary for players selected with that pick in 2013-14.
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