College:
Syracuse
Class: Senior
Stats:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=11233
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 185lbs
Accolades: Big East All-Rookie Team (03), All
Final Four Team (03), NCCA National Champion (03), Second Team All Big
East (04), First Team All Big East (05), Big East All Tournament Team
(05)
Scouting Report: Good floor leader who can
dish it out or score on his own. Shooting the 3 is his specialty. Also
racks up a lot of steals.
Strengths: Experience – started all 4 years
as an Orangeman, including the 03 championship year. Can shoot the 3
with the best of them. Also is a good penetrator, able to score or dish
on his drives.
Weaknesses: Man to man defense – Syracuse
plays a 2-3 zone which you don’t see too much in the NBA. Lacks the
size and foot speed to really excel at the point in the NBA or the
shooting guard spot.
Projected 2006 Draft Range: Late second round
- undrafted
Consensus: His good college stats and
championship experience will get him a sniff in the NBA. However, his
size and speed don’t bode well for a long NBA career. He looks like
another in an endless line of outstanding college players whose skill
set and physical tools don’t translate well to the NBA.
Current
NBA Mock Draft Position
CHN's
Six-Star Ranking System
= Superstar/All-NBA Potential
= Potential NBA All-Star
= Consistent NBA Starter
= 6th Man/Fringe Starter
= Career Reserve
= Fringe NBA
Player/12th Man
0 stars = Life in the Minor
Leagues
