Darrell Arthur: NBA Draft Profile

Darrell Arthur

College: Kansas

Class: Sophomore

Position: PF

Height: 6’9”

Weight: 225lbs

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Accolades: All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (07), Big 12 All-Rookie Team (07), USA U-19 Team (07), McDonald’s All-American – high school (06), Third Team Parade All-American (06), co-Mr. Basketball – Texas – high school (06), 4A Player of the Year – Texas – high school (05 & 06), 4A State Title Tournament MVP – Texas – high school (05 & 06).

Scouting Report: An ideal NBA prospect – big, strong, athletic, and skilled.

Strengths:  Very athletic for his size – can run the floor, good jumping ability.  Good range on his jumper.  Solid back to the basket moves.  Gets good position in post and attacks.  Good passer.  Good shot blocker.  Has the ability to take his man off the dribble.  Long wingspan.

Weaknesses:  Will need to add some weight/strength to play the post in the NBA.  Still inexperienced and young.  Due to Kansas’ depth he never played major minutes in college – averaged less than 20 mpg his freshman year, less than 24 mpg his sophomore season.  Also never put up big stats due to the Jayhawks’ depth.  Foul prone.

Projected 2008 Draft Range: Lottery pick to mid-first round pick.

Consensus:  Watching Arthur play he just looks the part of an NBA prospect.  With decent size, wingspan and offensive skills, Arthur is made for the pro game.  He might not be ready right away, but within a few seasons he should be a NBA starter.

Stats: Darrell Arthur Stats