JaVale McGee: NBA Draft Profile
JaVale McGee
College: Nevada
Class: Sophomore
Position: PF/C
Height: 7’0”
Weight: 237lbs
Accolades: Second Team All-WAC (08), WAC All-Defensive Team (08).
Scouting Report: A long, athletic 7-footer.
Strengths: Extremely long wingspan – reportedly measuring at 7’6”. Very athletic for his size. Can run the floor. Attacks the rim and dunks often. Good hands. Makes quick moves once he gets the ball. Terrific shot-blocker. Has a good hook shot in the post. Has range on his jumper – can hit the college three-pointer. Able to put the ball on the floor and get by defenders.
Weaknesses: Very inexperienced – only played significant minutes his sophomore year. Didn’t play in a BCS conference, so didn’t go up against top talent every game. Poor free throw shooter. Needs to get physically stronger for the NBA. Will have to learn to post up stronger for the NBA. NBA players will be able to overpower him and back him down when he is on defense. Extremely turnover prone – had four times as many turnovers than assists this past season.
Projected 2008 Draft Range: Late lottery to mid first round pick.
Consensus: JaVale McGee is the ultimate “high-risk, high-reward” pick. His length and athleticism are very enticing, but with his game and body still a work in progress there is no guarantee he’ll ever turn out to be a solid NBA pro.
Stats: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=32080
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