2009 NBA Draft: Best Shooters

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On the most part, the 2009 NBA Draft is not know for deadly long-range shooters. However, there's no doubt that our consensus top shooter Stephen Curry can bomb from long-range. Big-name players like Wayne Ellington, Marcus Thornton, and Jodie Meeks can also heat up from long-range, but all are considered streak shooters. Meanwhile there are less-heralded prospects like Lee Cummard, Toney Douglas, and Jack McClinton, all of whom can hit threes in bunches.

As part of our NBA Draft Skills Challenge series, CHN experts rank the Best Shooters in the Draft. Click on player name for profile & scouting report. Our experts rankings will be updated once the official Entry list is finalized.

Jason Brubaker

1) Stephen Curry
2) Wayne Ellington
3) Eric Maynor
4) Chase Budinger
5) Jodie Meeks
6) Marcus Thornton
7) Jack McClinton
8) Toney Douglas

Jeff Fox

1) Stephen Curry
2) Dionte Christmas
3) Jodie Meeks
4) Jack McClinton
5) Kyle McAlarney
6) Jeff Teague
7) Josh Carter
8) Ty Lawson

Jason Hirschorn
1) Stephen Curry
2) James Harden
3) Jeff Teague
4) Dionte Christmas
5) Eric Maynor
6) Jonny Flynn
7) Wayne Ellington
8) Tyreke Evans

Raphielle Johnson

1) Stephen Curry
2) Jodie Meeks
3) James Harden
4) Wayne Ellington
5) Patrick Mills
6) Dionte Christmas
7) Toney Douglas
8) Curtis Jerrells

Tim Kemper

1) Stephen Curry
2) Wayne Ellington
3) Marcus Thornton
4) Dionte Christmas
5) Chase Budinger
6) Toney Douglas
7) Patrick Mills
8) Derrick Brown

Shawn Siegel

1) Stephen Curry
2) Wayne Ellington

3) Jack McClinton

4) Lee Cummard

5) Chase Budinger
6) Marcus Thornton

7) Danny Green
8) Eric Maynor

Jon Teitel
1) Blake Griffin
2) Stephen Curry
3) Marcus Thornton
4) James Harden
5) Sam Young
6) Tyler Hansbrough
7) Lester Hudson
8) Jodie Meeks

Jason Tomassini

1) Stephen Curry
2) Austin Daye
3) Chase Budinger
4) Sam Young
5) Gerald Henderson
6) Wayne Ellington
7) James Harden
8) Toney Douglas

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Wayne Ellington: NBA Draft Profile

Jeff Fox — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:51:26 -0800

Wayne Ellington

College: North Carolina

Class: Junior

Position: SG

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 200lbs

Accolades: First Team ACC All-Tournament (08), Second Team All-ACC (08), First Team ACC All-Tournament Team (07), Honorable Mention All-Freshman Team – CHN (07), Second Team USA Today All-American – high school (06), McDonald’s All-American – high school (06).

Scouting Report: The latest in a long line of explosive Tar Heel shooting guards.

Strengths: Explosive scorer – had nine 20-plus point games his sophomore year. Good three-point shooter – hits about two a game and shoots over 40% from deep. Improved his defense his sophomore season (according to his coach). Great crossover move. Great athlete – can get out and run and has good ups. Gets good extension and lift on his jumper. Very good rebounder for a two-guard. Exceptional free throw shooter. Good rebounder for his position.

Weaknesses: Will be a bit undersized in the NBA. Not a very good ball-handler. Will need to keep improving his defense for the NBA. Is still inconsistent.

Projected 2009 Draft Range: Late first round to early second round pick.

Consensus: With Wayne Ellington’s draft stock all over the board (could be a mid first round pick or could fall into the second round), his best move might be to come back to school for his senior year and be “the man“ for Carolina. With his lack of size, he will have to improve all of his other skills to offset it at the NBA level.

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= Potential NBA All-Star - Derrick Rose

= Consistent NBA Starter - Brook Lopez

= 6th Man/Fringe Starter - Russell Westbrook

= Career Reserve - Roy Hibbert

= Fringe NBA Player/12th Man - JR Giddens

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2009 NBA Draft: Best Shooters

Wayne Ellington: NBA Draft Profile