Post by ib4 on Sept 7, 2010 14:49:09 GMT -5
Tony Parker PG 6'2 177 19 B C- B- C+ D A
France
Scouts are really high on Tony Parker because of his speed and quickness. This allows him to blow by defenders and create in the lane, where he shows off his soft touch, most notably on his almost-unblockable tear-drop lay in. Has decent handle but looks sloppy at times and is turnover-prone. Probably won't get at on of assists since he's a better creator for himself, rather than a more natural pass-first PG. He's a good defender, but still needs work. Jumpshot looks bland with little-rotation. Doesn't really have 3pt range at all. However, very young and has much room for developing. High upside for TP.
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Jamal Crawford PG 6'5 175 21 B- B- C+ C D+ A
Michigan Soph.
Jamal Crawford - Capable of playing both PG and SG positions. A streaky shooter but definitely a consistent SCORER. Crafty ball handler and often enters that high-dribble iso mode where you don't know if he's going to pop a J in your face or take you off the dribble. Not very strong, Defense is a big concern. Has decent passing ability but I would consider him more of a SG-that-can-play-PG rather than a PG-who-can-play-SG. A little selfish at times. Is young, has good upside, scouts say.
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Jamaal Tinsley PG 6'3 195 23 C+ C B+ B- D+ C
Iowa State Sr.
Creative ball handler...uses a variety of spins, crossovers and stutter steps to get by defenders. Can routinely out-muscle opposing point guards. Really knows how to setup teammates with his excellent court vision. Good penetrator that can get in the lane and finish with a vast array of difficult lay-ups. Quick hands on defense, leading to steals. Average rebounder for a PG. Is not the best 3-point shooter but he can make the big shot when his team needs it. Good size for a PG. Weakness would be shooting beyond the 3-point line or the perimeter on a consistent basis. Not a very good FT shooter. Shot selection not the best at times. Tries to be flashy at times but leads to turnovers. Needs to work on his shooting mechanics. Doesn't look like he'll be a big scorer in the Pros...more of a set-up type PG.
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Carlos Arroyo PG 6'2" 202 22 C B- B- C+ C- B
Florida International Sr.
Arroyo from Puerto Rico is a solid PG who is the leader of the National team, so you know he can lead a team. He's not too explosive but does every thing right. Definitely a winner. Could work on defense. Shot selection is questionable at times and he doesnt score in the paint too often, but has the ability to penetrate and dish. Should be a solid backup or even a starter for any team.
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Brandon Armstrong PG 6'5 185 21 C B- C+ B- C- B
Pepperdine Jr.
Combo guard who is a good shooter and decent ball-handling skills. His versatility may give him a shot at making an SSBL roster. Not a pure point guard, but if he puts the work in, he could be a solid starting or backup player. He's got the height and long arms to play 3 different positions, but played mostly PG at Pep. I would say he is a Jamal Crawford-lite, who is more aggressive and emotional, but Crawford is more skilled and the better all-around basketball player
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Raul Lopez PG 6'0 161 21 C B- B- B- D+ A
Spain
Gained notoriety playing for famed Real Madrid. Hit 48.7% of his three-point field goal attempts in Euroleague games. This kid showed flashes of brilliance that have scouts up in the air whether or not he can become a great player or just a decent backup. He can handle, pass, and shoot, but isn't very aggresive to the hole and not that atheltic. Not very strong either. Defense is alright, but the European game is different than the American game, so we'll se how he'll fair against bigger, strong PGs in SSBL.
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Omar Cook PG 6'1 191 19 C+ C B- C+ D+ A
St. John's Fr.
Cook is second in the nation in assists (8.7) and is scoring 15.3 points as a freshman. That was a good debut season, but although Cook has great quickness and strength, he needs to work on his shooting and decision making. He didn't sign with an agent and left his options open for a return to college. He's a good leader with an SSBL-ready body. Has a quick first step that he uses to penetrate to the basket, once there he has no problem finishing with either a lay-up or kicking the ball out to a open teammate. Has quick hands to get steals so opposing point guards will need to protect the ball. Good playmaker who is unselfish and loves to go for the flashy pass to get the crowd excited. Equally efficient in half-court setting as well as running the break Weakness woudl be his long-range jumper. Turnovers are a problem but this is a result of his decision making. Some question his attitude. Still, is young and has some upside though.
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Willie Solomon PG 6'1 185 23 C+ C+ B- C+ D+ B
Clemson Jr.
Solomon often had to do it all for an outmanned Clemson team, averaging nearly 20 points a game. He's a scorer who can also set up his teammates pretty well. Kind of old for a Jr but decided to declare for the draft upon the end of this season. He's quick and can handle, but not a pure PG, scouts say. Inconsistent jumper but can still score in a variety of ways.
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Earl Watson PG 6'1 195 22 C+ C+ B C+ D C
UCLA Sr.
Watson has speed and the ability to lead a team. What he doesn't have is a great offensive game, though he's capable of putting up numbers. Defense can be worked on, though he does get occasional steals. Won't get a ton of rebounds. Stronger than he appears. His basketball IQ is his greatest strength. Shot selection isn't the best, but again, offense isn't his forte. Should become a solid player if given the chance, but it is uncertain how much he'll improve over time.
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Kyle Hill PG 6'1 188 22 C+ B B- C C- C
Eastern Illinois Sr.
Hill needs work defensively, but he's an offensive force. He is the NCAA second-leading scorer (23.8 points per game) as a senior. Hill is an excellent penetrator with the ability to blow by defenders. Scorer-first mentality for a PG, not sure how he would fair as a PG in the Pros.
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Kenny Satterfield PG 6'2 186 20 B- C C+ B D+ A
Cincinnati Soph.
Satterfield is a good penetrator who can handle the ball, and he's got decent size for the position. His shot is a question mark, but he can defend. Satterfield still might be worthy of a first-round pick based defense and scouted potential, but his lack of a jump shot was debilitating here. Good athlete though with some upside.
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Mike Wilks PG 5'10" 180 22 C+ C+ B C D+ C Rice Sr.
Wilks is a penetrator who knows how to get his own shot or pass off to open teammates. He's not a consistent long-range shooting threat, which anyone 5-foot-11 needs to be to excel in the pros. Defense needs work, but he is a good ball-handler and set-up artist.
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Jeryl Sasser PG 6'6 200 22 SMU Sr. C+ B- B- B- C C
Sasser is a good athlete and versatile. Although he doesn't excel at any particular phase of the game, he's solid at everything and could possibly play three positions. Very good at penetrating. His ball handling and height make him difficult to defend. Good passer who is unselfish and often looks to set up teammates...probably the number one reason why teams never focused on double-teaming him. Has some 3-point range on his shot. Solid defender because of his long arms and great lateral quickness. Rebounds well for a player at his position. Needs to work on defense and getting stronger.
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Jamison Brewer PG 6'4 180 21 C C B- B- C B
Auburn So.
From the PG position, he lead Auburn in rebounding with 7.2 RPG. Sadly, that might be his greatest stregth. H needs to work on his shooting (22 percent from 3-point range, 52 percent from the free-throw line as a sophomore). He has plenty of other skills, though. Brewer's got good size for his position, and had an assist to turnover ratio of 2-1 last season. He's a good defender though. Not a proficient scorer. A backup, if anything, if he's picked in the 2nd round. Still, he is coachable and only played at Auburn for 2 years, so there is room to improve.
