Post by Admin on Jun 12, 2016 14:37:38 GMT -5
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Robert Carter, 6-8, F, Maryland
He had a solid season for the Terps, averaging 12.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. And while undersized to play power forward, his 7-2 wingspan makes his lack of height palatable. But he didn’t test particularly well at the NBA combine in Chicago last month, which is the last thing an undersized big man needs leading up to the draft. Still, he should be among the 60 players chosen later this month. PROJECTED DRAFT STATUS: SECOND ROUND.
Stefan Jankovic, 6-11, F, Hawaii
He led the Rainbow Warriors in scoring (15.6) and rebounding (6.6) this season along with being named Big West Conference Player of the Year. Even more significant, Hawaii got to the NCAA tournament for the first time in more than a decade and wound up winning their first tournament game in school history. He has a nice shooting touch for his size and moves well with or without the ball. Like most prospects, he is a work in progress when it comes to his play defensively. He was born in Serbia but grew up in Canada, so him being a draft-and-stash player is very much a possibility. PROJECTED DRAFT STATUS: LATE SECOND, UNDRAFTED.
Shawn Long, 6-11, F, Louisiana-Lafayette
Former Long has a nice offensive game, having shown signs of being able to score both from the perimeter as well as around the basket. Teams also like the fact that he is a good rebounder for a “stretch big.” But concerns about his defense and conditioning have dogged him throughout his college career. Through workouts, he’ll do his best to alleviate those concerns. PROJECTED DRAFT STATUS: LATE SECOND ROUND, UNDRAFTED
Mamadou Ndiaye, 7-5, C, UC-Irvine
The best trait that Ndiaye brings to the floor is his ability to protect the rim. But the last couple seasons, his rim-protection skills weren’t quite what they were during a promising freshman season in 2014. Couple that with UC-Irvine playing zone defense and teams are justifiably concerned that he can’t provide much rim-protection at this level. Still, with his size in terms of height and girth (he weighs about 300 pounds), that’s more than enough incentive for some team to take a flyer on him in the draft. PROJECTED DRAFT STATUS: LATE SECOND ROUND, UNDRAFTED.
Nik Slavica, 6-7, SG, Croatia
Another draft-and-stash candidate, he plays in the Adriatic League which has sent its share of players to the NBA in recent years. Utilizes his size well defensively and isn’t afraid to attack the rim in half-court sets or in transition. Has played well in big games, something you love to see especially when you’re talking about a 19-year-old. His shot selection could use some work, and his shooting mechanics aren’t quite as refined as you would like to see even from a young prospect. Still, there’s enough upside to his game to where the Celtics will give some thought to drafting him in the latter stages if he’s still on the board. PROJECTED DRAFT STATUS: LATE SECOND ROUND, UNDRAFTED.
Troy Williams, 6-8, SF, Indiana
Although Williams doesn’t have elite measurable numbers, there’s enough there to see that he can be a solid defender in the NBA. The biggest concern with him is his fundamental understanding of the game which has raised questions about his basketball IQ. He can make nice passes and be effective in pick-and-roll situations, but the mistakes he often makes in those sets are more mental miscues than anything the defense is doing. A player that’s worthy of getting a look by NBA teams, but getting drafted seems highly unlikely at this point in the draft process. PROJECTED DRAFT STATUS: LATE SECOND ROUND, UNDRAFTED.