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News » Beasley the best of the wings


Beasley the best of the wings


Beasley the best of the wings
There aren't a lot of "pure" shooting-guard prospects in the 2008 NBA Draft pool.

So I've grouped the shooting (or "2") guards into the same category with the small forwards ("3") in the next rundown on the prospects likely to go in the first round or in the early to mid-range of the second round on June 26.

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Anthony Randolph (*6-9, 197, LSU)
Frank Says: In terms of innate physical gifts, he may trail just Derrick Rose and Beasley as a 2008 prospect. But most evaluators don't quite buy the comparisons to Chris Bosh and many think he's two to three years away from playing on a regular basis in the NBA.
Projection: Mid- to late-lottery.

Joe Alexander (*6-7¼, 220, West Virginia)
Frank Says: He's more of a "facing post" than true wing right now, but he is still highly regarded across the board in scouting circles. Like Russell Westbrook, he's another player that no one pegged as a 2008 draft choice a year ago.
Projection: No. 10 to 15.

Chase Budinger (6-7, 205, Arizona)
Frank Says: His workouts with clubs haven't been overwhelming, but his stock is still such that he almost certainly isn't going to be playing for the Wildcats as a junior. Athletically, he stacks up with any other 2008 prospect. But his assertiveness and questions about his commitment on the defensive end of the floor will keep him from being chosen as early as his physical skills would seem to dictate.
Projection: No. 12 to 20.

Nicolas Batum (6-8, 200, France)
Frank Says: Here's another player, like Budinger, whose assertiveness/aggressiveness are subjects for debate among NBA decision makers. But his fluidity, explosiveness and scoring skills, along with his relatively young age (19), will make his selection awfully tempting on June 26.
Projection: No. 12 to 20.

Chris Douglas-Roberts (6-6, 205, Memphis)
Frank Says: Most scouts aren't sure he shoots it well enough to be a two guard and doubt if he is big enough to guard the "big" wings in the league on a regular basis. But he is as competitive as anyone in the draft, handles well with either hand, has a tremendous mid-range game and is more than explosive enough.
Projection: No. 20 to 30.

Brandon Rush (6-6, 205, Kansas)
Frank Says: Many scouts have a tough time separating Rush and Douglas-Roberts as prospects, as both are about the same size and possess the same (relative) vertical explosiveness and quickness. But Rush is probably a more reliable jump shooter off the catch while Douglas-Roberts is a bit better off the dribble.
Projection: No. 20 to 30.

Donte Greene (6-9, 205, Syracuse)
Frank Says: He's not a true post or a true wing. He's got a lot of range on his jump shot but wasn't consistent last season, in large part because his shot selection wasn't the best. Anyone taking him in the first round would be doing so strictly on his "upside."
Projection: No. 25 to 30.

Kyle Weaver (6-5, 190, Washington State)
Frank Says: There are supposedly three or four teams considering selecting him near the end of the first round. There aren't many backcourt prospects in the draft with his versatility. His commitment on the defensive end (a la Russell Westbrook and Mario Chalmers) is very enticing to general managers and personnel directors.
Projection: Late first to early second round.

Wayne Ellington (6-4, 190, North Carolina)
Frank Says: The deadline to withdraw from the draft is Monday and his decision is one of those that will be most anticipated. He has oodles of offensive savvy and has dependable range if not exceptional consistency on his jump shot.
Projection: Late first to early second round.

Others who could be in play on June 26: Bill Walker (6-5, 220, Kansas State); Jamont Gordon (6-3, 210, Mississippi State); Sonny Weems (*6-4, 193, Arkansas); Gary Forbes (*6-4½, 221); Courtney Lee (6-5, 205, Western Kentucky); Joe Crawford (*6-3, 213); Pat Calathes (*6-8¾, 204, Saint Joseph's); Malik Hairston (*6-4¼, 204, Oregon); Shan Foster (*6-4, 195, Vanderbilt); J.R. Giddens (*6-4, 208, New Mexico); Robert Vaden (*6-3½, 199, UAB); Mark Tynsdale (*6-2¾, 217, Temple).

For more NBA draft coverage, visit Scout.com.


Author: Fox Sports
Author's Website: http://www.foxsports.com
Added: June 17, 2008

 

 
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