NBA Draft Preview: Point Guards
NBA Draft Preview: Point Guards
By Aran Smith
5/18/06
Draft Buzz
This year's point guard class doesn't have nearly the talent of last year's
group which included a franchise player in Chris Paul and three overall top 5
picks (including Deron Williams and Raymond Felton), however this year's
group could see just as many (five) (Nate Robinson and Jarrett Jack were also
first rounders last year) get into the first round.
Here's a look at the top point guards available for this year's draft:
1.) Randy Foye 6-3 205 PG/SG Villanova Sr. -- Should be the first point guard
selected. Some list him as a shooting guard, however he's a combo in the mold
of a number of NBA PGs including Chauncey Billups. What makes Foye stand out
above the rest is his package of size, speed, athleticism, toughness and go
to ability. Foye has the fearlessness and one on one skills to take over late
in ball games. His point guard abilities are underrated and his outside shot
is a thing of beauty.
2.) Marcus Williams 6-2 200 PG UConn Jr. -- The top pure point guard in the
draft. Williams showed during the tournament that he wanted to take the big
shots in crunch time. UConn's bid for another National Championship fell short,
but Williams improved his stock with his gutsy play. He lacks tremendous foot
speed and shooting range, but he has the vision and natural point guard skills
that so many of today's point guards lack.
3.) Jordan Farmar 6-1 170 PG UCLA So. -- Farmar's NCAA tournament performance
leading the Bruins to the National Championship game boosted his stock
considerably. Farmar is seen by most as a likely mid to late first rounder.
He has an excellent package of all around skills. Though he lacks great size
and strength, his decision making and overall feel for the game puts him among
the top handful of PG prospects for this year's draft.
4.) Kyle Lowry 6-0 185 PG Villanova So. -- Lowry is the scrappiest player in
the college game. Not unlike Nate Robinson, his game is based on hustle and
will power. Lowry though has a much better natural feel for running a team.
His biggest drawback is his lack of a jump shot. He has incredible body
strength and finishes well around the basket. But without a consistent outside
shot, his stock is lower than it would likely be next year. Lowry will look
to get a promise in the first round, or return to Villanova for another season.
5.) Rajon Rondo 6-2 171 PG Kentucky So. -- Rondo is all over the board with
scouts, some calling him a late lottery pick, while others feel he isn't even
a surefire first rounder. He's easily the most athletic point guard in this
draft and has as much potential as anyone out there. The big concern is his
outside shot which is so unorthodox and ugly that some wonder if it's beyond
repair. Mustafa Shakur severely adjusted his jump shot after arriving at
Arizona with a much bigger prep reputation, and has struggled with his
confidence ever since. Rondo hit a number of game winners proving that he can
hit shots when it matters, but the question remains, can he raise his shooting
percentages, or will he always be a poor shooter?
6.) Quincy Douby 6-3 175 PG/SG Rutgers Jr. -- One of the top overall scorers
in the draft. Douby lacks a great body and is more of a combo guard, but his
sophomore season of playing mostly point guard helps him. As one of the most
prolific shooters in the college game, Douby is not unlike Salim Stoudamire
who was one of the top rookie performers in the NBA this year.
7.) Sergio Rodriguez 6-3 180 PG Spain 1986 -- The top European point guard
prospect since Tony Parker, Sergio has a chance to be even better but would
greatly benefit by waiting another year before remaining in the draft. He's
not ready and struggled this year with consistency and maturity. Another
season playing in Europe's highly competitive Spanish league should boost him
into possible lottery status for next year.
8.) Will Blalock 6-0 205 PG Iowa St. Jr. -- His teammate and friend Curtis
Stinson had the better statistics and more celebrated career, however Blalock
is the more sought after prospect due to his ability to play the point guard
position. Blalock is a very intriguing point guard prospect who plays much
bigger than his size due to his huge wing span. His speed and quickness make
him an excellent up tempo point guard.
9.) Daniel Gibson 6-2 190 PG Texas So. -- Struggled with tendinitis and
inconsistency in his sophomore year. He's one of the top outside shooting
point guards available. He's also one of the top defenders, however his feel
for the point guard position came into question, and when he was switched to
the off guard position he struggled to develop and prove that he has the
necessary point guard skills. He could end up being a major sleeper if he
chooses to remain in the draft.
10.) Dee Brown 6-0 175 PG Illinois Sr. -- Maybe the fastest player in college
from baseline to baseline, Brown can really push the rock. Detractors feel he
lacks size and the natural point guard abilities to have success on the next
level. He shows a tremendous amount of heart and is a strong character guy,
and has shown solid improvement in his PG skills and scoring ability.
Others:
Jose Juan Barea 6-0 173 PG N.eastern Sr.
Bobby Brown 6-1 170 PG CS Fullerton Jr.
Keydren Clark 5-9 170 PG St. Peter's Sr.
Ashanti Cook 6-2 180 PG Georgetown Sr.
Sean Dockery 6-2 185 PG Duke Sr.
Terrell Everett 6-4 188 PG/SG Okla. Sr.
Justin Gray 6-1 180 PG Wake Forest Sr.
Yotam Halperin 6-4 180 PG Israel 1984
Brandon Heath 6-4 183 PG SD St. Jr.
Chris Hernandez 6-2 190 PG Stanford Sr.
Robert Hite 6-2 185 PG Miami Sr.
Jeff Horner 6-3 180 PG Iowa Sr.
Daniel Horton 6-3 180 PG Michigan Sr.
Jeremy Kelly 6-5 205 PG UT-Martin Sr.
Carl Krauser 6-2 190 PG Pittsburgh Sr.
Gerry McNamara 6-2 179 PG Syracuse Sr.
Darrel Mitchell 5-11 178 PG LSU Sr.
Vadim Panine 6-6 183 PG Russia 1984
Chris Quinn 6-2 185 PG Notre Dame Sr.
Mustafa Shakur 6-3 178 PG Arizona Jr.
Tim Smith 5-9 155 PG E. Tenn. St. Sr.
Curtis Stinson 6-3 205 PG/SG Iowa St. Jr.
CJ Watson 6-2 175 PG Tennessee Sr.
Darius Washington 6-1 195 PG Mem. So.
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