Thursday, June 27, 2013

Early Look at 2014: Lets Get a Head Start

So now that we have finished the 2013 NBA Draft, we can look forward to next year which is shaping up to be one of the greatest drafts in NBA history. With in the coming days I will unveil my grades for this past season, but for now lets have some fun and peg the potential top 15 players for next year.

The Draft Fanatic

1. Andrew Wiggins: Forward: Kansas: Freshman
Most electric wing player since Kevin Durant and possibly most coveted top pick since LeBron James.











2. Julius Randle: Forward: Kentucky: Freshman
Big time talent at the four spot. Should be a dynamic player so long as he remains healthy.











3. Jabari Parker: Forward: Duke: Freshman
Most skilled player in the country and hasn't played a game. Can shoot the ball from deep, high IQ and he is a proven winner.











4. Aaron Gordon: Forward: Arizona
Blake Griffin like ability to destroy opposing defenses. Can operate around the basket, hyper athletic and will be a big play guy.











5. Marcus Smart: Point Guard: Oklahoma State
Best PG in the country. Could've been a top 3 pick this year, but decided to return to school. Great size and vision.











6. Glen Robinson III: Forward: Michigan
Another guy that came back to school and could've been a lottery pick. Great length and skill on the wing. Can shoot it from outside and create off the dribble.






7. Andrew Harrison: Point Guard: Kentucky
Lead guard with huge frame and loves contact. Can shoot from deep and handle the ball with great skill.











8. Mitch McGary: Forward/Center: Michigan
Had a tremendous NCAA tourney and decided to gain another year of experience. High skill, big hands and elite rebounder.











9. Isaiah Austin: Forward: Baylor
Perfect stretch four, with a knack for rebounding and blocking shots.












10. Dario Saric: Forward: International
Withdrew from this years draft to play another season overseas, would've been first international player taken in the draft. May be next great European player.






11. Gary Harris: Guard: Michigan State
Traditional shooting guard in the mold of Ray Allen. Great shooting touch, can create off the dribble and low maintenance.











12. Alex Poythress: Forward: Kentucky
Would've been a high pick in this past years draft, but decided to stay to attempt to win a national title. Great size and hands. Needs confidence, but if he shows that has LeBron like size on the wing.










13. Adreian Payne: Forward: Michigan State
Great length and great hands. Can shoot the three as a spot up four, but can also run the court. Great rebounder and defender.











14. James Michael-McAdoo: North Carolina
Great skill player. Big time rebounder and huge motor. Could've left for the draft two years ago.











15. Willie Cauley Stein: Center: Kentucky
Great length, shot blocker and rebounder. Additional year in school will allow his offense to grow and earn him more touches around the basket.





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