It is widely assumed that the Cleveland Cavaliers will select Duke point guard Kyrie Irving with the number one pick in next months draft. Irving is an elite level prospect and will likely be a perennial all star but is he the right pick at #1? The other option for the Cavs is to select …
The Philadelphia 76ers hold the 16th pick in the June 23 draft and will be looking to add another piece to a promising young team. Last year the team drafted Evan Turner with the second pick in the draft. It was a tough year for the young guard but he still holds a world of …
PG – 6,3 – Texas Joseph didn’t put up big numbers in his one season at Texas but he has a lot of traits that could make him a successful lead guard in the NBA. He is long armed, athletic and plays with good passion and intensity. Joseph is my sleeper pick for the 2011 …
PF – 6,9 – Texas After one season for the Longhorns Thompson is bringing his consider skills to the NBA. He doesn’t receive the same amount of hype and press that some of the other top prospects do but he is very much an elite prospect and is just scratching the surface of his potential. …
PG – 6,3 – Kentucky Brandon Knight is entering the NBA after one very successful season at Kentucky. He is a natural point guard and floor general with ideal size, speed and vision for the position. He is also a gifted shooter with good confidence in his shot. Pros Knight has a high ceiling and …
SG – 6,6 – Colorado Burks is a very long and thin shooting guard with a good handle, good penetrating skills and a knack for scoring. He has an improving three point shot but still has work to do in that area. He is coming to the NBA after just two seasons of college ball …