Brayden Burries, 6'4, 204, SG, Arizona, Fr.

• Comp: Sidney Moncrief / Jrue Holiday / Joe Dumars

• Ceiling: ALL-NBA

• Floor: Bench

• Amazing rebounder for his size

• 3-level-scorer

• Clean mid-range jumper

• Aggressive finisher

• Efficient at the rim

• Extremely competitive

• Great footwork and balance

• Great defender

• Knows how to use his physical tools on both sides of the floor

• High IQ

• Needs to tighten his handle

• Should expand his long-range game

• Can get caught up in the moment causing him to make poor decisions at times

• Expectation: Borderline ALL-STAR; will bring a large effect on both sides of the ball. If a team focuses on making him a key contributor, he could become elite

Burries has blossomed over the course of the season and has been looking like Arizona’s best player in the postseason. He’s an aggressive guard who pressures the defense and looks to score at every opportunity, while also playing a smart, team-first game. He’s been flying up draft boards and his stock is now in the 8-15 range. I was pretty low on him initially but i've had a chance to really dive into his film and I have been impressed. Has the size, speed, and strength to toggle between being a lead and secondary ball handler as needed. His change of pace is advanced for a freshman, making it challenging for defenders to not only stay in front of him but also contain him. Has a motor that rarely lapses and is very gritty. Rebounds very well at his position and has very impressive speed in the open court, including when he rebounds and pushes it. He's not a great passer and was a little streaky from 3 at times, but he looks set to be a lottery selection.

NBA Comp: NAW, Quentin Grimes

Strengths: Physical, Versatile, Rebounding for his Position, Good on Defense, Mentality,

Weaknesses: 3pt Shooting, Explosiveness, Shot Selection, Over Reliance on screens,

Draft Range/10-15, Role/Slasher, Ceiling/Dpoy Winner, Floor/Rotation, Expectations/Quality Starter, Position/SG

Pros:

1. Great Two Way Player Potential

2. Good Midrange Game

3. Strong, Aggressive and Physical

4. Great at Finishing at the rim in Transition or Half Court.

5. Solid and Versatile Shooter (Off Catch, Relocation and Pull Up)

6. Good Rebounder For His Size

Cons:

1. Can't Guard Quicker 1's as well, May not be your POA defender

2. Needs to be a Higher IQ Defender

3. Needs to improve his playmaking

4. Will need time to hone the plus skills that will make him a valuable asset and star

Pro Comp: Nickel Alexander Walker, Devin Booker with defense

Ceiling: All Star Floor: Backup Role Player

Best Team Fits: Milwaukee, Detroit, Golden State, Oklahoma City Calling Card: Shotmaking and finishing, Tough Defense