Big Board Rankings

Strengths

• "One of the most polished pick-and-roll point guards in the draft. Sets up screens really well. Plays at his own pace. Soft touch on lobs."

• "High-IQ point guard who avoids mistakes and shows savvy in generating shots for himself and his teammates."

• "Excellent shooter who hit 43 percent of his 3s and 85 percent of his free throws in four seasons. He’s equally potent off the dribble and off the catch

• displaying the ability to drain 3s off screens and make defenders pay if they go under."

• "Good ball handler who facilitates offense all over the court. He can step back or side-step into 3s

• or use a hesitation to get into the paint for a floater or layup."

• "Displays nice feel in the pick-and-roll; he can get better at making advanced passes

• but he’s above-average already."

• "Good team defender who stays focused off-ball when rotating and closing out. Plays with heart

• performing well even while battling injuries."

• "Elite shooter who made 43% of his 3s in college; rated in 97th percentile last season as spot-up shooter"

• "High IQ lead guard who makes smart passes

• limits mistakes and can quarterback an offense"

• "Engaged defender who consistently plays above physical limitations; plays with good anticipation and has always been good team defender"

Areas to Improve

• "Not the most physically imposing prospect at around 6-foot-1

• with a somewhat pudgy frame. Decent length relative to his height but nothing spectacular."

• "Lacks a second gear off the dribble

• which could limit his ability as a shot creator at the next level."

• "Undersized player without top-end athleticism

• which hurts his defensive versatility and upside."

• "Injuries are a concern: He has dealt with nagging tendonitis in his right knee

• and he played through a bone bruise in his left knee last season

• among other injuries over the years."

• "Physically limited: at 6-foot-1 is one of the smallest lead guards in this year''s draft

• and he''s not the most explosive athlete

• either"

• "Overcomes lack of athletic pop with skill and feel

• but can''t blow by defenders because of his smaller frame and lack of top-end speed"

Traits

Scouting Sources

"Mike Schmitz", "Kevin O''Conner", "CBS Sports"