Pros:

• elite jumpshooter from all levels; jamal murray/ant edwards-esque pull-up jumpshooting; projects well for playoff elevation

• great defensive profile and activity; defensive playmaker with quick feet

• great as a driver; beats POA consistently

• great offensive flow; quick to make good passes + constantly moves w/o the ball

• elite fast-twitch athlete

Cons:

• not the most athletic; will his slight frame hinder his finishing ability?

• not the best point of attack defender as it stands; more shy from physicality than preferred; screen nav is questionable

C: MVP

F: quality starter

Peterson is the most polished and dynamic freshman that I can remember. Lights-out shooter and has that alpha dog mentality, especially on defense. Gets downhill well and efficiently. Is the type of player that every NBA team wants. He can do anything and everything on the floor.

NBA Comp: I might be crazy, Kobe???

Darryn Peterson, 6'6, 205, SG, Kansas, Fr.

• Comp: Elgin Baylor / George Gervin / James Harden

• Ceiling: Hall of Fame

• Floor: Starter

• Most skilled player in the draft

• Best scorer in the draft, just a flamethrower

• Extremely polished

• Plays at his own pace, can’t be sped up or slowed down by anyone

• Super shifty

• Super-efficient

• Strong defender, struggles on big forwards but will probably be less of a problem as his body matures

• Could become a better playmaker

• Expectation: Hall of Fame; Will have a Hall of Fame scoring ability early on, his career success will depend on the players around him and his ability to develop the rest of his game

so good at shot creation

great athlete as well

tough shot maker but makes it look easy

very strong defender as well

great size for a combo guard

insane balance for shooting

would like him to become better above the rim but not a big thing

1

All-Around Guard, Movement ball-handler

(MIL/SEA Ray Allen)

Pro off-ball mover, runs screens really well and is always ready to shoot. Does not feel pressure at all on shots. Super easy mover, scores effortlessly and is very controlled in what he does. Has ball handling chops and can run a PnR for multi-dimension scoring options. Good burst and gets past defenders easy. Very efficient from all areas, would like him to get to the line more. Great defensive awareness, quick hands and is very low fouling despite high stock rates.

Strength: Versatility, shot creation, Playmaking, Basketball IQ, Athletic Freak, Physical, Composure,

Weaknesses: Driving Habits, Shooting Consity, Off ball Defense, Alright 3pt shooting, Injury Prone (Hamstring/Quad),

Draft Range/1-2, Role/Combo Guard, Ceiling/HOF, Floor/All Star, Expectations/Superstar, Position/G

Player Comparison- Victor Oladipo with SGA’s silky smoothness

Best fit- Kings Secondary best fit- Wizards

PROS Exceptional athlete with very good size, great burst and first step, body control and flexibility Great tough shot maker with incredible touch also on floaters Has been excellent as an off ball player also, Great at C&S, great at attacking closeouts

CONS