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fun to watch energetic PG who can handle heavy play.
what we see of him now is probably the most we’ll see from him, but that might be enough.
just a spark player who can pass the ball well and score near the rim at will, crafty PG.
Big time scorer that moves well with or without the ball. Solid at getting to the rim but may not translate to the next level. Would like to see more on defense. Malik Beasley, Caris Levert
Great playmaker. Good defender. Shoots a high percentage from three. Handles and creates well.
NBA Comp: Caleb Martin
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Tier 4: Solid rotation players+ok upside swings
Draft Range: 17-30
Pro Comparisons: Malik Beasley, Lonnie Walker IV
more analysis will be added soon
Predicted draft range:15-50 Position in the NBA: PG Comparison: Victor Oladipo/Jordon Clarkson Floor: Michael Carter-Williams
Pros:
Consistent 3-point drainer
jelly upside
Confident handles
Active off-ball D
Cons:
FT% high 60's-low 70's
inconsistent at the rim
Bad assist-to-turnover ratio
Notes: I liked him his junior year as a complement to better players. Definitely not lazy. Plays as a PG and uses his 6,5 frame in finishing.
4-year college scoring guard that took a leap in playmaking this year (2apg in JR year to 6apg in SR year). Crafty shot-maker. High-level shooter (Career 39% 3pt). Play took a jump after the departure of Kolek and Ighadaro, but may be due to a soft early season schedule.
QUESTIONS:
Does his creation translate up to the NBA level?
Can he defend?
Will he maintain his early season play?
Kam Jones' playmaking development has been one of the draft discussion's more interesting storylines, considering one of the class' top shotmakers has raised his assist rate to 42.0 percent from 16.6 percent last year.
He's put a clear emphasis on trying to show off point guard passing reads. In the meantime, he's at 41.2 percent from three and 79.2 percent at the rim, numbers that align with his strengths over the past few seasons.
Even if he'll be 23 years old by the draft, it's getting tougher to nitpick a 6'5", proven shooter and elite rim finisher who's suddenly setting up teammates at the same rate as the nation's top playmakers