POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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Point Guard / 6-5 / Kentucky / Freshman
20.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg
Murray raised eyebrows before the season began flourishing at the Pan Am games in the summer while running the show for the Canadian National Team. He played very well as a freshman at Kentucky and improved as the season progressed. Playing alongside one of the top floor generals in the nation (Ulis) meant playing strictly off the ball. It may have stunted his point guard skills to a degree, but it has helped him at becoming better playing off the ball. There's no questioning Murray's leadership and maturity. He's proven over both his high school and Canadian National Team performances that he's an extremely composed and a clutch performer. While he played solely at the shooting guard position at Kentucky, his potential ability to log minutes at the point also gives him intrigue. |
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2. New Orleans: Kris Dunn
Point Guard / 6-4 / Providence / Junior
16.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg
Dunn is a dynamic, true point guard with elite size and speed that steadily improved upon his weaknesses, namely decision making and shooting. Those are areas that continue to need honing, however he's got "something special" as one scout put it. His defensive intensity and potential have drawn comparisons to players such as John Wall and Gary Payton from scouts. He still must become much more consistent as a shooter to reach that level, however. Dunn has a charisma and confidence about him that can carry him to becoming a great player in the league one day. |
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Point Guard / 6-2 / North Carolina State / Junior
23.5 ppg, 4.6 apg
Barber was one of the most improved players in the nation this year. He led the entire ACC in points per game, becoming one of the deadliest scorers in the country. He has become adept at utilizing his speed and shiftiness to score on pull ups or get to the rim, and is extremely difficult to stay in front of him defensively. While he came into college with some major concerns about his attitude and character, his play has proven a high level of dedication and reports of negative attitude and behavior have dissipated. He has been polishing some go-to moves including a lightning quick drive and step back J that is nearly indefensible. There will be stiff competition from the likes of Demetrius Jackson, Tyler Ulis, and Wade Baldwin. All of whom he figures to go up against in individual workouts. Interviews with teams are likely what will ultimately determine whether a team will be willing to give him guaranteed money with a first round pick, as the talent is clearly there. |
Key: (*) Standard salary for players selected with that pick in 2016-17.
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