These players are clearly SGs, as opposed to the last group of guards I looked at who were a little hard to define. The thing to know about this group is that while scoring is their main function, they’re also able to pass and have even shown some potential to run an offense. I’ll look at them as SGs though, so here’s a quick recap on what I look for in SG prospects: Scoring over 20.0 P40 and the higher the better. This is one benchmark that seems to be non-negotiable for prospects if … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2010: Shooting Guards: Part 1, The Passers

This is a group of guards who are misfits. They fit somewhere between a PG and SG, but don’t have the type of numbers that either position would traditionally need. All either led their teams in assists or were a close second, but don’t look like NBA PGs, because they played more on the wing in college or they don’t have robust enough scoring and assist numbers to look like they can make it. All have something to like about them and that’s why I’m taking a look at them. Here are the … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2010: Combo Guards

Here is a look at the remaining PGs out there. Some players who might be thought of as PGs will be covered with the combo guards in upcoming articles. I haven’t done John Wall yet. I was planning on waiting until the end to look at the top prospects. Also with the Wizards winning the lottery, I’ll need time to ponder how the arrival of John Wall will affect the Crittenton era in DC.  Mikhail Torrance, Alabama and Armon Johnson, Nevada:  I had meant for this last PG analysis to be for … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2010: Remaining Point Guards

When an NCAA player lasts until his senior season without turning pro it typically is not a good sign for the player. It means the player either took this long to get his name on the map as a prospect or he simply hasn’t been good enough his first 3 seasons to get a guarantee in the first round. On the other hand, it shows he’s smart and mature enough to make a realistic assessment of his abilities and go back to college, which in most cases is probably the best option for such a player. So with … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Preview 2010: Senior Point Guards