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8. Daniel Hamilton
Sophomore, Connecticut
Measurables: 6-8, 198 pounds, 6-8 wingspan
Hamilton is an interesting draft prospect due to his scoring ability, size for the position and ability to rebound from the wing. First and foremost, Hamilton's a scorer. He can knock down shots from the outside and slash to get shots from the midrange and at the rim. He's also a really good playmaker for others, as he averaged nearly four assists per game as a freshman -- something that's hard to do for wings in today's college game. The problem last season for him was that once he got inside the arc, he couldn't do anything. Despite his size, he only made 55 percent of his shots around the rim, and was even worse from the midrange. He also needs to improve his defensive effort, as he has the athleticism to be a difference maker on that end and just doesn't quite get there often enough. He'll be in a better position this year to be the focal point of Connecticut's offense without Ryan Boatright in the mix, and that should lead to something of a breakout if he can start getting more efficient.
8. Daniel Hamilton
Sophomore, Connecticut
Measurables: 6-8, 198 pounds, 6-8 wingspan
Hamilton is an interesting draft prospect due to his scoring ability, size for the position and ability to rebound from the wing. First and foremost, Hamilton's a scorer. He can knock down shots from the outside and slash to get shots from the midrange and at the rim. He's also a really good playmaker for others, as he averaged nearly four assists per game as a freshman -- something that's hard to do for wings in today's college game. The problem last season for him was that once he got inside the arc, he couldn't do anything. Despite his size, he only made 55 percent of his shots around the rim, and was even worse from the midrange. He also needs to improve his defensive effort, as he has the athleticism to be a difference maker on that end and just doesn't quite get there often enough. He'll be in a better position this year to be the focal point of Connecticut's offense without Ryan Boatright in the mix, and that should lead to something of a breakout if he can start getting more efficient.
