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What it said... 2021 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Evan Mobley moves up, Ziaire Williams falls, plus coach and scout breakdowns
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"Bouknight’s return to play has pushed Connecticut into a really strong position entering the NCAA Tournament. Following an elbow injury that forced him to miss a large portion of Big East play, Bouknight has returned and been up to his normal tricks. He’s averaging 20 points and six rebounds in those contests and generally has been the kind of athletic guard who has NBA scouts believing he can be a starting off-guard at some point in his career. He’s really bouncy and has a great first step. His balance and body control are really underrated too. He can hit opponents with a wicked crossover and get by, even when his first step doesn’t get the job done. I also think he’s pretty underrated on defense. When he’s locked in, he’s really tough.
What they said: “A totally different team with him in the lineup,” a Big East assistant said. “He gives them that scoring punch they didn’t have when he was out. It’s really hard to stay in front of him. He preps for his drives with his feet. He’s always ready to catch and go. What I think he probably doesn’t get enough credit for is how good he is at shifting gears. He’s good in a straight line, but he’s not just a straight-line driver. His hesi move is tough. He loves it out on the semi-break when he has a bit of space. He’ll have that space all day at the NBA level, so I think his game will really fit there.”"
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And for the idiots saying he should stay in college, that's good for a guaranteed 12 million over his first 3 years.
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"Bouknight’s return to play has pushed Connecticut into a really strong position entering the NCAA Tournament. Following an elbow injury that forced him to miss a large portion of Big East play, Bouknight has returned and been up to his normal tricks. He’s averaging 20 points and six rebounds in those contests and generally has been the kind of athletic guard who has NBA scouts believing he can be a starting off-guard at some point in his career. He’s really bouncy and has a great first step. His balance and body control are really underrated too. He can hit opponents with a wicked crossover and get by, even when his first step doesn’t get the job done. I also think he’s pretty underrated on defense. When he’s locked in, he’s really tough.
What they said: “A totally different team with him in the lineup,” a Big East assistant said. “He gives them that scoring punch they didn’t have when he was out. It’s really hard to stay in front of him. He preps for his drives with his feet. He’s always ready to catch and go. What I think he probably doesn’t get enough credit for is how good he is at shifting gears. He’s good in a straight line, but he’s not just a straight-line driver. His hesi move is tough. He loves it out on the semi-break when he has a bit of space. He’ll have that space all day at the NBA level, so I think his game will really fit there.”"
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And for the idiots saying he should stay in college, that's good for a guaranteed 12 million over his first 3 years.