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5. Andre Drummond- Drummond is a great kid, but really struggled with consistency and focus after arriving on campus at UConn late. After Davis, Drummond has the most upside of any player in this draft class, and by a wide margin, but the fact that he did not improve much under one of college basketball's top talent developers (Calhoun) is viewed as a red flag. Drummond's motor runs hot and cold leaving many wondering whether he will live up to his vast potential. Said one scout about Drummond after their tourney loss to Iowa State in which he scored just 2 points. "He reminds me of Oden, and not in a good way." He very easily could still end up the second overall pick, but teams will be sweating bullets with the thought of drafting a player with such a laid back demeanor. The organization that Drummond lands with will likely play a large part in his future success or lack thereof.
Comparison: Amar'e Stoudemire
6. Jeremy Lamb- Lamb has really refined his pull-up game off the dribble, a weapon that often propels players to the next level. He has broken out as UConn's go to scorer and the top SG prospect in the country. He needs get tougher both mentally and physically as he avoids contact and can be thrown of his game by bigger stronger opponents that get physical with him. It's possible a team will fall in love with his length and potential and scoop him up in the top 5, but his lack of assertiveness and personality makes him a better #2 option for a playoff team than a #1 for a losing team.
Comparison: Reggie Miller
As much as some guys slammed Lamb this year for not being assertive, I see him having a very long, productive NBA career.
5. Andre Drummond- Drummond is a great kid, but really struggled with consistency and focus after arriving on campus at UConn late. After Davis, Drummond has the most upside of any player in this draft class, and by a wide margin, but the fact that he did not improve much under one of college basketball's top talent developers (Calhoun) is viewed as a red flag. Drummond's motor runs hot and cold leaving many wondering whether he will live up to his vast potential. Said one scout about Drummond after their tourney loss to Iowa State in which he scored just 2 points. "He reminds me of Oden, and not in a good way." He very easily could still end up the second overall pick, but teams will be sweating bullets with the thought of drafting a player with such a laid back demeanor. The organization that Drummond lands with will likely play a large part in his future success or lack thereof.
Comparison: Amar'e Stoudemire
6. Jeremy Lamb- Lamb has really refined his pull-up game off the dribble, a weapon that often propels players to the next level. He has broken out as UConn's go to scorer and the top SG prospect in the country. He needs get tougher both mentally and physically as he avoids contact and can be thrown of his game by bigger stronger opponents that get physical with him. It's possible a team will fall in love with his length and potential and scoop him up in the top 5, but his lack of assertiveness and personality makes him a better #2 option for a playoff team than a #1 for a losing team.
Comparison: Reggie Miller
As much as some guys slammed Lamb this year for not being assertive, I see him having a very long, productive NBA career.
