RJ Barrett
NBA Stock:
"Is it crazy to think down? And that's only because of Zion."
Key attributes:
- versatility
- competitor/gamer
Areas to work on:
- continuing to share the ball in close games
- consistency in hitting 3's
Surprises:
"How well he is defending and rebounding. On the flip side, his free throw shooting percentage could get better."
Projected draft range:
- 1 or 2
In a few word:
"The total package. He's NBA ready"
Zion Williamson
NBA Stock:
"Up. Could go number 1 overall"
Key attributes:
"Outside of the obvious"
- His overall ability to defend
- his ball handling
Areas to work on:
- decreasing those silly fouls
- shot selection specifically his face up jumpers all the way out to the 3 point arc."
Surprises:
- his stats on both ends of the court
- his work rate and gamesmanship
Projected draft range:
- 1, 2, 3
In a few words:
"Money maker/ticket seller".
Cam Reddish
NBA Stock:
"Even though he hasn't shown out consistently, he's just too talented to fall out of the top 10. I could see teams passing on him based on production, but his talent is just too good. I'm my opinion he goes anywhere from 3-8."
Key attributes:
- His size mixed with his skills. He has Tracy McGrady written all over him
- Facilitating the offense
Areas to work on:
- Just putting all those skills he has together and showing them game in and game out
- Reach in fouls early in games
Surprises:
- how streaky of a shooter he is now. I've seen him over the years and he was much more consistent.
- How filled out physically he has become.
Projected draft range:
"I said it earlier, 3-8."
In a few words:
"Enigma."
Tre Jones
NBA Stock:
"Raising. Sorry Duke fans, I think he follows in his big bro's foot steps and declares"
Key attribute:
- pressure on the ball defending
- Organization
Areas to work on:
- all areas of shooting
- Driving to the hoop
Surprises:
- How physically tough he is
- Physically developed he is getting
Projected draft range:
"If he keeps playing this way through ACC play, he goes in the 20's.
In a few words:
"Defensively, an angry dog."
Joey Baker
"This is just my opinion, but I love how Duke has handled his development by bringing him in a year early. He gets seasoned by utilizing Duke strength & conditioning program. He becomes accustomed to college routine, day in and out training with and against future pro's and continue to work on his game. Not that everyone will do the copycat thing Villanova has perfected, but there's something to be said about it."
"Baker compliments Dukes 2019 incoming class perfectly. He's a kid capable of playing as a combo 3-4 (much like Jack White) but he's a much more willing scorer. He can really shoot it. When I saw him in Colorado Springs a year ago, he was one of the most purest shooters in camp. He's not just a shooter, but a scorer. This 2019 class along with Baker reminds me of the classes Duke brought in prior to being a AOD factory."
NBA Stock:
"Is it crazy to think down? And that's only because of Zion."
Key attributes:
- versatility
- competitor/gamer
Areas to work on:
- continuing to share the ball in close games
- consistency in hitting 3's
Surprises:
"How well he is defending and rebounding. On the flip side, his free throw shooting percentage could get better."
Projected draft range:
- 1 or 2
In a few word:
"The total package. He's NBA ready"
Zion Williamson
NBA Stock:
"Up. Could go number 1 overall"
Key attributes:
"Outside of the obvious"
- His overall ability to defend
- his ball handling
Areas to work on:
- decreasing those silly fouls
- shot selection specifically his face up jumpers all the way out to the 3 point arc."
Surprises:
- his stats on both ends of the court
- his work rate and gamesmanship
Projected draft range:
- 1, 2, 3
In a few words:
"Money maker/ticket seller".
Cam Reddish
NBA Stock:
"Even though he hasn't shown out consistently, he's just too talented to fall out of the top 10. I could see teams passing on him based on production, but his talent is just too good. I'm my opinion he goes anywhere from 3-8."
Key attributes:
- His size mixed with his skills. He has Tracy McGrady written all over him
- Facilitating the offense
Areas to work on:
- Just putting all those skills he has together and showing them game in and game out
- Reach in fouls early in games
Surprises:
- how streaky of a shooter he is now. I've seen him over the years and he was much more consistent.
- How filled out physically he has become.
Projected draft range:
"I said it earlier, 3-8."
In a few words:
"Enigma."
Tre Jones
NBA Stock:
"Raising. Sorry Duke fans, I think he follows in his big bro's foot steps and declares"
Key attribute:
- pressure on the ball defending
- Organization
Areas to work on:
- all areas of shooting
- Driving to the hoop
Surprises:
- How physically tough he is
- Physically developed he is getting
Projected draft range:
"If he keeps playing this way through ACC play, he goes in the 20's.
In a few words:
"Defensively, an angry dog."
Joey Baker
"This is just my opinion, but I love how Duke has handled his development by bringing him in a year early. He gets seasoned by utilizing Duke strength & conditioning program. He becomes accustomed to college routine, day in and out training with and against future pro's and continue to work on his game. Not that everyone will do the copycat thing Villanova has perfected, but there's something to be said about it."
"Baker compliments Dukes 2019 incoming class perfectly. He's a kid capable of playing as a combo 3-4 (much like Jack White) but he's a much more willing scorer. He can really shoot it. When I saw him in Colorado Springs a year ago, he was one of the most purest shooters in camp. He's not just a shooter, but a scorer. This 2019 class along with Baker reminds me of the classes Duke brought in prior to being a AOD factory."
