Interesting stock check for NBA draft CNNSI

[Qman]

https://www.cnnsi.com/2012/writers/ben_glicksman/01/09/nba.draft.stock.watch/index.html?sct=cb_wr_a3

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF
6-7, 210
Freshman, Kentucky

Though Davis is Kentucky's most touted prospect, Kidd-Gilchrist could be the most valuable. He has anchored the Wildcats' early success, with his performance against Louisville serving as a prime example: He amassed 24 points, 19 rebounds and 13 free-throw attempts in a 69-62 victory on Dec. 31.

Kidd-Gilchrist's on-ball defense is tenacious, and he's a predominant reason Kentucky is holding opponents to an NCAA-low 34.7 percent shooting. Best of all, though, he's a proven winner. According to an NBA scout, he's boosted his stock to the mid to late portion of the lottery -- likely in the eight-to-14 range -- thanks in large part to his striking unselfishness.

"The greatest compliment I could give this kid is that I think he's the best winner on their team," the scout said. "Everybody tells you they want to win, but they always want to win on their terms. My impression is -- because this is what he was like in high school -- if he gets three points and they win or he gets 30 points and they win, he's really happy. He's going to do whatever it takes to get them there."

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Harrison Barnes, SF
6-8, 210
Sophomore, North Carolina


Forward Harrison Barnes has been as good as advertised in his sophomore season at UNC.
Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesA top-five candidate had he entered last year's draft, Barnes, for the most part, has been as good as advertised in his ballyhooed sophomore effort. He built off a strong finish to last season -- one in which he averaged 24 points from January through March -- by demonstrating more aggressiveness, upping his free-throw attempts from 3.4 to 4.8 per game. He's also stood out by increasing his three-point percentage from 34.4 to 51.2.

Other than his range, however, Barnes has done little to distinguish himself as the top player in this year's class. He's shown limited passing and ball-handling ability, and at times, seems defensible.

"He's not one of those guys that you throw him the ball, isolate him and he's going to dribble-drive you," a talent evaluator said. "Don't misconstrue what I'm saying -- I'm not comparing him to anybody -- but the elite wings in our league can all really handle. The Kobes and LeBrons and Dwyane Wades and Paul Pierces -- you throw them the ball and let them do their thing. Right now, he doesn't have that."

His stock certainly hasn't fallen, but it hasn't skyrocketed either. For now, he appears primed for a top-five selection.

 

[Qman]

Please merge with Draft prospect thread.

It disappear on my and I was too lazy to search for it.