Given how weak this draft is after Anthony Davis, Florida’s Bradley Beal is an intriguing choice anywhere from No. 2 through 5 or 6.
DraftExpress.com has him at No. 5 after Davis, Andre Drummond, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Thomas Robinson, and ahead of Jared Sullinger, Harrison Barnes and John Henson.
“I like him at 6th to 10th,” one veteran NBA scout told SNY.tv following a report by CBSSports.com that Beal was turning pro following his freshman season.
Listed at 6-foot-3, Beal averaged 14.8 points on 45 percent shooting and 34 percent from deep. He also averaged 6.5 rebounds.
He went for 20 points against Kentucky in the SEC Tournament semis and had 21 on 8-for-10 shooting in Florida’s win over Marquette in the NCAAs.
“He has long arms,” the NBA scout said. “Even though he’s only 6-3, he shoots well. He rebounded very well. He’s a surprisingly good rebounder and really improved as the year went on at Florida and has a very good upside.
“He’s very good.”
mj3150 / April 13, 2012
You really believe htis is a weak draft class? I believe its one of the most talented in a while. There may not be a Lebron or a durant but the talent is there especially in the first rounf
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UofA BJ / April 13, 2012
Agree totally mj and sorry if offended u yesterday.
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kungpaochicken / April 14, 2012
Definitely the best draft since 2008.
Nice work, Zags, the only subjective line in this “article” and it’s horribly inaccurate.
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