Scouting report: Thomas Robinson

Thomas Robinson, PF Kansas (Junior)

Measurements: 6-8¾, 244 pounds, 7-3¼ wingspan, 8-10 reach, 35½ vertical

Season stats: 31,8 mpg, 17.7 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.9 bpg, 2.7 tpg, 51%/50%/68% (FG/3P/FT)

Positives

-Ripped NBA body

-Very strong upper and lower body

-Long arms

-Great athlete

-Explosive leaper

-High motor

-Very physical, loves contact

-Finishes well above the rim

-Developing offensive player

-Jump hook and a runner from the post

-Has a nice baseline spin out of post

-Can hit a midrange jumper

-Good straight line driver

-Should be a dynamic pick and roll player

-Learning to finish with either hand

-Terrific rebounder

-Excellent defender

-Has the length, strength and quickness to continue that at the next level

-Emotional leader, plays with incredible energy and passion

Negatives

-Still not polished on the offensive end
-Can struggle with length
-Like the perimeter a little too much sometimes 

-Below average free throw shooter

-Can be foul prone

-In his desire for rebounding position, occasionally misses out on chances to challenge shots


Summary
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist gets a lot of publicity, and rightly so, for his motor but Thomas Robinson plays with a similar amount of energy and passion. When you add that motor to his physical gifts of length, strength, and explosiveness you have a very dangerous combination. Robinson might not have as big of a ceiling as some other prospect, but there is still considerable upside with him. Plus, you know that game after game you're going to get everything he has with the promise of a few All-Star teams down the line.