Sunday, June 24, 2012

Scouting report: Will Barton

Will Barton, SG Memphis (Sophomore)
Measurements: 6-6, 174 pounds, 6-9¾ wingspan, 8-6½ reach, 34 inch vertical
Season stats: 35.3 mpg, 18 ppg, 8 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.7 bpg, 2.1 tpg, 51%/35%/75% (FG/3P/FT)


Positives
-Long, athletic wing
-Outstanding, versatile scorer
-Aggressive
-Good shooter with 3 point range
-Quick first step
-Good handles
-Athletic finisher
-Terrific mid-range scorer
-Burgeoning post game 
-Good passer and playmaker
-Excellent rebounder for a guard
-Good defender
-Great motor


Negatives
-Needs to bulk up, get stronger
-History of questionable shot selection
-Needs more consistency from 3

Summary
Will Barton has one of the most versatile offensive games, and is a very similar prospect to MarShon Brooks a year ago, who went 25th overall last year but probably should have gone 10 pick higher. Teams are concerned with Barton's thin frame, but other than that there aren't a ton of concerns with him, however for some unknown reason, Barton is likely to be taken in the late 1st. Unless their some other issue that isn't public, a scorer like Barton should go high than that and will be a steal for someone.

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