2015 NBA Draft Prospect: Buddy Hield

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This guy wasn't on my radar until a couple days ago.  Had some monster games recently.



6'3" -  a little undersized as a 2, but good wingspan.  Could work as a "scoring guard" type like Eric Bledsoe
Great athlete - Not Derrick Rose caliber, maybe a step below
Good shooter - slightly low, but quick release.  Not a high efficiency shooter, but improving
High motor - potentially disruptive defender
Good ball handler
Poor facilitator.  Shoot first, and second.

I don't know what his plans are, but I would slide him right into the discussion with Wright, Levert, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIk0ig9AeWg

not sure why the youtube link doesn't work.  aee_uXHB****

[hwangjini_1]

hield - draftexpress has him at #53 in 2016. here is his write up:

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Buddy-Hield-58749/

probably the key, for draft express, is this:

"There is no shortage of 6-4 shooting guards who are simply one-dimensional catch and shoot players, so it will be interesting to see how Hield improves his versatility as a junior after a breakout sophomore season."

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I would say that's out of date.  There's a supreme shortage of guards who put up 26 and 6 against ranked Big 10 and Big 12 teams.  As in, there are none.  Not saying he's a lottery pick, but this draft isn't showing a lot of great guard talent.  If I was his rep and he keeps playing even remotely like this, I'd declare.