NBA Comparison: John Salmons/Brad Wanamaker

Strengths: A gifted scorer at the rim with exceptional finishing ability  … Good size for his position at 6’6’’ … Has a powerful step when getting through contact and finishing at the rim … Can easily post up smaller defenders … Attacks the offensive glass … Solid rebounder, averaged 6.5 rebounds per game as a senior at Florida State … Very much improved free throw shooter (79%) … A smart player with a good feel for the game … Improved signifcantly from three-point range his senior season, shooting 39% from beyond the arc … Has proven to be a leader on the defensive end … One of the more NBA ready players available …

Weaknesses: Sometimes over involves his teammates when the better decision is to attack the hoop himself and draw a foul … Exhibits a lack of confidence when shots are not falling … With his skillset and athletic abilities, he should be more assertive on the offensive end … Has to improve his ball handling skills in order to get past defenders at the next level … Will have to work on his outside jump shot … Tends to disappear at the end of big-time games … Struggled to perform at a high level in Florida State’s Elite 8 matchup against Gonzaga, scoring just five points on 1-for-8 shooting … Age (23 in October) makes him a prospect with less upside than most …

Outlook: Projected to be a late 2nd round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft … Is a skilled athlete that can help his team out on both ends of the floor … In order to become an elite playmaker, he will have to improve his jump shot …

Notes: Measured 6’6 (in shoes) 193 lbs, with a 6’6.5 wingspan at the 2014 Kevin Durant Skills Academy …  Played an important role in Florida State’s Sweet 16 run, recording 37 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists in the two-game span … He is just the third player at Florida State to amass 1,200 points, 600 rebounds, 200 assists and 100 steals … Named to the 2019 All-ACC Tournament 2nd Team … 2019 John R. Wooden Citizenship Cup Semifinalist …

Kailey Jackson 4/14/19

Notes: Measured 6’6 (in shoes) 193 lbs, with a 6’6.5 wingspan at the 2014 Kevin Durant Skills Academy

April 17, 2013