2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Devin Ebanks

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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Devin Ebanks


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-9, 205

School: West Virginia, Sophomore


Strengths:
  • Uses his great length to his advantage on both ends of the floor
  • Good ball-handler which allows him to be a point forward-type player
  • Great vision as a passer
  • A slasher who despite his thin frame, isn’t afraid to attack the basket
  • Long arms and leaping ability make him a solid rebounder
  • Decent back-to-the-basket player who uses his quickness to get around defenders
  • Excels in transition whether he’s pushing the ball or just running the floor
  • Excellent defender (which is a trademark of a Bob Huggins player) who can guard multiple positions



    Weaknesses:
  • Needs A LOT of work on his three-point shot
  • Mid-range game improved during his freshman season, but still needs to become more consistent with his jumper
  • Extremely thin frame; will need to add muscle at the next level
  • Needs to improve his handles with his left hand

    Summary: His combination of height, length and athleticism makes Ebanks a very intriguing prospect. His defensive abilities are already established, but he still needs to improve his all-around offensive game to be a sure-fire lottery pick.

    Player Comparison: Andrei Kirilenko. Both players are lengthy, solid athletes who can D’ it up. Ebanks is not a threat from the outside and relies more on his slashing ability just like AK47.



    RELATED LINKS:


    2010 NBA Mock Draft


    2010 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2010 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    Written by Paul Banks of NBC Chicago and the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
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