2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kemba Walker

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2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kemba Walker


Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-1, 175

School: UConn, Junior


Strengths:

Lightning quick with the basketball

Great change of direction dribble

One of the fastest players in the country going coast-to-coast

Excels when leading the break

At his best when he is driving to the basket

Not afraid of contact when finishing

Gets to the free throw line at a high rate

Creating his own shot

Creative scorer around the rim

Can take over a game with his scoring, but also knows when and how to find open teammates

Excels when leading the break

Good mid-range jumper

Improved outside shooter

Great on-the-ball defender

Stays active in the passing lanes

Fierce competitor

Leadership



Weaknesses:

Sometimes tries to push the tempo when it is not there

Shot selection

Undersized for an NBA point guard as that 6-1 listing is a little generous

Summary: Walker has gotten off to unbelievable start this season and has been the talk of college basketball which will do wonders for his draft stock. He has proven he is a lottery talent, and if he can continue to play at a high level for the remainder of the season, he could easily be a top-10 pick. Walker still needs to improve on his pure point guard skills as he is playing off the ball a little more this season, but will almost certainly turn pro after this year.

Player Comparison: Brandon Jennings. Jennings is a terrific playmaker who is at his best when he gets to the basket, but also has a nice pull-up game. Walker is becoming a better outside shooter which is an area that Jennings has struggled, but both guys are so talented with the ball in their hands.

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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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