2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Austin Freeman



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2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Austin Freeman


Position: Shooting Guard

Size: 6-3, 227

School: Georgetown, Senior


Strengths:
  • Three-point shooting
  • Catch and shoot
  • Pull-up jumper
  • Moves well off the ball
  • Knows how to create enough space to get his shot off
  • Free throw shooter
  • Using his body to help him score in the lane
  • Controls his body when attacking the basket
  • Not afraid of contact
  • Strength



    Weaknesses:
  • Undersized for an NBA two guard
  • Ability to take defenders off the bounce
  • Lacks ideal athleticism for the next level
  • Perimeter defense against quicker guards

    Summary: Freeman’s ability to light it up from deep will earn him looks at the next level. However, his lack of ideal NBA athleticism and size are major deterrents to Freeman making a living in the NBA. He figures to be in the second-round or undrafted range of the 2011 NBA Draft.

    Player Comparison: DeShawn Stevenson. Think the current version of Stevenson who is late in his career and relies on his three-point shooting to earn him minutes. Stevenson fits the mold of an NBA two-guard better because he is more athletic and taller than Freeman, but the Hoya will have to find a way to shoot his way onto an NBA roster.





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    2011 NBA Mock Draft


    2012 NBA Mock Draft


    2011 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2011 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








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