2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kemba Walker



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