Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
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.
Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com. All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com