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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Harrison Barnes
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
2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Harrison Barnes
Position: Small Forward
Size: 6-8, 210
School: North Carolina, Sophomore
Strengths:
Sweet outside stroke
Pull-up jump shot
Creates his own shot
Using ball fakes to create space on jumpers
Athleticism
Great body control when finishing around the rim
Outstanding in transition
Backs down smaller defenders
Outstanding work ethic
High character
Weaknesses:
Ball-handling
Too often settles for jump shot
Shot selection
Need to get stronger
Aggressiveness on the glass
Summary: Despite struggling with the high expectations cast upon him before he even stepped onto the floor as a Tar Heel, Barnes lived up to his potential near the end of the season. He has a complete all-around game on the offensive end, and if he picks up where he left off during his sophomore season, he has a real chance of being the top overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.
Player Comparison: Tracy McGrady. Think T-Mac early in his career; not the washed-up, injury-riddled version we have seen the past couple of years. Barnes has an offensive game similar to McGrady, though McGrady was more skilled than Barnes with the ball in his hands. Barnes can create his own shots, get to the basket and use his size to back down opponents. He is still loaded with potential and is still trying to become a true threat from the perimeter just like McGrady in his early NBA days.
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