2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Matt Bouldin

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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Matt Bouldin


Position: Shooting Guard

Size: 6-5, 224

School: Gonzaga, Senior


Strengths:
  • Three-point shooting
  • Mid-range game
  • Catch and shoot ability
  • Can back down smaller defenders
  • Good use of a runner in the lane
  • Very intelligent player
  • Ball-handling
  • Passes like a point guard
  • Good rebounder for a guard
  • Solid build that can handle physical play
  • Gives tremendous effort all of the time



    Weaknesses:
  • Athleticism
  • Not a very explosive finisher
  • Lateral quickness on the defensive end

    Summary: Bouldin is a tough one to figure out. On one hand, he has a nice all-around game with his shooting and passing abilities, good strength, and tremendous intelligence on the floor. On the other hand, he just lacks the ideal athleticism to be a real threat as an NBA two guard. I think he is a safe bet to be a second-round pick and could be a potential steal.

    Player Comparison: Wesley Matthews. As a Marquette grad and die-hard fan, I think this one makes sense. Matthews went undrafted but found the ideal fit by working his way onto the Jazz roster and eventually into a starting role. I think Bouldin could follow that blueprint. Both players are intelligent, physical two guards, who can shoot the rock but lack the ideal quickness for the next level. Bouldin is a better ball-handler and could be a great steal just like Matthews has been for Utah.



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    2010 NBA Mock Draft


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    2010 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








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