2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Willie Warren

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2010 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Willie Warren


Position: Shooting Guard

Size: 6-4, 207

School: Oklahoma, Sophomore


Strengths:

A pure scorer in all aspects on the offensive end

Is able to create his own shot on the perimeter with ease

His strength and aggressiveness allow him to be a fearless penetrator

Exceptionally quick first step

Great mid-range game and true threat from downtown

Makes up for his "tweener" status with his strong build

Plays with a certain swagger without coming off as cocky

Tremendous handles in breaking down his defender



Weaknesses:

Tends to try and do too much offensively, often forcing shots

Not the ideal height for an NBA two-guard, but doesn't have the skills of a true point

While he is a play-maker, Warren lacks a sense of court vision

Needs to show more commitment on the defensive end as the ability to be a lockdown perimeter is there

Summary: One word describes Warren's sophomore campaign; disappointing. He returned to school to prove he could be the go-to guy after Blake Griffin, but failed to live up to that expectation as the Sooners have struggled mightily. Add in a season-ending ankle injury and Warren has gone from a possible top-five pick to a late first-round prospect. At this point, Warren is better off returning to school and trying to re-build his draft stock that took a massive hit this season.

Player Comparison: Ben Gordon. Both Gordon and Warren are big-time scorers who don't fit the mold of a prototypical NBA shooting guard. The Sooner sophomore has the potential to take over games on the offensive end just like Gordon.



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