2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Ben McLemore

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2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Ben McLemore


Position: Shooting Guard

Size: 6-5, 195

School: Kansas, Freshman


Strengths:

Athleticism

Explosive at the rim

Three-point range

Catch and shoot ability

Pretty outside stroke

Pullup jumper

Moves well off the ball

Plays under control

Impressive shot blocker for his position

Rebounds well for a two guard

Weaknesses:

Ball handling needs to improve

Frame needs to fill out

Summary: There aren't many holes to McLemore's game, which is why he has emerged as a legitimate candidate for the top overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. McLemore is a dynamic offensive threat from beyond the arc or using his athleticism at the rim. He has all the tools to be a complete shooting guard at the next level.

Player Comparison: O.J. Mayo. Mayo was highly touted coming out of USC and is a more-than-capable scorer from everywhere on the floor. Mayo is better at creating off the bounce, but McLemore can match his explosiveness at the rim and pure outside shot. I think McLemore has a higher ceiling than what Mayo has shown thus far in the league, but they have a lot of similarities.

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