2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jeff Withey

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2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jeff Withey


Position: Center

Size: 7-0, 235

School: Kansas, Senior


Strengths:

Size

One of top shot blockers in college hoops

Timing as a shot blocker

Help defender

Length bothersome in passing lanes

Solid rebounder

Active on the offensive glass

Mobility for a seven-footer

Rarely gets into foul trouble

Puts forth great effort

Decent back to the basket game

Right-handed hook shot



Weaknesses:

Limited offensive game

Mid-range jumper

Uncomfortable with the ball on the perimeter

Will need to get stronger

Defending on the perimeter

Summary: Withey has continued to blossom in his senior year at Kansas, developing into one of the best rim protectors in college basketball. Due to a limited offensive game, I am not sure that he is anything more than a career backup in the NBA but size is always needed at the next level, and his ability to block shots could earn him late-lottery looks.

Player Comparison: Omer Asik.

Lacking a ton of mobility or athleticism, Asik has developed into a double-double NBA big man because of his size and activity on the inside. While it seems highly unlikely that Withey will ever put together a season like Asik has this year in Houston, the Jayhawks senior could be a very solid reserve like Asik was last year in Chicago.

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