2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Mitch McGary



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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Mitch McGary


Position: Center

Size: 6-10, 250

School: Michigan, Sophomore


Strengths:
  • Plays incredibly hard
  • Active on the glass
  • Strength
  • Very physical
  • NBA-ready build
  • Clearing out space in the paint
  • Straight-line driver going left
  • Runs the floor well
  • Athleticism
  • Solid shot-blocker
  • Terrific passer for a big
  • Capable but not great mid-range jumper




  • Weaknesses:
  • Questions regarding back injury
  • Back-to-the-basket game
  • Consistency with jumper
  • Free-throw shooting


  • Summary: Due to an incredible performance in the NCAA Tournament last year, McGary could have been a lottery pick had he declared for the 2013 NBA Draft. Instead, he chose to return for his sophomore season. That decision backfired in a big way as McGary missed most of the year with a back injury. He was then forced to leave school since he was facing a 1-year suspension after testing positive for smoking marijuana. There will be concerns about the back issue and whether or not that will be a lingering problem. Still, McGary could slide into the first round due to his high-energy, physical style of play.

    Player Comparison: Tyler Hansbrough. Hansbrough is known for toughness and being an energy guy who provides some physicality off the bench. McGary projects to be a similar type player. He doesn’t have the upside of some younger bigs, but he has the body to bang down low at the next level.







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