2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kemba Walker

Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kemba Walker

Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-1, 175

School: UConn, Junior

Strengths:

Lightning quick with the basketball

Great change of direction dribble

One of the fastest players in the country going coast-to-coast

Excels when leading the break

At his best when he is driving to the basket

Not afraid of contact when finishing

Gets to the free throw line at a high rate

Creating his own shot

Creative scorer around the rim

Can take over a game with his scoring, but also knows when and how to find open teammates

Excels when leading the break

Good mid-range jumper

Improved outside shooter

Great on-the-ball defender

Stays active in the passing lanes

Fierce competitor

Leadership

Weaknesses:

Sometimes tries to push the tempo when it is not there

Shot selection

Undersized for an NBA point guard as that 6-1 listing is a little generous

Summary: Walker has gotten off to unbelievable start this season and has been the talk of college basketball which will do wonders for his draft stock. He has proven he is a lottery talent, and if he can continue to play at a high level for the remainder of the season, he could easily be a top-10 pick. Walker still needs to improve on his pure point guard skills as he is playing off the ball a little more this season, but will almost certainly turn pro after this year.

Player Comparison: Brandon Jennings. Jennings is a terrific playmaker who is at his best when he gets to the basket, but also has a nice pull-up game. Walker is becoming a better outside shooter which is an area that Jennings has struggled, but both guys are so talented with the ball in their hands.

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2011 NBA Mock Draft

2012 NBA Mock Draft

2011 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings

2011 NBA Draft Scouting Reports

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