2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jereme Richmond



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: Jereme Richmond


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-7, 205

School: Illinois, Freshman


Strengths:
  • Athleticism
  • Length
  • Explosive at the rim
  • Great in transition
  • Mid-range game
  • Versatile defender
  • Brings energy to the floor
  • Great upside



    Weaknesses:
  • Outside shooting
  • More of an athlete than fundamental basketball player
  • Experience
  • Character concerns
  • Needs to get stronger
  • Isolation game

    Summary: Due to a rollercoaster season both on and off the floor, Richmond’s journey to the NBA was sped up. He is not ready to be a contributor in the NBA but is still considered a borderline first-round pick due his potential, as well as the fact that the 2011 Draft class is very weak.

    Player Comparison: Jamario Moon. Moon experienced a crazy ride before he got to the NBA, and Richmond may be in for a similar path. Moon left college early and bounced around in the NBDL and foreign leagues before finally finding a spot in the NBA. Both guys are extremely athletic, but like Moon, Richmond is not ready to be a rotational player in the NBA. If Richmond can realize his potential sooner than Moon did, he should have a better career. However, that is the question mark surrounding Richmond at this point of his career.





    RELATED LINKS:


    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.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
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