2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Marcus Morris



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: Marcus Morris


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 235

School: Kansas, Junior


Strengths:
  • Physicality
  • Mid-range game
  • Use of jab step to create space for jumper when faced up to basket
  • Range out to the three-point line
  • Effective in pick-and-roll/pick-and-pop situations
  • Turnaround jumper over either shoulder
  • Good touch around the basket
  • Absorbing contact when finishing
  • Doesn’t force shots for the most part; takes what is given to him
  • Power driver with quickness and strength to get to the rim
  • Pick-and-roll defender



    Weaknesses:
  • Not much of a threat taking defenders off the dribble in one-on-one situations
  • Ball handling
  • Won’t be able to overpower power forwards at the next level
  • Explosiveness at the rim
  • Length
  • Free throw shooting

    Summary: Bill Self called Marcus Morris the best all-around player he has coached since he has been at Kansas. Morris has taken his game to the next level becoming the go-to player for the Jayhawks this season. He is a sure-fire first-round pick who could potentially work his way into the late lottery.

    Player Comparison: Ryan Gomes. Gomes was an inside/outside threat at Providence who made the transition to primarily the small forward position at the next level. Morris is of a similar mold as he plays the four or five at Kansas, but might end up being a three in the NBA. Both players have range on their jump shots but are also physical enough to make things happen in the post.





    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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