2011 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Tyler Honeycutt



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: Tyler Honeycutt


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-8, 187

School: UCLA, Sophomore


Strengths:
  • Athleticism
  • Length
  • Shot blocker
  • Solid defender who can cover ground quickly with his long strides
  • Ridiculous leaping ability
  • Explosive finisher
  • Putting the ball on the deck
  • Pull-up jump shot
  • Improved three-point shooter
  • Passing ability on the wing
  • Good feel for the game



    Weaknesses:
  • Strength
  • Shot selection
  • Decision making with the basketball
  • Handling contact at the rim

    Summary: Tyler Honeycutt showed flashes of his potential in his two years at UCLA but is still developing his all-around game. Scouts are enamored by his legth, versatility and athleticism, but he will need to get much stronger before he can make an impact at the next level. Based on his upside, he should be a late first-round pick who could climb into the late teens.

    Player Comparison: Nicolas Batum. Both players are long and rangy, possess capable, but often times inconsistent outside shots. If Honeycutt can groom his game like Batum has since entering the league, he could have a similar impact.





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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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