2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Andrew Nicholson



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Andrew Nicholson


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 240

School: St. Bonaventure, Senior


Strengths:
  • Inside/outside threat
  • Mid-range game
  • Three-point range
  • Turnaround jumper
  • Effective in pick-and-pop situations
  • Footwork in the post
  • Handles the ball for his position
  • Rarely forces the issue, good shot selection and patience
  • Length
  • Solid athleticism
  • Good shot blocker



    Weaknesses:
  • Physicality; needs to get stronger
  • Not the most explosive 6-9 player
  • Too often has a guard’s mentality settling for jump shots
  • Handling double teams (though he likely won’t see any in the NBA)

    Summary: Nicholson was an under-the-radar prospect most of his career until leading the Bonnies to the Atlantic-10 Tournament title and spot in the NCAA Tournament. Due to his inside/outside ability, Nicholson should likely be a late first-round pick. I don’t think he will ever be a starter in the league but could be a valuable reserve and thrive in pick and pop situations.

    Player Comparison: Charlie Villanueva. Villanueva has always been more of a perimeter-based power forward who can use his length and versatility inside as well. Nicholson is in that same mold. He has a nice stroke from the outside and can take defenders down low with his back to the basket game. The former A-10 Player of the Year does tend to float out on the perimeter too much just like Villanueva.





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