2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kyle O’Quinn



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: Kyle O’Quinn


Position: Center

Size: 6-10, 240

School: Norfolk State, Senior


Strengths:
  • Size
  • Strength
  • Physicality
  • NBA-ready build
  • Active on the glass
  • Solid shot-blocker
  • Length
  • Mid-range jumper
  • Finishing around the rim



    Weaknesses:
  • Not a terrific athlete
  • Post-up game needs work
  • Shot selection when facing the basket
  • Unproven against major competition (particularly fellow bigs)
  • Defending on the perimeter, in pick and roll situations

    Summary: O’Quinn made a name for himself on the national stage in helping 15th-seeded Norfolk State knock off Missouri in the opening round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Because of his size, length and toughness, he should get second-round looks as a potential backup big man in the NBA.

    Player Comparison: Adonal Foyle. Foyle came from a small school (Colgate) and never lived up to his potential of being the eighth-overall pick 1997 NBA Draft. Still, Foyle’s size alone allowed him to have an 11-year career as a pro. O’Quinn will also face a major challenge in adjusting from playing against low-level Division I talent to NBA players. Like Foyle though, O’Quinn has the size to be an asset on a team’s roster.





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    2012 NBA Mock Draft


    2013 NBA Mock Draft


    2012 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2012 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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