2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Robbie Hummel



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: Robbie Hummel


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-8, 215

School: Purdue, Senior


Strengths:
  • Three-point shooting
  • Mid-range game
  • Pull-up jumper
  • Catch-and-shoot ability
  • Quick release
  • Moves well off the ball
  • Effective in pick-and-pop situations
  • Handles the ball well
  • Straight-line driver
  • Can post up smaller defenders
  • Fundamentally sound
  • High motor
  • Basketball IQ
  • Plays with incredible heart and passion
  • High-character person



    Weaknesses:
  • Athleticism
  • Will struggle guarding NBA small forwards
  • Taking defenders off the bounce
  • Injury history might turn teams off

    Summary: Hummel battled through two horrific knee injuries to have a terrific senior season with the Boilermakers. He is by no means a typical NBA athlete, but his work ethic, heart, ability to shoot the ball and intangibles could land him a spot in the second round.

    Player Comparison: Luke Babbit.

    Babbit is a skilled forward who can shoot the ball from the outside, but his lack of athleticism has held him back in the NBA. Hummel figures to go through a similar struggle in transitioning to the next level.





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    2012 NBA Mock Draft


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    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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