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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: William Buford
Position: Shooting Guard
Size: 6-6, 220
School: Ohio State, Senior
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Weaknesses:
Summary: Buford has been a solid player throughout his collegiate career but has not elevated his game to a consistent point where he will be a surefire first-round pick. More than likely, Buford will be a role player at best in the NBA and figures to be a late first/early second-round pick.
Player Comparison: John Salmons. Both Salmons and Buford are athletic enough to get to the basket but rely more on their outside jumper as their best weapon. I am not sure Buford will put up the numbers that Salmons has in recent years, but remember that Salmons was a late first-round pick who didn’t find his niche in the league until fifth season. Buford could develop into that type of scorer if he finds the right landing spot.
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