2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Mitch McGary



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.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected]




2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Mitch McGary


Position: Center

Size: 6-10, 250

School: Michigan, Freshman


Strengths:
  • Plays incredibly hard
  • Active on the glass
  • Strength
  • Very physical
  • NBA-ready build
  • Clearing out space in the paint
  • Runs the floor well
  • Athleticism
  • Solid shot-blocker
  • Terrific passer for a big
  • Capable mid-range jumper




  • Weaknesses:
  • Back-to-the-basket game
  • Consistency with jumper
  • Free throw shooting


  • Summary: Due to an incredible performance in the NCAA Tournament, McGary has cemented his status as a first-round pick. He has an incredible motor and can impact the game in a number of ways without needing to score and should be a solid energy guy at the next level. It wouldn’t shock me to see him go as high as the mid-first round – possibly late lottery.

    Player Comparison: J.J. Hickson. Though undersized to be a true NBA big man, Hickson has become a solid NBA player due to his strength and physicality inside. McGary will be a very similar player with his aggressiveness in the block. Neither guy has a really well-rounded offensive game but can be effective nonetheless.







    RELATED LINKS:


    2013 NBA Mock Draft


    2014 NBA Mock Draft


    2013 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2013 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.
    All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: [email protected]




    Mike Elworth's 2023 NBA Mock Draft

    Mike Elworth's 2024 NBA Mock Draft





    NFL Picks - Nov. 2


    2025 NFL Mock Draft - Oct. 30


    NFL Power Rankings - Oct. 28


    Fantasy Football Rankings - Sept. 4