2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Nate Wolters



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2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Nate Wolters


Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-4, 190

School: South Dakota State, Senior


Strengths:
  • Scoring ability
  • Three-point shooter
  • Pull-up jumper
  • Quick release
  • Effective in pick and roll situations
  • Moves well off the ball
  • Free throw shooting
  • Use of runners
  • Can create his own shot
  • Plays angles well off the glass
  • Good court vision
  • Rebounds well for his size
  • Typically plays at the proper pace, not forcing issues




  • Weaknesses:
  • Who does he guard at the next level?
  • Is he a point guard or shooting guard?
  • Athleticism
  • Explosiveness
  • Won’t blow by any defenders off the bounce
  • Needs to get stronger


  • Summary: As one of the top scorers in the nation, Nate Wolters is a terrific college basketball. However, there are a lot of questions as to how his game will translate to the next level since he doesn’t have a true position and isn’t an athletic wonder. Still, the guy knows how to score the basketball and will be good enough to land him a spot somewhere in the second round.

    Player Comparison: Luke Ridnour. Despite lacking a great deal of athleticism, Ridnour has survived in the NBA as a crafty point guard and someone who can play off the ball and shoot the three ball. Wolters is very similar with his offensive abilities, but like Ridnour, will be a liability on the defensive end since he is neither quick enough to guard an NBA-level point nor physical or big enough to check a shooting guard.







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