2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Aaron Craft



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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Aaron Craft


Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-2, 195

School: Ohio State, Senior


Strengths:
  • Terrific defender
  • Lockdown on-the-ball defender
  • Quick hands defensively
  • Plays with tremendous effort/hustle
  • Fierce competitor
  • Physicality/toughness
  • Floor general
  • Runs the point with great poise
  • Ball handling
  • Court vision
  • Drive and dish ability
  • Basketball IQ
  • Handling contact in the lane




  • Weaknesses:
  • Scoring
  • Three-point shooting
  • Inconsistent outside shooter
  • Athleticism
  • Explosiveness


  • Summary: Craft has been one of the most consistent point guards in college basketball the past few years, a coach’s dream, and most importantly; a winner. With that being said, his abilities are limited when projecting his transition to the next level. He should be a second-round pick due to his defensive toughness and ability to run an offense, but his offensive game does not translate to the next level. Craft will likely be nothing more than a third point guard on an NBA roster.

    Player Comparison: Earl Watson. Watson isn’t an explosive athlete or outstanding scorer, but has put together a productive NBA career because he is a solid floor leader who gets others involved and works hard defensively. That will be Craft’s M.O. in the association as well. Watson’s best role has been as a reserve, which is what Craft will have to work to become as well.







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