2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Adreian Payne



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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Adreian Payne


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-10, 245

School: Michigan State, Senior


Strengths:
  • Inside/ouside threat
  • Three-point range
  • Effective in pick-and-pop situaions
  • Mid-range jumper
  • Explosive at the rim
  • Capable low post scorer
  • Solid rebounder
  • Aggressive on the offensive glass
  • Length helps him defensively and on the boards




  • Weaknesses:
  • Needs to get stronger
  • Ball handling
  • Slow release on outside shot
  • Creating his own shot
  • Scoring over his right shoulder on the block


  • Summary: Payne has made steady progress throughout his four years in East Lansing and has been one of the best seniors in college basketball. He may not have the upside of the some of the underclassmen in the 2014 NBA Draf,t but should be a productive pro due to his inside/outside ability. Payne should be selected anywhere from the mid-late first round.

    Player Comparison: Markieff Morris. Both Payne and Morris possess a capable low post game, but can also step outside and knock down open shots. Morris is more physical than Payne, but the Spartans senior possesses more explosiveness at the rim. On the right team, Payne could be a valuable reserve post player like Morris has been in Phoenix.







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    2014 NBA Mock Draft


    2015 NBA Mock Draft


    2014 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2014 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








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