2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Cleanthony Early



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Cleanthony Early


Position: Small Forward

Size: 6-7, 210

School: Wichita State, Senior


Strengths:
  • Athleticism
  • Explosive at the rim
  • Straight-line driver
  • Mid-range jumper
  • Three-point range
  • Catch-and-shoot ability
  • Capable of posting up smaller defenders
  • Toughness
  • Work ethic
  • Not afraid of contact, gets to the free-throw line a bunch




  • Weaknesses:
  • Pull-up jumper
  • Breaking down defenders off the bounce
  • Creating for others
  • Passing ability
  • Defensive effort
  • Age (23 years old)


  • Summary: After spending his first two years of college at the JUCO level, Early’s stock steadily rose the past two years as he played a huge part in Wichita State’s success. While he is a late bloomer, Early has the physical tools to be a contributor at the next level and that could happen as a rookie. He is a borderline first-round pick who could go as high as the early 20s.

    Player Comparison: Alonzo Gee. A hard-nosed player who has worked himself into a role player with the Cavaliers, Gee is a tough small forward with solid athleticism and decent scoring ability. Early shares those attributes as well as the fact that both guys struggle creating off the bounce.







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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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