2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: DeAndre Kane



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: DeAndre Kane


Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-4, 200

School: Iowa State, Senior


Strengths:
  • Strength/physicality
  • Finishing through contact around the rim
  • Able to back down defenders in the post
  • Creating for teammates
  • Court vision
  • Improved three-point shooter
  • Rebounds extremely well for his position
  • Solid athleticism




  • Weaknesses:
  • Age; will be 25 years old by draft night
  • Free-throw shooting
  • Consistency with three-point shot
  • Turnover proned


  • Summary: Considering Kane is four to five years older than most prospects in the 2014 NBA Draft, that hurts his stock since he was pretty much a man among boys this past season. Transferring to Iowa State did help his stock, and his all-around game should draw the interest of numerous teams looking for guard depth in the second round.

    Player Comparison: Shelvin Mack. Both Mack and Kane are physically built point guards capable of scoring or distributing the rock. Kane brings more versatility to the floor, while Mack is probably a better outside shooter. Nevertheless, Kane might struggle to find his home at the next level like Mack has endured thus far.







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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.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
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