2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Dwight Powell



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: Dwight Powell


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-10, 240

School: Stanford, Senior


Strengths:
  • Athleticism
  • Explosive at the rim
  • Length
  • Straight-line driver
  • Quick first step and long strides when attacking the rim
  • Decent face-up game
  • Good passer
  • Handles the ball well for his size
  • Lateral quickness as a defender




  • Weaknesses:
  • Consistency with outside shooting
  • Too often settles for jumpers
  • Must improve back to basket game
  • Free-throw shooting
  • Staying out of foul trouble
  • Physicality and strength
  • Aggressiveness on the glass


  • Summary: Powell has always been praised for his athleticism, but his all-around offensive game has yet to truly take form. That raises concern as he was once considered a first-round prospect, but now will likely be selected in the second. His length of strength and toughness around the rim also scares off some scouts.

    Player Comparison: Brandan Wright. Long, athletic, and at their best around the rim, Powell could become a Wright-like player at the next level. Wright is a better rebounder, and I am not a huge fan of Powell’s, so don’t think he will ever be as good as Wright, but the two possess a similar game.







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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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