2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Patric Young



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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Patric Young


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 240

School: Florida, Senior


Strengths:
  • NBA-ready build
  • Very physical
  • Terrific motor
  • Solid rebounder
  • Athleticism
  • Runs the floor well
  • Active defender
  • Establishing position on the block
  • Right-handed hook shot
  • Explosive at the rim




  • Weaknesses:
  • Limited to around five feet from the hoop offensively
  • Face up game
  • Jump shot
  • Post moves to his right shoulder
  • Free throw shooting
  • Ball handling
  • Aggressiveness on the glass


  • Summary: At this point, Young is what he is; a physical, active post player who brings terrific energy to both ends of the floor. His offensive game is still limited to around the basket, but he could find a spot off some NBA team’s bench as a role player. Once considered a lottery prospect, his lack of development on the offensive end now projects him as a second-round prospect.

    Player Comparison: Jason Maxiell. Limited in what he can do on the offensive end, Maxiell has made a living in the NBA with his rebounding and physicality down low. Young has yet to show any real versatility on the offensive end, but because he is built like a house, he will have to follow a similar path as Maxiell by being a role player who defends and attacks the glass.





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