2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Semaj Christon



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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Semaj Christon


Position: Point Guard

Size: 6-3, 190

School: Xavier, Sophomore


Strengths:
  • Great size for the next level
  • Athleticism
  • Slashing ability
  • Aggressive driver
  • Creating his own shot
  • Quick first step
  • Finishing at the rim
  • Pull-up mid-range jumper
  • Utilizes floater in the lane
  • Drive-and-dish ability
  • Excels in transition
  • End-to-end speed
  • Solid defender




  • Weaknesses:
  • Three-point shooting
  • Free-throw shooter
  • Too often out of control off the bounce
  • Not a true distributor


  • Summary: From a physical-tools standpoint, there are a lot of things to like about Christon. He brings good size, physicality, and speed to the point guard position, but his lack of being a true distributor and his outside-shooting deficiencies hurt his draft stock. Christon could be a late first-round pick based on potential alone, but he might end up slipping into the second round.

    Player Comparison: Ramon Sessions. Sessions is at his best using his size, quickness, and driving ability to get to the rim. He is not a consistent outside shooter and doesn’t possess great floor-general skills. Christon will enter the association with similar attributes and projects as a backup at the next level.







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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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