Southeastern Conference NBA Prospects

Alabama:

Senario Hillman- Freakishly athletic combo guard…Has long arms and a strong and stocky build at 6’1″… Needs to improve his handle and shooting ability to be taken seriously…Has the potential to break out as a Senior though

JaMychal Green- Long and athletic 6’9 PF with a skinny frame…Can post or face-up but his back to basket game is very raw…Energetic shot-blocker who needs strength to improve

Florida:

Chandler Parsons- He, NOT KENNY BOYNTON, is the most talented player on their team. Can stroke the ball, pass it, create his own shots, and gets after it on D. He’s a 6’9 swingman with very good athleticism too. Makes clutch shots. GUARANTEED 1st rounder next year. He, not Gordon Hayward, is the next Mike Miller type prospect.

Kenny Boynton- 6’2 volume shooter does have a strong jumper, but he’s not a PG at all and teams will want him to show that he is. Plays solid D. Mediocre athlete and ball-handler. Overhyped prospect or just not a high upside player?

Vernon Macklin- Long and athletic 6’10 235 lb big isn’t talented offensively, but he is a good shot-blocker and has a solid hook shot.

Georgiaaaaaaaa:

Travis Leslie- The 6’4 Leslie is the most athletic player in the nation HANDS DOWN. Fast as hell, jumps out of the building, and is very fluid and agile. Athleticism makes him outstanding as a rebounder and shot-blocker on the wing. Has a decent jumper, but needs to improve his handle. Good defender. Should be a top 20 pick in 2011.

Trey Thompkins- Mismatch problem. Can shoot the 3 ball, score in the the mid-range, and play with his back to the basket. Huge hands and long arms. Not very athletic or quick, but he’s strong and has a high IQ. Should be a lotto pick in 2011.

Kentucky:

Brandon Knight- Gary Payton 2.0. Defends like a mad man, a good shooter, strong body, can run a team, and is a good slasher. Won’t show it next year, but he has post-up potential too down the line with his size (6’4 190). Likely top-10 pick in 2011.

Enes Kanter- He’s a big bodied post man with a developed frame (6’9 240) and a strong back to basket game. Also a good passer and mid-range shooter. Pretty good rebounder and has the potential to develop on D. Reminds me of Andrew Bogut. Likely top 5 pick in 2011.

Terrence Jones- 6’8 220 combo forward has some nice mismatch ability. Can shoot the ball as deep as the college 3-point line, is a good passer, and has good athleticism. Needs to improve on D, but he has a fundamental approach to the game. Plays like Marvin Williams. Potential lottery pick in 2011.

Miss. State:

Ravern Johnson- Deep ball shooter who can also get out and make nice athletic plays in transition. Good athleticism and quickness. Poor ball-handling limits his slashing ability. Needs to get bigger and stronger (6’7 195).

Renardo Sidney- Big-bodied big man who can score and rebound the same way a guy like Zach Randolph can. Dribbles the ball well for a 6’9 250 lb manchild. Needs to tone up his body and get in ideal conditioning. Also a nonchalant defender. Still, his talent will make him a 1st rounder in 2011.

Ole Miss:

Chris Warren- He’s fast as hell and one of the best pure shooters in the nation. He’s not a true PG and he’s extremely ball-dominant and wild. Also small and narrow which limits him around the rim (5’11 170).

Terrance Henry- He’s along that skinny and tall SG/SF (6’9 195) who can score and shoot it very well. He has scoring potential in the long-term. Look out for him!

Tennessee:

Tobias Harris- Huge talent with inside-outside ability at 6’8 230. Can score and reminds me of Michael Beasley with his scoring ability. Not that athletic and is a tweener, but he’s capable of scoring big and rebounding big too. Could be a 2011 or 2012 1st round prospect.

Scotty Hopson- Frustrating. 6’7 190 lb Hopson has great shooting abilty and touch on the wing , and he’s a great athlete. Still, he’s is a terrible ball-handler which limits his slashing ability and he is a HORRIBLE defender. Also coasts through games and disappears alot. Has J.R. Smith type potential at SG, but he has to make some improvements somewhere next year.

Vanderbilt:

Jeff Taylor- Elite athleticism and defensive ability. Great size and strength. Can score around the rim and in transition. Still, he’s a poor shooter with a lack of range, and ball-handling is also terrible. Can create for himself much. Ball slows him down. Still, he’s a projected 1st round prospect because of his upside.

John Jenkins- He’ll prove to be the best shooter in college basketball next season (bold prediction), but he’s below average at everything else. Still, his shot is cash and he has OK size for a SG.