Wally Szczerbiak (Miami of Ohio) 6-7/244
*He had giant stats, but at a low-profile program and he looked very impressive in the Tourney. He will be a great SF in the league, possessing all the skills from a perimeter game, to passing to rebounding to being a smart defender. He could be the first senior taken in the 6-8 range. There's even some talk of him being #1. He averaged 24.2 points per game as a senior, following up his 24.4 points per game as a junior...can you say consistency.
*One of the highest rated hold overs who didn't declare in 1998, that many thought would. He might have gone higger last year, but he should still go no higher than 5 and no lower than 10. He was a First Team All-American after averaging 15.8 points per game.
*He's led the PAC 10 in points (22.2) and assists (5.6), and you know how NBA teams like their Arizona PGs. He was also named to the First Team All-American.
He's demonstrated that he is a good college player, after being named a second team All-American, able to score and rebound. Will he be a good NBA player...time will tell. His stock is rising and could even slip into the lottery. Right now he's the #1 center.
*He will probably go in the same range that he would have last year...the 20s. He is the safest bet at PF in the first round this year, though. In the Chicago Camp he proved he could play an all-around forward game and be either a post up or perimeter player.
*Scouts might see something they like here. On the other hand....other NBA teams wouldn't touch him. He's a gamble, not because of his skills, because he's very athletic and talented, but because of his drive and questionable lack of motivation. He averaged 17.8 points and 10.0 rebounds as a senior capping a steady college career. He could be in the lottery, or slide all the way down to the second round...look out John Wallace, Kenny might be the new holder of the title "Slippery Slider".
*He could find his stock rising as his performance at the camps continues to dazzle and impress. As a senior he averaged 16.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Many hope that he can develop into a point forward ala Scottie Pippen...or at least that he can play some shooting guard. Cleveland likes him, so he could be a surprise lottery pick.
*Led his Hurricanes in scoring (18.9) and rebounding (8.3) and might look like a good fit for the small forward slot in the NBA. He was also a Third Team All-American.
*His solid four year career, and deadly outside shooting should get him drafted in the first round. He shot .441 from the 3 pint line while averaging 17.3 points per game as a senior.
*He's the best prospect in Europe, but he's coming off back surgery. NBA teams are still drooling over him though.
*He was impressive in the NCAA Tourney and did better than hold his own against opposing forwards in the Phoenix Camp meaning he will be a solid first round selection.
*There could be some hype surrounding him come draft day 1999 as he might be the only interesting player tempting people to trade for a lower first round pick (Atlanta is shopping you know). Can anyone say Jason Williams?
*He used to be the highest ranked senior center prospect, but he hasn't done anything to prove himself lately. He averaged 19 points a game and led the NCAA in FG shooting accuracy with 66.2%. Everyone knows thats he's not going to be a defensive stopper, but he does have a decent array of offensive moves. I'm a little leery of him and don't think that too many teams will gamble on him too high in the draft, but he's still a first rounder.
*He won the Big Ten scoring title with 24.1 ppg on his way to being named a Third Team All-American. He has taken a low profile in the draft camps, not showing up in Chicago after an unimpressive Phoenix...thats a bad sign.
*He showed he could play with intensity and demonstrated an outside shot in the pre-draft camps.
*The last of the Arizona old-guard. He averaged 14.2 points and 934 rebounds as a senior. But has he been forgotten. He helped himself in the Chicago Camp, refreshing scout's minds.
*His stock has been slipping, but is still good enough to be a first rounder.
*He was the Cardinal's team leader...leading scoring...and go-to guy...from the PG spot.
*A solid PG prospect who will find a home early in the second round. In the Chicago Camp he struggled with his shot, but might have been the best floor general, proving he could take charge of a team as a PG.
*This kid has come on strong in the pre-draft camps leapfrogging ahead of several previously higher regarded players. He can make a decent backup center of power forward in the NBA, and the way things are going might even be a first round pick. Probably a very early second rounder though. He only averaged 10.4 points and 4.2 rebounds as a senior at Iowa.
*Big men always look better than they really are when it comes draft time. He showed he could play in the Phoenix Camp, being named to the All-Tournament First Team. He had an unspectacular senior year, but shows enough promise to be drafted.
*He played the two guard in college quite succesfully, but will need to play point in the NBA. He demonstrated that he could do that at the Phoenix Camp, meaning he might be a early second rounder.
*A nice showing in the Phoenix Camp brought attention to his game after being named MVP of the tourney. With the loss of Adrian Peterson to a torn ACL, Clack's stock rises.
*This terrific Maryland team helps him get noticed...and get drafted. His athleticism will not allow him to be overlooked in the draft, despite just average statistics over his college career. He is a tremendous defender and can drive the ball in the open court.
*He declared early in 1998, then pulled out. Now he has to be drafted... He's still a big presence and rebounding machine, though.
*Have you Heard of him? He's probably a top 5 center prospect.
*Ended his college career early due to injury..but hey...he's a center prospect so it doesn't matter.
*The Bearcats team leader, but inconsistent and a definite NBA risk. He looked real good in the Phoenix camp, after a poor showing at Portsmouth, helping his stock rise. He averaged 14.2 points as a senior and 9.3 points over his college career.
*Boy is he tiny, but was able to play his way to become the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year.
*He was named MVP of the Portsmouth Tourney after averaging 20.7 points and 9.3 boards.
*Projected as an NBA small forward, he's got the height to defend, rebounding and the outside shot in his favor. He averaged 13.9 points and 8.4 rebounds as a senior while hitting .431 from behind the three point line.
Several teams in the second round are looking at him, so he should be in at this point.
He's labeled a role player...but a good one. Someone will take him in the second round.
With not too many decent big men around, he becomes a legit candidate to be drafted.
*He's a bubble player due to his size, but I feel he should have a shot at the NBA. What position does he play...PF or SG? He's not a traditional swingman.
*His four years on great Kentucky teams will help him alot...plus he can flat out play. He should be able to make an NBA team's rotation and should be picked in the 30s.
Although he had a nice 4 year college career, his performance at Portsmouth was disasterous, leading many to believe his chances in the NBA are zilch, but he's still a prospect.
*A high scorer (over 19 per game) who led a Cinderella team to a victory in the Big Dance, he's kinda small for forward in the NBA, though.
He's undersized, height wise, but built strong and he is a competitor.
*A nice college career should help him get drafted in the early second round, however he still has enough skills that a team in the first round could snag him. His main drawback for NBA teams is his height and the chance that he won't be able to play either guard spot in the NBA.
He could be a raw gemstone to be picked at the end of the second round...or not...
*If teams think he can play the PG slot, he might go as high as the 30s.
Big guy who can play a little...nuf said.
*He was a Division III Player who could put up enormous numbers, (as a senior averaging 27.5 points and 11.3 boards) and did well at Portsmouth. I still don't see where he will fit in though. I might be wrong on him and he could be a low first rounder.
He didn't help himself in Chicago and could slip out of the draft now. He's not realy big enough to play PF, either.
*He has one year of eligibility left if he chooses to use it.
His three point shooter's touch could have been an assett to some team, but his torn ACL should make him undraftable.
*Unfortunately, he ended his college career unable to find the basket from outside...maybe the NBA will forget that...probably not.
The last big man bubble player. He probably won't make the cut.
As Zero hour approaches he's strating to get a few more looks. I've even seen him as a first rounder in a mock draft, but he's on the bubble.
His stock is at an all-time low. He might have been drafted last year.