A quick look at the top NBA prospects from the ACC. I want to explain that the NBA dream result (NBADR) is only who I see them best relating to in terms of their game. This does not mean how good i think they actually are. Anyways, here they are....
Boston College:
Ryan Anderson, Freshman, 6-8, 217 lbs.- Anderson has length and great rebounding ability for a freshman. In the NBA he would translate to a small forward while he is being used more as a postman for the Eagles. While Anderson is definitely in contention for all-conference freshmen team there is no reason for him to be leaving Chestnut Hill anytime soon. Projection: Second round-undrafted (2014-15). NBA dream result: Thaddeus Young.
Clemson:
Devin Booker, Junior, 6-8, 245- No one question's Booker's size but the skill factor still needs work. A talented defender with great rebounding ability. Booker no doubt will be back for his senior year as a leader for the Tigers. Projection: Second round-undrafted (2013). NBADR: Elton Brand.
Milton Jennings, Junior, 6-9, 215- A lanky, long forward, Jennings can cause havoc with his range and defensive ability. His long arms allow for great reach and his quickness allows him to match up with smaller guards. Projection: Second round (2013). NBADR: Hakim Warrick.
Duke:
Seth Curry, Junior (RS), 6-2, 180- A similar game to older brother Stephen, Seth does not have the two inches that allow older bro to shoot over a lot of point guards. Seth does have a smooth stroke and a continuously improving drive. Projection: Second round (2013). NBADR: Well, why not, Stephen Curry.
Andre Dawkins, Junior, 6-4, 200- Dawkins has a smooth jumper and when he pushes himself can put up 25 points. His consistency is his main issue and defense against bigger opponents will be tough at the next level. Projection: Second round-undrafted (2013). NBADR: JJ Redick.
Ryan Kelly, Junior, 6-11, 230- A slender forward who can stretch the floor, Kelly is a very poor man's Dirk Nowitzki. Kelly is not the most athletically talented but can shoot better than anyone in the conference with his size. Projection: Second round (2013). NBADR: Channing Frye.
Mason Plumlee, Junior, 6-10, 245- Arguably the best prospect for Duke, Plumlee is as athletic as big men come. His interior moves continue to get better and his rebounding has taken a huge leap this year. Plumlee will decide after the season to leave early, but I don't see him going anywhere different after another year. Projection: First Round. NBADR: Jermaine O'Neal
Miles Plumlee, Senior, 6-10, 245- Plumlee is a weird subject. An athletic specimen for a guy with his size, he is yet to break out. He has shown glimpses of being aware enough to be in the right spot and the ability to hit a mid-range jumper, just not on a regular basis. Projection: Second round-undrafted. NBADR: Markieff Morris.
Austin Rivers, Freshman, 6-4, 200- Rivers has been compared to Dwyane Wade a lot and I see that comparison. While obviously not at Wade's level, Rivers has similar size (needs to add strength, though) and enjoys the drive more than the jumper (although that it is beginning to look better every game, ask Tyler Zeller). Rivers' decision to stay or go will be one of the biggest offseason topics in the ACC. Projection: Lottery-First Round. NBADR: Dwyane Wade
Florida State:
Xavier Gibson, Senior, 6-11, 250- Gibson has all the potential in the world. An athletic big man who likes playing defense way more than offense. He also possesses that urge to do better than his opponent. Projection: Second round-undrafted. NBADR: Kendrick Perkins.
Bernard James, Senior, 6-10, 240- James' biggest negative? He just turned 27. Which is unfortunate for his NBA prospects (great story of how he got here though http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5866376) since he has the ability to be a great player/defender in the post. Projection: Second round. NBADR: Joakim Noah.
Michael Snaer, Junior, 6-5, 205- Snaer might be the best chance the Seminoles have to a draft pick. The shifty guard can play on both ends. He can stretch the court with his jumper (ask the Cameron Crazies) and can drive against most anyone. Projection: Second round (2013). NBADR: Jason Richardson.
Georgia Tech:
Kammeon Holsey, Sophomore, 6-8, 226- A super talent who can jump out of the gym, Holsey continues to raise his draft stock. He would be smart to at least stay through his junior year but the prospect has all kinds of talent on both ends. Projection: First-Second round (2013-14). NBADR: Corey Maggette.
Daniel Miller, Sophomore, 6-11, 258- Miller is definitely a work in progress but has the size to make people notice him. Still a bit clumsy with the ball, Miller has developed defensively. Projection: Second round-undrafted (2014). NBADR: Rik Smits.
Glen Rice, Jr., Junior, 6-5, 205- When he wants to be, Rice can be a deadly weapon for the Yellow Jackets. He has some of his dad's genes from deep and is the best player for Georgia Tech with the ball in his hand. Projection: Second round (2013). NBADR: Gerald Henderson.
Mfon Udofia, Junior, 6-2, 195- While he may not have grown up as a point guard, Udofia is getting better at handling the ball and his vision is getting better, as seen with his rise in assist numbers. Udofia has the strength to be a good backup point guard, he just needs to continue working on his vision. Projection: Second round-undrafted (2013). NBADR: Toney Douglas.
Maryland:
Nick Faust, Freshman, 6-6, 175- Faust's athletic ability is without question there. He has great drive technique and his jumper is getting better. A couple more years in College Park should be able to get this talented freshman the physical and mental strength he needs. Projection: First-Second round (2014-15). NBADR: Vince Carter.
Alex Len, Freshman, 7-1, 225- Len has a world of potential that has not been discovered yet. He has the size to shoot over anyone and the range to stretch big guys. Strength will be gained over the next couple years. Projection: First-Second round (2013-15). NBADR: Chris Bosh.
Terrell Stoglin, Sophomroe, 6-1, 185- Stoglin is a scorer by nature, but his size won't allow him to play the same way he does now at the next level. The guard would do good to stay another year and develop his point guard abilities. Projection: First-second round (2012-14). NBADR: Monta Ellis.
Miami:
Malcolm Grant, Senior, 6-1, 188- Grant has the strength to match up with just about any point guard in the league but not the ability. A great leader and clutch scorer, Grant has not been able to do everything he needs to prove his NBA potential. Projection: Second-undrafted. NBADR: Tyreke Evans.
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