http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/lottery2009/mockdraft
Seems it has us getting BJ Mullens with this to say
Quote:
Mullens has the size and athleticism to be a top pick in the draft, but is he ready for the NBA? While the early returns say no, there's little doubt that Mullens has the physical tools to be a big-time NBA player down the road
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There's a link to a scouting report:
Notes:
Jan. 2 update: A number of scouts said over the summer that Mullens had a legit shot to be the No. 1 pick in the draft. With the exception of a 19-point, eight-rebound performance against UNC-Asheville, we haven't seen it. He's blessed with great size and athleticism and, at times, you see his potential shine through. But more often than not he's delivering the four-point, 0-rebound performances we saw against Iowa on Wednesday.
Obviously, if he blows up in the second half of the season, he'll soar up the board. But as of now, he looks so far away from being a legit NBA center that he may be forced to return to school for his sophomore year. That's a huge downgrade in his stock over the course of the past six months.
Positives:
Legit 7-footer
Elite athlete for a big man
Strong, NBA body
Big hands, long arms
Explosive leaper
Runs the floor
Strong finisher at the rim
Can finish with either hand
Jump-shot range out to 15 feet
Negatives:
Year older than everyone in draft class
Raw, basketball IQ limited
Lacks aggression
Takes plays and games off
Trouble focusing
Lacks defensive discipline
Needs better effort rebounding
Summary: No one in the draft has more upside than Mullens. NBA scouts dream of athletic big men like Mullens. But at Ohio State, he's struggled to dominate as a freshman. On talent, he's a Top 10 pick, but his production hasn't shown it yet.