NBA Draft 2010 – Top 15

1. Washington Wizards
   John Wall from Kentucky
   Point Guard
   Height: 6’4″
   Age: 19
   Even if Wizards hangs on to GIlbert Arenas, This Kid will definitely be the future point guard of the Wizards. Wall has a showman attitude to draw a crowd. He can create his own shots and has the ability to contest shots as well. He has great body control with lateral quickness but he needs to improve his 3-point shooting. He needs to be a consistent shooter around the perimeter.
2. Philadelphia 76ers
   Evan Turner from Ohio State
   Guard / Forward
   Height: 6’7″
   Age: 21
   He has the ability to create his own play. Versatile to defend different positions. He has mid-range jumpers. He is an excellent rebounder and can play very good defense.
3. New Jersey Nets
   Derricks Favors from Georgia Tech
   Power Forward
   Height: 6’10″
   Age: 19
   He has a solid free throw shooting and with above average mid-range shooting ability, a requirement for a big man in the post. But he must work on his foot work and post up abilities. He is an excellent rebounder and he can play above the rim.
4. Minnesota Timberwolves
   Wesley Johnson from Syracuse
   Guard / Forward
   Height: 6’7″
   Age: 22
   Athletic and versatile. He has the size and wingspan for his position. He has the ability to create his own shots, he can create space away from the defender. but he does not have the “go-to-mentality” but he is very efficient in scoring and can shoot beyond the arc. He also has the defensive potential.
5. Sacramento Kings
   DeMarcus Cousins from Kentucky
   Forward
   Height: 6’11″
   Age: 19
   He has the star quality. He can play as the go-to-guy in a team. He plays excellent mid-range game. He can create his own shots, and has the ability to establish position in the post. He has a defensive post presence but sometimes he lacks commitment on playing defense. Needs maturity on the court. He settles for bad shots and doesn’t know his limitations.
6. Golden State Warriors
   Ekpe Udoh from Baylor
   Power Forward
   Height: 6’10″
   Age: 23
   He has mid-range shooting skills. He has the ability to face the basket and has some passing skills. He is above average in athleticism. He has work ethics. He has great timing and with good shot blocking skills. He needs to be aggressive in rebounding and focus on physical toughness.
7. Detroit Pistons
   Greg Monroe from Georgetown
   Power Forward / Center
   Height: 6’11″
   Age: 20
   He can create his own shot. He has good decisions on the floor. He has post up ability and has good vision around the court and has better passing skills as well. He must be consistent in shooting. He must also establish his defensive post presence. Dribbling skills must also be in the list of improvements.
8. Los Angeles Clippers
   Al-Farouq Aminu from Wake Forest
   Forward
   Height: 6’8″
   Age; 19
   He is versatile to defend multiple positions. He has lateral quickness and has the ability to contest shots. He is an excellent rebounder, and has a potential to make his mark in defense. But he has to improve his shooting. He needs to be coached about his shot selections. He needs experience and maturity on the court.
9. Utah Jazz
   Gordon Hayward from Butler
   Small Forward
   Height: 6’8″
   Age: 20
   He is an extreme versatile swingman. He can score, pass and rebound. He is an explosive player and he shoots in good range with excellent mechanics. Good physical toughness. Must improve assertiveness and consistency.
10. Indiana Pacers
    Paul George from Fresno State
    Shooting Guard / Small Forward
    Height: 6’9″
    Age: 20
    He is a good leaper. He has prototypical small forward size and length. Possesses the potential to stretch the defense at the NBA level. Solid rebounder. Comes up with a lot of steals. Potentially an all-around contributor at the next level. Needs efficiency in scoring.
11. New Orleans Hornets
    Cole Aldrich from Kansas
    Center (Traded to Thunder)
    Height: 6’11″
    Age: 21
    He can play pick and roll. He has the ability to establish position in the post. He is efficient inside the paint and he can play better defense as well. He can make his defensive post felt. He has the size for the position and physical toughness. He needs to improve his shooting mechanics. Lateral movement is his weakness and needs some improvements on his all around offensive game.
12. Memphis Grizzlies
    Xavier Henry from Kansas
    Guard / Small Forward
    Height: 6’7″
    Age: 21
    He has excellent skill level. He can play point forward position. He has the ability to create his own shots. He has very good defensive awareness and versatile to defend multiple positions. He has the ability to change gears and has hesitation moves. He has good court vision and makes unselfish plays. He needs to limit turn overs and improve 3 point shooting.
13. Toronto Raptors
    Ed Davis from North Carolina
    Power Forward
    Height: 6’9″
    Age: 21
    Executes good offense. He has defensive fundamentals. He can contest shots and commits to playing defense. He is a role player and has good basketball IQ. He has very good rebounding skills. He needs to improve his foot works in the post. His ability to face the basket and create his own shots must be improved and his mid-range jumpers as well.
14. Houston Rockets
    Patrick Patterson from Kentucky
    Power Forward
    Height: 6’8″
    Age: 21
    He is efficient in scoring. He has nice jump-hook shot, mid-range jump shots and basketball IQ. He can run the floor. Good athleticism. He needs to improve defense. Lacks defensive awareness. He is a jack of all trades type, but master of none.
15. Milwaukee Bucks
    Larry Sanders from Virginia Commonwealth
    Power Forward
    Height: 6’9″
    Age: 21
    Extremely long and athletic forward who can rebound and block shots at a high clip. Runs the floor extremely well for his size. Has a frame that should fill out nicely. Offensive game is a work in progress. Needs more attention to his assertiveness inside the paint and jump shots.

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