NBA Mock Draft 2011: Kyrie Irving and the Top 30 Prospects
There has been an emergence of elite NBA prospects in NCAA basketball this year. Some have raised their stock with great play, others continue to get by on potential.
Our list contains an assortment of both, ranked with the major strengths and weaknesses of their game. Even with Duke star point guard Kyrie Irving out for most of the season, his stock still remains red hot.
That said, SwishScout.com presents “NBA Mock Draft 2011: Kyrie Irving and the Top 30 Prospects.”
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30. Alec Burks
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Alec Burks (Colorado)
Key Stats: 19 pts., 4.2 reb., 2.2 ast.
Strength: Scoring mentality
Weakness: Streak Shooter
29. Klay Thompson
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Key Stats: 22.6 pts., 4.2 reb., 4.2 ast., 2.1 stl. 42.4 3pt.%
Strength: Shooting
Weakness: Strength and athleticism
28. Patric Young
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Key Stats: 2.4 pts., 2.8 reb.
Strength: Athleticism and upside
Weakness: Still raw offensively
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27. Jordan Hamilton
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Jordan Hamilton (Texas)
Key Stats: 19.5 pts., 7.3 reb., 2.5 ast., 42.3 3pt.%
Strength: Great scoring forward
Weakness: Sketchy shot selection
26. Nolan Smith
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Key Stats: 17.8 pts., 5.7 ast., 4.7 reb., 1 stl.
Strength: Basketball IQ and all-around game
Weakness: Size and upside
25. Tristan Thompson
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Key Stats: 11.2 pts., 8 reb., 2 blk., 1.3 stl.
Strength: Rebounding and potential
Weakness: Jump shot
24. Kyle Singler
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Key Stats: 17.8 pts., 5.6 reb., 1.4 stl.
Strength: Awareness and playmaking
Weakness: Athleticism and Quickness
23. Trey Thompkins
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Trey Thompkins (Georgia)
Key Stats: 16.4 pts., 7.1 reb., 1.7 blk., 1.3 stl.
Strength: Post game
Weakness: Athleticism
22. Kenneth Faried
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Key Stats: 18.7 pts., 14 reb., 2.4 stl., 1.9 blk.
Strength: Rebounding and athleticism
Weakness: Undersized and post game
21. Marcus Morris
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Key Stats: 15.3 pts., 6.1 reb., 44.8 3pt.%
Strength: Body and offensive awareness
Weakness: Explosiveness and strength
20. Tyler Honeycutt
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Key Stats: 14.8 pts., 8.1 reb., 2.8 ast., 1.8 blk., 1 stl.
Strength: Defense and all-around game
Weakness: Shooting consistency
19. Kawhi Leonard
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Key Stats: 15.8 pts., 9.5 reb., 2.5 ast., 1.6 stl.
Strength: Rebounding and motor
Weakness: Shooting
18. C.J. Leslie
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Key Stats: 10.3 pts., 7.9 reb., 2 blk.
Strength: Athleticism and potential
Weakness: Raw and perimeter shooting
17. Demetri McCamey
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Key Stats: 16 pts., 7.3 ast., 1.1 stl., 51.6 3pt.%
Strength: Passing and shot making ability
Weakness: Not fast or able to beat man off dribble
16. Derrick Williams
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Key Stats: 19.3 pts., 7 reb., 1.2 stl.
Strength: Inside-out game and motor
Weakness: Undersized
15. Mason Plumlee
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Key Stats: 7.9 pts., 7.5 reb., 1.4 blk., 1.3 stl.
Strength: Athleticism and length
Weakness: Toughness in the paint and offensive assertiveness
14. Jonas Valanciunas
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Key Stats: 6’10”, 230 lbs.
Strength: Length and post mobility
Weakness: Perimeter shooting and strength
13. John Henson
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Key Stats: 9.8 pts., 8.8 reb., 2.6 blk.
Strength: Size and shot blocking
Weakness: Free throw shooting and strength
12. Josh Selby
19 of 30
Key Stats: 13.7 pts., 2.3 ast., 1 stl., 47.1 3pt.%
Strength: Quickness and scoring mentality
Weakness: Shoot first point guard and turnover prone
11. Brandon Knight
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Key Stats: 17.4 pts., 3.9 ast., 3.6 reb.
Strength: Scoring and shooting
Weakness: Shot selection and streak shooter
10. Jan Vesely
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Key Stats: 6’11”, 240 lbs.
Strength: Basketball IQ and athleticism
Weakness: Physicality and post play
9. Kemba Walker
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Key Stats: 26.9 pts., 4.7 reb., 3.8 ast., 2.4 stl., 39.7 3pt.%
Strength: Pure scorer and outstanding quickness
Weakness: Undersized and a natural shooting guard
8. Chris Singleton
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Key Stats: 14.9 pts., 8.2 reb., 2.4 stl., 2.1 blk.
Strength: Defensive stopper and versatility
Weakness: Raw offensively and turnovers
7. Donatas Motiejunas
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Key Stats: 7’0”, 220 lbs.
Strength: Outstanding size and feel for the game
Weakness: Toughness and post play
6. Jared Sullinger
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Key Stats: 17.5 pts., 10.2 reb., 1.2 stl.
Strength: Post play and physicality
Weakness: Undersized and athleticism
5. Enes Kanter
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Key Stats: 6’11”, 260 lbs.
Strength: Refined post game and size
Weakness: Shot blocking and speed
4. Terrence Jones
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Key Stats: 18.2 pts., 9.3 reb., 1.9 blk., 1.3 stl.
Strength: Versatility and upside
Weakness: Shooting mechanics and basketball IQ
3. Perry Jones
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Key Stats: 12.5 pts., 8.2 reb., 1 blk.
Strength: Size, athleticism, and upside
Weakness: Post game and adding muscle
2. Kyrie Irving
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Key Stats: 17.4 pts., 5.1 ast., 3.8 reb., 1.5 stl., 45.2 3pt.%
Strength: True point guard skills and defense
Weakness: Not Explosive athletically
1. Harrison Barnes
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Key Stats: 12.1 pts., 5.8 reb.
Strength: Basketball IQ and Potential
Weakness: Athleticism and streak shooter
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