
2011 NBA Draft Stock Market: First Round of Who's Up and Who's Down
The landscape of the 2011 Draft is rapidly changing. The stock of some players has drastically risen over the past 30 days, while others have disappeared altogether.
Our list contains an assortment of both, ranked with the major strengths and weaknesses of their game. This list is meant to give you an idea of where those players stand amongst their peers as of February for the upcoming NBA Draft in June. That said, SwishScout.com presents “NBA Draft 2011: The Top 30 Picks As of February.”
On each player, you can click their name or school to take you to a more detailed profile for a more extensive scouting report on the respective prospect.
Here are the players who have fallen out of January’s Top 30 Players: Tyler Honeycutt (UCLA), Demetri McCamey (Illinois)
30 Nolan Smith
1 of 30
Key Stats: 21 pt., 5.5 ast., 4.8 reb., 1.5 stl.
Strength: Basketball IQ and all-around game
Weakness: Size and upside
Stock Change: Down 4 Spots
29. Klay Thompson
2 of 30
Key Stats: 22.3 pt., 5.3 reb., 4.4 ast., two stl., 43 percent 3-pt.
Strength: Shooting
Weakness: Strength and athleticism
Stock Change: None
28. Lucas Nogueira
3 of 30
Strengths: Size and upside
Weaknesses: Post game
Stock Change: Up (New to List)
27. Tristan Thompson
4 of 30
Key Stats: 12.8 pt., 7.5 reb., 2.2 blk.
Strength: Rebounding and potential
Weakness: Jump shot
Stock Change: Down two spots
26. JaJuan Johnson
5 of 30
Key Stats: 20.8 pt., 7.6 reb., 2.2 blk.
Strengths: Size and post Game
Weaknesses: Upper body strength
Stock Change: Up (New to List)
25. CJ Leslie
6 of 30
Key Stats: 10.7 pt., 7.3 reb., 1.5 blk.
Strength: Athleticism and potential
Weakness: Raw and perimeter shooting
Stock Change: Down seven Spots
24. Kyle Singler
7 of 30
Key Stats: 18.1 pt., 6.1 reb., 1.1 stl.
Strength: Awareness and playmaking
Weakness: Athleticism and quickness
Stock Change: None
23. Alec Burks
8 of 30
Key Stats: 19.8 pt., 5.9 reb.
Strength: Scoring mentality
Weakness: Streak Shooter
Stock Change: Up seven Spots
22. Trey Thompkins
9 of 30
Key Stats: 16.8 pt., 7.5 reb., 1.6 blk., 1.1 stl.
Strength: Post game
Weakness: Athleticism
Stock Change: Up one Spot
21. Kenneth Faried
10 of 30
Key Stats: 17.2 pt., 14.3 reb., 2.2 stl., 2 blk.
Strength: Rebounding and athleticism
Weakness: Undersized and post game
Stock Change: Up one Spot
20 Brandon Knight
11 of 30
Key Stats: 17.2 pt., 4.1 reb., 3.8 ast., 40.8 percent 3-pt.
Strength: Scoring and shooting
Weakness: Shot selection and streak shooter
Stock Change: Down 11 Spots
19. Marcus Morris
12 of 30
Key Stats: 16.7 pt., 6.8 reb.
Strength: Body and offensive awareness
Weakness: Explosiveness and strength
Stock Change: Up two Spots
18. Chris Singleton
13 of 30
Key Stats: 13.8 pt., 7.4 reb., 2.2 stl., 1.7 blk.
Strength: Defensive stopper and versatility
Weakness: Raw offensively and turnovers
Stock Change: Down 10 Spots
17. Jimmer Fredette
14 of 30
Key Stats: 27.6 pt., 4.2 ast., 3.5 reb., 1.4 stl., 41.8 percent 3-pt.
Strengths: Shooting and scoring mentality
Weaknesses: Athleticism and lateral quickness
Stock Change: Up (New To List)
16. Mason Plumlee
15 of 30
Key Stats: 6.7 pt., 8.7 reb., 1.7 blk.
Strength: Athleticism and length
Weakness: Toughness in the paint and offensive assertiveness
Stock Change: Down one Spot
15. Josh Selby
16 of 30
Key Stats: 12 pt., 3.2 ast., 1.2 stl., 43.5 percent 3-pt.
Strength: Quickness and scoring mentality
Weakness: Shoot first point guard and turnover prone
Stock Change: Down three Spots
14. Jan Vesely
17 of 30
Strength: Basketball IQ and athleticism
Weakness: Physicality and post play
Stock Change: Down four Spots
13. Kawhi Leonard
18 of 30
Key Stats: 15.2 pt., 10.5 reb., 1.4 stl.
Strength: Rebounding and motor
Weakness: Shooting
Stock Change: Up six Spots
12. Jordan Hamilton
19 of 30
Key Stats: 19 pt., 7.5 reb., 41.9 percent 3-pt.
Strength: Scoring and Shooting
Weakness: Sketchy shot selection
Stock Change: Up 15 Spots
11 Jonas Valanciunas
20 of 30
Strength: Length and post mobility
Weakness: Perimeter shooting and strength
Stock Change: Up 3 Spots
10. Harrison Barnes
21 of 30
Key Stats: 13.1 pt., 5.3 reb.
Strength: Basketball IQ and Potential
Weakness: Athleticism and streak shooter
Stock Change: Down nine Spots
9 Donatas Motiejunas
22 of 30
Strength: Outstanding size and feel for the game
Weakness: Toughness and post play
Stock Change: Down two Spots
8. Kemba Walker
23 of 30
Key Stats: 23.4 pt., 5.3 reb., 4.3 ast., 2stl.
Strength: Pure scorer and outstanding quickness
Weakness: Undersized and a natural shooting guard
Stock Change: Up one Spot
7 John Henson
24 of 30
Key Stats: 10.9 pt., 8.4 reb., 3 blk.
Strength: Size and shot blocking
Weakness: Free throw shooting and strength
Stock Change: Up six Spots
6. Derrick Williams
25 of 30
Key Stats: 19.8 pt., 7.6 reb., 1 stl., 70.6 percent 3-pt.
Strength: Inside-out game and motor
Weakness: Undersized
Stock Change: Up 10 Spots
5 Terrence Jones
26 of 30
Key Stats: 17.9 pt., 9 reb., 1.9 blk., 1.3 stl.
Strength: Versatility and upside
Weakness: Shooting mechanics and basketball IQ
Stock Change: Down 1 Spot
4. Jared Sullinger
27 of 30
Key Stats: 18 pt., 9.9 reb., one stl.
Strength: Post play and physicality
Weakness: Undersized and athleticism
Stock Change: Up two Spots
3. Perry Jones
28 of 30
Key Stats: 14.1 pt., seven reb.,
Strength: Size, athleticism, and upside
Weakness: Post game and adding muscle
Stock Change: None
2. Enes Kanter
29 of 30
Strength: Refined post game and size
Weakness: Shot blocking and speed
Stock Change: Up three Spots
1. Kyrie Irving
30 of 30
Key Stats: 17.4 pt., 5.1 ast., 3.8 reb., 1.5 stl., 45.2 percent 3-pt.
Strength: True point guard skills and defense
Weakness: Not Explosive athletically
Stock Change: Up one Spot









