Malcolm's write-up is near the bottom, plus some other names of (former) interest. Interestingly, the writer says Malcolm still lacks explosiveness. But he impressed with his midrange game.
Jawun Evans -- 5'11.5, 188 lbs, 6'4 wingspan, PG, Oklahoma State -- Evans came in with a lofty first round projection on our mock draft and failed to solidify that. He's a small PG, measuring at 5'11.5, but does have a solid wingspan at 6'4. He's competitive and had some solid flashes handling the ball and scoring. But overall scouts came away disappointed, in particular with his jumpshot and ability to create offense for others. He's got great speed but appears to need time to improve his skill level.
Trevon Bluiett 6'5.5, 215 lbs, 6'6.5 wingspan, SG, Xavier -- Along with Milton and Peters, one of the top shooters at Nike. Bluiett is not a great athlete, with an "unorthodox" body type and a lack of foot speed and leaping ability. He's a polished shooter and can score against college players with his great touch and knowledge of how to get open looks. He will likely need to become an even better shooter to make it at the NBA level as a specialty player.
Jalen Brunson 6'2, 201 lbs, 6'3.5 wingspan, PG, Villanova -- Brunson has a compact body and really understands the game. He shows the ability to make those around him better and create offense for others. While he didn't really stand out at Nike, he had some solid moments. His biggest issue is his lack of speed and athleticism. When he matches up against a really quick point guard he really struggles to gain separation and also is forced to use his body in order to contain them defensively. He was a vital piece of Villanova's title team and should have a shot to get drafted whenever he ultimately declares.
Shake Milton 6'7, 205 lbs, 6'11.5 wingspan, SG/SF, SMU -- Milton came into the event as a 6-5 point guard and left as a 6-7 wing. And yes, he looked every bit the 6-7 he was measured and apparently has grown to over the summer. Milton is another member of team unorthodox. He's been a point guard in high school and as freshman at SMU, but considering his size now and the fact that he isn't exactly fleet of foot, it is probably time for him to begin developing his skills off the ball as well. He's a high IQ player, who can run the pick and roll and is very crafty getting shots off and proved to be one of the best shooters at the event. Sort of a less athletic Jordan Adams, Milton figures to have a big sophomore year at SMU. Not the most assertive kid, but seems to have a focus and maturity about him. He doesn't appear to have strong legs and struggles to finish plays around the rim due to his lack of explosiveness. But his 7-foot wingspan is obviously a real bonus.
Malcolm Hill 6'5.5, 235, 6'8.5 wingspan, SG/SF, Illinois -- Hill came into the event with even lower expectations than Hart, but actually helped his cause quite a bit. He may not be a draft pick, but he's for sure a lot closer to one after Nike than he was coming in. He got hot on the 2nd day and at one point couldn't miss, with a number of pros (Isaiah Thomas and Tyler Ulis) on the court. He's a tank, having the 2nd heaviest weight at the event at just 6-foot-5. And is not bashful at all about taking shots. He's got a bit of a street ball game as he is extremely physical and a little unorthodox with the way he creates shots and shoots the ball. If he had more explosiveness it would help his cause, and scouts also aren't sure what position he is. But he should have a big year for Illinois and could get some looks based on the way he played in Hawthorne.
Peter Jok 6'5.5, 203 lbs, 6'7.5 wingspan, SG, Iowa -- Jok did some things well in drills showing the ability to pull up and hit shots. He's a solid, though not a stand out athlete, and he didn't do a lot in the games. Regardless, this is a kid with a lot of character and should find a way to carve out a nice career in basketball at some level. He is an excellent scorer and competes hard.
Alec Peters 6'8.5, 234 lbs, 6'9.5 wingspan, SF/PF, Valparaiso -- Peters was one of the guys, along with Morris, that nearly every scout I spoke with mentioned as a guy they liked. While not a great run jump athlete, his ability to knock down shots makes him an intriguing prospect, potentially in the role of a Matt Bonner. He has very solid range and a nice shooting stroke that makes him a guy you can't leave open, and a guy that can spread the floor for a team. Peters is limited with his mobility, he's obviously going to struggle defending at either the 3 or 4 spots. But his solid body strength and versatility to face up and hit shots gives him a solid shot to be drafted and make a team next year.
Jawun Evans -- 5'11.5, 188 lbs, 6'4 wingspan, PG, Oklahoma State -- Evans came in with a lofty first round projection on our mock draft and failed to solidify that. He's a small PG, measuring at 5'11.5, but does have a solid wingspan at 6'4. He's competitive and had some solid flashes handling the ball and scoring. But overall scouts came away disappointed, in particular with his jumpshot and ability to create offense for others. He's got great speed but appears to need time to improve his skill level.
Trevon Bluiett 6'5.5, 215 lbs, 6'6.5 wingspan, SG, Xavier -- Along with Milton and Peters, one of the top shooters at Nike. Bluiett is not a great athlete, with an "unorthodox" body type and a lack of foot speed and leaping ability. He's a polished shooter and can score against college players with his great touch and knowledge of how to get open looks. He will likely need to become an even better shooter to make it at the NBA level as a specialty player.
Jalen Brunson 6'2, 201 lbs, 6'3.5 wingspan, PG, Villanova -- Brunson has a compact body and really understands the game. He shows the ability to make those around him better and create offense for others. While he didn't really stand out at Nike, he had some solid moments. His biggest issue is his lack of speed and athleticism. When he matches up against a really quick point guard he really struggles to gain separation and also is forced to use his body in order to contain them defensively. He was a vital piece of Villanova's title team and should have a shot to get drafted whenever he ultimately declares.
Shake Milton 6'7, 205 lbs, 6'11.5 wingspan, SG/SF, SMU -- Milton came into the event as a 6-5 point guard and left as a 6-7 wing. And yes, he looked every bit the 6-7 he was measured and apparently has grown to over the summer. Milton is another member of team unorthodox. He's been a point guard in high school and as freshman at SMU, but considering his size now and the fact that he isn't exactly fleet of foot, it is probably time for him to begin developing his skills off the ball as well. He's a high IQ player, who can run the pick and roll and is very crafty getting shots off and proved to be one of the best shooters at the event. Sort of a less athletic Jordan Adams, Milton figures to have a big sophomore year at SMU. Not the most assertive kid, but seems to have a focus and maturity about him. He doesn't appear to have strong legs and struggles to finish plays around the rim due to his lack of explosiveness. But his 7-foot wingspan is obviously a real bonus.
Malcolm Hill 6'5.5, 235, 6'8.5 wingspan, SG/SF, Illinois -- Hill came into the event with even lower expectations than Hart, but actually helped his cause quite a bit. He may not be a draft pick, but he's for sure a lot closer to one after Nike than he was coming in. He got hot on the 2nd day and at one point couldn't miss, with a number of pros (Isaiah Thomas and Tyler Ulis) on the court. He's a tank, having the 2nd heaviest weight at the event at just 6-foot-5. And is not bashful at all about taking shots. He's got a bit of a street ball game as he is extremely physical and a little unorthodox with the way he creates shots and shoots the ball. If he had more explosiveness it would help his cause, and scouts also aren't sure what position he is. But he should have a big year for Illinois and could get some looks based on the way he played in Hawthorne.
Peter Jok 6'5.5, 203 lbs, 6'7.5 wingspan, SG, Iowa -- Jok did some things well in drills showing the ability to pull up and hit shots. He's a solid, though not a stand out athlete, and he didn't do a lot in the games. Regardless, this is a kid with a lot of character and should find a way to carve out a nice career in basketball at some level. He is an excellent scorer and competes hard.
Alec Peters 6'8.5, 234 lbs, 6'9.5 wingspan, SF/PF, Valparaiso -- Peters was one of the guys, along with Morris, that nearly every scout I spoke with mentioned as a guy they liked. While not a great run jump athlete, his ability to knock down shots makes him an intriguing prospect, potentially in the role of a Matt Bonner. He has very solid range and a nice shooting stroke that makes him a guy you can't leave open, and a guy that can spread the floor for a team. Peters is limited with his mobility, he's obviously going to struggle defending at either the 3 or 4 spots. But his solid body strength and versatility to face up and hit shots gives him a solid shot to be drafted and make a team next year.
- Here's the link to the entire article with the other college players.
- http://www.nbadraft.net/nike-skills-academy-ncaa-prospects
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