Adam Zagoria has ranked the top five at each position for the upcoming NBA Draft and 4 Wildcats are deemed worthy of being listed.
One notable exception is Doron Lamb at the shooting guard position as a recent list on CBS had Lamb ranked 3rd.
Here are each Cat listed with an explanation of why they are ranked:
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[B]POINT GUARDS[/B]
[B]3. Marquis Teague, 6-2, Kentucky[/B][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Droid Sans] –Teague’s stock rose as Kentucky made its run to the NCAA championship, and he benefitted from playing for coach John Calipari and his one-and-done system. He’s a quick guard who can push the pace, but must still work to improve his outside shot and must mature as a person.
[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Droid Sans][B]SMALL FORWARDS
[/B][B]1. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, 6-7, Kentucky[/B] – The New Jersey native could go as high as No. 2 in the draft behind teammate Anthony Davis. He is already a tremendous defensive player, can finish in transition and excels at taking the ball to the hole. The question mark is his outside shot, and if that ever develops, look out. He’s also a great kid and a teammate who should be a bright spot for whoever picks him.
[B]POWER FORWARDS:
[/B][B]1. Anthony Davis, 6-10, Kentucky[/B]– What more is left to be said about the future No. 1 pick out of Kentucky? Davis has been compared to Bill Russell because of his ability to alter and change shots and dominate the paint area. A strong passer and shooter, Davis has the potential to anchor the New Orleans Hornets franchise for the next 10-15 years and could be a Hall of Famer.
[B]5. Terrence Jones, 6-9, Kentucky[/B] – Questions linger about his demeanor and body language on the floor and whether he takes plays off. But there’s no denying his talent and ability to stretch the floor with his outside shot. A combo forward who can defend multiple positions, he needs to be in the right situation in order to maximize his success in the NBA.
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[URL=”http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2012/06/15/zagoria-top-5-nba-draft-prospects-at-every-position/”]Read the entire rankings here[/URL]
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