ESPN True Hoop compares Archie Goodwin’s freshman numbers to Tyreke Evans and Russell Westbrook and the Kentucky guard’s numbers are actually better than both.
Here is a look at Goodwin compared to Westbrook:
Is Goodwin the next Westbrook? Take a look at the similarities in their numbers during Westbrook’s sophomore season in 2007-08 and Goodwin’s freshman season, as show in the chart to the right.
Westbrook was projected as a point guard but played off the ball alongside Darren Collison at UCLA. Goodwin was expected to be Kentucky’s point guard last season but instead spent more time playing off the ball. Perhaps Goodwin will adjust to point guard in the NBA like Westbrook did.
Evans and Westbrook are both known for their abilities to finish at the rim. Goodwin was actually more efficient scoring around the rim than both Evans and Westbrook in their final college season, averaging 1.12 points per play while shooting 55 percent.
On those same plays, Evans averaged 1.02 points per play and shot 50 percent while Westbrook averaged 0.82 points per play and shot 40 percent.
Goodwin may need time to develop. He may not be able to contribute immediately like Evans and Westbrook did as rookies. But based on the analytical comparisons, Goodwin could be the steal of the 2013 NBA Draft.
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Here is video of Archie’s workout and interview with the Sacramento Kings:
