Though Ben McLemore was able to quickly establish himself as a coveted NBA prospect, he never solidified his status as "can't miss" on draft day.
Earlier in the year, many had projected McLemore as a potential top-two pick. However, six teams passed, in all likelihood due to the same fears.
In terms of raw talent, there isn't much to question. At 6'5'' with a 42'' max vertical leap, McLemore is a top-flight NBA athlete with the right size, a strong frame and powerful explosiveness.
He also has a picturesque jumper with flawless mechanics. The jumper is usually one of the last things that comes around in order to put a player over the top. But McLemore will enter the league with his already refined.
As a redshirt freshman, McLemore averaged nearly 16 points on 42 percent shooting from downtown, along with an outstanding 49 percent field-goal clip for a shooting guard. Despite putting up the numbers and looking the part, there's been one thing that's bothered scouts and NBA decision-makers.
McLemore has a habit of over-thinking when things aren't going his way early on. And th ...
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