Jake Layman entered the NBA draft discussion last year as a much-improved junior at Maryland. He's now a key cog in a lineup gunning for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Only, for Layman, the addition of three established veterans (transfers Robert Carter Jr. and Rasheed Sulaimon plus prized freshman Diamond Stone) to the rotation has naturally led to a reduced role.
He's had a tougher time standing out individually despite the team's success, given the fewer shots and playmaking opportunities available to him.
And it just might make him one of the more slept-on prospects in the country.
Layman has obvious limitations, but it's not crazy to think his role-player potential could draw NBA interest.
Relevant Stats
The numbers aren't particularly kind to Layman. His 13.8 points per 40 minutes would likely be one of the lowest averages of any top-50 prospect. He's also having an average year from behind the arc, shooting 35 percent.
Meanwhile, Layman's 5.5 rebounds and one assist are also relatively underwhelming averages for a non-scorer.& ...
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2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down Pro Future of Maryland’s Jake Layman
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