Before breaking his foot in early January, C.J. McCollum was second in the country in scoring at 23.9 points per game. He was fairly unknown until the 2012 NCAA tournament, when McCollum dropped 30 on Duke in a No. 15 over No. 2 seed upset.
There's always a hint of skepticism when dealing with mid-major guards, as it's tough to get a feel for whether their production is a result of NBA tools or just inferior competition. But McCollum has averaged at least 19 points per game in all four of his years at Lehigh, and his consistent dominance and NCAA tournament heroics have made a substantial mark on NBA radars.
Physical Tools
At 6'3'', McCollum is undersized for a full-time shooting guard, but has the ball-handling skills and athleticism to act as a secondary ball-handler. He's super quick off the bounce with the ability to change directions and shake defenders out of their Jordans.
Other than that, he's got the frame and size for your typical NBA combo guard, which is the likely role he'll get once he reaches the next level.
Advanced Scoring Repertoire
Unlike most scoring guards who ...
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NBA Draft Breakdown and Scouting Report for Lehigh Star C.J. McCollum
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