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Scouting the NBA draft
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:01 am PDT Saturday, June 24, 2006
Bee staff writer Sam Amick looks at the top prospects at each position for Wednesday's draft.
POINT GUARDS
1. Marcus Williams, Connecticut, 6-foot-3, 205 pounds: This stocky stud is the purest of the point men. But he has the most baggage, too, having been sentenced to probation for his part in the theft of four laptops last summer. Tons of talent and plenty of question marks.
2. Kyle Lowry, Villanova, 6-0, 185: The all-around package loves to defend even more than he loves to shoot, yet his improved shot is what has raised his stock. Averaged 11 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a senior, shooting 46.6 percent.
3. Rajon Rondo, Kentucky, 6-2, 171: Oak Hill Academy product was on a high school team with Atlanta's Josh Smith, and, reportedly, many thought Rondo was better. Rondo is quick, and can run, rebound and lead. He does everything but shoot, which could drop his stock.
4. Sergio Rodríguez, Spain, 6-3, 170: The nickname of Rodríguez, a fan of former King Jason "White Chocolate" Williams, is "Spanish Chocolate." The Kings may have an eye on the dazzling Rodríguez, who loves to push the ball.
5. Jordan Farmar, UCLA, 6-2, 180: An excellent showing at predraft camp in Orlando may have raised Farmar's stock. The Kings have had their eyes on plenty of point guards leading up to the draft, and Farmar will likely be there at No. 19 if they want him.
Others to watch: Mardy Collins, Temple, 6-6, 205; Dee Brown, Illinois, 5-10, 170; Daniel Gibson, Texas, 6-3, 190.
COMING SUNDAY - Shooting guards
Scouting the NBA draft
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:01 am PDT Saturday, June 24, 2006
Bee staff writer Sam Amick looks at the top prospects at each position for Wednesday's draft.
POINT GUARDS
1. Marcus Williams, Connecticut, 6-foot-3, 205 pounds: This stocky stud is the purest of the point men. But he has the most baggage, too, having been sentenced to probation for his part in the theft of four laptops last summer. Tons of talent and plenty of question marks.
2. Kyle Lowry, Villanova, 6-0, 185: The all-around package loves to defend even more than he loves to shoot, yet his improved shot is what has raised his stock. Averaged 11 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a senior, shooting 46.6 percent.
3. Rajon Rondo, Kentucky, 6-2, 171: Oak Hill Academy product was on a high school team with Atlanta's Josh Smith, and, reportedly, many thought Rondo was better. Rondo is quick, and can run, rebound and lead. He does everything but shoot, which could drop his stock.
4. Sergio Rodríguez, Spain, 6-3, 170: The nickname of Rodríguez, a fan of former King Jason "White Chocolate" Williams, is "Spanish Chocolate." The Kings may have an eye on the dazzling Rodríguez, who loves to push the ball.
5. Jordan Farmar, UCLA, 6-2, 180: An excellent showing at predraft camp in Orlando may have raised Farmar's stock. The Kings have had their eyes on plenty of point guards leading up to the draft, and Farmar will likely be there at No. 19 if they want him.
Others to watch: Mardy Collins, Temple, 6-6, 205; Dee Brown, Illinois, 5-10, 170; Daniel Gibson, Texas, 6-3, 190.
COMING SUNDAY - Shooting guards
