I'm not a big fan of Collins. He's more of a shoot first, pass second pt guard. He also tends to be a black hole at times. He's not all that athletic for a little guy, and doesn't have particularly good lateral movement. Which is the reason he had a hard time staying in front of his man in college. He's a decent ballhandler and passer, but I don't think he has true pt guard instincts. He seldom drives and dishes. He's a decent shooter from the outside. Not sure why we would want to draft him since we already have Beno and Tyreke at the pt. I'd rather go for a big man or a SG that can handle the ball.
Guys that I like and I think could help the Kings right away are:
Greivis Vasquez: I've referred to him as a poor mans Evan Turner. About the same size as Turner and with the same type of game. His skill set isn't quite as good as Turners though. He's really improved his game from year 1 till now. Playes much more under control. He has good handles and is a good passer. He's a fairly good outside shooter. Like Turner, he ran the point a lot at Maryland. He's also a fiery guy, which used to get him in trouble, but he's learned to temper it along the way..
Dominique Jones: A 6'4" SG. He's sort of like Tyreke Evans light. He loves to drive to the basket and is a good finisher. He handles the ball very well and is a good passer. These last two attributes are the only reason I list him ahead of Elliot Williams, who is more athletic, but doesn't handle the ball very well. Jones is also a good defender. He's not blessed with outstanding lateral movement, but he makes the most of what he has. He plays a Bobby Jackson style of defense where he gets right up in the players face.
Jarvis Varnado: 6'9" PF. I think Varnado is going to impact whatever team he ends up on. He's on the thin side but he's very long and has some of the best shotblocking instincts of any player I've seen in a long time. He's all time leading shotblocker in NCAA history. He's also a good rebounder despite his lack of bulk. He'll give you a little offense as well. He has a nice little 15 to 18 foot jumpshot that he used too infrequently. He'd be a great addition to any teams bench.
Jerome Jordan: 7' Center. I've been down on him all year. Make no mistake. He has the athleticism and talent of a first round pick. He was a very good shotblocker for Tulsa, and has a nice post game. He has an NBA body and according to everything I read about him, he's a hard worker. He just wasn't aggressive in most of the games I watched. And unfortunately Tulsa wasn't on TV that much. I was only able to catch 5 games. But it was his game against Marshall and Whiteside that got my attention back. Jordan just had his way with Whiteside. Pushed him all over the court. Backed him down at will and pretty much scored at will. For this reason, I'd certainly consider him in the second round. He's not a head case or anything like that. Quite the opposite. He could probably use a little of Cousins brain matter.
Stanley Robinson: 6'7" SF. Yeah, I know we don't need another SF, but this guy shouldn't be in the second round. He was to UCONN what Damion James was to Texas. He was the glue guy. The heart and soul of the team guy. He's not quite as talented or as athletic as James, but the amount of difference isn't the 1st round and the 2nd round. Its still possible that he gets selected in the first round. But he's someone you'd have to consider if he's sitting there in the second.
Charles Garcia: 6'11" PF. Another guy that should be in the first round talent wise. He's a real genuine boom or bust player. Offensively gifted player who can do just about everything you'd want. He can also do just about everything you don't want. Multifunctional if you will. He's an above average athlete, and when he wants to play defense, he's a good defender. When he wants to rebound, he's a good rebounder. If someone could find the off/on switch he'd be perfect. In all honesty. If someone could straighten out this kid, they'd have a star on their hands. Thats why I don't think anyone drafts him until the second round. Maybe even the second half of the round.
Craig Brackins: 6'10" PF. Made a huge mistake last year when he decided to go back to school. From what I heard his coach convinced him to return. Well his coach cost him a lot of money and being a first round pick. The funny part about it is that he's a better player now than he was then. Brackins is a pretty good athlete and is more quick than fast. He has a nice offensive game and can score from the outside and on the inside. He has a very good mid-range shot, and is a good post player. He improved his rebounding this season. His biggest weaknesses are his lack of strength and his handles. His lack of strength hurts him in the post and with his rebounding and also on defense in the post. He has good length, so I think if he can add about 10 to 15 pounds of muscle he could develop into a good player.
Art Parakhouski: 6'11" Center. A big strong center. And when you consider that he's only been playing basketball for five years, you have to be impressed with his skill level. This guy is a fast learner. He obviously worked on his body in the offseason because he's definitely more chiseled this season. When you consider the short amount of time he's been playing the game and that he averaged 21.4 PPG, 13.4 RPG, 2.1 BPG, 1.1 APG, and only averaged 2.2 fouls per game, it makes you wonder how good he would be if he had been playing since childhood. He has a nice turnaround jumper thats very effective. He also has a pretty good post game and he's never tenative in the post. He uses nice dropsteps and plays with confidence. His hook shot needs to be polished a little, but all in all he's solid offensively. Defensively he's very solid in man to man defense. And while not a great leaper, he does a good job of anticipating and either blocking or altering shots. Yeah, I know he played in a small conference. But he did play against Duke and put up 23 points and 14 rebounds and also played Kansas with Aldrich and put up 21 points and 13 rebounds. As you can tell, I really like this guy. He has the size and the skill level for the NBA, and he's still has upside. Plus he appears to be a quick learner. Someone to consider.