Notes: 2011: Selected by Minnesota in 1st round (2nd overall) of the NBA Draft...2012: NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
2010-11 Pac-10 Player of the Year...Considered one of the top prospects in the draft class...Averaged 19.5 ppg and 8.3 ppg as a sophomore during the 2010-11 season and upped productivity to 22.8 ppg and 9.3 ppg during the NCAA tournament...Excellent range and shooting ability...Smooth consistent stroke...Average athleticism and size...Strong finisher around rim...Can finish with both hands and can absorb contact...Very good in isolation situations...Can create his own shot...Can operate out of the post or take defenders off the dribble...Tends to turn the ball over when operating out of the post...Must improve passing and decision making...Tends to get pushed around when fighting for defensive rebounds and has difficulty maintaining position while boxing out. |