Mr Matt's Sports Blog

  I have previously profiled the role players that will be available in this class. Now it is time for the guys that have the potential to be franchise players. Most experts seem to list a clear six guys at the top, but I have a seventh guy that I think can be as great as anyone in this class. Here is my list: Cade Cunningham-CG/SF-OK St          6'8.0''/220/7'0'' wingspan     20.5 PTS       6.3 REB         3.5 AST         41.2%-3PT Fr./19.8 Hometown : Arlington, TX Best Case NBA Comparison : Prime Grant Hill Likely NBA Comparison : Joe Johnson/Brandon Roy ROLE : Superstar Potential as a go to player #1/2 scorer on a good team Franchise Player that can play both guard spots and small forward BEST TOOLS : Scoring Playmaking Shooting Length Cunningham has a point guards skill set in a forward’s body. He is already physically and mentally ready for the N...

  This year’s crop of playmaking guards is as deep as any draft class in recent memory. This guard class a variety of different body types and skill sets that fit with many different teams. This class elite defenders, great passers, and high efficiency scorers. The best part about this class is the number of guys that can come in and contribute from day one in the NBA. FIRST ROUND LOCKS:  Davion Mitchell-CG-Baylor         6'1.25''/202/6'4.25''   Jr./22.8 14.0 PTS       5.5 AST         1.9 STL Hometown : Hinesville, GA NBA Comparison : Joe Dumars/Stronger Avery Bradley ROLE : Starting Combo guard and potential All Defensive Player BEST TOOLS : Elite Defender/Playmaking/Leadership/Hustle Mitchell is the type of gritty player that is easy to root for. He was the story of the NCAA tournament as he led Baylor to a National Title. He is a great competitor and is good an on-ball defender as we have s...