Russell Westbrook 2008 NBA Draft Prospect
March 29, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA Draft Prospects, NFL Player Analysis
The UCLA Bruins are making a push to the Final Four this season and a lot of that has to do with the playoff Russell Westbrook. While fellow guard Darren Collison gets a lot of attention, many scouts think that Westbrook actually has higher potential.
Westbrook is a 6-foot-3 combo guard who is mostly plays shooting guard at UCLA with Collison running the point. In a perfect world, Westbrook would get an opportunity to show that he can play point guard but with UCLA winning, he’s content to play off the ball.
If Westbrook declares for the 2008 NBA draft, he’s …read more
Kevin Love 2008 NBA Draft Prospect
March 24, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under NBA Draft Prospects, NFL Player Analysis
While the UCLA Bruins have great guard play, Kevin Love is the player on the team that makes UCLA a legitimate championship contender. Love is a bruising low post player with a myriad of uniqueness skills.
NBA scouts have had mixed opinions about how well Love will excel on the NBA level. Some scouts point to his average athleticism and average foot-speed as reasons why he may flop in the NBA. Other NBA scouts think his basketball IQ and fundamental skills will allow him to play at any level.
Love’s most unique skill may be his outlet pass. When he gets the …read more
