While at Davidson, Curry was one of the most exciting players in the nation to watch. The son of former NBA player Dell Curry, the Davidson junior averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 45.4% from the field, 38.7% from beyond the three-point arc and 87.6% at the free throw line.

Stephen Curry, 2009 NBA Draft (Image: Newscom)

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, Curry is projected to play point guard on the NBA level. While he’s not a natural playmaker, his scoring and shooting abilities aren’t in question. Just like his father, Curry has an amazing shooting touch that he can release with lightning quickness.

Most 2009 NBA mock drafts have Curry going in the first half of the first round. There’s also some speculation that Curry could ultimately be a top-five pick in the draft.

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Stephen Curry Enters the 2009 NBA Draft

He is the most fun and inspiring college basketball player in the national scene. Sure, I can appreciate Tyler Hansbrough’s tenacity and 110 percent effort. But there’s something magical about Curry. And those who witnessed Davidson’s “Cinderella” NCAA Tournament run last year know exactly what I’m talking about.

Curry captures fans in the “moment”
and can turn a hater into a supporter with the simply stroke of his wrist as he releases the ball from the three-point line.

I don’t know if it’s in the bloodline or what, but this kid has destiny written all over him. Like his father (Dell Curry) before him, he was destined to be great.

I find it incredibly ironic that he wasn’t highly recruited out of high school because of his size. But his freshmen year was so stellar that he finished second in the nation in point per game behind Kevin Durant. Yet it took a national stage like the NCAA Tournament for people to start paying attention to Stephen Curry. (How many ACC schools are kicking themselves for not taking a chance on him?)

I’ll admit it.

I didn’t even know who Stephen Curry was until last year. But I’ll tell you this, when there’s a Davidson game on television I tune in to watch. And I have a feeling that I’m not the only one.

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