BB Recruiting Who's the top college player in this year's NBA Draft?
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IN YOUR EYES, WHO IS THE TOP COLLEGE PLAYER IN THIS YEAR’S NBA DRAFT?
Cassidy: I wrote a bit about this earlier in the week, so I’ll double down on UConn’s Stephon Castle here. In a league that places so much value on versatility, Castle is a tailor-made piece, as the Atlanta-born star is a two-way player capable of guarding multiple positions and playing multiple spots on the floor. I’m also less concerned than some about uneven 3-point shooting during his freshman season in Storrs, having watched him shoot it much better for chunks of his high school career. I, naively or not, believe that some of his shooting woes can be chalked up to a small sample size and if that’s the case, it’s difficult to bet against one of the most physically impressive and well-rounded prospects in the draft.
Jordan: Staying with UConn and I’ll take Donovan Clingan. At 7-foot-2, Clingan has consistently proven that he’ll be able to step in and contribute as a starter from day one in the NBA. His special blend of scoring, paint protection and overall physicality on both ends makes him the kind of big that will have longevity in the league and be able to contribute in multiple ways.
