Updated: June 24, 2012, 1:40 pm ET

2012 NBA Draft – Jae Crowder

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Jae Crowder – Marquette, Small Forward (Sr.)

 

Height: 6’6, Weight: 235 lbs.

2011-2012 Statistics: 17.5 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.5 spg

Strengths: Plays with a lot of intensity. Doesn’t need the basketball to be effective. Has a great understanding of the game. Really excels defensively, both on and off the ball.

Weaknesses: Ball handling skills aren’t where they need to be. Can’t create his own shot yet. Played a lot of power forward in college, will have to adjust to being a full-time small forward in the NBA.

Projection: Early to mid second round

NBA Comparison: Shane Battier/Trevor Ariza


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