WOW. The Cavs get the #1 pick for the second year in a row in a stunner, beating the 1.7% odds to have the right to choose #1 in the 2014 NBA Draft. This draft is seen as maybe the strongest in 11 years, since LeBron, Wade, Bosh and Carmelo were all taken in the top 5 in 2003.
Every Cavs fan is now 'Googling' Cavs Draft Rumors, looking for more info on the players available. So, to save you time, here is our breakdown on who they might take.
Name: Joel Embiid
College: Kansas
Position: Center
Measurables: 7’0″, 250 pounds
Odds of Cavs picking? 40%
Bio:
The seven-foot Embiid established himself as a defensive standout in his freshman year at Kansas, leading the ACC in total defensive rating (90.9) and player efficiency (28.2). Embiid has only been playing basketball since 2011, and the native Cameroonian is growing by leaps and bounds with each passing day. He has a great sense of body control for a seven footer, and his natural athleticism from his time playing soccer and volleyball shines through in everything he does. Embiid is still growing into his game both offensively and defensively, which is scary considering how dominant he looked in a limited sample size of games with the Jayhawks.
Check out Joel Embiid’s highlight video for more on what he brings to the 2014 NBA Draft class:
http://youtu.be/P8_MDi2bZrU
Name: Andrew Wiggins
College: Kansas
Position: Small Forward
Measurables: 6'8", 200 pounds, 83" wingspan
Odds of Cavs picking? 25%
Bio:
As a consensus 2nd-team All-American with Kansas in 2013-14, the much-hyped freshman posted 17.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 35 contests with the Jayhawks. Many scouts are already drawing comparisons to a young Vince Carter, and it’s easy to see why with his unbelievable jumping ability. Wiggins also has great lateral quickness and length which will serve him extremely well as both a wing and perimeter defender at the next level. His first step is a killer, and that coupled with an improving jump shot makes him one of the more complete prospects on the board. Wiggins is quite unselfish with the ball as well, making him an extremely teachable and valuable commodity for any offensive system.
Check out Andrew Wiggins' highlight video for more on what he brings to the 2014 NBA Draft class:
http://youtu.be/OI-92Zxce6g
Name: Jabari Parker
College: Duke
Position: Small Forward
Measurables: 6'8", 235 pounds, 83.5" wingspan
Odds of Cavs picking? 25%
Bio:
A consensus 1st-team All American and 2013-14 USBWA Freshman of the Year, Parker led the ACC in total rebounds (306) while posting 19.1 points per game in 35 contests for the Blue Devils. Parker is a born basketball player who has a natural instinct to be in the right position at the right time on both ends of the floor. He is a maximum-effort guy who uses his length to continuously bother whoever he is defending. What he lacks in top-tier athleticism, he more than makes up for in court vision and pure shooting ability. Parker’s character is also well vouched for, making him a low-risk, high-reward prospect for any team lucky enough to draft him.
Check out Jabari Parker's highlight video for more on what he brings to the 2014 NBA Draft class:
http://youtu.be/UiQt5bWcg7E
Name: Dante Exum
Class: International (Australia)
Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Measurables: 6'6", 196 pounds
Odds of Cavs picking? 10%
Bio:
With an absolutely electric performance for Australia at 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship in Prague, Exum burst onto the scene as the darling of the NBA scouting community. Exum is a combo guard who can absolutely destroy opposing defenses with his quickness and insanely fluid first step. He plays within himself both with and without the ball, and has the innate ability to draw fouls no matter where he’s at on the court. Exum is the biggest mystery of the prospects at the top of the 2014 NBA Draft class due to the limited tape on his game, but he is a top-notch leader by all accounts. He is beginning to draw comparisons to a young Penny Hardaway, which is extremely high praise for a kid who is still improving in all facets of the game.
Check out Dante Exum's highlight video for more on what he brings to the 2014 NBA Draft class:
http://youtu.be/udv_mlTycf0
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