Post by gp on Sept 19, 2010 19:48:25 GMT -5
Jason Thompson
PF
6'11 250
Rider
22 years old
Draft Ratings: B C D+ B B B
Strengths: While playing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Rider forward Jason Thompson got enough notoriety to get the attention of BBS scouts. Thompson is considered one of the more polished big men to enter this draft and could be a nice consolation prize should UCLA’s Kevin Love return another year to Westwood. As Rider’s best player, Thompson carried his team as a senior with a phenomenal prowess on the boards and defensively where he change a lot of opposing shots. He also has a strong post game as he is able to drop-step opponents down low or step back and hit a small jumper in the paint. Thompson has a BBS-ready body and will be able to take the perils of playing night in and night out against the best power forwards in the league. Since he gets many of his buckets down low, Thompson should shoot a high percentage from the field and hit many of his free throws if he is fouled and forced to the line.
Weaknesses: The biggest question with Thompson might be his upside, as he is developed and could be tapped out in contrast to Love, LSU’s Anthony Randolph, Italy’s Danilo Gallinari or Kansas State’s Michael Beasley. Thompson also does not excel in one specific category and although he’s a good defender, he will not be getting a ton of steals or blocks as a rookie. Thompson does not possess great court vision and will have trouble getting his teammates involved when he’s in the post.
Outlook: Thompson should go in the lottery somewhere, possibly within picks 11-14. He could be this year’s version of Paul Millsap, who ended up having a stupendous training camp and elevating himself to one of the better players of last year’s draft class.
PF
6'11 250
Rider
22 years old
Draft Ratings: B C D+ B B B
Strengths: While playing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Rider forward Jason Thompson got enough notoriety to get the attention of BBS scouts. Thompson is considered one of the more polished big men to enter this draft and could be a nice consolation prize should UCLA’s Kevin Love return another year to Westwood. As Rider’s best player, Thompson carried his team as a senior with a phenomenal prowess on the boards and defensively where he change a lot of opposing shots. He also has a strong post game as he is able to drop-step opponents down low or step back and hit a small jumper in the paint. Thompson has a BBS-ready body and will be able to take the perils of playing night in and night out against the best power forwards in the league. Since he gets many of his buckets down low, Thompson should shoot a high percentage from the field and hit many of his free throws if he is fouled and forced to the line.
Weaknesses: The biggest question with Thompson might be his upside, as he is developed and could be tapped out in contrast to Love, LSU’s Anthony Randolph, Italy’s Danilo Gallinari or Kansas State’s Michael Beasley. Thompson also does not excel in one specific category and although he’s a good defender, he will not be getting a ton of steals or blocks as a rookie. Thompson does not possess great court vision and will have trouble getting his teammates involved when he’s in the post.
Outlook: Thompson should go in the lottery somewhere, possibly within picks 11-14. He could be this year’s version of Paul Millsap, who ended up having a stupendous training camp and elevating himself to one of the better players of last year’s draft class.
