NBA Draft 2014: Projecting The Top 10 Guard Prospects

2. Marcus Smart- Marcus Smart can do most things well: pass, rebound, defend, score, and plays hard at all times. Smart averaged 18 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game as a sophomore. Smart was one of better thieves in the nation as he averaged 2.9 steals per game as well. The problems with Smart are his decision making (2.6 turnovers per game) and his inconsistent three-point shot (30 percent). If Smart can improve in those two areas, Smart is a sure bet as a star player, the only question is what position will he play? Smart is expected to go as high as No. 4 to Orlando or as low as No. 7 to the Lakers.

NBA Comparison: Kyle Lowry/Baron Davis

1. Dante Exum- Dante Exum has terrific size (6’6″) for a combo guard. Exum is one of the only players in the draft that can play either guard spot, as he has the size and enough strength to do so. Exum is at his best going to the basket and has excellent pace to his game. Exum can defend multiple positions and may even have the ability to guard some wings. If Exum gains a more consistent three-point shot he can be an all-star type player. Exum can go as high as No. 3 to the Philadelphia 76ers or as low as No. 6 to the Boston Celtics.

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