Apr 6, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Frank Kaminsky (44) reacts after a basket against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half in the 2015 NCAA Men
10.Frank Kaminsky, PF, Wisconsin
I grappled with putting either Kelly Oubre or Myles Turner in this spot, but seeing as neither of those players had any real production in their lone seasons in the collegiate ranks, I couldn’t put them over Kaminsky based solely on potential.
Yes, Kaminsky doesn’t have the upside of physical attributes that Turner, Oubre, or a host of other lottery picks have, but he makes up for it with offensive versatility that can translate well into the pros.
Kaminsky’s ability to make jump shots and 3-pointers (he has shot over 37.8 percent from 3 the last two seasons) fits well in the modern NBA, where spacing is at a premium. However, Kaminsky has also shown that he can score in the post against slower front court players, though he doesn’t possess the type of strength that would allow teams to feed him the ball consistently.
Besides his lack of physical mass, Kaminsky’s foot speed on defense really harms his stature as a prospect moving forward. Lack of strength, defensive acumen and potential, notwithstanding, Kaminsky is still a very good prospect who, with the right team, can be an integral offensive piece to an winning team.