Taking a deeper look at the top five prospects expected to enter the 2018 NBA Draft
Breaking down my top five NBA Draft prospects on my first big board. Giving an in depth look on the strengths and weaknesses of each player. My new big board will be out shortly and there will be some shakeup’s in the top 10 along with new additions to the top 60, so be on the look out for it.
Collin Sexton, PG, Alabama
Big Board Rank: 5
Strengths: Collin Sexton is just such a competitor. He plays with a constant non stop motor, confidence, and aggression. Whether he’s playing against Duke or Appalachian State he wants to absolutely destroy his matchup and the other team.
Sexton is a great ball handler. With a very tight handle and never losing the ball no matter what the degree of difficulty on his dribble move is. His hesitation dribble might be one of the best I’ve seen cause you don’t know what the hesitation will be followed. He’s crossing the defender over if they try to steal it, and if the defender gives him space he pulls up so easily off it.
Sexton gets to the line 10 times a game. That’s an attribute that is undervalued because the more you get to the line the more easy buckets you get. It also shows that Sexton can get into the lane and attack the rim whenever he pleases.
Collin Sexton’s shooting off the dribble is awesome as well, especially off of his hesitation. He has a quick release and really gets his legs into his jump shot.
He’s an explosive leaper, and that helps him finish at the rim very well. Sexton also has a 7 foot wingspan.
Weaknesses: Even though Sexton has been shooting out of his mind so far this season, I’m very skeptical about his catch and shooting. I’ve seen most of his made jump shots coming off of pull ups. I’m not sure how comfortable he is catching and shooting.
Despite Sexton’s leaping ability he doesn’t have elite speed. It should be serviceable at the next level, but he’s not D’Aaron Fox or John Wall. This lack of elite speed will make it harder for Sexton to get to the rim like he has been in college.
He’s just a flat out scorer in a point guard’s body. It’s not a huge concern at all, but this will turn off some teams who want a playmaker at point. Only averaging three assists per game compared to his almost 22 points a night.
Overall Outlook: I don’t think there’s any question that Sexton isn’t the best point guard prospect in this draft. When you draft a player like Sexton who just has that junk yard dog type of demeanor, you know what you’re getting. A player that’s going to give 110 percent on the court at all times and a player that wants to get better, and grow as a basketball player.