Trevon Duval PG Duke
Trevon Duval just continues to disappoint draft experts one day after another. Duval would struggle to find a role in today’s NBA without a jump shot. In order to still play a role on a NBA team Duval would have to be a great playmaker and defender.
Duval has all the physical and athletic tools to be a great defender, but he’s not. Also, he is way too turnover prone, and lacks the decision making ability to be a threat as a playmaker right now. Duke’s loss against North Carolina State was the perfect example Duval had 8 turnovers, and made Wolfpack guard Braxton Beverly look like a stud. Beverly should be a good four year college player, but is far from a stud.
Gary Trent SG Duke
Hope is far from lost on Gary Trent despite his poor shooting numbers. Trent is more than just a spot up shooter. His mid range game and touch makes Trent a scorer. However, Trent’s limited athleticism and ability to create separation is a big question mark.
Much like Trevon Duval, Gary Trent just simply doesn’t play defense. However Trent doesn’t have the length or athleticism to be a great defender in the NBA like Duval does. Gary Trent will most likely need another year at Duke, unless he can work out his shooting woes and limited defensive potential.