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NBA Draft: 2018 McDonald’s All-American first impressions

By Connor Harr

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Coby White, SG/PG, North Carolina

Composite Ranking: 23

There seems to be a dispute on how tall White is, he’s listed anywhere from 6-foot-2-5. The height helps, but it doesn’t seal the deal for White being an NBA player immediately. He has elite quickness, is a blur in transition, possesses almost John Wall/D’Aaron Fox-ish speed.

He’s a very streaky jumpshooter. He only plays at that one high level speed and doesn’t change pace or use any shiftiness. His size is going to play a big role in his development, he’s more of a wing right now, but if he measures out at 6-foot-2 or 6-foot-3 he’s going to have to learn point guard skills.

If he ends up being 6-foot-5 he should project as a wing which is a more natural position for him. Overall, Coby White will always be a threat to be on an NBA radar with his speed, but he needs to add some strength and figure out whether he’s a point guard or a wing player.