2014 Draft: Watch Out for These Players
By Mike Garcia
Mar 30, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Glenn Robinson III (1) grabs a rebound over Kentucky Wildcats forward Alex Poythress (22) in the first half of the finals of the midwest regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Glenn Robinson III has everything going for him. He’s familiar with NBA life. He’s an elite level athlete. He has the physical tools to succeed at the NBA level. But, what happened his sophomore year? As a freshman, he focused around finishing in the paint and playing great defense. His sophomore year, he attracted more defensive attention. He ended up shooting 30% behind the arc. Where are the steals? Where are the blocked shots? He’s too good of an athlete with great small forward size to lack in multiple categories. His field goal percentage dropped nearly 10% down to 48%. He dropped his 2-point field goal percentage from 65% to 56%. He dropped his 3-point field goal percentage from 32% to 30%. He played nearly the same amount of minutes, over 30 per game. He may be a workout warrior in the NBA Draft combine, but he may also be a project player with his limited skill level.