Los Angeles Lakers: 2018 NBA Draft workout preview

5. Penn State PG, Tony Carr

Penn State guard Tony Carr brings a lot to the table that teams will like. He declared for the draft following his sophomore season with the Nittany Lions in which he helped lead the team to an NIT Championship.

Carr stuffed the stat sheet in his two seasons in Happy Valley. His stats were comparable each season, with the biggest difference coming in his scoring. After averaging 13.2 points per game as a freshman, Carr poured in 19.6 per game as a sophomore.

Carr really improved on his 3-point shooting, knocking down 43.3 percent from beyond the arc. However, he struggled on 2-pointers, making only 39.5 percent. As the go-to scorer, he took some questionable shots, something that can be changed with a better supporting cast.

There are some questions about how well Carr will play when he is not the primary ball handler. At Penn State, the ball was almost always in his hands. That won’t be the case, at least not right away, in the NBA. His improved shooting and polished offensive game give the impression that he can get it done, though.

Carr also rebounds well and is an outstanding playmaker for his size. At 6’5” he can play both guard spots. He would be a good match for anyone in the Lakers backcourt as they have a versatile group there.

Carr could be on the Lakers radar with the No. 47 pick. He is regarded as a second-round prospect right now but has some real upside given his size and skill set. Carr could prove to be a steal for a team later in the draft.