16. Max Livingston - PG - 23 - 6'1 - Oklahoma State University
A good offensive point guard who will run the pick and roll and hit spot up shots from the perimeter. Displays a very fundamentally sound shooting stroke and can stretch the floor after he initiates the offense. Good catch and shoot guy. Just as capable off the dribble. Would much rather pull up than attack the rim due to his lack of size and leaping ability. Has the quickness to create separation off the dribble. Can absolutely take over a game at times with his stroke, and change the complexion of the contest making him a tremendous option to bring off the bench as a change of pace guard. If his shooting stroke isn't on, though, he can become a liability. Doesn't project to be an efficient player throughout his due to his struggles converting shots around the rim. A very good defender who uses his quickness to hawk the ball, but does not have great length at 6-1. Can be a real nuisance for less athletic point guards. Moves his feet extremely well and maintains a low stance. Will get too aggressive sometimes and get beaten off the dribble, but not often. Commits some fouls by nature of his assertiveness. Does his best to keep the ball out of the lane. Not a risk taker, but plays with a physicality that allows him to be a very good defensive point guard. Struggles when forced to defend shooting guards, though, which happens fairly often. Not strong enough at times to fight through screens on the pick and roll. Lacks the height to contest shots and make an impact on the glass. Redshirt JUCO transfer.
1st Year: 23.9 minutes 12.3 points 2.1 rebounds 2.3 assists 1.5 steals 0.0 blocks 2.0 TOs 45% FG 41% 3FG(5.6 attempts) 89% FT(1.6 attempts)
2nd Year: 35.8 minutes 16.6 points 2.4 rebounds 3.3 assists 1.7 steals 0.0 blocks 2.2 TOs 46% FG 43% 3FG(7.6 attempts) 78% FT(2.5 attempts)
17. Jay Holland - SF/SG/PG? - 21 - 6'7 - New Mexico State University
Tall, versatile wing is a mismatch waiting to happen at shooting guard. Has an outstanding feel for the game and the perfect attitude towards his team to compliment his athletic ability and length. Being able to run the offense effectively thanks to his ball-handling skills and natural passing ability, Holland understands the game extremely well and does a great job making his teammates better thanks to the smart and unselfish way he plays. He loves to put the ball on the floor and will finish with contact thanks to his toughness and ever-improving strength. The biggest question about Holland relates to his KVBL position. He is probably a shooting guard for the next level, but he may be the type of player who needs the ball in his hands constantly to make things happen. His shooting percentages are surprisingly good, but his mechanics are downright awful. This may hurt his pro potential, as some may question whether he'll have the time and space off to get his shots off as effectively in the KVBL. Holland seems hell bent on proving them wrong, though, and has continued to improve his range and accuracy over the summer according to reports. He also hasn't won too many games in his college career so far, which is another question mark that needs to be answered, although his supporting cast and the coaching staff he's played under have been less than stellar to say the least.
1st Year: 32.4 minutes 12.2 points 5.5 rebounds 3.4 assists 2.0 steals 0.7 blocks 2.6 TOs 48% FG 27% 3FG(2.3 attempts) 57% FT(4.6 attempts)
2nd Year: 31.8 minutes 16.2 points 4.8 rebounds 3.4 assists 2.5 steals 0.5 blocks 2.0 TOs 48% FG 40% 3FG(3.0 attempts) 66% FT(5.5 attempts)
3rd Year: 354.8 minutes 18.4 points 4.8 rebounds 3.3 assists 2.6 steals 0.5 blocks 2.2 TOs 44% FG 34% 3FG(4.7 attempts) 75% FT(6.0 attempts)
18. Buck Russell - PG - 24 - 6'1 – UCLA
Former JUCO teammate of Willie Earl. They won a JUCO championship as Freshman and promptly transferred to Division 1 opportunities. Buck is a very bland point guard prospect known for his leadership and game management. Tough defensively but limited due to his length and athleticism. Not much of a scorer and struggles to beat quicker guards off the bounce. Does most of his damage posting up point guards and acting as the hub of the Bruins offense. He is very old as a prospect because he had academic issues coming out of high school and spent two seasons at prep school.
1st Year: 25.7 minutes 7.0 points 3.8 rebounds 3.6 assists 1.5 steals 0.2 blocks 2.6 TOs 50% FG 0% 3FG(0.1 attempts) 67% FT(4.1 attempts)
2nd Year: 25.8 minutes 8.8 points 3.9 rebounds 5.0 assists 2.0 steals 0.2 blocks 2.8 TOs 51% FG 46% 3FG(0.3 attempts) 67% FT(5.2 attempts)
3rd Year: 29.1 minutes 7.9 points 4.8 rebounds 5.3 assists 1.8 steals 0.2 blocks 2.7 TOs 49% FG 49% 3FG(1.3 attempts) 67% FT(3.1 attempts)
19. Darryl Mosley - C - 22 - 6'11 - East Tennessee State University
A former McDonald's All American, Mosley was thought to be the crown jewel for East Tennessee State. Unfortunately, the size and athleticism he displayed in high school didn't translate into a exceptional basketball player. The number one problem is his hands. Never seems to grasp the ball cleanly. Not on offense or even when getting to rebound chances. Although his turnovers are low, it is because his teammates learned early not to pass him the ball much at all. Defensively he is KVBL ready. Can cover ground with the best and usually gets to the right spots to help. Elite shotblocker both on and off the ball. Runs the court well. Just an athletic freak with good IQ and hands of granite. Not sure if this is a fixable problem in the pros but if anyone can get him to a functional level catching passes and grabbing rebounds, he would likely be a dominant KVBL big man.
1st Year: 14.2 minutes 2.6 points 2.0 rebounds 0.2 assists 0.3 steals 0.7 blocks 0.9 TOs 41% FG 0% 3FG(0 attempts) 56% FT(1.0 attempts)
2nd Year: 26.7 minutes 8.2 points 6.5 rebounds 0.5 assists 0.6 steals 2.5 blocks 1.6 TOs 46% FG 0% 3FG(0 attempts) 61% FT(2.3 attempts)
3rd Year: 22.6 minutes 8.1 points 7.4 rebounds 0.3 assists 0.5 steals 2.7 blocks 1.4 TOs 50% FG 0% 3FG(0 attempts) 64% FT(2.7 attempts)
4th Year: 24.8 minutes 9.3 points 7.3 rebounds 0.3 assists 0.4 Steals 2.6 blocks 1.7 TOs 53% FG 0% 3FG(0 attempts) 45% FT(2.0 attempts)
20. Willie Earl - C - 21 - 6'9 - Princeton University
The one thing that immediately sticks out when talking to Willie Earl is how smart he is in general. A rare JUCO transfer to Princeton for hoops, he has been a stellar student and projects to be a future leader. Basketball-wise, he obviously has KVBL talent. He was dominant in JUCO and high school but once he was immersed in the Princeton campus ecosystem, it seems he treated basketball as an unwanted elective. He played his last two seasons probably about 30-40 pounds overweight and that hurt his quickness and minutes. Pre-draft talk has him back in optimal game shape and looking like his old dominant self which is why he is included on draft boards now. Coming out of JUCO, he looked like he could have been a top 5 pick but opted to get a superior education. Even his first season at Princeton, he looked very good coming off the bench for a top 10 team. His draft position will depend on his workouts and interviews. Teams are going to want to know where his head is as a player and how much does he really love basketball. For perspective, we will share our scouting report we had for him coming out of junior college:
A nicely athletic and coordinated player carrying around 255 lb. of muscle in his 6-9 body (he's probably 6-10 in shoes), his physical assets could be considered surprising when you consider that he's been playing organized basketball for just slightly over three years. Two areas clearly stand out in Willie Earl's game: his low-post game and his shooting stroke. He's usually working near the basket, easily establishing position down low against young players, showcasing his strength in the process. Still not very good at moving without the ball, when he receives it, Willie Earl appears unexpectedly comfortable playing with his back to the basket. He rarely delivers fancy moves, but shows promising footwork, nice quickness and uses his body pretty well. He usually tries to blow by his opponent looking for an easy basket with his right hand, but can also connect on turnaround shots and short jump-hooks, showing a nice soft touch near the rim (we even saw him attempt a lefty jump-hook that almost went in). Still very inconsistent shooting jumpers from the field, which he does try to do very often, his very intriguing stroke looks reliable from the free-throw line, showing excellent mechanics. He probably only needs to develop rhythm and gain experience in game situations to add this extremely useful weapon to his offensive repertoire. Apparently a pure off-the-ball player, Willie Earl doesn't show any ability putting the ball on the floor. Often setting picks for teammates, he rarely demands the ball, and just doesn't seem comfortable on the perimeter. He should really work in this area, since he has the physical set to be effective attacking the rim or pulling up for mid-range jumpers in pick-and-pop plays. On the other hand, he manages to get fed around the basket, taking advantage of slow defensive rotations (although he doesn't finish with dunks as often as you would expect). Strong, athletic and very mobile, Earl has the tools to be a good defender, but struggles on that end of the floor. He needs to better use his body to keep opponents from backing him down, be a little bit tougher, anticipate moves, not bite on fakes and, generally speaking, play a more fundamentally sound brand of defense. He also could stand to work harder when boxing-out, although his excellent wingspan and good hands compensate for his lack of rebounding fundamentals. Earl's basketball IQ is NOT a question mark. It's interesting to note that Earl is playing mostly as a center, but his mobility and shooting stroke should enable him to function as a power forward in a hypothetical KVBL future.
1st Year: 15.3 minutes 6.9 points 5.6 rebounds 1.7 assists 0.9 steals 1.2 blocks 1.2 TOs 59% FG 47% 3FG(0.5 attempts) 86% FT(0.9 attempts)
2nd Year: 21.3 minutes 8.0 points 5.0 rebounds 1.4 assists 1.0 steals 0.5 blocks 1.6 TOs 45% FG 39% 3FG(2.8 attempts) 65% FT(1.0 attempts)
3rd Year: 20.3 minutes 7.3 points 4.7 rebounds 1.8 assists 0.7 steals 0.6 blocks 1.8 TOs 37% FG 35% 3FG(3.7 attempts) 62% FT(1.6 attempts)
