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I'll do a list for every position over the next few weeks. Anyway, he is my lists for the top point guards for the 2003 draft. Obviously this is open for debate and I encourage you to reply. I have left off foreign players since I usually have trouble keeping up.
1. Julius Hodge 6'5" 185 PG/SG NC State So.- GM's love tall points and Hodge is not only tall but athletic and skilled. His outside shot is a little suspect (although not nearly as suspect as Bozeman's) and he showed great control and leadership last year. He pretty solid at keeping the turnovers down and not making bad plays, too.
Pick Range: 8th-15th
2. Chris Duhon 6'1" 190 PG Duke Jr. - I slide him ahead of Hinrich because I think he has a more athleticism and more potential. He is a good defender and playmaker who sets up his teammates well. He has yet to demostrate great scoring ability but he has a solid outside shot and is pretty athletic. He has a chance to really show his stuff this year at Duke
Pick Range: 10th - 18th
3. Kirk Hinrich 6'3" 185 Kansas Sr. - Incredible outside shooter who also a good playmaker and a threat to take the ball to the basket. Has proven he can play very well in an up tempo system despite not being an incredible athlete. Not a good leaper and he isn't going to dunk over you. Defensively he is underrated but still isn't in Duhon's class.
Pick Range - 13th - 25th
4. Reece Gaines 6'6" 185 Louisville PG Sr. - Has all the tools to be a top 10 pick but consistencty has really hurt him. Very athletic and quick. Is able to effectively guard smaller points and is a very effective three point shooter despite taking a lot of poor shots. Not a power point and he will need to bulk up. Playmaking skills are questionable but he is a very good passer. Off the court problems are concerns.
Pick Range 15th - 40th
5. Luke Ridnour 6'2" 170 Oregon Jr. - Another good shooter who is also a very good play maker. Like Hinrich, he isn't a great athlete but he plays with a great knowledge of the game. Undersized and he will need to add strength. Shouldn't be billed as the next John Stockton but if he becomes a great NBA point, it will have to be in the same style as Stockton.
Pick Range - 18th - 35th
6. Cedric Bozeman 6'6" 180 UCLA PG So. - Very quick for his size and has good overall athleticism. Playmaking skills are solid although he will need to improve on his ball handling and work on cutting down on turnovers. Very heady player with the drive and is effective a creating his shot when he wants too. Struggles from long range which limits his drives. Could be a lottery pick down the road but I don't see it this year.
Pick Range - 20th - 40th
7. Troy Bell 6'0" 180 Boston College PG Sr. - Athletic point who is a good outside shooter and can provide instant offense. Size is an issue and he doesn't always get his teammates involved like he could. Defensively he is limited because of size but he has good quickness and can create turnovers with his hands. Has proven he can hit clutch shots and is a wonderful free throw shooter.
Pick Range - 25th - 45th
8. Raymond Felton 6'0" 190 North Carolina PG Fr. - Athletic playmaker who has great court vision and gets his teammates involved very well. Outside shot is suspect but when his shot is on, he is very difficult to guard. Needs more experience and will benefit from 2 or 3 years of college.
Pick Range - 25th - 50th
9. Marcus Hatten 6'2" 180 St. John's PG Sr. - Has yet to see a shot he didn't think he could take. A gunner who could provide scoring for an NBA team but his playmaking skills need improvement. Has some potential since he is athletic and has a solid outside shot. Hasn't always been involved with great coaching so he could produced in a couple of years down the line. Will he suffer the same fate as another JUCO transfer Maurice Baker?
Pick Range - 30th-50th
10. TJ Ford 5'11" 160 Texas PG So. - How can such a small point have so much potential? Well, he has absurbed quickness and amazing ball handling skills. He is a big man's best friend and an opposing coaches nightmare. However until he develops his jump shot he won't see the floor in the NBA. He also might have to fight off Jason Gardner, who is a much better shooter and has more experience, to get drafted.
Pick Range - 30th - 55th
Other Guys (No Order)
Marcus Moore 6'6" 180 Washington St. Jr.
Jason Gardner 5'10" 175 Arizona Sr.
Brandon Knight 6'0" 180 Pittsburgh Sr.
Steve Blake 6'3" 170 Maryland Sr.
Brett Nelson 6'3" 175 Florida Sr.
Jonathan Hargett 5'11" 180 So.
Aaron Miles 6'1" 180 Kansas So.
Chris Thomas 6'1" 170 Notre Dame So.
Maurice Williams 6'1" 185 Alabama So.
Hollis Price 6'1" 170 Oklahoma Sr.
1. Julius Hodge 6'5" 185 PG/SG NC State So.- GM's love tall points and Hodge is not only tall but athletic and skilled. His outside shot is a little suspect (although not nearly as suspect as Bozeman's) and he showed great control and leadership last year. He pretty solid at keeping the turnovers down and not making bad plays, too.
Pick Range: 8th-15th
2. Chris Duhon 6'1" 190 PG Duke Jr. - I slide him ahead of Hinrich because I think he has a more athleticism and more potential. He is a good defender and playmaker who sets up his teammates well. He has yet to demostrate great scoring ability but he has a solid outside shot and is pretty athletic. He has a chance to really show his stuff this year at Duke
Pick Range: 10th - 18th
3. Kirk Hinrich 6'3" 185 Kansas Sr. - Incredible outside shooter who also a good playmaker and a threat to take the ball to the basket. Has proven he can play very well in an up tempo system despite not being an incredible athlete. Not a good leaper and he isn't going to dunk over you. Defensively he is underrated but still isn't in Duhon's class.
Pick Range - 13th - 25th
4. Reece Gaines 6'6" 185 Louisville PG Sr. - Has all the tools to be a top 10 pick but consistencty has really hurt him. Very athletic and quick. Is able to effectively guard smaller points and is a very effective three point shooter despite taking a lot of poor shots. Not a power point and he will need to bulk up. Playmaking skills are questionable but he is a very good passer. Off the court problems are concerns.
Pick Range 15th - 40th
5. Luke Ridnour 6'2" 170 Oregon Jr. - Another good shooter who is also a very good play maker. Like Hinrich, he isn't a great athlete but he plays with a great knowledge of the game. Undersized and he will need to add strength. Shouldn't be billed as the next John Stockton but if he becomes a great NBA point, it will have to be in the same style as Stockton.
Pick Range - 18th - 35th
6. Cedric Bozeman 6'6" 180 UCLA PG So. - Very quick for his size and has good overall athleticism. Playmaking skills are solid although he will need to improve on his ball handling and work on cutting down on turnovers. Very heady player with the drive and is effective a creating his shot when he wants too. Struggles from long range which limits his drives. Could be a lottery pick down the road but I don't see it this year.
Pick Range - 20th - 40th
7. Troy Bell 6'0" 180 Boston College PG Sr. - Athletic point who is a good outside shooter and can provide instant offense. Size is an issue and he doesn't always get his teammates involved like he could. Defensively he is limited because of size but he has good quickness and can create turnovers with his hands. Has proven he can hit clutch shots and is a wonderful free throw shooter.
Pick Range - 25th - 45th
8. Raymond Felton 6'0" 190 North Carolina PG Fr. - Athletic playmaker who has great court vision and gets his teammates involved very well. Outside shot is suspect but when his shot is on, he is very difficult to guard. Needs more experience and will benefit from 2 or 3 years of college.
Pick Range - 25th - 50th
9. Marcus Hatten 6'2" 180 St. John's PG Sr. - Has yet to see a shot he didn't think he could take. A gunner who could provide scoring for an NBA team but his playmaking skills need improvement. Has some potential since he is athletic and has a solid outside shot. Hasn't always been involved with great coaching so he could produced in a couple of years down the line. Will he suffer the same fate as another JUCO transfer Maurice Baker?
Pick Range - 30th-50th
10. TJ Ford 5'11" 160 Texas PG So. - How can such a small point have so much potential? Well, he has absurbed quickness and amazing ball handling skills. He is a big man's best friend and an opposing coaches nightmare. However until he develops his jump shot he won't see the floor in the NBA. He also might have to fight off Jason Gardner, who is a much better shooter and has more experience, to get drafted.
Pick Range - 30th - 55th
Other Guys (No Order)
Marcus Moore 6'6" 180 Washington St. Jr.
Jason Gardner 5'10" 175 Arizona Sr.
Brandon Knight 6'0" 180 Pittsburgh Sr.
Steve Blake 6'3" 170 Maryland Sr.
Brett Nelson 6'3" 175 Florida Sr.
Jonathan Hargett 5'11" 180 So.
Aaron Miles 6'1" 180 Kansas So.
Chris Thomas 6'1" 170 Notre Dame So.
Maurice Williams 6'1" 185 Alabama So.
Hollis Price 6'1" 170 Oklahoma Sr.