Post by Contract Year on May 13, 2010 15:46:58 GMT -5
2010-2011 ROY Race
[/size][/u]12. Gordon Hayward (Toronto Raptors)
MPG: 19.8
PPG: 8.6
RPG: 3.2
FG%: . 410
FT%: . 782
3PT%: . 384
Hayward is kind of getting the short end of the stick here as he hasn't had the luxury of playing the minutes other rookies have had. The Raptors have made sure to put Hayward in a starting role however and he is producing. The 12th overall pick out of Butler went from averaging around 6 points and 2 rebounds in 14 minutes a game for the Timberwolves to 9 points and 3 rebounds in 20 minutes a game for the Raptors. This is all while shooting a higher percentage from the field. Hayward turned some heads in this year's Rookie/Sophomore game as he was the 3rd leading scorer for the rooks (12 points) to go along with 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a block. Clearly the move to Toronto has given Hayward more confidence and I wouldn't be surprised if he jumped up a few spots in the race during the last stretch of the season.
11. Xavier Henry (New Jersey Nets)
MPG: 28.5
PPG: 10.3
RPG: 4.7
FG%: . 437
FT%: . 573
3PT%: . 370
7th overall pick Xavier Henry is doing about what's expected of him at this point in the season. Unfortunately what's expected of him is not good enough to label him the best shooting guard in the draft as Dominique Jones has that title at the moment. Henry had a relatively poor showing in the Rookie/Sophomore game, his D rated handles are a cause for concern and his percentage from the line is atrocious at just under 58. He is only 19 year old though, which is a definite plus in his favor. The Xavier Henry that is projected to be a top flight shooting guard in UOSLR has not shown himself yet, but with his current ratings it may not be a question of if, but when.
10. Dominique Jones (Milwaukee Bucks)
MPG: 26.6
PPG: 11.6
APG: 2.5
FG%: . 425
FT%: . 714
3PT%: . 239
21st overall pick Dominique Jones has looked like a great value pick for the Milwaukee Bucks thus far. One would imagine that Jones was not projected to go very high due to his poor shooting ability. In spite of this, Jones is averaging nearly 12 points in 26 minutes of play. This goes to show that his poor shooting does not significantly hinder his said ability to get to the basket with ease. The 71% shooting from the free throw line is also encouraging as although it's not superb, it shows that Dominique definitely has the ability to further improve his outside touch. Like Hayward, Jones also turned some heads in the Rookie/Sophomore game with his line of 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. Look out for this kid as he could certainly develop into a nice player.
9. Omar Samhan (Toronto Raptors)
MPG: 30.3
PPG: 10.4
RPG: 8.9
FG%: . 352
FT%: . 661
Nealy averaging a double double, Omar Samhan has been a decent starter for the Raptors I guess. Omar did not come with any draft notes but his B ratings in rebounding and inside scoring was surely going to get him a spot in this league. Being the 27th overall pick in the draft, it's hard to knock Omar for his current production. However what in the world is up with his field goal percentage? 35% is ugly from a guy who I figure is supposed to be a scorer. I guess he's worth keeping around though. He had a nice showing in the Rookie/Sophomore game with 6 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and he could probably develop into a very nice bench player in the future.
8. Jared Sullinger (Seattle Supersonics)
MPG: 23.7
PPG: 10.3
RPG: 7.1
FG%: . 403
FT%: . 583
It was hard for me to place Sullinger because his averages are great considering the amount of minutes he plays. In the end I decided to stick with the theme as Sullinger simply doesn't have better overall numbers than the 7 guys ahead of him, even though he probably would if he got starters minutes. Although he was picked 3rd overall in the past draft, Jared Sullinger has flown a bit under the radar. His poor defensive rating probably has something to do with that. Sullinger can't manage getting a steal or a block which is not a good look. He didn't even have the luxury of playing in the Rookie/Sophomore game. His inside scoring and rebounding abilities cannot be denied however. I think definitely be a star player in the mold of a poor man's Paul Millsap in a few years time.
7. Hassan Whiteside (Sacramento Kings)
MPG: 31.2
PPG: 6.6
RPG: 8.9
BPG: 1.8
FG%: .393
FT%: .575
Averaging just less than 7 points in 31 minutes of play, Hassan Whiteside is not much of a scorer. Luckily for the Kings, Whiteside's scoring is not supposed to be his most valuable ability coming in. He will be making the bulk of his money on the defensive end of the ball and he has already shown signs of being a great anchor with his 2 blocks a game. The 21 year old athletic freak out of Marshall is still a raw player in most facets of the game. I could see him developing into a Dwight Howard type of player as he gets more seasons under his belt.
6. Wesley Johnson (Sacramento Kings)
MPG: 31.0
PPG: 12.3
RPG: 5.6
FG%: .477
FT%: .688
3PT%: .390
Wesley Johnson headlines the strongest class in 2010 UOSLR Draft. Being the 9th overall pick, Wesley Johnson was selected behind both Paul George and Al-Farouq Aminu. Johnson has been given the chance to flourish in a starting role however. The aforementioned players are currently rotting on their respective teams benches, though to be fair it was known that Johnson would be much more ready coming in. The 23 year old has very excellent ratings all around and averaging 12 points and nearly 6 rebounds while shoot nice percentages, he is putting them to use. Wesley should at the very least be a great starter in this league.
5. Jeff Teague (New York Knicks)
MPG: 26.2
PPG: 12.2
APG: 3.5
FG%: .459
FT%: .710
3PT%: .349
With an amazing training camp under his belt, Jeff Teague went from a guy that looked like he would be a nice bench scorer to a guy who would be a sick starter for any team in the future. You can't expect to get better value than that with the 19th overall pick. Teague has been backup the 1 and 2 which hurts his overall numbers in comparison to point guards like Wall or Vasquez. He isn’t as good as passer as those two though one would argue that Teague would put up large assist numbers if he were a full time starter at the 1. 5th place in my rookie of the year race for the 19th overall pick is a great value for the New York Knicks though and should his minutes continue to increase, Teague could find himself at higher spot at the season’s end.
4. Greg Monroe (Milwaukee Bucks)
MPG: 29.5
PPG: 11.1
RPG: 7.3
BPG: 1.2
FG%: .421
FT%: .676
Another Milwaukee Buck on the list. 2nd overall pick Greg Monroe gets the nod over big men like Hassan Whiteside and Jared Sullinger due to his better scoring and defensive abilities respectively. His scoring ability was put on display in the Rookie/Sophomore game as he scored a team leading 18 points. Monroe projects to be a guy who could do pretty much anything you ask of him which spells star player in my book. C+ handles for a rookie power forward is sick shit and he is shooting free throws at a decent clip. He could potential be not only a 20+ point post scorer, but also a guy that can knock down free throws at a high rate and rack up 4-5 assists a game.
3. Ekpe Udoh (Dallas Mavericks)
MPG: 35.9
PPG: 9.7
RPG: 11.2
BPG: 1.4
FG%: .406
FT%: .578
At 35.9 minutes per game, Ekpe Udoh currently leads all rookies in minutes per game. What is the significance in that you ask? Well, a big man that can stay on the floor is a good one. The 8th overall in the past draft, Udoh seems to be an older and better version of Hassan Whiteside at the moment. While his scoring ability leaves a lot to be desired, Udoh has been solid as he averages about 10 points a game. The most impressive stat is his rebounding numbers. The 23 year old power forward out of Baylor is averaging 11.2 rebounds which leads all rookies and sits right outside of the top 10 in RPG. Udoh only played 14 minutes in the Rookie/Sophomore game but he managed to drop 10 points and grab 4 rebounds in that time. He has the tools to be a great big man in this league.
2. John Wall (Denver Nuggets)
MPG: 32.3
PPG: 12.0
RPG: 4.8
APG: 7.3
FG%: .420
FT%: .667
3PT%: .302
Yea buddy, rollin like a big shot, Chevy tuned up like a Nascar pit stop. The 1st overall pick in the draft is currently 2nd in the Rookie of the Year race to me. It's not uncommon for a rookie other than the number one overall to end up winning the Rookie of the Year award. That is not to say that John Wall is having a bad campaign or doesn't stand a chance. Averaging 12 points, nearly 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and having 2 Rookie of the Month awards under his belt, John Wall has been an excellent starting guard for the Denver Nuggets. He’s turnover prone and clearly isn’t much of a shooter but there is no reason for concern as those things will slowly but surely develop. He was pretty good in the Rookie/Sophomore game with 9 points, 5 assists and 2 steals but as far as point guards go, he would ultimately be outshined by...
1. Greivis Vasquez (Milwaukee Bucks)
MPG: 33.3
PPG: 16.8
RPG: 5.6
APG: 6.1
FG%: .452
FT%: .705
3PT%: .350
Greivis Vasquez has had his time starting at point guard and backing up the 1, 2 and 3 spots. Now he is going to get his chance to play the small forward position. Despite the many positional changes, one thing has remained constant throughout the season - Greivis Vasquez is a beast. Nearly 17 points and 6 rebounds to go along with 6 assists, Vasquez is my choice for Rookie of the Year. Whether the game agrees depends on where Milwaukee decides to play Vasquez during the stretch of the season. The 20th overall pick has been consistent with his great play and put his skills on display during the Rookie/Sophomore game as he dropped a cool 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 22 minutes. That is what I like to call light work. Seems the Bucks have been raping these drafts as of late.[/center]
