Wednesday, November 4, 2009

A clear eyed look at Luke Babbitt and the NBA

Draft Express is one of our favorite sites for in-depth college player analysis and the latest offering on Luke Babbitt is another ace offering.

Luke Babbitt, 6-8, Sophomore, Power Forward, Nevada
Matt Kamalsky
Draft Express
November 4, 2009

A left-handed forward holding the rare distinction of being a former McDonald’s All-American opting to play in a small conference, Luke Babbitt didn’t disappoint in his first season at Nevada. Averaging almost 17 points per-game, Babbitt showed the savvy of a much older player. Not sharing the upside that the other comparably hyped players from his class enjoy, Babbitt solidified himself as a top player in the WAC, and has three more years if needed to legitimize his NBA draft stock.

The limiting factor on Babbitt’s NBA potential will always be his physical profile. Not enjoying great size or strength at the power forward position, Babbitt isn’t an imposing physical specimen, and his lack of great quickness and explosiveness only compound concerns about his ability to translate his game to the next level. While both of those concerns will hurt him moving forward, Babbitt was arguably the most polished freshman in the NCAA last season, and possesses the skill-level and smarts to play in the NBA...

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