Avery Bradley

Height / Weight
6' 2" / 180 lbs
Position
Shooting Guard
Country
United States
School
University of Texas at Austin
NBA 2010 mock draft
Draft Type Round Pick Team
Projection 1 19
SCOUTING REPORT
Offense

Strengths
• Aggressive going to basket – doesn’t shy from contact
• Works well of screens
• Handles the ball well
• Improving range on jumper
• Great speed and control in transition

Weaknesses

• Needs to penetrate more
• Free throw shooting
• Needs better elevation on jump shot
• Tries to force plays

Defense

Strengths
• Excellent on-ball defender
• Great hands and feet
• Good anticipation


Weaknesses
• Trouble fighting through screens
• Has trouble guarding larger guards

Analysis

Bradley’s up and down freshman year was a mirror of his Texas team’s season. At his best, he looks like a potential superstar, and at his worst, another confused freshman. On offense, Bradley has shown great skill, but needs to be more assertive. He is a good ballhandler, showing good point guard skill. Also, his jumper has improved over the course of the season, though he may need to adjust his release point to get the shot off at then next level. It’s on defense where Bradley really shines, having the potential to be a game-changer. He covers well both on and off the ball and does a decent job closing on shooters. He needs to work on getting through screens quicker and he may have trouble guarding bigger guards.

- Ed Isaacson
Floating offer