2014 NBA Draft: A Roundup of NuggLove’s Top Prospects for the Nuggets
Apr 5, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; 2014 NBA Draft prospect Kentucky Wildcats guard/forward James Young (1) celebrates after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
James Young – SG, Kentucky
From the Nugg Love 2014 NBA Draft Prospect Profile:
"“[Young] is a scorer and a slasher who can create shots for himself in any number of ways. He attacks the rim and doesn’t shy away from contact, and at times during the season he showed flashes of being a truly ferocious finisher. That said, he’s a below average passer and can flat-out be a liability as a perimeter defender. Scouts have pointed to the fact that Young displays poor fundamentals on the defensive side of the ball and often “plays on his heels.” The team at DraftExpress summarizes the concerns beautifully in the video below at the 5:05 mark: “[Young] struggles containing penetration. Teams attacked him repeatedly. Doesn’t get over screens. Can he stay on the floor in the NBA?” That’s a pretty big question mark for a player who is projected as a lottery pick [in the 2014 NBA Draft].”"