NBADraft.net says he’s going #57 overall to the Spurs. But predictions that late in the draft are pretty much a crap-shoot, so he could go higher or simply not at all.
Here’s how they break him down at NBADraft.net:
Strengths: One of the top pure shooters in the college game … Has the ability to spot up and shoot with tremendous range … Also shows a solid ability to score off the bounce creating offense for himself against quality defenders … Very competitive and clutch player … An underrated athlete, can get up and dunk when the occasion arises, although he’s never going to be confused with a physical freak … His age is more of a negative than positive, but at 24 years of age, teams appreciate the fact that he’s emotionally mature and more “NBA ready” than the average draftee … Hard worker who keeps himself in tremendous physical condition (averaged 36 min per game as a junior) … 88% free throw shooter is truly at an elite level … Really hustles and fights for rebounds, leading the entire team at 6.3 rpg as a junior …
Weaknesses: Size creates a big hurdle for him … Strictly a 2-guard, he lacks any real point guard skills despite solid passing and ball handling ability … At 6-2, it’s hard to imagine him as more than a role shooter on the NBA level … His size will obviously create match up problems at the 2-guard position as the average 6-6 SG on the NBA level will be able to exploit him shooting over him or posting him up … He’ll be 25 on draft day having gone on a 2 year Mormon Mission. While he’s not seen as an athletic freak with physical attributes left to develop, his age suggests he has less upside left to tap … At 175 pounds, he lacks a great NBA body, adding some strength would be a plus but it’s unlikely he can add much at his age …
What do you think? Is Jaycee going to get drafted to the NBA tonight?
-Tom
No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
While NBADraft.net might have him going, 3 picks from the very last mind you, ESPN.com’s Chad Ford doesn’t have Carroll as even one of the top 100 potential draftees.
Carroll will play on a summer league team, and that’ll be the extent of his NBA dream. He just. isn’t. that. good.
I think you all might be surprised before this guy is done. Desire says alot and he has it. He is a good shooter and smart. I wish him luck!
Screw you, Darth Vader.
No one comes on this board and insults mothers, America, the Aggies and especially not JAYCEE CARROLL!!!!
Um, I was going to say no, and that he will enjoy a fine career in Europe. But to avoid the wrath of the FTP CEO, I guess that Jaycee will be picked 8th overall!!! I kind of relate him to Ty Detmer. A superb college athlete whose skills are written-off only because of size.
I predict the Jazz will take him with one of their two second-round choices, and that he’ll have a pretty solid career coming off the bench as a Steve Kerr type. He’ll definitely do better than the evil Vader suggests. Who cares what one so-called expert says? There are a million analysts, and hardly any of them get it right more often than fans like ourselves. I can’t see any downside to taking a good look at someone who is squeaky clean and can shoot the lights out if I’m an NBA executive. Carroll will have a much better career than Detmer did in the NFL, at least in productivity, if not tenure.