Thursday, June 30, 2005

Eddie II

2006 Needs: Chicago listed a PF who can shoot outside (like D. Marshall) and a taller SG.
So, an undrafted player will join Bulls summer league.
Eddie Basden G 6' 5" 215 lbs

POSITIVES: Basden is a mentally and physically tough player who loves being in the thick of plays. He will get his uniform torn and rumpled with his no-holds-barred style. He is more likely to score by slashing to the basket, but his perimeter game improved markedly his senior year. He has some point guard attributes as well, but his chance to stick in the NBA is with tough, chest-to-chest defense.

SHORTCOMINGS: Basden is not one of the better shooting guard prospects in the draft. Some teams want their 2-guards to do little more than shoot a perfect jump shot coming off a screen. Basden can do just about everything in basketball better than he can shoot.