Overview
As the 2015 NBA Draft approaches, we’ll be taking a look at the top prospects in this year’s class to gain a sense of what the Phoenix Suns should do with their pick. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Stanley Johnson.
A 6’6″ small forward from the University of Arizona, Johnson is the exact kind of local talent that Suns fans would drool over if he were to somehow fall in the draft. He’s already got an NBA body, he’s one of the more NBA-ready prospects in the draft class and his extremely competitive nature makes him one of the safer picks in the draft.
At 18 years old, he’s not done growing either, which is a terrifying thought considering he’s already 242 pounds. Johnson averaged 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from downtown.
He also led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament before they were ousted by the Wisconsin Badgers, but after one year of college, Johnson is ready for the next level. He’s projected as a mid-lottery pick, but where he falls could depend on the players who are chosen directly in front of him.
Johnson finds himself in the middle tier with a group of draftees who could be taken anywhere in the 7-14 range. Here’s a look at how his game will translate to the pros and what the Suns should do if he’s still on the board.
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