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23 - Bradley Beal Florida Birthday: 6/28/93 NBA Position: Shooting Guard Class: Freshman Ht: 6-4 Wt: 207 Hometown: St. Louis, MO High School: Chaminade Team Site Profile

Statistics
Athleticism: 8
Size: 7
Defense: 8
Strength: 8
Quickness: 7
Leadership: 8
Jump Shot: 9
NBA Ready: 8
Ball Handling: 7
Potential: 8
Passing: 8
Intangibles: 8

Overall:94

2012 Mock: 8 Big Board: 9 Pos Rank - SG: 3

NBA Comparison: Ray Allen

Strengths: At 6’4, 185 lbs and a well-defined frame that has filled out more and more over the past year, Beal has decent size for a SG prospect … His most outstanding trait as a prospect is his jump shot … Beal shows a terrific stroke, very good mechanics and is a huge threat coming off screens or spotting up … Although not quite as good off the dribble, he’s still very good in that area too … He’ll be a very effective 3-point shooter in Gainesville immediately … Defensively Beal is also strong … He’s fundamentally sound, shows an excellent feel for the game and he’s got the body and enough athleticism to defend SG’s and most PG’s … Plays a mature game, and doesn’t force the issue or look to score outside of the offensive flow much …Has great upside as an off-ball scorer … Can pull up for jumpers and knock them down consistently from mid-range … Able to finish effectively around the rim when he gets there … High basketball IQ … Unselfish passer … Already is pretty strong and physically developed … Seems to have good leadership potential and is definitely a team oriented player ... Can flush off the break without needing to plan his footwork moving towards the basket ... Also a high level passer for a 2 guard ...

Weaknesses: Beal can improve upon his ball-handling … He isn’t the best at getting his own shots off the bounce, and sometimes struggles to get all the way to the rim … Beal also can be crowded to slow down his effectiveness a bit too much … A solid, but not standout athlete, and doesn’t own a quick enough first step to initially gain consistent advantages on defenders … Beal also is of mediocre height for an NBA SG, at 6’4 and with solid though not outstanding (6'7 wingspan) length … Would much rather pull up for jumpers than try his hand at finishing around the rim against the trees ...

Overall: Beal is a solid prospect with good ability on offense … His jump shot is outstanding, his ability to score off the bounce from mid-range is also great, he’s got a pretty good body for a young SG, and he’s a strong defender too … He’s not a tremendous athlete or ball-handler though, and thus struggles some as a finisher and slasher, but he does have great upside as an off-ball scorer at the SG spot … He’s a likely top 20 pick whenever he declares ...

Notes: Measured 6'3.5 (in shoes) 196 lbs, with a 6'7 wingspan at the 2011 Deron Williams Skills Academy.
 
We need more bigs. The player we draft will depend on where we are at in the draft. If we get luck on our side again and land in the top 5. Hopefully we can get a big. If not there are other options with the sg with lamb.
 
One more player is Austin Rivers. Top 3 sg: Beal, Lamb and Rivers. So many options here. Hopefully we use the lakers pick and move up by giving away our 2 2nd rounders.
 
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz1pFOr4GMx
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March 14, 2012
Jonathan Givony

On paper, this has not been a terribly impressive season for Bradley Beal, widely considered one of the top freshmen prospects in college basketball.

He hasn't been a very prolific (17 points per-40) or efficient (50% EFG%) scorer, mainly due to his struggles shooting the ball from beyond the arc.

Nevertheless, Beal's draft stock has remained steady all season, as he occasionally shows flashes of being able to make plays that only elite level talents can, but just not consistently yet.

Standing somewhere between 6-4 and 6-5, Beal has decent size for a NBA shooting guard, to go along with a solid frame and average length. While not possessing rim-rocking explosiveness, he's an extremely smooth and fluid athlete with excellent mobility.

Despite being considered one of the best shooters in his high school class, Beal has struggled to hit jumpers consistently all season. Nearly half of his field goal attempts have come from 3-point range, but he's able to connect on just 33% of them thus far. Looking at his mechanics, there's very little not to like about his shooting form, as he gets great elevation, possesses a consistent release point, shows excellent follow-through, and has range that extends well beyond the college 3-point line.

Despite the inconsistent results, it's difficult not to see Beal developing into a very good NBA 3-point shooter in time, especially considering his reportedly stellar work ethic and the fact that this has always been the strongest part of his game. He will need to confirm that in private NBA workouts, but his 33% accuracy rate is likely the lowest percentage he'll shoot his entire career from the 3-point line.

While his perimeter shooting has been a disappointment, Beal's ball-handling and playmaking skills appear to have improved significantly over the past year or so. Extremely effective in transition, Beal can create for himself and others in smooth and effortless fashion off the dribble with his ability to change speeds and put the ball on the floor with either hand.

While able to get all the way to the rim fairly consistently, Beal still needs to improve on finishing more effectively around the basket, as he lacks a degree of strength and explosiveness in traffic at this stage. He does get to the free throw line at a solid rate to compensate, and makes 78% of his attempts once there.

Beal is generally a good decision maker, showing excellent maturity making the extra pass to an open shooter on the perimeter or feeding his big men inside the post, never looking rushed or flustered, which is impressive considering his age and lack of experience. He's obviously earned the trust of his coaching staff, as he leads the team in minutes played, despite being surrounded by a host of guards who are significantly older than him.

Defensively, Beal can be inconsistent at times like his entire Florida squad -- they rank 3rd in the NCAA in offensive efficiency but just 119th on defense—and he doesn't have great size or length for his position. With that said, with his terrific timing, fundamentals, smarts, and all-around approach to the game, there's no reason he can't become a solid piece on this end as he gets stronger and gains experience. He already does an excellent job on the defensive glass, in the passing lanes, and even blocking shots on occasion, showing very nice anticipation skills.

Looking forward, Beal obviously has a very bright future ahead of him, as he already shows excellent fundamentals, a versatile skill-set, a high basketball IQ, and great maturity, despite the fact that he doesn't turn 19 till the day of the 2012 draft. While not oozing with upside, he gets rave reviews from every coach he's worked with, and should continue to improve on his all-around polish in time, making him a relatively low-risk high-reward type prospect to pick in the mid to late part of the lottery.

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Profile Updated 2/6/2012
Long Story Short: With his NBA shooting range and accuracy, Beal looks like the real deal as a smart scoring guard who is efficient and effective on the floor. Possesses a high basketball IQ and mature feel for the game playing off ball that should make him a top ten selection in the 2012 Draft.

Best Case Scenario: Ray Allen
Worst Case Scenario: James Harden

Does Well:

High basketball IQ, “wise”, composed, low maintenance, mature, great work ethic, competitive and confident, “winner”
Textbook shooting stroke, quick release, great elevation, legitimate 3-point shooting threat with NBA range, excels as spot up shooter and improving off ball marksman
NBA guard build, compact, filled in frame at 195 lb.s, strong body that can handle contact, decent perimeter size around 6’5”
Developing perimeter defender, tough, aggressive at applying pressure, good instincts, excellent on help and rotations, great rebounding guard
Great off ball player, efficient playmaker, decisive, doesn’t need the ball to make an impact, gets open off ball, secondary ball handler, solid all-around game, consistent

Must Improve:

Lacks explosiveness, very average athlete relative to NBA competition with quickness and leaping ability
Developing as a creator, capable of setting up teammates but not adept yet, can get tunnel vision driving to the rack
Can become too content as a spot up shooter and hovers around the 3-point line often, aim to be more active off ball with his talents
Just a hue undersized for an off guard at 6’4” or 6’5”

Translation To Next Level:
Athleticism: He’s not explosive guard like many you see at the NBA level, but with his intelligence and feel for the game, he doesn’t need to be. A great athlete in his own right, Beal is relatively average compared to the NBA players at his position. He’s an efficient mover who goes only where he needs and gets there promptly. Gets around the floor well with his straight-line speed and is capable of turning the corner on defenders on drives. Moves well side to side, but shows an impressive initial burst that can be deceiving given his athleticism. Also has sneaky leaping ability that is serviceable, but don’t expect many posters.

Build: At 6’4″ or 6’5”, he’s a hue under the ideal size for an NBA SG, which is what he projects as in the league with his abilities. Like many undersized guards in the league, due to skill and intelligence, this will be a virtual non-issue for Beal. With his weight teetering around 200 lb.s, he’s a rock solid guard who will be able to embrace contact and finish through it. Has a nice shoulder base to pack on a few added pounds of muscle, if needed. Has a 6’8” wingspan (3.89% differential between height and length) that qualifies as ‘average’ relative to his NBA peers. Nonetheless, he’s got a compact guard build that will be allow him to just fine on the perimeter.

Shooting: Beal has a textbook shooting stroke that is mechanically sound and picture perfect on almost every attempt. Has a quick release and gets great elevation on his jumper, making it tough to pressure his shots with even minimal daylight. Has considerable range thanks to great use of his legs behind consistently powering every shot, and is a serious threat beyond the NBA 3-point arc. An excellent spot up shooter who always has his feet squared to the basket and legs bent in seated position, making him ready to fire off the catch. Smart with his shot selection and doesn’t take a lot of unnecessarily tough attempts, refreshing for a player of his talents to be wise about their looks and not be overconfident in his abilities. Has a lot of potential as a shooter running off screens off ball with his quick trigger, and it will be heavily utilized in the NBA. Has a reliable midrange game with his pull up jumper and is a good shooter off the dribble, but more consistent off the catch. Brad’s a confident shooter who can heat up and get in the zone shooting the ball, making it no fluke to see him drain multiple shots in a row. Has a nice teardrop floater driving in the lane he uses to get shots off over the defense and is reliable with his touch. Has the composure and levelheaded shooting to knock down clutch shots in the crucial moments of games.

Ball Handling: For a natural off guard, Beal handles the ball well and can operate as a secondary ball handler bringing the ball up the floor. He’s not an ankle breaker with quick strike moves to routinely beat his man off the dribble, but he’s decisive, dribbling with purpose. He’s an aggressive driver who will go straight-line when given an open lane coming off screens. Will force some drives into defenders and traffic around the basket, but has the physical frame to handle contact and finish at the basket. Has a nice crossover, hesitation, and step back move with the ability to isolate and create his own shot, but won’t dribble more than he needs to.

Passing: Possesses a good ability to move the ball and nice court vision, but overall he’s not a great distributor. It’s not uncommon for him to make a nice play dumping the ball off to a teammate around the basket or make an impressive outlet pass down the floor, but they aren’t a common occurrence each game. While he doesn’t get many assists with his style, he also doesn’t turn the ball over very often in the passing game. More of a shooter/scorer than creator for others on his team, but looks to score normally outside of set plays with the ball in his hands.

Rebounding: Rebounds the ball well for a guard due mostly to hustle and willingness to crash the boards. Has the frame to hold his position fairly well for a guard, giving the ability to box out defenders decently to give him a shot at the rebound. Shows an impressive ability to read the miss off the rim and get in position to swoop in for the rebound. Should have some nice rebounding performances in the league from time to time.

Defense: While he may not be a great athlete, he has more than adequate lateral quickness and focus to be an impact perimeter defender. He really sits deep in that defensive stance, showing the preparedness and effort to stay in front of his man. Does a nice job applying pressure, being physical when needed and doesn’t take a lot of chances. Should be a solid perimeter defender in the NBA capable of checking quality guards. Excellent help defender who’s aware of breakdowns and active on rotations to help. Has the physical strength and presence of mind to fight over screens, recover to his man, and pursue on and off ball. Does a good job positioning himself defensively to make plays, but tends to sag off his when they don’t have the ball in favor swiping for the ball, which can burn him by leaving his man open for kick outs and a quick three. Has decent hands and reflexes to interrupt passing lanes and make plays on the ball. While few and far between, he’s an instinctive defender who can make some impressive plays picking his defenders pocket or getting a chase down block.

Basketball IQ: With a high basketball IQ and natural feel for the game, Beal will have no problem finding his role and excelling at it in the NBA with any team. He’s a versatile player who does everything at a solid level. Brings a great level of competitiveness and consistency to his play on a nightly basis. Very mature in his play and shows great composure in every situation. Patient in letting things develop and playing within the flow of the game. A great character, strong work ethic, desire to be great make him and ability to play without the ball make him a great teammate and model figure for a franchise.
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NBA Readiness: Has the talents and tools to be an impact player on roster from day one as a starter or rotation player. Should be a stud in the NBA within a couple years as a scorer/shooter and will be an impact player before too long. Excels as an off ball player and spot up shooter, but can become too passive around the 3-point arc waiting for the ball instead of getting open or going to it. Teams will run him off ball screens to tap into that shooting ability, like Florida has done bringing him up off of staggered down screens for open looks at the top of the key and dead center from three. Doesn’t need the ball to be effective on his team with his shooting ability and is efficient with his looks. Can be a silent assassin who takes over games quietly by knocking down shots and making subtle plays. With the ball in his hands, he really picks his spots offensively and knows when to assert himself. Exceptional at seizing lanes coming off of the pick and roll, handoffs and curls to straight-line drive at the basket and finish plays. Has the ability to isolate, but tends to shy away from it at this point and has really untapped his ability as a creator in the NCAA. Nonetheless, will make an instant impact in the league with shooting and D, and plenty more to come when he hones the rest of his skills to an NBA level and gets comfortable against the competition.
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Potential:The prospective 2012 Draft class is full of players with high basketball IQ’s, but Beal is one of the absolute elite and second to none in this group. No doubt he’s one of the best shooters in the draft. Beal’s a natural talent who plays very smart and gives his team the best chance to win every trip out on the floor. About as safe a pick and NBA ready an NCAA freshman eligible for the Draft is from this class. Like the Ray Allen comparison because of his smooth jumper, but he can beat you in other ways if you don’t respect his skill set. With his skills as a complete guard with strong chance to be a mid-lottery pick in the NBA Draft, Beal is the real deal.
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Schematics

Final Thoughts:
Got to see Beal play in the Nike Global Challenge, where he was very impressing by averaging 27.3 points through out the tournament and dropped 40 points in the championship game. Played solid again when I saw him in the Nike Global Challenge with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Averaged 32.5 pt., 5.7 reb., and 2.8 ast. as a senior at Chaminade college prep. Had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the McDonald’s All-American game; 15 points and 8 rebounds in the Jordan Brand Classic. Was the 2011 National Gatorade player of the year and was the 2010 FIBA World Championship MVP for Team USA. He an intelligent scoring game that you don’t see from a lot of college players. He can take you off the dribble to get to the rim, use a hesitation move to set up a pull up jumper, or just shoot a 3 in the face of the defender and be equally effective at all of his options. He is at his best when he uses his ability to attack the basket to set up the perimeter game, where he can get hot and look unstoppable. His passing ability is limited, but occasionally he makes a great find under the basket or around the arc. He has a savvy, veteran type scoring game that resembles James Harden and shooting stroke that reminds many of Ray Allen. It’s not easy to shine on a talented, guard heavy Florida with Erving Walker, Kenny Boynton and Mike Rosario, but Beal isn’t overshadowed and more than held his own as one of the Gator’s tops threats.
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Only player I want more than him is Anthony Davis.
 
Him or Barnes. I'm just hoping we get the option to have one of the available.


Funny thing about nbadraft.nets player comparison, Deshawn Stevenson's comparison was Michael Jordan. True story look it up.
 
I really like the swish scouts, if you look at irvings its pretty spot on.
 
I am bias, because I attend UF, but being that a SG is a huge need I have wanted Beal on the Cavs before he played one game of college ball. I have posted several scouting reports on him from what I saw in person, of course I am no pro scout by any means, but say what you want about him failing to meet expectations shooting, because every other aspect of his game (rebounding, shot blocking, physical) has been better then advertised. And his stroke has really come around recently. He has been hurt by the system and roster where he plays SF, and recently PF, next to ball-dominate guards. He is going to be a great pro. Will he average 25 ppg? No. But I could certainly see him putting up 18 and 5 on a good team for a long, long time. Great character, not selfish, leadership potential, competitor and never gives up. He already has phenominal mechanics so once he's with a pro shooting coach it will only get better. Perfect fit for KI in my opinion. Can't wait to watch him tomorrow vs UVA!
 
I'd like to get Beal with our pick and Terrance Jones with our pick from the Lakers.
 
I'd rather have MKG, but Beal is alot more realistic.
 
I'd like to get Beal with our pick and Terrance Jones with our pick from the Lakers.

Don't think Jones lasts...way I'm looking at it is that we will use our 2nd first to grab a big...Hollins and Erden are gone next year so we will need a big...Plumlee, Ezeli, Melo, or Meyers Leonard if he falls
 

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