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Indiana, Sophomore
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H: 6' 5"
W: 210 lbs
Bday: 05/14/1991
(21 Years Old)
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Current: SG/SF
NBA: SG/SF
Possible: SG/SF
| Round: 2 Pick: 21 in 2013 Mock Draft
Rank 37 in NCAA Sophomores
RSCI: 146
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High School: DeMatha
Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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| Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Big Ten, Part Four (#16-20)
September 14, 2011
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Kyle Nelson
Indiana wing Victor Oladipo showed intriguing flashes of production as a freshman, with upside to spare. After a decorated high school career, Oladipo came off of the bench for the rebuilding Hoosiers and emerged as one of the team's toughest players. As a sophomore, Oladipo has the opportunity to impress scouts by building upon the potential he showed as a freshman.
At 6'5 with a solid 210-pound frame, Oladipo has decent size and excellent length for the shooting guard position. He is a very good athlete, as well, and should not have trouble adapting physically at the next level, as he elevates well around the rim and shows excellent speed in the open court.
Despite his physical gifts, he averaged just 7.4 points in just 18.0 minutes per game and he struggled with consistency throughout his freshman campaign. His scrappy play and Indiana's lack of depth allowed him to find minutes, however, despite his lack of polish.
His offensive game is raw, consisting primarily of hustle plays in transition, scoring off of cuts, and crashing the offensive boards. Unlike many freshmen, Oladipo does a good job of moving without the ball, getting into position to score, and consistently aggressively trying to make plays.
He lacks the ball-handling skills, however, to be much of a shot-creator in the half-court. Many of his 3.1 turnovers per 40 minutes pace adjusted came as a result of him dribbling off of his foot, into his man, or simply losing his touch in the paint. Oladipo has the desire to make things happen on the floor, but at the moment, he doesn't always have the skill-level. Learning to change directions with the ball, play at different speeds and improving his basketball IQ will be important for him moving forward.
He also lacks much in the way of a perimeter or a mid-range game, which makes his slashing game even more predictable. His jump shot is a work in progress, as his mechanics are inconsistent, he sticks his left elbow out as he releases his shot, and his range even from the college three-point line is questionable. He attempted just 26 perimeter jump shots as a freshman and converted only 30.2%, showing how much he can and must improve in the future.
He did manage to finish at an excellent rate inside of the arc at 59.3%, especially compared to NCAA prospects at the shooting guard and small forward positions. He is particularly effective in transition, showing both his quickness and explosiveness in an array of dunks and acrobatic finishes.
He scores off of his teammates misses, as well, exploiting his physical advantages and hustle on the offensive boards. In fact, he ranks as one of the top rebounders amongst NCAA guard prospects pulling down 8.5 rebounds and 3.6 offensive rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted.
Oladipo also shows promise on the defensive end, where his lateral quickness and length allow him to be a formidable man defender capable of guarding both point guards and power forwards. That being said, he must considerably improve his awareness and fundamentals before he can legitimately project as a lockdown threat at the next level.
Ultimately, Oladipo has a ways to go before being capable of achieving his long-term potential, and must develop his perimeter game significantly to establish himself a legitimate NBA prospect. All indications suggest that he has the work ethic and character to succeed, though. He must continue to excel on defense, make hustle plays, and crash the boards, nonetheless, and should see his stock rise accordingly if he plays a significant role in Indiana's impending rebirth.
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