The NBA Draft is … Still, Bouknight is a good offensive player that can score the basketball and put up points in a hurry, and he projects to be a lottery pick in the 2021 draft. In a normal year, Bouknight may safely be a lottery pick and push for a top ten selection. James Bouknight’s UConn career is officially over. James Bouknight is the most talented player in the Big East, the most likely to be a lottery pick and have a good NBA career, and a potential All-American. 2021 Draft Profile - James Bouknight NBA Draft Room - Jan. 31st: "A long, wiry athlete with big time leaping ability and a good shooting touch.Has a sweet pull-up game." A lot of people are going to say Detroit or Orlando, but Orlando already has a plethora of guards and Detroit is the laughing stock of the league. Toronto isn’t playing well this year, but they’re only a couple of years removed from a championship. With the college season officially behind us, basketball fans can look forward to seeing some of their favorite players make it big in the pros. James Bouknight’s time in Storrs is coming to an end. Am I suggesting that Bouknight is going to start right away? Typing out his plan to his social media accounts on Wednesday was not so easy. "Bouknight’s competitive makeup and consistency at least point to a degree of useful floor." Bouknight specifically said he wanted to play for a team that will let him play almost right away. Bouknight is slated to be the first lottery pick out of Connecticut since Jeremy lamb and Andre Drummond. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter". This draft is as strong as any of the last decade and littered with depth. UConn Huskies Second grade guard James Bonite Has participated in the 2021 NBA Draft and plans to hire an agent, Bonite told ESPN.. Bouknight, a 6-foot-5 guard, ESPN’s Top 100 The number of players available could be a lottery choice and has evolved into a driving force to reestablish UConn as the Top 25 Program and NCAA Tournament Team under the supervision of Dan Hurley. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | No. Photo by Kevin Lindstrom/The Daily Campus. Who knows, maybe we will see a backcourt tandem of Ja Morant and James Bouknight in the near future. NBA Role: Starter/Bench Scorer - If everything goes well, Bouk can be an NBA starter, and a good one at that. 2021 NBA Draft scouting reports: Strengths, weaknesses and player comparisons for projected lottery picks ... UConn's James Bouknight was slowed by an elbow injury this season. 24) James Bouknight. … James Bouknight reflects on his two years with UConn men’s basketball. Especially if they lose Lowry, the Raptors will be very thin at the guard position, so Bouknight could potentially come in and play a role right away. He’s tough for his size, is a strong dribbler and scorer, but ultimately must improve his facilitating. Roundtable: Which incoming QB will have the most successful career? James Bouknight is a long wiry athlete with springy legs and good basketball instincts who is a possible lottery pick in 2021. Mar. 2:40 pm ET. 31—Sophomore James Bouknight's decision to leave UConn early and enter the 2021 NBA Draft was a relatively easy one for the star guard given his potential to be a lottery pick. With his skillset, he is sure to have an immediate impact wherever he ends up. Mar 20, 2021; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard James Bouknight (2) … The Huskies in the Big East Softball Tournament: So close and so far, University President Thomas Katsouleas to resign, Softball: Huskies swept by Wildcats heading into the playoffs, Our love-hate relationship with the arts and humanities. He may be able to crawl into the end of the lottery, but it’s most likely Bouknight gets drafted in the 15-20 range. Roundtable: Where should James Bouknight get drafted? He’s one of the best off the dribble and pull-up jump shooters in … Potential OKC Thunder prospect, James Bouknight, declares for draft. The star sophomore guard for the UConn men’s basketball team announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final two years of eligibility and declare for this year’s NBA Draft. STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn sophomore James Bouknight has announced his intention to … Decisions, decisions, decisions. — James Bouknight (@jam3s210) March 31, 2021 With his incredible athleticism and scoring ability, Bouknight is projected to be a lottery pick (the top 14) in … A lot of the early teams are already guard-oriented, so finding the perfect landing spot for Bouknight is going to be complicated. ... James Bouknight… Teams that are in the mix for either the East’s last play-in spot and the 7-10 lottery spot’s strength of schedule for the remainder of the season. THE DAILY CAMPUS1266 STORRS ROADSTORRS, CT 06269, USA860-486-3407EIC@DAILYCAMPUS.COM. 1 Jalen Green - G League - Compare. Main Image Bouknight (Brooklyn, N.Y.), considered by most draft experts to be a lottery selection, plans to hire an agent, which would negate the possibility of changing his mind. In today’s roundtable, the DC Sports section will be giving our takes on what team would be the ideal landing spot for Bouknight to thrive as he takes the next step into the big leagues: After looking over each team’s needs, I truly believe that James Bouknight’s perfect fit would be with the New Orleans Pelicans. UConn’s James Bouknight was one of the team’s top players in 2021. Do I think he could get minutes late in blowouts as well as close games when needed? With the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery taking place on June 22, the Thunder could end up with two top-five picks, zero top-five picks, or anywhere in-between. As much as I wish Bouk would stay another season at UConn, making the jump to the NBA is definitely the best decision for him to make. ), are limping to the finish line with an eye on franchise-changers available in this year's talent pool. With the Pistons, Bouknight can work alongside Killian Hayes to form an incredibly dangerous backcourt that drives the rebuild forward. The future is bright for Bouknight, and I am excited to see where his path takes him. James Bouknight’s short but often spectacular career at UConn is over. Bouknight looks to be a hybrid mix of Derrick White and Alec Burks. at All in all, Bouknight would be the perfect fit for a young Pelicans team if they want to grab some quality talent for the future. Ht/Wt: 6' 5" / 190 lbs Position: PG/SG Team: UConn Class: Soph. No projected lottery pick … All Rights Reserved. 2 Moses Moody - Arkansas - Compare. UConn star guard James Bouknight is declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft after averaging 18.7 points this season and leading the Huskies to their … TOP 2021 SHOOTING GUARDS. But does he have the chops just yet? 7 pick in the draft, and I’d love to see Bouknight go there. The 2021 NBA draft will be held on July 29 at 8 p.m. With his incredible athleticism and scoring ability, Bouknight is projected to be a lottery pick (the top 14) in most mock drafts. James Bouknight has the talent to be a lottery pick, no question. You can find my most recent mock draft here. 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runs hot, Slasher who can get to the rim at will and finishes with both hands, Active rebounder who loves to crash the boards and run the break, Good shooter and creator who projects as franchise-caliber point guard, Good shooter but 3-point shooting tailed off, hitting 33.7% from distance on 104 attempts, Playmaker on defense but sometimes takes ill-advised chances in effort to make homerun play, Uniquely talented big man with 7-foot frame and 7-4 wingspan, Fluid athlete who can drop his hips and defend multiple positions from post to perimeter, Elite defensive weapon who can block shots and anchor a defense, Talented scorer who can score in variety of ways, Developing shooter: made 30% of 3-pointers at USC and was 69.4% free-throw shooter, Skinny, high center of gravity and still needs to add muscle to huge frame, Can create and score as well as any prospect in this draft, Explosive, bouncy athlete who can finish above the rim, Improving passer, but room to develop outside of generating his own offense, Can sometimes settle for deep looks as opposed to driving into traffic to finish around the rim, Great positional size, custom-fit as archetype of a modern-day wing, Oozing with potential as jumbo playmaker with craft and confidence to make plays off the dribble, Projectable, positionless defensive player who uses his size, Made 16 of his 65 3-point attempts (24.6%) in the G League, Needs to improve as a shooter on offense and with his awareness on defense in team constructs, Bouncy athlete and above-the-rim finisher who can produce incredible highlight-reel plays, Heady defensive player who embraces his role in team constructs, Flashed upside as creator and has talent to be a threat as he develops on offense, Shot 26.1% from 3-point range on 48 attempts, Not a real threat to space the floor, as his shot is still developing and shooting is inconsistent, Shaky handle overall that needs to improve dramatically to warrant top-10 pick, though his flashes are encouraging, Quick-twitch athlete who can burst by defenders off the ball, very good passer and creator with good court vision, Improved 3-point shooting every year and made 44.7% of 141 attempts last season, Very reliant on strong hand attacks to the rim, Diverse scorer who can get a bucket in myriad ways, Flashy athlete who can finish above the rim, Good defender who has good size and good length and can crash the boards, Embraces contact and has the skill to get to the rim and create while finishing with finesse, Had elbow surgery during 2020-2021 season and did not look like the same player upon his return, Production as a scorer came primarily off high volume and poor efficiency, Switchable defender who at Florida State was able to guard 1-5, Good passing and playmaking ability at his position, with good-enough handle capable of pulling down rebounds and running breaks, Could be point forward-type player in time, but handle still needs polishing, Overall work-in-progress on offense, particularly as a shooter after making 27.5% from 3-point range and 62.1% from the free-throw line, Upside hinges on major development on offense to fill out defensive arsenal, Significantly improved as shooter, hitting 40.2% of his 3-point attempts as a sophomore, Emerged late in sophomore season as go-to creator and scorer for surging Florida team, Can create space and score from anywhere on the court, Needs to improve as decision-maker to add value as lead guard or combo guard -- his turnover rate was double his assist rate as a freshman and nearly the same (19.6% to 21.9%) as a sophomore, Needs to improve as spot-up shooter to be a bigger threat outside of having the ball in his hands, Capable ball-handler and distributor who profiles as plus-creator/distributor in the NBA with great court vision and ability to execute with creative passes, Improving shooter who has shown good touch and developed a reliable floater, Uses pace, space and angles to his advantage, displaying high IQ and feel to control the game from the point guard position, Has good touch but not shooting it efficiently, Doesn't have elite burst/quick twitch to allow him to blow by defenders, Shows good range as a shooter with good mechanics, making 43.5% of his 3-pointers at Tennessee, Has high IQ on both ends and showed promise as a developing passer, Doesn't turn 19 years old until September, so lots of time for him to grow and mature as a player, Solid playmaker on defense with good anticipation, Average athlete who lacks explosiveness and ability to blow by defenders consistently, Still maturing and learning as a playmaker for others -- he averaged 2.9 assists to 2.4 turnovers per game, At 6-11 showed good shooting touch as a sophomore and made 38.2% of his 3-pointers, albeit on low volume (34 attempts), Ahowed flashes of scoring/playmaking and has great size, with mobility to potentially defend multiple positions, Needs to add strength to tall, lanky frame, Shot just 55% from free-throw line in conference play, Bucket-getter who can create his own shot and generate production, Has been a successful scorer at every level of basketball, Made nearly 90% of shots from free-throw line, suggesting inefficiency as a scorer at LSU could be improved upon, High-volume, low-efficiency scorer at LSU, Made 32.5% of 3-point attempts and 40.6% from the field, Takes wild shots and has never seen a shot he didn't like, Not an advanced creator/passer -- he averaged more turnovers than assists and had eight games with zero assists, despite ranking second in SEC in usage percentage. Bouknight could be a key piece in getting them back to that level in the future. With Eric Bledsoe currently sitting at the starting shooting guard spot, a fresh new face is great for the Pelicans, especially if they can flip Bledsoe for some quality talent off the bench. Fate has handed James Bouknight a unique moment in time, and a very small window in which to leave a lasting mark at UConn. Sophomore James Bouknight's decision to leave UConn early and enter the 2021 NBA Draft was a relatively easy one for the star guard given his potential to be a lottery … Absolutely. 5 Chris Duarte - Oregon - Compare. Photo: David Butler II / Associated Press Fans, students, cheerleaders, pep bands and, in some cases, media aren’t the only people not … UConn’s James Bouknight out indefinitely Surgery has sidelined the potential NBA Draft lottery pick By Anthony D'Andrea Jan 17, 2021, 1:24pm EST He has the requisite physical profile and his skill set is developing at a high rate. The value of a pick decreases substantially in this draft outside the top five. Now he is looking like a potential lottery pick thanks to … Even if Kyle Lowry doesn’t re-sign, there’s still Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam. Jalen Green is the prospect on this list that I’ve probably … 9 and Real Madrid … Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. As of right now, the Toronto Raptors have the No. He’s also a bit fragile. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. So to break down those five and the rest of the players ranked in the lottery of our most recent CBS Sports Top 75 Big Board update, we've broken out scouting reports below -- along with strengths, weaknesses and player comparisons -- to give you an idea for how the draft is viewed and who at the top teams might target based on needs. James Bouknight photographed playing in the UConn men’s basketball game against Tulsa on Jan. 26, 2020. UConn’s James Bouknight AP Photo He took him on a visit to The MacDuffie School in Granby, Mass., where he could face top competition on a daily basis and play in front of college coaches. 2021 NBA Draft Projection. Bouknight generated interest among NBA front offices with his play but opted not to test the waters. 4 Keon Johnson - Tennessee - Compare. The Oklahoma City Thunder could set their backcourt of the future by drafting James Bouknight to join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With that said, I feel like Bouknight is going to end up with either the Detroit Pistons or Orlando Magic. 25) Ziaire Williams. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories. New York Knicks (from Mavericks) – Ziaire Williams – The Knicks are starting to build a nice roster … It’s a really good franchise with a really good coach and a couple of really good players for him to learn from and work with. UConn’s James Bouknight is bordering on being a lottery pick according to the most recent NBA mock drafts. section: | slug: 2021-nba-draft-scouting-reports-strengths-weaknesses-and-player-comparisons-for-projected-lottery-picks | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | But at the top is where this class blows away evaluators, with five players -- Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs, Evan Mobley, Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga -- profiling as Tier One talents who could change the fortunes of a franchise. Even if they decide to keep Bledsoe, the ability to allow Bouknight to come off the bench and get accustomed to NBA level competition is not a bad decision at all. The Oklahoma City Thunder could set their backcourt of the future by drafting James Bouknight to join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Back from his elbow … In Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft, the Thunder took Connecticut shooting guard James Bouknight with their pick at No. For UConn, James Bouknight is slated to be the first lottery pick out of Connecticut since Jeremy Lamb and Andre Drummond back in 2012. That's because the prizes at the top of this year's draft are so worthwhile, even some of the more stable franchises of recent history, like the Thunder and Rockets (and hey, even the Raptors! The draft lottery … The race to the bottom of the NBA standings this season is as intense and impressive as ever. The sophomore announced he will forgo his two remaining years of eligibility and enter the NBA Draft. UConn's James Bouknight was slowed by an elbow injury this season. It hit him that his dream of walking the stage on draft night (July 29) is four months away from becoming a reality. 6 through the teens in this draft looks fluid. The Daily Campus is UConn's independent, student-run newspaper. Wing, 6-5, Connecticut (Sophomore) NBA Status: Early Entry . The sophomore guard will declare for the NBA Draft and hire an agent, forgoing his final two years of eligibility. From there it's a guessing game, as No. We strive to provide the UConn community with fair, accurate, relevant and editorially independent content, to take on student interests as our own interests, and to provide the best possible environment for students to learn, experience and develop skills related to news media. No projected lottery pick … With the Magic, Bouknight can help with their rebuild by providing some serious talent and depth to the backcourt that can lead to something magical when Markelle Fultz returns from injury. Compare All. Jalen Green, 6-5ish, G League Ignite Team. 3 James Bouknight - UConn. Karthik’s Take: Let’s talk NBA shot values. But where should that be? ET. I think Memphis is the best spot for Bouk and will give him the opportunity to grow as a player. Bouknight, a 6-foot-4 sophomore, is projected by most draft analysts to be a top-15 or lottery pick, even though he struggled late in the season in the Huskies’ biggest games. Wing, 6-8, Stanford (Freshman) NBA Status: Early Entry .
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