Ben McLemore has established himself as one of the premier NBA prospects in college basketball. He's stood out early as a two-way guard whose strengths should translate from one level to the next.
He's averaging 16.4 points per game for the Kansas Jayhawks and has helped propel them into the upper echelon of the rankings.
Physical Tools
If you were to draw up a blueprint to build the ideal off-guard athlete, Ben McLemore is what you'd come up with.
At 6'5'' with fluid athleticism and explosiveness in the open floor, McLemore has the physical tools that allow him to elude defenders on the way to the rim and consistently finish above it. He also has defensive potential as a perimeter ball-stopper, which only sweetens the package he has to offer.
Above the Rim
Check out McLemore's hops and his ability to finish at heights defenders aren't capable of reaching:
Jump Shot
You won't find a better-looking stroke in college basketball. McLemore is shooting 43.5 percent from behind the arc, illustrating picturesque mechanics th ...
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