VITALS: 6-8, 201, UCLA OVERVIEW: Ariza is an early-entry candidate who entered the draft after just one season at UCLA. Ariza averaged 11.6 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Bruins, who struggled as a team. Ariza has virtually no outside game, but knows how to use his athletic frame to his advantage on the interior. The Miami-born Ariza played his high school ball in Los Angeles and had a notable game as a senior in which he guard LeBron James and had little success. Ariza is a developing talent whose game may have retarded in college and could flourish with proper tutelage in the NBA. LIKELY DRAFT POSITION: Ariza is taking a major gamble by declaring for the draft this early in his career. Four seasons of college basketball would make him a probable first-rounder. With just one season, his chances of cracking the first round are slim to none. Ariza has a lot of upside - and that certainly what the draft is about - but unpolished perimeter players are never in high demand in the NBA, no matter what their potential. COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: Eddie Robinson COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Ndubi Ebi ROLE PROJECTION: Reserve POSITIVES: Ariza has the lankiness clubs crave at small forward. He stands 6-8, has a long wingspan and a physical build manufactured for athleticism. Scouts believe he can be a defensive stopper with his combination of length and mobility. Ariza is a great ball thief who can key the transition game. He thrives offensively in up-tempo settings and should develop into a solid rebounder. SHORTCOMINGS: In the half-court game, Ariza will have trouble putting points on the board. His shooting skills leave a lot to be desired and he lacks NBA-caliber strength. Ariza likely will have to pay his dues in the minor leagues or Europe before he can stick. If he is persistent in chasing his dream, he will prevail. If such a journey causes him to lose confidence, he will be yet another phenom who made the jump too soon. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Trevor is a very good athlete with a good upside. He needs to improve his shooting and gain some experience. He has the ability to play in the NBA but will need time and hard work to maximize his potential." - anonymous Eastern Conference scout
Ariza is no where near ready for the NBA...he has no outside shot (and a 40% foul shooter) ...he's thin, and he doesn't have great athleticism...I thought he was going to be a 4 year player (and he should have been)
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting pgrudo00:</div><div class="quote_post">If I'm not mistakened Ariza has pulled out of the draft.</div> Why would he do that? He already signed an agent so he can't return to school
Not sure your probably right but I was just making sure. He did horrible from what I read in the pre-draft camp.
