VITALS: 6-6, 225, Nevada OVERVIEW: Snyder is a streaky perimeter player who was named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year after averaging 18.8 points in his junior year at Nevada. The early-entry candidate led the Wolf Pack to the WAC tournament crown as well as a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament against finalist Georgia Tech. Known as a tremendous shooter, Snyder only made 35 percent of his 3-pointers this past season. Snyder is solidly built, but must improve his shooting to succeed in the NBA. LIKELY DRAFT POSITION: With strong play in individual workouts, Snyder moved himself into the teens of the draft. Some even claim that he has received a promise from a team in the lottery. While that may not be true, it is clear that the once bubble first-rounder has secured himself a guaranteed contract. COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: Doug Christie, Kendall Gill COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Anthony Parker ROLE PROJECTION: Reserve, future starter. POSITIVES: In almost every sense, Snyder is the prototypical NBA 2-guard. He has the perfect body and athleticism for the position, and is a great finisher, passer and defender. Moreover, he is confident, intense and has a fiery streak in him that coaches and general managers crave. Snyder is the type of guy who you love to have as a teammate but hate as an opponent. SHORTCOMINGS: Outside shooting has always been Snyder's Achilles' heel, although in fairness, he greatly improved that aspect of his game as a junior. Still, Snyder likely never will be a high-level marksman in off-balance situations. That circumstance makes him a complementary scorer at best in the NBA. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "He's real good. He's a guy who some people early on weren't really on, and I had the opportunity to see him against UNLV early in the season, and I always liked him. I think he is a tough kid, he's worked for and deserved everything he's about to receive. He's a kid who wasn't a top-50 (high school) prospect, wasn't a top-100 kid, he wasn't even on the radar. You're always happy for kids like that." - Memphis Grizzlies scout Rodney Heard
