Taurean Green Draft Capsule

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  1. Shapecity

    Shapecity S2/JBB Teamster Staff Member Administrator

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    VITALS: 6-0, 177, Florida

    OVERVIEW: Maybe the most unheralded of the starting five for two-time national champion Florida, but led the Gators in scoring at 13.3 points as a sophomore and matched that total as a junior. Improved his 3-point shooting percentage every year and finished at .406 this past season while earning MVP honors of the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Outstanding free-throw shooter, ranking second all-time (.856) on the school's career list. With the exception of scoring, overall numbers took a dip in his junior season but that speaks as much to the glut of talent at Florida, which became the first team in 15 years to repeat as NCAA champions.

    LIKELY DRAFT POSITION: Early second-round pick.

    COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: Andre Miller

    COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Frank Williams

    ROLE PROJECTION: Backup point guard.

    POSITIVES: Green is unflappable when running the point. He has the calm, collected demeanor of a veteran player despite being only 20 years old. Green performed well in both of Florida's NCAA championship runs, but he is probably best known for what he hasn't done: turn the ball over when it really counts. Green almost always gets his team into its offensive set and in position to get a good shot. He proved at the NBA Pre-Draft Camp that he is a reliable perimeter shooter and plays stronger than he looks.
     
  2. GatorsowntheNCAA

    GatorsowntheNCAA Omaha Bound 2010!

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    He'll find a way to make it on the court. He just has an amazing court sense and he doesn't turn it over that much. He'll likely be a backup PG, but he will likely lead one of the better benches in the league, because he knows how to get his teammates involved.
     

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