2010 NBA Draft: Top 10 Swing Prospects

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SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 18, 2010

2010 NBA Draft: Top 10 Swing Prospects

Wesley Johnson

How do you define a "Swing" prospect? These are the shooting guard/small forward-types who can play off the ball, defend the perimeter and do the bulk of their scoring from the outside. Wesley Johnson Syracuse, Redshirt Junior Small Forward 6-7, 195 pounds, 22 years old Polished, athletic player with terrific perimeter shooting skills and strong defensive potential.

Xavier Henry

Kansas, Freshman Shooting Guard 6-6, 210 pounds, 19 years old Smooth, intelligent wing player with plus shooting ability and a strong basketball IQ.

James Anderson

Oklahoma State, Junior Shooting Guard/Small Forward 6-6, 195 pounds, 21 years Prolific scoring wing player who will excel in an NBA half-court offense.

Paul George

Fresno State, Sophomore Small Forward/Power Forward 6-7, 185 pounds, 20 years old Smooth, athletic wing with impressive perimeter shot and considerable upside.

Gordon Hayward

Butler, Sophomore Small Forward 6-8, 200 pounds, 20 years old Versatile small forward with good size and an exceptional basketball IQ.

Luke Babbitt

Nevada, Sophomore Small Forward 6-7, 215 pounds, 20 years old Exceptionally skilled small forward with deep range and intriguing shot-creating ability.