from realgm.com analysis of the Harrison Twins
6) Andrew Harrison
One half of one of the more polarizing guard tandems in the recent history of NCAA basketball, Andrew elected to declare for the draft despite shooting 38% from the field. At 6’5 210 with a 6’8 wingspan, his main selling point is his size. The problem is that he lacks NBA-caliber explosion which means he struggles to create efficient shots off the dribble, finish around the rim and stay in front of smaller players on defense. The key for him to stick at the next level is to refine his shooting, playmaking and overall feel for the game since he’s never going to be a great athlete. Forget the recruiting hype. This is a guy who would have really benefited from polishing his game over four years in college. As is, he’s got an uphill battle to make an NBA roster and crack an NBA rotation as a second-round pick. Regardless of where he ends up being taken, expect to see a lot of him in the D-League next season.
7) Aaron Harrison
The basic problem for Aaron is that he has all of the negative of his twin brother in terms of decision-making, shooting and athleticism and none of the positives. At 6’6 215 with a 6’8 wingspan, he has fairly average size for an NBA SG and no real calling card for establishing himself at the next level besides the ability to hit clutch shots – ask Acie Law how much that matters if you can’t even get on the floor in the NBA. He does have a chance to eventually crack an NBA roster since 6’6 guards who can shoot and put the ball on the floor will always intrigue teams. From the looks of it, though, he’s going to have to post really good efficiency numbers in the D-League before he’s going to get a shot at the next level.
My take: Last night I scoured the internet for NBA Mock drafts. I could not find one mock draft that included either of the Harrisons in the first round. Being a 2nd round pick is so insignificant, that many of the mocks do not even project a 2nd round. Recently many teams just sell their 2nd pick or pick an obscure Euro who might never even come to the NBA. A 2nd round pick must make the team like any other free agent–no guaranteed contract. And yet only in NBA draft.net did I find Aaron Harrison in the 2nd round. Being clustered with 5 potential 1st rounders t Kentucky has taken the limelight from the Harrisons. Calipari did nothing to improve their game or enhance their future.
I will express my opinion Saturday morning on the Sports Maven on how a career at Maryland might have been a better decision for the twins.
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