TRACKING THE MOCKS: LATEST PROJECTIONS HAVE HILL LANDING IN SECOND ROUND
Most publications have the reigning Summit League Player of the Year being picked between 40 and 50
Ed Holdaway, IUPUI Sports Information
6/23/2008 8:19:26 PM
INDIANAPOLIS - With the 2008 NBA Draft looming less than 72 hours away, here's a quick look at what eight major mock drafts are projecting for IUPUI's
George Hill.
CollegeHoops.net: 58th by the Los Angeles Lakers
Comments: Very solid frame. Good shooting stroke. Great leaper – finishes above the rim. Good at driving and dishing. Huge wingspan (6’9”) – largest in pre-draft camp for point guards. Extremely quick. Has been praised as being a poised player. Three-point range on his jumper. Can hit shots with defenders in his face. Great free-throw shooter. Great rebounder for a guard. Very accurate shooter – shot over 50% each year in college.
Draft Express: 41st by the Indiana Pacers
ESPN.com (Chad Ford): 41st by the Indiana Pacers
Comments: The Pacers keep adding to their backcourt with a hometown hero. Hill's ability to play both the 1 and 2 will come in handy in Indiana.
InsideHoops.com: Mid/Lower Second Round
Hoopsworld.com: 57th by the San Antonio Spurs
NBADraft.net: 39th by the Chicago Bulls
RealGM: 43rd by the Sacramento Kings
The Hoops Report: 51st by the Dallas Mavericks