Carroll’s future prospects
Posted by lukethompson on April 9, 2009
It still seems highly unlikely that Missouri’s DeMarre Carroll will hear in his name announced in this June’s NBA draft, even with this year’s relatively weak class. His relative lack of size (for a forward) and leaping ability will make it tough to find a spot on an NBA roster full of taller, more talented players. Still, the new range of his jump shot and improved all-around scoring ability may give him a chance.
He’ll surely at least get a look from some NBA teams. So far, everywhere Carroll has played this season, he hasn’t found anyone who can stop him from scoring.
Last night was no different, as he scored 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting to help his team score a victory in the opening round of the Portsmouth Invitational. The tournament, which gives 64 seniors one last chance to show their skills to NBA GMs and scouts, continues tonight. Carroll plays again tonight, and Leo Lyons will also take the court for the first time.
Lyons will be playing with three players on teams Missouri beat this season. The roster features Texas’ A.J. Abrams, Oklahoma’s Taylor Griffin, and Memphis’ Antonio Anderson.
Check back tomorrow for another update on the two forwards and a brief analysis of Lyons’ draft prospects.
