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Brandon Kurtz is a senior at Tulsa where he plays center but he will have to
move to
power forward for the NBA. He lacks the size to play center in the NBA but has
the size
to play power forward and has good skills to make the transition. He is a good
scorer
with 11.2 points per game on 52% shooting, only a fair rebounder averaging 6.9
per
game, competent shot blocker and fair defender.
He has a good mid-range jump shot, use good judgment when to use it and uses ball fakes to get open. He will rarely shoot a three and averages 25%, not impressive but it promises he can develop a little more range. He can play well in the low post, using a drop step and a turnaround jumper. He has good footwork and is tough when going to the hoop, which earns him frequent trips to the charity stripe, though he is only a fair free thrower at 68%. On defense he is an aggressive shot blocker averaging 1.4 per game, though this leads to foul trouble at times. He needs to use better judgment and try to block only when he has established good tactical position. He is only a fair rebounder for his size due to his lack of athleticism but he continues to improve in this area and he averaged 10.4 rebounds per game for March. He transferred form a junior college and has been a quick learner in the NCAA. Not the outstanding talent in the up coming draft Brandon Kurtz has still attracted the eye of a few pro scouts and has a good chance to by a late 2nd round selection. He did well at the the Portsmouth Invitational pre-draft camp and earned an invite to the Desert Classic, where he also did well.. His averages per game are 26.8 minutes, 11.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals, 1.4 blocks, 1.6 assists, 2.2 turnovers, 3.3 fouls, makes 4.2 of 8.1 field goals (52%), 0.1 of 0.4 three pointers (25%) and 2.7 of 4 free throws (68%). Scout: Ian McLean |