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OJ Mayo 2008 NBA Draft Prospect

by Stephen Kersey on April 10th, 2008

After entering the season as the nations most ballyhooed freshman, OJ Mayo was under a lot of pressure to perform at USC. Although he played relatively well, critics were in full force nitpicking every aspect of his game. However, NBA scouts are still high on Mayo and he’s still viewed as a lottery pick.

Many had Mayo pegged as the number one pick in the 2008 NBA Draft before the season started. Now, Mayo is expected to be a top five pick. He may drop a bit but don’t expect him to drop out of the top ten. In fact, Mayo has a good chance at being the third pick behind Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley.

The most scrutinized aspect of Mayo’s game this season has been his passing. At 6-foot-4, Mayo will likely be a point guard on the NBA level. But after finishing his freshman season with more turnovers than assists, some scouts whether he’ll be able to play point guard in the pros.

What isn’t in question is whether Mayo can score. Mayo has the skills to average over 20 points per game in the NBA for a long time. He’s a good athlete, with good touch around the basket and a solid jumper. He’ll ballhog at times but he’s still young enough to figure out when to shoot and when to pass.

Overall, Mayo didn’t hurt his draft stock much during his freshman season. He’s not a flawless prospect but he’s still a very good prospect who will be picked early in the 2008 NBA Draft.

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