2015 NBA Draft: Power Forward Rich for Sixers

Mar 19, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Stanley Johnson (5) controls the basketball against Texas Southern Tigers forward Chris Thomas (2) during the second half in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Stanley Johnson

The standout defensive player with a football frame appears to be ready to explode upon the NBA. Able to handle the ball, especially in traffic, the open court Johnson can also create his own opportunity; and delivers. Tough inside on both sides of the ball, he is able to block, rebound, and start the fast-break. The one season of PAC-12 ball has helped him mature. He enters the draft as maybe the top-ranked power forward available this year. Okay, he had a bad tourney, but most scouts are in agreement that he is a superior talent capable of making the jump to the NBA ala Ron Artest. Expect him to become a lottery winner.

Stanley Johnson’s stat line for 2014-2015:

PPG: 13.8     RPG: 6.5     APG: 1.7

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