14. Troy Brown, SG/SF, Oregon
Since Oregon’s starters, Dillons Brooks, Jordan Bell, Tyler Ennis, Tyler Dorsey and Chris Boucher, have left, it appears that Troy Brown will have to carry the program this upcoming season. A National Championship may be out of the question for Oregon, but as we saw with Markelle Fultz last season, putting up impressive stats on a poor team could boost your draft stock.
Brown will likely take much of the burden on the offensive end. The shooting guard is capable of leading an offense with his playmaking abilities. Additionally, perhaps Brown’s strongest point on offense is his ability to attack the rim. Moreover, Brown is a pest on the defensive side of the ball — he has great two-way potential at the next level.
Conversely, Brown isn’t a reliable shooter from behind the arc. The ability to shoot threes is imperative in today’s NBA. Also, Brown’s leadership will most definitely be tested throughout this season, if he passes, that will only mean good things for his draft stock. It’s fair to say that Brown is in a position to put stats up and showcase his talents.