After starring alongside Keenan Allen and freshman phenom Zhaire Smith last season, Jarrett Culver is breaking out in year two. He fits the NBA mold perfectly, from his long arms and active defense to his quick three-point trigger.
While his mechanics are unconventional, Culver is now a career 39.3 percent shooter from deep. He gets it off quickly, doesn’t need a huge window of space, and tends to project ample confidence out to NBA range.
In addition to his shooting, Culver can attack in straight-line drives and use his length to finish around the rim. Add in a strong defensive projection, and it’s reasonable to expect some lottery or mid-first round hype come June. Culver is what NBA teams are looking for on the wing.