Draft Profile: Furkan Korkmaz

Will the sweet-shooting guard from Turkey be the first international player selected in 2016?

Strengths

• Elite 3-point shooter
• Creates his own shot from the outside and at the rim
• Good production playing against professionals, has earned spot starts
• Quickest shot release in the draft
• Good passer
• Great size and length for NBA shooting guard
• Plays passing lanes well for steals
• Great athleticism, can finish above the rim
• Plays with some flair
• All-Star potential

Weaknesses

• Very thin, gets pushed around by bigger players
• Turnover prone
• Lackadaisical defender, loses his man off the ball
• Shot selection can be an issue
• May not be an instant contributor

Red Flags

• N/A

Video (via DraftExpress):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02qSgAm5irs