2012 NBA Draft Profile: Will Barton


Will Barton
Memphis – Sophomore (Born 1991)
Small Forward
6’6″ 174lbs

The Good:

– exceptional rebounder
– big time scorer
– showed big improvements over his two years in college
– 6’10” wingspan
– great athlete
– good defender
– versatile
– can hit the three

The Bad:

– year older than most sophomores
– extremely thin – needs to add weight/strength
– didn’t play in a “power conference” in college
– outside shot has improved but still needs work

NBA Comparison: 

Larry Hughes

The Skinny:

“The skinny” pretty much sums it up – can Will Barton get strong enough physically to last in the NBA?


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