The University Daily Kansan
Monday, June 24, 2013
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FROM DRAFT PAGE 17
lor said that trait can help McLemore stretch the floor and create opportunities around the perimeter.
Because of McLemore's pure shooting ability, experts have compared McLemore to future Hall of Famer and current Miami Heat guard Ray Allen. Allen is the NBAs all-time leader in 3-pointers. Taylor said it's unfair to compare McLemore to Allen because of whom Allen has become in the NBA.
Taylor said he can draw comparison to Golden State Warrior forward Harrison Barnes instead.
"A Barnes type of player by his athletic ability and the way he shoots it," Taylor said. "With a lot more work, be able to put the ball on the ground and his shot, I think he can be an AllStar in this league in a couple years." But McLemore isn't the only Jayhawk who is projected to go in the
first round. Center Jeff Withey is projected to be drafted as high as No. 17 to Atlanta or a mid-second round pick. The general consensus is that Withey will be drafted No. 24 by the New York Knicks.
There are two possible outcomes in the upcoming draft for the former Jayhawks. With McLemore going in the top five, he's going to a team that isn't close to being a playoff contender
However, Withey has a chance to go to a team that may have potential in the playoffs.
The other big difference is the amount of money the two will receive as part of their rookie contracts. If McLemore gets selected in the top five, he'll sign a contract roughly around $3 million, compared to the high $800,000-something that Withey will earn if he is selected in the second half of the first round, according to Forbes.
Edited by Megan Hinman
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Senior center Jeff Withey yells in excitement after dunking during the second half of the match against Kansas State Feb. 11 at Allen Fieldhouse. Withey is predicted to go in the first or second round of the NBA draft on June 27.
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