(04-08-2022 09:22 PM)pono Wrote: Rollins is rated as the #45 draft prospect by one reputable site now. So, mid 2nd round. His 3 pt % is really the only NBA concern. Scouts love his mid range game, ability to create space, driving skills, and the way he moves on the court. Rocket fans hoping he doesn't perform really well in workouts and stay in the draft. That's what happened with Jason Preston last year when he moved from late 2nd round projection to a late 1st/early 2nd after workouts and the combine. Personally, I think he could come back, have a big year and be a lottery pick, but we'll see. He's not shooting for the G League. That's small $ and he will be back in the MAC if he's not a 1st round or early 2nd round projection this year.
We argued over this past summer whether Rollins is NBA material. I said he was a terrific college player, but questioned Rollins three-point shooting. At some point in time we’ll find out.
Will be interesting to follow both Rollins and Monty Scott’s professional careers.
Would note that Monty Scott prior to coming down with Covid, in 7 of EMU’s 11 non-conference games, shot over 33 percent or better on three’s in those games, 48.1 percent (13-27) to be precise, compared to Rollins shooting 33 percent or better in 6 of 11 his non-conference games, or 48.2 percent (12-25) on three’s.
Both players made 50 percent or more of their two’s in 6 of the 11 non-conference games they played in, with Scott shooting 61.6 percent (37-60) on two’s, and Rollins shooting 60.2 percent (47-78) on two’s.
And while Scott has played 5 years of college ball and Rollins just two seasons, Scott’s best stats closely matches Rollins best stats.
As Scott shot in conference play his first season 36.8 percent, his second season 38.5 percent on three’s, and he shot 35.6 percent on three’s in conference play his fourth season. Rollins shot 33 percent on three’s in conference play in each of the two seasons he’s played.
Scott shot 54.7 percent on two’s in conference play at Temple, while Rollins shot 57.2 percent on two’s this past season in MAC play.
Scott averaged 4.9 foul shots in conference play his fourth season, Rollins averaged 4.7 foul shots per conference game this past season.
Scott shot 87.8 percent at the foul-line in conference play his second year, Rollins shot 80.6 percent in conference play this past season.
Scott averaged 3.2 assists per conference game in his fourth season, while Rollins averaged 3.9 assists in conference play this past season.
Scott averaged 5.3 rebounds per game, including 1.7 offensive rebounds in conference games his fourth season, while Rollins averaged 5.9 rebounds per game, including .9 offensive rebounds, this past season in conference play.
Scott averaged 1.8 steals per conference game his fourth season, while Rollins averaged 1.7 steals per conference game this past season.
Scott averaged 1.1 turnovers and 1.7 personal fouls per conference game this past season, while Rollins averaged 2.0 turnovers and 2.2 personal fouls in conference play this past season.
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