Leaf, T.J.

UCLA

6'10"

222

PF

frosh.

Leaf is an efficient stretch four that has an under appreciated ability to attack the basket. While Lonzo Ball received the bulk of the headlines for UCLA, Leaf was an absolutely vital part of the Bruins success. Leaf averaged 16.3 points, and 8.2 rebounds per game. He shot 61.7% FG on the season. He connected on 46% of his three-point shots! He shot 67% FT. ...Leaf is smart. He understands the concept of "team", and he moves the ball willingly. He had a 1.63-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. ...Leaf's DEFRTG was slightly better than the UCLA team DEFRTG. His standing reach is 8'11" (same as Michael Beasley and Patrick Patterson.) ...Leaf's max. vert was 34.5" (same as Derrick Williams and Terrence Jones.)  ...Leaf should not be overlooked. He can shoot it. He makes good TEAM decisions. We expect him to be taken in the top 20. We like him more than most do and we would have no trouble selecting him in the lottery.

Good Advice for the 12th pick over the years...

In 1999, the 12th pick in the NBA Draft was Aleksandar Radojevic. We advised, "Draft Corey Maggette."

In 2002, the 12th pick in the NBA Draft was Melvin Ely. We advised, "Draft Carlos Boozer."

In 2004, the 12th pick in the NBA Draft was Stromile Swift. We advised, "Draft J.R. Smith."

In 2005, the 12th pick in the NBA Draft was Yaroslav Korolev. We advised, "Draft Danny Granger."

In 2008, the 12th pick in the NBA Draft was Jason Thompson. We advised, "Draft Marreese Speights."

In 2010, the 12th pick in the NBA Draft was Xavier Henry. We advised, "Draft Luke Babbitt."

In 2011, the 12th pick in the NBA Draft was Alec Burks. We advised, "Draft Kawhi Leonard."

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