Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Sweet Sixteen: East
By Eli Burk
Mar 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Branden Dawson (22) shoots the ball over Virginia Cavaliers forward Darion Atkins (5) during the second half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
4. Branden Dawson, Michigan State (12.1 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 1.6 BLK)
While he is not the tallest player on the floor, Dawson rebound the ball very well. His body frame is a little hard to figure out as he has the height and weight to play shooting guard, but he doesn’t shoot the ball from deep at all. His game is much more slashing and around the rim. This makes him a better fit to play small forward and defend the best scorer on the opposing team. Will his game translate over to the NBA? Maybe, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a roster spot come the end of training camp.