New York Knicks: 2017 NBA Draft Shooting Guards To Keep An Eye On

Terrance Ferguson, Adelaide 36ers (NBL)

Projected: Top 20
Age: 18 (5/17/1998)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’7″, 186 pounds, 6’9.5″
2016-17 Slash Line: .377/.317/.611
2016-17 Season Averages: 16.5 MPG, 4.9 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 0.6 ORPG, 0.7 APG, 0.8 3PM

As far as the 2017 NBA Draft is concerned, athletic shooting guard Terrance Ferguson is an enigma. An elite leaper and dunk artist with legitimate 3-point range, Ferguson shocked the masses by opting to play professionally instead of taking the collegiate route.

Rather than gaining experience under respected head coach Sean Miller at the University of Arizona, Ferguson is battling the pros in Australia.

Ferguson’s appeal is that he’s a 6’7″ shooting guard with a near 6’10” wingspan and ridiculous bounce. Playing above the rim comes easily to Ferguson, whose vertical leap will likely be measured in the 40″ range come the combine.

In terms of pure upside and body type, Ferguson compares well to current Toronto Raptors swingman Terrence Ross.

Of what’s been seen of Ferguson in Australia, one determination has been made: he’s a willing team player. He doesn’t play hero ball, but instead listens to his coaches, trusts his teammates, and plays within his comfort zone.

Ferguson has natural star potential given his size, length, athleticism, and shooting range, and his willingness to take coaching implies that he’ll at least be capable of thriving in as a role player.