Hoops Habit
Fansided

NBA Mock Draft 2016: Impact of the NCAA Tournament

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 1, 2016; Houston , TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during practice day prior to the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 1, 2016; Houston , TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during practice day prior to the 2016 NCAA Men /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
17 of 32
Next
Mar 15, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Wichita State Shockers of First Four of the NCAA men
Mar 15, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Wichita State Shockers of First Four of the NCAA men /

16. Wade Baldwin IV, Vanderbilt Commodores

Position: Point Guard

Age: 20 (2/29/1996)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’3″, 195 pounds, 6’10”

Slash Line: .427/.406/.799

Season Averages: 30.4 MPG, 14.1 PPG, 5.2 APG, 4.0 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 1.2 3PM

Key Strengths

  • Size and build of an NBA point guard. Muscular frame.
  • Insane 6’10” wingspan.
  • Efficient 3-point shooter shooter. Limitless range. Can convert off the bounce.
  • Court vision.
  • Drawing contact. Does an excellent job of getting to the line.

Key Weaknesses

  • Average athlete. Length helps compensate for flaws, but lateral quickness is an issue.
  • Despite his size and length, doesn’t offer much by way of defensive consistency.
  • Finishing against length. Too often plays for the foul instead of the finish.
  • Turnover prone. Tends to force the play as a facilitator.

Analysis

Vanderbilt Commodores point guard Wade Baldwin IV is going to need time to develop at the next level. He has the body and raw skill set to be a force to be reckoned with, but has yet to put it all together in the way most believe he’s capable.

Physically, Baldwin IV looks the part of an NBA point guard.

In the wake of Kevin Stalling leaving Vanderbilt to become the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers, Baldwin declared for the 2016 NBA Draft.

He certainly has the upside to warrant such a decision.

With a muscular frame and a wingspan that spans beyond the wildest of expectations, Baldwin is physically ready. He isn’t the fastest or most agile player, but he couples his strength with a lethal jump shot, intriguing court vision, and the ability to run the show in transition.

Baldwin IV has more going for him on paper than on the court from an NBA perspective, but this fearless playmaker will pique the interest of many general managers.

Next: Relentless

Home/NBA Draft