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NBA Draft Combine Doesn’t Matter To These Players

By Ryan Blackburn

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kay Felder (20) steals the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Kay Felder (20) steals the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Devon Hall (0) during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

Kay Felder – Height

Another prospect who will likely fall in the draft because of height, Kay Felder had an incredible season playing point guard for Oakland University. Playing in a smaller conference, Felder’s capabilities weren’t always highlighted as much as Ulis, but he put up some incredible numbers as the lead guard for the Grizzlies.

Felder’s 24.4 points and 9.3 assists per contest led the Horizon League and he’s been putting up elite numbers since his sophomore season; however, many NBA prospects will point to his height and state that he will have a difficult time translating his game to the pros.

While Tyler Ulis’ game compares favorably to Isaiah Thomas, Felder’s skill set makes him a candidate to be a Nate Robinson-type player. While Robinson seldom started, he made some incredible plays and his athleticism made him a regular in the NBA dunk contest.

Felder’s speed and agility, combined with a 44-inch max vertical jump, the highest at the combine this year, make him a great candidate to follow in Robinson’s footsteps. His height won’t slow him down and his intelligence will help Felder succeed on the defensive end.

He may be short, but Felder is a great candidate to continue breaking the stereotype that only the biggest and tallest can be successful.

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