Memphis Grizzlies: 2017 NBA Draft grades for Ivan Rabb, Dillon Brooks

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Mar 31, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks during practice for the 2017 Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 45 — Dillon Brooks, SF, Oregon

Grizzlies fans should be excited about Dillon Brooks, a three-year player out of Oregon. He’s a high intensity, high energy guy that will grind every single night and fit in perfectly with this Memphis roster. I have a feeling it won’t be long until he is a fan favorite.

Brooks seemingly improved every season in college, finishing last year averaging 16.1 points and shooting a career-high 40.1 percent from the three-point line.

Even though he shot a high percentage from downtown, his three-point shot is still somewhat inconsistent. He’s at his best when he is aggressively attacking the rim and slicing into the driving lanes. He has an explosive first step and is able to use his upper-body strength to hold off defenders after getting that initial leverage on them.

Brooks also posted up some for the Ducks, something that might not translate to the NBA as well given that he will be going up against bigger and stronger defenders.

Unlike Rabb, there are a lot of question marks about Brooks ability to play defense. Oregon played a lot of zone and it helped hide him on that end of the floor.

Grade: B

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