And there we have it. Tony Wroten has opted to leave Washington after a single season to put his name in the NBA Draft. Unlike Terrence Ross, I do not believe Wroten is ready for the NBA. While his size and pure athleticism allow him to compete at the top, he inability to use his right hand as well as a lack of a shot outside 4 feet are quite concerning. Even Wroten's shot inside the lane is suspect and a majority of his scoring comes from his ability to dink a lay-in only to get the offensive put-back. Another hole in Wroten's game is his defense. At times, Wroten can be the best defender on the court grabbing steals left and right. Other times, Wroten over commits and lets his man take the lane or fouls resulting in free throws. Wroten has improved his turnovers throughout the season, but the fact remains that Wroten often takes too big of a risk on passes, giving the ball to the opposition. NBA players may be more capable recipients of Wroten's more wild passes, but they aren't miracle workers.
Despite these flaws, Wroten is still predicted as a mid to late first round pick. Can't really blame him for wanting to start earning the big bucks, but I can't help but question his timing. Another year in college could place him in the top 10 of the draft by adding just one additional tool to his skill set.
I wish Wroten the best and hope this does not come back to bite him. It was fun (and frustrating) watching Wroten do his work on the court.
Go Dawgs!
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