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What they're saying:
ESPN.com
“He has great size for his position, is an explosive athlete and can shoot the lights out, but he's been criticized for being too passive and not always using his athletic ability. However, NBA GMs still see him as a potential lottery pick ... falling somewhere in the 10-15 range.”

CBSSports.com
"Budinger can make a roster if he wants. But anything more than that will likely require another season of school."

RealGM
"The gains he has made in regards to his ball-handling, defense (particularly help defense) and strength have been substantial. He is a far better all-around player now, though he still has a ways to go to make a sizable impact when not scoring. With his athleticism and skills, I expected him to be the kind of player Joe Alexander is already and the difference between the two is staggering."

Collegehoops.net
"Chase Budinger has all the tools to be a very good NBA player. However, his game (and body) still needs work and another year in college to get physically stronger, improve his defense and become more consistent would probably be his best bet. "

NBADraft.net
"Has excellent size and athleticism for the NBA 2-guard position ... Chase improved considerably in the past year, especially shooting from outside and should come into Arizona and be very productive right away ... Finishes well around the basket, with good touch and body control ... Has range beyond the college 3-point line and a great stroke on his jump shot ... Gets good elevation and has a high release point on his jump shot … Has a fieriness to him. Competitive. Has proven capable of taking over games in crunch time."

Draft Express
“Size...explosiveness...speed...perimeter shooting...finishing ability...transition play...basketball IQ...unselfishness...fundamentals...court vision...upside.”

HoopsHype.com
"Athletic wing with excellent size and leaping ability. A very good perimeter shooter, both spotting up and coming off screens, thanks to his picture perfect mechanics. Intelligent player who knows how to move off the ball, find the open man with heady passes, and is very unselfish. A former world-class volleyball player who is still only scratching the potential on his basketball potential."