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Draft 2003: Q and A with Drew Nicholas

Jun 17 2003 4:07PM
What are teams looking for when they are looking at you in person or on tape or scouting you? What do they see in you do you think?

Nicholas: "Well, first off, I think I'm a pretty good shooter, one of the better shooters in the Draft...I have the ability to play both positions, especially as I get stronger. I'll be able to play some shooting guard, as well as point guard...I come from a very good program - NBA teams always like guys who are able to win, so all that stuff is on my side."

How well did that (college basketball) prepare you for the NBA?

Nicholas:"Really, I think the biggest thing was the amount of exposure. These guys got a chance to see me a lot because we played top-notch college basketball. We go against great athletes every night, and it gives you a chance to expose yourself...It let all the coaches see the good things, as well as the bad - hopefully the good things outweigh the bad."

Do you have any expectations for the Draft?

Nicholas:"Hopefully somewhere in the second round. I think I have been able to impress the teams I have gone to. In my individual workouts I think I looked better in person than I do on tape or watching me in games. I am a little more athletic than people think. Right now I'm just looking for a shot, a shot to get a chance to compete in the league."

Are teams looking at you as a point guard?

"Some look at me as point, some look at me as combo, it's been a mixture so far. I've heard a lot of feedback, teams really want to see if I'm able to play the point, but they know that I'm at-best when I can cut more screens and create opportunities to score the basketball. I am definitely capable of playing the point guard position, but I just never really had the chance to."

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