Robinson is hovering around the mid-teens on mocks now.
The Ringer has Robinson at #17:
JEROME ROBINSON, SG, Boston College, Junior
PTS 20.8 23.1 per 40
REB 3.6 4.0 per 40
AST 3.3 3.7 per 40
EFG% 56.4 515 FGA
STL 0.9 1.0 per 40
BLK 0.1 0.2 per 40
3PT% 40.9 198 3PA
FT% 83.0 176 FTA
Main Selling Point: Scoring
Age: 21.3
Height/Weight: 6'5''/188
Wingspan: 6'7.25''
Standing Reach: 8'2''
A versatile scoring wing who can play both on- and off-ball, an important quality for today’s positionless league.
Shades Of: Jamal Crawford, Tyler Johnson, Marcus Thornton
PLUSES
Fluid athlete who changes directions quickly while staying under control.
Tight ball handler with a wide array of moves; he especially likes using hesitations, fakes, and in-out dribbles when he’s going left.
Uses either hand to finish at the rim with touch, and he occasionally slams down monster dunks when he has space.
Great spot-up shooter with a quick release, and he’s just as potent on pull-ups. Has potential shooting off screens and handoffs.
Serviceable passer for a wing.
Solid defender who can defend both guard spots, though he must get stronger.
MINUSES
Inconsistent shooter in pick-and-roll and isolation situations. He’s able to create space for himself, but he’s not a game-changing bucket-getter.
Average finisher against length and athleticism due to lack of lift jumping off one foot, but occasionally shows off acrobatic layups.
Forces the issue at times instead of making the simple pass, which could be a byproduct of his role as the go-to scorer.
Inconsistent effort on defense, especially when playing off-ball.
https://nbadraft.theringer.com/
Tankathon also lists Jerome at #17, but nbadraftroom.com has him in the late lottery at #15:
A lights out shooter with deep range and good shot selection. Hits a high percentage from deep and from the ft line.
Comp. Spencer Dinwiddie
http://www.nbadraftroom.com/p/2018-nba-mock-draft.html
94feetreport.com has Jerome at #41, but they have not updated their mock since May 10.
Strengths
❏ Natural scorer
❏ Good three point shot on almost six attempts per game
❏ Can play both guard positions
❏ Moves well with and without the ball
Weaknesses
❏ Defense took a hit with expanding offensive role/ loses concentration
❏ Too many turnovers
❏ Thin frame limits his ability on the wing
❏ Might be a little overconfident
Synergy
Robinson is best at hand offs and P&R and shows excellent natural ability at scoring on the move. His primary
play type was spot ups and he flashed his improving shooting ability to become above average in this area. He
got a fair amount of opportunities in transition showcasing his above average, if not elite, athletic ability, but
struggles off screens and in isolation highlight the not elite part.
Offense
A natural scorer, Robinson could almost be on the too confident side of things on offense. He has risen extremely far and fast from a high senior not even ranked by ESPN and snubbed by his local schools in North Carolina to NBA draft pick so he is used to working and you can count on him to continue working on his offensive shortcomings such as turnovers in the future. His shooting ability, if genuine, will keep a spot in the league waiting for him and his versatility on offense could signal a future as a rotational player on a good team. Don’t bet against him....or do, he uses that for motivation.
Defense
He has more potential than production at this point and didn’t perform as well on defense as his offensive responsibilities grew. He actually averaged a good bit more steals as a freshman and sophomore (1.4 and 1.7) than he did in this, his junior, year. With less pressure to be a focal point of the offense at the next level, he should be able to recapture some of that turnover generating ability as he does move his feet well to stay in front of quicker players. You would like to see him grab a few more boards but he is the type of player to continue to work and grow and that is an area he should work on in the future.
Projection
Robinson profiles as a good third or fourth guard option able to play both guard positions and on the wing in a
pinch. Leaving him on bigger wings for too long could prove to be problematic for him defensively as he doesn’t
have the frame to hold up there. His natural scoring ability would be an asset to most second units that are
starved for shot creation. He really needs to cut down on his turnovers and tighten up his handle if he is to
become a pinch starter for teams in need.
https://94feetreport.com/the-2018-nba-draft-guide-version-1-2-af49f178b1ff
Donte is projected either at or after our pick. He had an excellent combine and has really shot up to where he is now projected in the late teens to mid-twenties. Infectious energy.
The Ringer has Donte being selected at #20:
DONTE DIVINCENZO, SG, Villanova, Sophomore
PTS 13.4 18.4 per 40
REB 4.8 6.5 per 40
AST 3.5 4.8 per 40
EFG% 59.0 391 FGA
STL 1.1 1.4 per 40
BLK 0.2 0.3 per 40
3PT% 40.1 85 3PA
FT% 71.0 107 FTA
Main Selling Point: Scoring
Age: 21.4
Height/Weight: 6'4.5''/200
Wingspan: 6'6''
Standing Reach: 8'1.5"
A fearless offensive wing who can score in a variety of ways and displays playmaking upside.
Shades Of: Jodie Meeks, Courtney Lee, Nik Stauskas
PLUSES
Dynamic shooter off the catch with NBA range, though he’s streaky due to his inconsistent mechanics.
He’s agile changing directions and uses different tempos to compensate for his lack of an elite first step or top gear.
Effective shooter off the dribble. He often side-steps while gliding to his left to create space.
Does a great job of absorbing contact and finishing with touch using either hand to score around the rim.
Good feel for the game. He shows flashes as a pick-and-roll ball handler and puts great velocity on his passes.
Plays intense defense and crashes the boards. He’s not a lockdown guy, but he plays team basketball.
He already has two incredible nicknames: “The Michael Jordan of Delaware” and “The Big Ragu”
MINUSES
Subpar length limits him as a versatile defender, as he gets overpowered by larger players and beaten by quicker ones.
Hasn’t displayed the ability to drain shots off screens.
Subpar free throw shooter.
Occasionally telegraphs passes into traffic.
https://nbadraft.theringer.com/
Tankathon has him at #24, and nbadraftroom.com one up at #23:
A big time shot maker who can take over a game with his scoring ability. Has good size and athleticism and plays a hard-nosed game. Projects as a solid rotation guy at the next level, who could be a 6th man, scorer off the bench.
Comp. Courtney Lee
http://www.nbadraftroom.com/p/2018-nba-mock-draft.html
So after all that, watch the Spurs select none of these guys, and he'll still flourish.
