Player Profile: Demar DeRozan - SG

Demar DeRozan
Compton '08
SG - 6'6 - 210 lbs
Plays Like: Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter
Committed To: USC

Demar is one of the most athletic prospects to come out of high school for years. He is a great slasher in addition to his pretty pull-up J out to the three. On the fast break, he finishes with ease throwing down thunderous dunks that make your jaw drop. He has figured out how to use his strong body to take smaller defenders to the rim. He is always improving, and has shown major strides in his half-court game, not limiting himself to being a fast-break player.

His mid-range jumpshot needs to gain consistency if he wants to live up to his potential, as this is vital for elite swingmen in the NBA. Some question his intensity on the defensive end, but many players his age have this question raised about them.