Eric Moreland, a redshirt junior forward from Oregon State, declared for the NBA Draft this week. Most people see him as an undrafted free agent. Moreland stands 6'10", 220 lbs and averaged 8.9 points per game and 10.2 rebounds per game last year as a Beaver. He declared for the draft after last year but came back for his junior season.
The Good:
Rebounding. Moreland is a spectacular rebounder. He has averaged 10.4 rebounds per game for the last two years, and his career average is 8.6 rebounds per game. Moreland is a great athlete as well. He started the season on suspension this year, and only played twenty games, but he showed flashes of offensive potential. With a frame similar to a bulkier Kevin Durant, he also is the same type of athlete Durant is. Moreland is a smart player, and he knows his limitations and stays in his lane. He will not step out and take an errant three point attempt. While he showed signs of a decent jump shot, he only attempted 6.5 field goals per game, so his shooting ability is relatively unknown. He makes up for it with his great leaping ability.
The Bad:
Moreland is just not polished offensively. He does not have a reliable jump shot. He was 1-of-2 from three-point range this year. He is not a great finisher around the rim unless he has enough room to slam on someone. Moreland is also foul-prone. His minutes were cut this season because he often got into foul trouble.
The Low-down:
Moreland will be nothing special in the NBA. He is your everyday, pick-and-roll, catch-and-slam power forward. Things could be different if he develops a jump shot. He has immense potential, but can't seem to capitalize on opportunities.
Pro Comparison:
Kenyon Martin
Draft Slot:
Second Round- Undrafted Free Agent
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