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Jerami Grant Updates

Jerami Grant of Syracuse is a bit smaller than Payne at 6-8 and 214 but will most likely be available at No. 23 according to DraftExpress.com’s latest Mock Draft board. The word on Grant is that he can play great defense--but his shooting touch needs work. He only averaged 13 and 7 as a sophomore
http://www.examiner.com/article/uta...zona--aaron-gordon-other-first-rounders-visit
 
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"Associated Press
27. Phoenix Suns
Jerami Grant, , Syracuse

Jerami Grant has solid size, athleticism and defensive skills to be a good small forward for the Suns. His one glaring weakness, and the one that everyone seems to want to talk about, is his ability to shoot.

Grant knows that this is an issue, and with the right coach and a lot of practice he’ll get there. His decision-making could use some help as well. Like Capela, Grant is a prospect who is going to need some polishing to reach his full potential. That said, he has enough potential to make this pick worthwhile if the Suns decide not to trade their third pick of the first round to somebody else.

— Lafe Peavler"

http://www.deseretnews.com/top/2552...-2014-NBA-Draft-Who-will-the-Jazz-select.html
 
Grant measured in at 6’7.75 and 214 lbs. with an extremely impressive wingspan of 7’2.75. He put up 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 49.6% from the field and 67.4% from the free throw line last season. He is ranked as the draft’s 19th-best prospect and is currently projected to be selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 27th-overall pick.
http://fansided.com/2014/06/11/nba-...early-jeremi-grant-glenn-robinson-iii/#!XsXeS
 
18. Phoenix Suns (from Washington Wizards): Jerami Grant, SF, Syracuse
Since the Suns opted for a guard already, taking a defensive-minded forward like Grant makes sense. He learned under a very solid system at Syracuse and can add another dimension to a frontcourt with a wealth of young talent, which includes Miles Plumlee, Alex Len and the Morris twins.
Unfortunately, Grant's jump shot is on a par with that guy in the grey sweatshirt and headband at your local park's court.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...14-filling-every-teams-biggest-draft-day-need
 
"Jerami Grant is also, in my opinion, a great player for the Phoenix Suns’ system. He has worked out for them as well, and Gary Parrish along with Draft Express see him going 27th to the team out in Arizona with their third and final first round pick. His raw athleticism and length is not only great for causing turnovers and getting rebounds but also finishing on the break, and we all know Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe like to push the tempo for the Suns, so he could fit in there as well. NBADraft.net and CBS’ Matt Moore see Grant at 24 going to the Charlotte Hornets. This is another team like the Suns with younger, athletic players who like to turn defense into their offense. I think both of these seem like good fits for Grant, where he would be able to compete for significant playing time in the starting lineup or off the bench for up-and-coming squads."
http://insidetheloudhouse.com/2014/06/11/syracuse-orange-nba-mock-drafts-update-june-11th/
 
30. San Antonio Spurs: Jerami Grant, SF, Syracuse
Although Jerami Grant's inconsistent shooting is a big weakness, his length, athleticism and motor are all key assets that are sure to make him a first-round selection in 2014.
It's no secret that the San Antonio Spurs are getting old, and in order to remain in the championship race, they'll need to get slightly younger and more explosive.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...potential-picks-for-every-nba-team-in-round-1
 
26. Miami Heat: Jerami Grant, SF, Syracuse. One talent evaluator told me the hyper-athletic Grant could have been a top-10 pick if he’d stayed in college one more year and improved his game. It’s no secret that the Heat are in dire need of a point guard, and I would absolutely love inserting Shabazz Napier here, but I can’t see the Heat getting a competent NBA point guard at this draft position unless they trade up. A point guard here (i.e., Semaj Christon of Xavier) wouldn’t be an upgrade from Mario Chalmers. As for Grant, he is all potential. He doesn’t have a reliable jumper, though, and might be a tweener in the NBA.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/...ll-be-too-difficult-to-resist-for-cavs-061614
 
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