A lot of people questioned Patterson’s decision to return to Kentucky for his junior season, but ultimately it was the right decision. Patterson finished his degree at Kentucky in three years and has been working out in the off season with Hell’s Trainer in San Francisco . With good individual workouts Patterson could find himself in the mid-lottery.
Strengths: Patterson might be the best true power forward in the draft. Where Aminu and Johnson both have the ability to play the three, Patterson is absolutely a power forward. This year he continued to rebound the ball very well, even with DeMarcus Cousins hauling everything in. The greatest improvement was his ability to score from outside, adding a three point game to his repertoire making him a threat whenever the ball is in his hands. He also understands the game, so he should be able to contribute right away.
Weaknesses: The ability to dribble and move the ball are two things that Patterson will have to work on before individual workouts. He does understand the game, but sometimes struggles to find the open man. Defensively he isn’t fantastic, and struggles to block shots showing poor timing. Also, a lot has been made of his less than ideal size.
NBA Comparison: Paul Millsap with range
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struggles to block shots ?
youre kidding right ?
anyone who has 8 block shots in one game does not struggle to block shots
look at career stats as well 152 in 3 years
later dude
When talking about his inability to block shots you have to put in in perspective of other prospects that play his position. This year he blocked less shots than the following players: Whiteside, Udoh, Aldrich, Sanders, Alabi, Ed Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and Wes Johnson.
Also 151 blocks in three years was less than some of the players above had in a single season.