NBA Draft 2017 Prospect Watch: Frank Mason III
By Adam McGee
What the Experts Say
(As of 6/6/17)
DraftExpress (Jonathan Givony): 48th
ESPN (Chad Ford): 45th
The Ringer (Kevin O’Connor): 40th
Sporting News (Sam Vecenie): 37th
Chad Ford of ESPN describes how Mason’s skills all point to him being a success in the NBA, and that we’d all likely be hearing a lot more about him if not for his height.
"“If Mason were three to four inches taller, he might be a lottery pick. Super tough, fast and devastating both at the rim and shooting from 3-point territory, he has been a legit NCAA player of the year candidate all season. Most NBA scouts don’t really love little guards, but Mason’s game fits the profile of the smaller guards who do succeed in the NBA.”"
Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer points out one of the key traits and buzzwords you tend to hear associated with Mason. Grit.
"“A tough-guy point guard who plays with intensity and fearlessness, which helps make up for his lack of size.”"