12. Troy Bell - Boston College, 6'1", 183 - PG, SG
Named "Best Athlete" at the Chicago NBA pre-draft camp. He can score, assist, and get steals. ...Great touch. But he is also turnover prone. Great free throw shooter that can get his own shot. From Minneapolis, MN. 2003 Big East Player of the Year, which backed up the award he received in 2000-01. That year, he shared with Notre Dame's Troy Murphy. ...Bell can score at will but also has very poor defensive fundamentals. He often turns his back and loses sight of his man. He's slow to close out. A lazy, lazy, defender that relies on his quick hands to bail him out. ...Has the swagger that scorers have. When he's on his offensive game, his defensive deficiency's are easier to swallow. ...Routinely beaten to the glass because of lack of boxout. ...Right hander is more shooter than server. ...Crossover dribble is tight. ...Finishes. Has big time leaping ability (40 inch verts) which helps him complete plays. ...He wants to take the big shot. ...Can hit a shot coming off a screen at NBA speed. Very good and accurate shooter with great handles.
