| Patterson, Patrick | Kentucky | 6'9" | 240 | PF | Jr. | Patterson is one of five potential 2010 NBA Draft picks that Kentucky had on their ridiculously talented roster. …Patterson was possibly the least spectacular but surely the most steady of the five. ...He plays a mature game and seldom tries to deviate from what he knows he can accomplish. He has recently become a much better perimeter shooter and now extends his range beyond the college three point line. His most dependable look in the NBA will be hitting the face-up 17 footer which he already does very well. His 73% free throw number backs up his nice touch for a BIG. ...Shoots a high percentage (59% FG). As a passer - Patterson is decent. He is close to one assist for each turnover in his Kentucky career. …Wingspan is 7'1". ...Right handed but he did demonstrate ability to shoot a lefty half-hook. ...Good hands and soft touch. ...He could be a better finisher at the rim. That may or may not come with the strength training he will get in the NBA. ...I like Patterson. He worked hard to graduate from UK in just three years. He seems like a good kid. He is a guy I trust. |
Where do I expect Patterson to be taken? Somewhere around 13th.
Our best advice: In 2003 - the 13th pick was Marcus Banks. We said - "take Josh Howard".
Our worst advice: In 2001 - the 13th pick was Richard Jefferson. We said - "take Michael Bradley".