D-Nic...First Rounder?!?!

For those of you who aren't ESPN insiders, I'll illegally copy and paste some SU-related excerpts from Chad Ford's NBA predraft camp updates:


Day 1

Demetris Nichols, F, Syracuse
18 points, 4-for-5 on 3-pointers

Nichols made a name for himself with his sharpshooting at Syracuse this year, and he got off to a hot start, going 5-for-5 from the field in the first half.

He tried to put the ball on the floor more than usual and create for himself, which was good news to scouts. He's a little quicker and more athletic than some think but still pretty one-dimensional.

Day 2

Demetris Nichols, F, Syracuse
17 points, 6-for-7 shooting

Nichols has shot the lights out here and created enough buzz to bump his stock up seriously, moving him from being a possible second-rounder to a guy who could get a sniff in the first round.

The league needs shooters and Nichols has shown here that his range extends well beyond the college 3-point line. He's been the most consistent player in drills and games of anyone here.

Daryl Watkins, C, Syracuse
7 points, 9 rebounds, 3-for-4 shooting

He's got NBA size and an NBA body, and he's shown enough hustle here to pass the smell test.

He didn't do much at Syracuse, but big men always rise late in the draft.