Draft Profile: Arizona SF Chase Budinger
 | Chase Budinger #34 College: Arizona Class: Junior NBA Position: Small Forward Height: 6'7" Weight: 206 lbs Birthday: 12/31/1987 |
Player Biography: Chase Budinger attended La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, California, where he starred in both basketball and volleyball. In 2006, Budinger was named a first-team Parade All-American and played in the McDonald's High School All-American game. As an elite recruit (Rivals #4; Scout #13), he committed to Arizona over over in-state schools UCLA and USC. Budinger, averaging 15.6 points and 5.8 rebounds, was the 2006-07 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. For his sophomore season, Budinger upped his scoring output to 17.1 points per game, earning himself a spot on the AP All-American team as an honorable mention. Though considered a first round lock, Budinger chose to return to school for his junior year.
| Strengths: • Perimeter shooting • Size • Leaping ability • Finishing ability • Basketball IQ • Court Vision • Fundamentals • Team player | Weaknesses: • Strength • Defense • Quickness • Go-to mentality • Mid-range game • Ball-handling skills |
Links:
• Arizona Player Profile: Chase Budinger
• ESPN: Chase Budinger Statistics
