Draft Profile: Davidson SG Stephen Curry
![]() | Stephen Curry #30 College: Davidson Class: Junior NBA Position: Shooting Guard Height: 6'3" Weight: 181 lbs Birthday: 3/14/1988 |
Player Biography: An under the radar recruit, Curry played high school basketball at Charlotte Christian, where he led the team to three conference titles and three state playoff appearances. A lethal three point-shooter, Curry shot 48% from behind the line in high school. Curry’s scoring ability carried over at Davidson his freshman year, setting the single-season scoring record by a freshman with 730 points. He also broke Davidson’s single-season scoring record for three-pointers. His scoring improved during his sophomore year, averaging 25.9 ppg. Curry exploded on the national scene during the NCAA National Tournament with multiple forty point games, leading his team to the Elite 8 in wins against Gonzaga, Georgetown, and Wisconsin. As a junior, Curry has made strides in developing his point guard skills while increasing his scoring output to nearly 30 points per game, cementing himself as a legitimate NBA prospect.
| Strengths: • Great shooter • Scorer's mentality • Basketball IQ • 3-point range • Off-ball movement • Ability to create • Work ethic • Poise | Weaknesses: • Combo guard? • Size/strength • Upside • Defensive potential • Athleticism • Quickness |
Links:
• Davidson Player Bio: Stephen Curry
• ESPN: Stephen Curry Statistics
