Draft Profile: Kentucky C DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins
College: Kentucky
Class: Freshman
NBA Position: Center
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 270 lbs
Birthday: 8/13/1990
Player Biography: One of the nation's top recruits, DeMarcus Cousins committed alongside John Wall to play for John Calipari and Kentucky. While the spotlight shined on Wall early, Cousins has shot up the draft board as a result of his high level of play this season. With his size and strength, he has arguably been the most dominant post in the nation as a freshman, averaging nearly 16 points and 10 rebounds.



Strengths:
• Ideal size and length
• Strength to establish post position
• Plays with back to the basket
• Good touch in the post
• Decent mid-range game
• Finishes through contact
• Toughness
• Potential
Weaknesses:
• Maturity issues
• Not very explosive
• Needs to improve defensive IQ
• Poor passer out of the post
Links:
• Kentucky Player Bio: DeMarcus Cousins
• ESPN: DeMarcus Cousins Statistics

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