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From Draft Express:
Chase Budinger, 6'7, SG/SF, Sophomore, Arizona
17.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 turnovers, 45% FG, 74% FT,
40% 3PT
Chase Budinger has picked up right where he left off last season, making
some slight advancements in his game and having no trouble adjusting to
his slightly larger role on the Wildcats. The versatile and athletic wingman
has made small improvements in his points, assists, and three-point
shooting percentage, and shows no sign of slowing down as conference
play begins. Budinger's scoring actually was above his season average in
Arizona's three games against ranked opponents thus far (#2 Memphis,
#4 Kansas, #9 Texas A&M).
Budinger's style of play hasn't changed much in his sophomore season,
but he's getting things done slightly better in a few areas, most notably
from behind the three-point arc. With his near-textbook form, boasting a
high, quick, and consistent release on his shot, Budinger is shooting a
very solid 40% from behind the arc, up from 37% last season. He's been
equally effective spotting up and coming off screens, doing some damage
in that vein from the 15-18 foot range as well. He still isn't nearly as
dangerous when pulling up off the dribble, but he's making more of an
effort to incorporate that into his game, getting off quite a few shots in
that manner from the 15-18 foot range, though having inconsistent
success with it.
In terms of taking the ball to the basket, Budinger still isn't a great threat
in isolations, but his improving ball-handling and ability with both hands
bodes well for his future success. His handle is fairly tight, even though
it's not especially low to the ground and he doesn't use many advanced
moves. Because of such, he struggles splitting double teams and
dribbling in a crowd, but looks very comfortable in space, either coming
off screens with the ball, finding open space on the floor, or handling in
transition. Budinger's dribble-drive game should benefit from the extra
spacing on the floor in the NBA half-court game, due to the deeper
three-point line, along with the tougher scrutiny on perimeter defense by
referees, similar to the way Rudy Gay's dribble-drive game has improved
in the NBA.
Budinger has continued to show his excellent motor and basketball IQ on
the offensive end of the court, constantly moving without the ball, making
good use of screens, and getting out in transition. He finishes well in
transition, and also has shown some nice passing proficiency there, with
his assist totals up on the season. Budinger would be best off if he was
drafted by a team with an up-tempo style, as his ability to play in space
would best be utilized on a team that tries to catch defenses off guard.
On the defensive end, Budinger has continued to play well this season,
though it's worth noting that his motor is not as consistent on this end of
the court, yet it's still very solid. His perimeter defense is heavily reliant
on his lateral quickness, as he's not very physical, with his game being
almost entirely based on beating his man to the spot. His lateral
quickness is good, but he is a bit stiff in the hips and he doesn't have the
lowest center of gravity, so he's likely best suited to defend small
forwards at the next level, provided his body can handle some extra bulk,
which it should be able to. Budinger is also prone to overplaying at times
on defense, either over-rotating while leaving his man open off the ball,
or overplaying in man-to-man defense, leaving him prone to quick
crossovers. To his credit, he recovers well when he gets beat, sometimes
being able to move laterally and still get in front of his man on the second
effort.
There's a very good chance Budinger will enter the draft this season, and
if he does, he should be firmly in lottery discussions. With his work ethic,
athleticism, and foundation of skills, he should be a fairly low risk
prospect, likely amounting to a solid starter at worst. His continued
improvement and learning curve will determine how high his ceiling is,
though he doesn't seem to have the mentality to ever be a #1 option
scorer. Adding some strength, extending his shooting to NBA three-point
range, and continuing to improve his ball-handling should be his main
priorities at this stage.
Chase Budinger, 6'7, SG/SF, Sophomore, Arizona
17.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 turnovers, 45% FG, 74% FT,
40% 3PT
Chase Budinger has picked up right where he left off last season, making
some slight advancements in his game and having no trouble adjusting to
his slightly larger role on the Wildcats. The versatile and athletic wingman
has made small improvements in his points, assists, and three-point
shooting percentage, and shows no sign of slowing down as conference
play begins. Budinger's scoring actually was above his season average in
Arizona's three games against ranked opponents thus far (#2 Memphis,
#4 Kansas, #9 Texas A&M).
Budinger's style of play hasn't changed much in his sophomore season,
but he's getting things done slightly better in a few areas, most notably
from behind the three-point arc. With his near-textbook form, boasting a
high, quick, and consistent release on his shot, Budinger is shooting a
very solid 40% from behind the arc, up from 37% last season. He's been
equally effective spotting up and coming off screens, doing some damage
in that vein from the 15-18 foot range as well. He still isn't nearly as
dangerous when pulling up off the dribble, but he's making more of an
effort to incorporate that into his game, getting off quite a few shots in
that manner from the 15-18 foot range, though having inconsistent
success with it.
In terms of taking the ball to the basket, Budinger still isn't a great threat
in isolations, but his improving ball-handling and ability with both hands
bodes well for his future success. His handle is fairly tight, even though
it's not especially low to the ground and he doesn't use many advanced
moves. Because of such, he struggles splitting double teams and
dribbling in a crowd, but looks very comfortable in space, either coming
off screens with the ball, finding open space on the floor, or handling in
transition. Budinger's dribble-drive game should benefit from the extra
spacing on the floor in the NBA half-court game, due to the deeper
three-point line, along with the tougher scrutiny on perimeter defense by
referees, similar to the way Rudy Gay's dribble-drive game has improved
in the NBA.
Budinger has continued to show his excellent motor and basketball IQ on
the offensive end of the court, constantly moving without the ball, making
good use of screens, and getting out in transition. He finishes well in
transition, and also has shown some nice passing proficiency there, with
his assist totals up on the season. Budinger would be best off if he was
drafted by a team with an up-tempo style, as his ability to play in space
would best be utilized on a team that tries to catch defenses off guard.
On the defensive end, Budinger has continued to play well this season,
though it's worth noting that his motor is not as consistent on this end of
the court, yet it's still very solid. His perimeter defense is heavily reliant
on his lateral quickness, as he's not very physical, with his game being
almost entirely based on beating his man to the spot. His lateral
quickness is good, but he is a bit stiff in the hips and he doesn't have the
lowest center of gravity, so he's likely best suited to defend small
forwards at the next level, provided his body can handle some extra bulk,
which it should be able to. Budinger is also prone to overplaying at times
on defense, either over-rotating while leaving his man open off the ball,
or overplaying in man-to-man defense, leaving him prone to quick
crossovers. To his credit, he recovers well when he gets beat, sometimes
being able to move laterally and still get in front of his man on the second
effort.
There's a very good chance Budinger will enter the draft this season, and
if he does, he should be firmly in lottery discussions. With his work ethic,
athleticism, and foundation of skills, he should be a fairly low risk
prospect, likely amounting to a solid starter at worst. His continued
improvement and learning curve will determine how high his ceiling is,
though he doesn't seem to have the mentality to ever be a #1 option
scorer. Adding some strength, extending his shooting to NBA three-point
range, and continuing to improve his ball-handling should be his main
priorities at this stage.
