Coach Z’s scouting report: So much has been written about him since high school… a poster child for someone hurt by going to college, since teams draft on potential… great skills and a tremendous athlete… scores in different ways… long range and off the bounce… questionable head… sometimes makes bad decisions that lead to him forcing shots and taking his teammates out of the game… with the right guidance, he could become a great one…
Mayo can play a little bit of point but he looks to be more of a shooting guard. The Timberwolves are drafting him as Al Jefferson’s sidekick, but in a few years, those roles may be reversed. He and Randy Foye should give the Wolves a good, young backcourt, though they are both combo guards. Mayo has a reputation for having a great work ethic, which means he has tremendous upside.
Next up is Seattle. Early on this was supposed to be Jerryd Bayless, but lately I’ve been hearing that Brook Lopez or even Russell Westbrook is more likely. The Sonics are obviously building around Kevin Durant (and to a lesser extent, Jeff Green), so look for a non-forward pick here.
