Maxwell Baumbach

6’6 PG Quadir Copeland is one of the most underrated players in this year’s NBA Draft. Copeland had a standout season for NC State where he averaged 14/4/7 and 1.8 Steals a game on 49/40/78 splits Copeland’s mix of playmaking, defensive versatility, finishing, handle, athleticism, and pace makes him one of the most unique and versatile players in the class. Copeland is one of the best passers and playmakers in the class at 6’6, and he uses his size, athleticism, handle, and decision making to his advantage to create for his teammates at an elite level while also being able to use his passing vision to find his teammates. Copeland also takes advantage of his positional size to create passing advantages. Copeland is just one of 3 High Major players taller than 6’5 who had an AST% of 40 as well. As a scorer Copeland is elite at getting to the rim and uses his craft and athleticism to finish through contact. Copeland was also a strong catch and shoot shooter who shot 46% off the catch. Standing a 6’6 with a 6’11 wingspan Copeland has the frame, athleticism and the instincts to defend the 1-3 at a high level as well. Since 2008 Copeland and Trae Young are the only two High Major players who had an AST% of 40, have a TS% of 55, and make 100 shots at the rim.