2018 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Who is Collin Sexton?

By Philip Rossman-Reich | Jun 1, 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 17: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide shoots the ball against Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 17, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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Draft Sites Say

Alex Scarborough, ESPN

"“Sexton is the closest thing college basketball has to Russell Westbrook. Their size is the same, as is their game: scoring point guards with 3-point range and the ability to get to the rim at will. But it’s their approach that is eerily similar: an unmistakable, white-hot intensity that is borderline maniacal.”"

The Ringer

"“He’s here to kick ass and chew bubblegum—and that attitude is contagious. He’s a potential lockdown defender against guards due to his lateral quickness, length, and effort. Stays engaged off-ball fighting through screens; he’s always a threat to intercept passes. . . . Forces low-quality shots against rim protection and hoists jumpers early in the clock, rather than making plays for teammates. Lacks pure passing skills; he forces high-risk passes or low-quality shots at a frustrating rate. He can hone his passing ability by improving his accuracy and the velocity he puts on passes.”"

J.Z. Mazlish, The Stepien

"A very exciting point guard prospect due to his athleticism, intensity, and budding skill-level. If he shows well as a playmaker and shooter at Alabama he could find himself in the top-5 pick conversation. Fun to watch due to his unique temperament."

William P. Desautelle III, NBADraft.net

"Sexton is one of the most dynamic guards in the country and has the tools to become a versatile weapon at the NBA level … Although he is slightly undersized in height at 6-2, he plays with great physicality, athleticism, and aggression, and has a 6’6.5 wingspan and a 8’0 standing reach … He’s a player that loves the spotlight and seems to be energized by the bright lights and stiff competition. . . . Sexton still has some room for improvement as a slasher despite his explosiveness … He has the ability to finish with his left hand at the rim but is obviously much more comfortable going right at this stage … He needs to add a bit more finesse to this department in his game, as he will not be able to rely on sheer athleticism once he reaches the NBA."