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2018 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Anfernee Simons scaling up from high school

By Philip Rossman-Reich

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 14: IMG Academy Ascenders guard Anfernee Simons (3) shoots the ball during the first half of the Spalding Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between the Vermont Academy Wildcats and the IMG Academy Post Grad Ascenders on January 14, 2018, at the Blake Arena in Springfield, MA .(Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 14: IMG Academy Ascenders guard Anfernee Simons (3) shoots the ball during the first half of the Spalding Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between the Vermont Academy Wildcats and the IMG Academy Post Grad Ascenders on January 14, 2018, at the Blake Arena in Springfield, MA .(Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Draft Sites Say

Kevin O’Connor, The Ringer

"Bouncy athlete capable of finishing ferocious dunks; possesses the fluidity and agility to change directions on a dime. Advanced handle enables him to create space off the dribble. Good spot-up shooter with a quick release and soft touch. . . . Must raise his shot release to improve shooting off the dribble against NBA-level athletes. Lacks touch on crafty layups, and his skinny frame hurts him when finishing against contact and drawing fouls. Avoids contact on drives by taking off too far or tossing up wild floaters."

Evan Tomes, NBADraft.net

"6’3.5 combo guard with solid length: a 6’7 wingspan and 8’2 standing reach … Good perimeter scorer … Led the Under Armour Association in scoring with 20.4 points per game and averaged 11.6 points per game at the NBPA Top 100. . . . Body is still a long ways from being NBA ready … Labeled as a combo guard but can improve point guard and playmaking skills … Doesn’t have a high assist count yet."