Drafting Darius Morris

While Michigan isn't known for producing a lot of NBA point guards, Darius Morris might just be the school needs. From a physical standpoint Morris has great NBA size at 6'5, he is capable of overpowering defenders. And his game has improved since his freshman season, he adjusted while leading Michigan as their best play-maker. Morris averaged points 15 and 6 assists a game in a tough Big Ten conference. He has good ball handling skills, excellent mid range game, shooting 56%, and an uncanny way of getting to the paint. While Michigan needed him to be their best player every game, at times you'd see Morris forcing the issue by over dribbling in the paint with n o place to escape, and forcing passes causing turnovers. Morris have the potential to be a good role player, on any team.
There is no doubt that Darius Morris has talent. He could've stayed an extra year to improve his draft stock. Seeing that he improved significantly from his FR to SO season the potential alone would be good enough to draft Morris. His height and ability to handle the ball remind many of Tyreke Evans. They both play better when being the playmaker. While Evans is a NBA starter, Morris in the league will be a solid role player. Any NBA team can benefit from this type of player. The size gives teams the option to play Morris at point or shooting guard.

  Defensively Morris can be a solid defender. He doesn't possess the a quick first step, but he has done everything that Michigan has asked him to do. While he still needs to improve his free throw shooting 77%, and perimeter shot 28%, is intriguing because he would be a tough match for other teams. If Morris can improve his three point shot it would allow him to become a slasher, allowing teams to use him off the ball.
Overall Darius Morris stood out this season because he made huge improvements in his game. The Knicks could use his talent with the 17th pick, while that is a bit higher than he should Morris is a late first round talent. If the Knicks don't draft Morris the Heat could with the 31st pick or the Clippers with the 37th pick could be teams that offer playing time right away.