Kansas Jayhawks WiretapMay 2013 Kansas Jayhawks Wiretap

Wiggins Ranks Ahead Of Parker, Randle, Smart In Offensive Rating

Nov 27, 2013 1:58 PM

Andrew Wiggins has the highest offensive rating among potential No. 1 picks at 134.2, according to data from KenPom.com.

Jabari Parker ranks second at 125.4, followed by Julius Randle (118.3) and Marcus Smart (116.9).

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Andrew Wiggins Draws Paul George Comparison From NBA Executive

Nov 19, 2013 11:55 AM

Andrew Wiggins has been impressive to start his freshman season at Kansas, averaging 19 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

Unlike Jabari Parker and Julius Randle, Wiggins has a smaller role in his offense at this point.

"I think he can be a player that plays a lot like Paul George does," one veteran NBA executive told ESPN.com. "He's so smooth that at times it almost looks like he's coasting. But when you watch closer, you just see the game comes so easy to him. With his length and explosiveness, he's going to be able to do whatever he wants once he gets it. And from everything we can gather in looking into his background, he's going to get it. I'm not sure how we could pass on him if we had the No. 1 pick. The other guys might be more ready right now, but in three years, I think he's the best player in this class."

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Durant Credits Technology For Advanced Games Of Wiggins, Parker

Nov 15, 2013 11:42 AM

Kevin Durant closely watched Kansas defeat Duke this week and came away impressed by both Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker.

"That [Parker] kid is amazing," Durant said. "I think he is the best player in the country. Him and Wiggins are like '1A' and '1B.' Those guys are going to do the one-and-done thing, do it early. They are going to do really well in college and lead their teams to, I think, the Final Four. That's kind of like, 'Close your eyes and pick one.' You're good with either one of those guys.

"I love Jabari's game. He's so skilled. He has it all right now. Wiggins is on another level with God-given ability. You look at him, you can tell he's going to be really big and fill out a lot. He's really athletic."

Durant credits technology for why so many young players enter college with an advanced skill-set.

"You can basically go to [search] your favorite player and watch film," Durant said. "You can go on YouTube and type in 'LeBron James' and watch every move he does, break it down and work on it. It's simple. When I was coming up you had to figure it out. I'm seeing [young] guys shooting fade-away and Euro-step floaters.

"Where are they getting this stuff? They're just watching these guys thoroughly [on video] and breaking it down. Some of these kids have access to going to my camp, or LeBron's camp or D-Wade's [Dwyane Wade's camp], getting 1-on-1 instruction. It's amazing. The game is growing."

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Okafor, Tyus Jones, Alexander To Announce Commitments On Friday

Nov 12, 2013 11:34 PM

Jahlil Okafor, Tyus Jones and Cliff Alexander will announce their college decisions on Friday.

“He made up his mind,” Chuck Okafor, Jahlil’s father, said. “He is confident in his choice.”

Okafor took official visits to Duke, Baylor, Arizona, Kansas and Kentucky.

Okafor and Jones have long said they would attend the same school.

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Scout Questions Wiggins' Motor

Nov 12, 2013 11:27 AM

Andrew Wiggins has frequently been called the best NBA prospect to come out of high school since LeBron James, but some are questioning his motor and others like some of the other talented players in the anticipated 2014 NBA Draft.

"Until Wiggins learns how to play hard, he's Kansas' third-best freshman," said one NBA scout.

Wiggins "is not always playing hard and motivated," an NBA scout said. "That scares people. That scares me a little. You need a gym rat, someone that absolutely loves it. It's 82 games. It's tough. Those guys are harder to win with than guys who love it."

One NBA scout said Wiggins' "worst-case scenario" is Vince Carter.

"He's not LeBron," one NBA general manager said. "It's not his fault regarding all the hype. People say he's pretty humble. He's a top-three pick for sure, if not No. 1."

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Smart, McDermott, Smith, McGary, Wiggins On Preseason AP All-American Team

Nov 4, 2013 1:20 PM

Marcus Smart, Doug McDermott, Russ Smith, Mitch McGary and Andrew Wiggins have been named to the Associated Press All-American team.

Smart was the only unanimous selection.

Wiggins is the second freshman to earn preseason honors.

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Wiggins Wants To Lead Kansas To Title, Go No. 1 In Draft

Nov 1, 2013 8:07 PM

Andrew Wiggins expects to have a short stay at Kansas before moving onto the NBA, but is enjoying his time in Lawrence.

"I would say just being able to enjoy my last year of school," Wiggins said.

Wiggins' goals during his freshman season are simple.

"Win another championship, a national championship," said Wiggins. "Follow in Anthony Bennett's footsteps of going No. 1."

Wiggins is widely expected to be the first player selected in the 2014 NBA Draft.

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