NBA Draft Spotlight: Mike Daum

Finishing as one of the top scorers in NCAA history, South Dakota State’s Mike Daum will look to prove he can be a valuable piece to an NBA team.

Strengths:

• Excellent three-point shooter. Career 41 percent shooter from deep. Outside stroke is his ticket
• Length and instincts allow him to grab rebounds in traffic. Double-double threat every night for South Dakota State and it’s a trait that will translate
• Good feet in the post. Turns over either shoulder and can hit contested turnarounds thanks to his long arms. One of the most efficient post scorers in the class
• Can utilize a few dribbles to attack wild closeouts. Willing passer if help comes over

Weaknesses:

• Slow footed defender that can be attacked in pick-and-rolls
• Despite his length, he is not a very adept shot-blocker. More of the type of post player who will stay down and try to get positioning to rebound
• Will need to continue to work on scoring in the post against stronger defenders who he can’t back down. He does possess a polished face-up game that he should use more
• Struggled with his weight early in his career. Must continue to work to become leaner and more explosive