That grade will only improve if he shows more PG skills. We will be the first to know if he does that!
Lindell Wigginton at No. 32 in ESPN's first 2019 NBA mock draft
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This past season I posted an opinion that both Wiggs and Lard could possibly be gone after next season. And I had some snarky replies....So, I'll stick with my opinion, with maybe a slight ante up, I don't expect both of them for their Junior season at ISU.
I have him projected to go undrafted in 2019 and 2020 but a Top 5 pick if he stays four years at ISU 
I don't know about 'snarky' as I do think many think Wigginton will be a strong possibility if he has a good next season. But think most were just stating that they didn't perceive Lard being NBA material yet. If he leaves early after next year, he'll end up in Europe, imo.
...improves his 3 point shot from over 40%... to over 50%? Or?
Projected 32 is right in that area where it can go either way and make sense either way. I could be remembering wrong but I think Fizer was projected a late first rounder after his sophomore year when he chose to return. He was definitely a lock to get drafted. Being a lottery pick just 10-20 spots higher than late 1st early 2nd makes it an obvious choice.
It's pretty simple for Wigginton. If he's going to be a first round pick, it will be at PG so he has to show he can take care of the ball better and show off more PG skills. If he was 3 inches taller, he'd easily be a 1st round pick at SG
I "fear" (and this is a mixed sensation, because I would love for him to be in Ames as long as possible yet want the kid to realize his NBA dreams and give Prohm another feather in his cap towards the end for recruiting purposes) Wigginton might be the best 6'2" combo guard in school history. Yet, because he never quite flourishes as a natural PG and lacking just those last few inches in size, he never really has an NBA position. That he is a more natural scorer and 2-guard but just lacks that last bit of size for it at the next level.
I know he is long and super springy, though, so I hope he proves that feeling unfounded.
He's still got an inch or two on Wigginton. He also has way better handles and went to college for 2 years.
Wigginton measured in at 6'2.25 at the Hoops Summit last year. Mitchell is an outlier though
I actually like this comp but like trevman mentioned, Mitchell is slightly taller and has a freakish wingspan (6'10") while Lindell possesses just average length for being 6'2". Mitchell established himself as a very good defender at Louisville (1st team All-ACC defense) and his length as a prospect gave him perceived versatility on that end. I think Lindell can be a good defender as well but we'll have to see how that progresses in year 2.
One thing working in Lindell's favor is he's already surprisingly proven to be a good outside shooter. This was one area I actually thought he'd struggle in early on. Donovan Mitchell was just a career 33% three point shooter at Louisville but he showed good improvement his sophomore year.
Wigginton has a 6'3" + 0.5" wingspan according to this site...
https://fullpresscoverage.com/2018/03/28/fpc-nba-scouting-report-lindell-wigginton/
Mitchell has a 6'10" wingspan... He's incredibly long...
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Donovan-Mitchell-84680/
It's hard to compare them over that.
https://fullpresscoverage.com/2018/03/28/fpc-nba-scouting-report-lindell-wigginton/
Mitchell has a 6'10" wingspan... He's incredibly long...
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Donovan-Mitchell-84680/
It's hard to compare them over that.
Man if LWigg actually goes first round, I would be wholly disappointed we had a one and done and thats how the season all went down.
It would be awesome cred on one side for CSP and maybe as bad cred on the other side.
I'm really excited for next year with that said.
It would be awesome cred on one side for CSP and maybe as bad cred on the other side.
I'm really excited for next year with that said.
He won't be a 1st rounder this year. This is a projection for 2019.
He shot 40.1% from three with 172 attempts. That's a pretty competitive three point stroke at this level. His free throw shooting and decision-making are what he needs to work on the most.
I actually like the Warriors one. The back of that roster is severely lacking in depth all the sudden, and I think the current core is about to undergo some changes. I have a feeling that this is Harden and Houston's year, which, to me, means somebody of their Big Four, and likely Klay, is going to get shipped out. There is a spot there for Wigginton.
3&D wing with a crack outside shot would be another path forward for Wigginton. He just does not have ideal size for it unless he really was that good of shooter.
