Pat Mills and the NBA Draft

If you're a Pat Mills fan, then you're probably wondering if he'll decide to play college ball again next year or try to go pro. According to the NBL and DraftExpress, he's seriously considering the 2009 NBA Draft, which will be held on June 25.


So why would Mills test the waters of the draft? Or more importantly, why would an NBA team be seriously interested in Mills? Well, for starters, he's quick, has an explosive first step, and like many Australians, he has well-developed skill. "In addition to his nice athleticism, Mills also has textbook form on his jumper, displays solid ball handling ability, and produces as many steals as almost any qualified player" in the DraftExpress database. If you're interested in a more detailed analysis of Mills' performance, DraftExpress provides good statistics from his two seasons at St. Mary's and his time on the Australian National Team.


The deadline for underclassmen to declare their interest in the draft is just around the corner (April 26). He can get involved and still maintain NCAA eligibility as long as he pulls out before he gets an agent. So I guess we'll know where his head is in about 10 days.