Recap Of Seminoles in the NBA

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With the second week of the NBA about to start, here is a recap of how the Seminoles have fared.

Chris Singleton of the Washington Wizards:  Chris has played in all five game this year for the Wizards and is averaging 13 minutes a game coming off the bench.  During that time, he is shooting 52.2% from the field and scoring 5.6 points per game.  Singleton is getting 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 assist and 1 steal per game.  His numbers are a little skewed because in one game he played less than a minute.

Bernard James Ready To Contribute

Bernard James' name was called for the 33rd pick in 2012 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers who then traded the draft rights to the Dallas Mavericks.  James will now be playing in the state where he began his military career.  As a two year starter for the Seminoles' he led the team in blocks and rebound improving on both each year.
James can be a help to the Dallas Mavericks right away, he has the size and ability to be a great defender in the NBA.  Also he knows where he stands as a player.

"I know who I am as a basketball player," James said. "I'm not under the impression that I'm going to go out there and be Kobe Bryant for a team. I know I'm a hustle guy, an energy guy. I'm going to rebound, block shots and play defense well. That's my role at the NBA level. I know that and I'm happy with that. If you get a couple of points out of me, that'll be a bonus. I know I can contribute to a team."

The Dallas Mavericks will be playing in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, their first game will be played on July 15th against the Denver Nuggets.

Xavier Gibson Given The Chance

Xavier Gibson will be headed to play for the Milwaukee Bucks summer league team.  The Bucks will play in the Las Vegas Summer League starting on Monday July 16th and will play five games in seven days.  The former Seminole center who was undrafted will get his chance to show his talents along side John Henson who was the Bucks first round pick.  As a Senior, Gibson and the Seminoles' beat John Henson and the Tarheels twice, shutting down their post presence.  

Xavier Gibson's Draft Stock

Xavier Gibson's career at Florida State was a building block to the NBA.  Gibson was the anchor of one of the best defenses in college basketball.  When playing for Coach Leonard Hamilton, defense always comes first.  In his four years he ranks 12th all-time in blocked shots with 100 and 45 in his senior year, and averaged 4.2 rebounds a game which was a career best.  But he has another skill set that was not seen in his career but was on display at NBA workouts, and that is his face to basket game.  He has shown that he has a nice touch from mid-range and is not afraid to put the ball on the floor and go around a defender to finish at the rim.  Even though he is projected to go late in the second round, Gibson has the ability to make it as a NBA player with his size, ability to defend, rebound, and his new offensive approach.