Is Scottie Reynolds an NBA Player?
Scottie ReynoldsHe’s one of the greatest scorers in Virginia high school basketball history, taking Player of the Region honors for three consecutive seasons. He was named a McDonald’s All-American before wrapping his career at No. 16 on VA’s all-time scoring list.
But Scottie Reynolds’ game feels more like that of a New York City point guard than anything. He’s a gritty guard with a tight handle and a quick, accurate trigger from deep. Though he’s not a great finisher around the rim, he can score from anywhere. Reynolds dropped 40 as a freshman at UConn, and scored 20 points or more 10 times during his sophomore season.
He’s grown as a point guard too, helping to make Dante Cunningham a serious offensive threat (17.3 ppg). That’s enabled ‘Nova to go undefeated thus far.
Even so, as a 6-2 scoring guard without incredible quickness or athleticism, it’s tough to see Scottie Reynolds as an NBA player. Ever since coming to Villanova as a highly touted prospect, Reynolds has had the green light. He’s never shot a particularly good rate from the floor (39% as a freshman, 41% as a sophomore, 39% as a junior). And ‘Nova’s four-out, one-in guard-focused offense hasn’t forced Scottie to develop NBA-level PG skills.
When the Wildcats go against Texas tonight at Madison Square Garden, Reynolds will face the best competition of the season – by far. A big performance at the Garden could go a long way with scouts, but right now, I don’t think he makes the cut.
Do you think Scottie Reynolds in an NBA player?
December 9th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
DH says:
I’m takin Scottie Pippen over Scottie Reynolds every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
JCARR says:
Scottie Reynolds = Demarcus Nelson…
only if he ends up in GSW he will get playing time
December 9th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Vinny says:
reynolds = childress
December 9th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
JCARR says:
@vinny
it said NBA not europe, but you’re right he will probably end up in Europe or getting punk’d by european team ala marbury.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Vinny says:
wasn’t childress a number 1 pick? who lasted how long in the nba? thats reynolds!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Jeremy J says:
WTF? Why is anyone bringing up J Chill?? Hes like 6′7 and had developed into one of the better 6th men in the NBA. J Chill was above average, Scottie Reynolds might find a role on a bad team as their Flip Murray. He seems like he could come off the bench and get buckets while shooting without a conscience ala Flip
December 9th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
J$ul says:
randolph childress???
anyways, seems like villanova sports a lot of these types of players (see allan ray)
December 10th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Luigi says:
hey uhh scottie rey lived around my area and torched my HS. his gms are still talked today so who knows. if he makes it..its either a late 2nd rd. or undrafted
December 10th, 2008 at 1:38 am
doc says:
I dont think so but he might.He def got game.
December 10th, 2008 at 7:06 am
roebee94 says:
watched the game tonight. aj abrams destroyed him…sorry nbdl sure, nba no
December 10th, 2008 at 11:17 am
SeKurity says:
Gotta rep for my hometown boy…. He’s def got talent, He’s a scorer (yes a lil small to be a 2 in the L) but…..Dont sleep on him..
December 10th, 2008 at 11:48 am
bullet380 says:
I don’t really see Reynolds as a good comparison to Childress. I should know. Randolph is my cousin. He was a first round draft pick, played for a couple of NBA teams, and did his thing in the Italian League for years.
He’s a very good player, and I think that Reynolds could play in the NBA in the future if he could cut down on the turnovers and get a little more explosive with that first step.
December 10th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Sweet Jones says:
he’s not an NBA player…yet. he doesn’t handle it well enough to break down and NBA defense, he’s not that quick and he’s about 5-11 at best. he can shoot it though.
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
HHS says:
This year it has been very difficult to watch my boy. I am also from Herndon and have seen him play for almost seven years now. I don’t understand how he went from explosive to tentative in such a short time. I think Wright is behind this. Evenso, because I have watched him for such a long time and know what he is capable of (with the best competition) I do think he can and will make it in the NBA.
December 25th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
eye says:
Simple you cant make a 2 guard play the pg position. You can’t learn that on the fly. He’s actually hurting his team and mostly his game. They have their Point Guard/Playmaker Corey Fisher playing the 2 who’s not looking for his shot. Then you have a sharpshooter at that trying to manafacture plays and run offense. Jay Wright is to blame. They also lost a very talented guard in Malcom Grant last year. He’s also over recruiting at the position. You can’t win with all guards. Scottie has looked horrible this year. This minor change would help the team and each player individually. Isn’t that the point. It’s like asking kobe to play the PG not possible. You can’t make a player what he’s not. As a coach your suppose to utilize your players strengths.
January 8th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
keeyaan says:
i think scottie has a chance. i mean yea he lacks in areas but scottie has the potental to go far. Scottie keeps his head almost all the time in games. he can play in the nba and average about 15 because he can get shots for himself and his teamates. Still i think scottie should stay in college for 1 more year just to develope his game more. When scottie comes to the Nba the critics will be quited. Scottie= The NBA
March 6th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Sammie says:
I think Scottie could develop into a viable NBA player. In the right circumstances, with the right coach and the right team, he could surprise everyone with his talent. I’m not a NBA scout, but I’m sure I’m not the only person thinking along these lines about Scottie Reynolds.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Alabama says:
I am scottie’s cousin. he has the work ethic to get the job done. as far as an explosive first step, thats something you can improve, and he knows what he has to do. ESPN did a mock draft after his sophmore year, and put him as the last pick in the first round as a Sophmore. I think his shot will be better in the nba than college. after growing up with him, the further away from the rim he is tthe better his shot gets. ive seen him do stuff with the ball that you dont even see in video games. so trust me, he’ll be in the nba. He’s a PTP
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
RealTalk says:
I’ve seen Scottie play numerous times due to my high school being his rival. He was extremely explosive in high school, no one could handle him. But that’s high school. College is definately different. He’s not what he used to be because it a totally different, level as we all know and he finally met his competition. I feel that if he can’t dominate the way he used to in high school in college, then NBA is not the answer. He should be playing like Dominic Rhodes from Marq or any of the other guards in the Big East. So, NO I do not think he’s ready yet for the L. But Good Luck to his future.