USC point guard Isaiah Collier has announced that he will enter the NBA Draft. Despite being initially projected as a top-5 pick before the NCAA season, he is still considered a likely lottery pick by his agent. Collier was always expected to be a one-and-done player, and with USC coach Andy Enfield moving on to SMU, the Trojans are going through a period of change.
Collier had a solid performance during the NCAA season, averaging 16.3 points and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 33.8% from 3. However, he faced challenges early on including turnover issues and a hand injury, which may have affected his draft stock. Despite these challenges, Collier is viewed as a promising prospect due to his ability to get into the paint and find open teammates when the defense collapses on him. He also possesses undeniable size and explosiveness that could make him successful at the NBA level with further development.
Current draft projections place Collier in the 10-15 range, but his performances in interviews and workouts could influence his draft position. As a talented and athletic player, Collier has the potential to become a valuable asset for an NBA team with the right guidance and coaching.
