Don't go Renaldo!!!

In which picture do you think Renaldo is "high" in?

Renaldo Balkman is surely feeling a little sick right now. Did I make the right decision? Will I get drafted? Balkman is hoping to be one of the 60 names called out tonight in the NBA draft. Let's look at his credentials and the reasons he could be drafted and the reasons he shouldn't.

Renaldo is a 6'8 and 208 pound player that left after only his junior season at the University of South Carolina. Balkman finished last season with career highs in field goal percentage (.608), points per game (9.6), assists (73), blocks (48), and steals (65). He led the Gamecocks in rebounds, averaging 6.3 per game.(Greenville News)
Reasons He Should Be Drafted - Balkman is a very likeable player that will certainly be a fan favorite. He is a tremendous athlete that will hustle and provide intangibles to the game. He may not score 20 points a game but his hustle may create 20 or more points a game for his teamates. Another reason he should be drafted tonight is the new NBA rule preventing high school stars from being in the draft. Let's face it. If that rule were not in place Balkman would be playing for the gamecocks next year.
Reasons He Shouldn't Be Drafted - Balkman is only 6"8 and 208 pounds. He is not big enough to be a great post up player. On top of that he is not the best of shooters. At USC he went 16 for 55 on 3 pointers. He also had games where he just didn't "show up". Something he can not do in the NBA with such a high level of talent.

BEST OF LUCK!