re: Marcus Thornton pro prospects?

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The average height of a starting NBA shooting guard is 6'-6". Most players under that average have phenomenal skills. His height will hurt him.

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There are over 40 guards on NBA rosters who play the "two" all or part of the time who are listed @ 6'4" or shorter FWIW. Thornton appears to be much stronger and a much better rebounder than a lot of "2" guards in the league. Compared to J.R. Smith as a rookie for instance, who was a first round pick of the Hornets, I would gauge MT to be a better player upon entrance into the league. He certainly has NBA range on his jumper and the ability to elevate over taller defenders with one of the quickest releases I've seen lately. As for as where he gets drafted it depends on how many teams feel the need for a shooting guard. He's some where in the top 10 two guards coming out depending on whos ranking you are using. If more than a half-dozen "2's" are taken in the first round MT has a shot at the late first round IMHO.