Golden State Of Mind · Jun 30, 2022
Deep-dive: There are levels to Ryan Rollins’ potential
Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe initial intrigue surrounding Ryan Rollins stemmed from the Golden State Warriors shelling out $2 million in cash to move up seven spots to grab him.
What did the Warriors see in Rollins — a sophomore prospect from Toledo — that was, in their eyes, worth upgrading their draft position?
A look at his college tenure reveals the promise he brings on the offensive end of the floor: a potential three-level scorer with the shot-creation chops to supplement an equal-opportunity offense. Coupled with a physical profile that can be shaped into a sturdy defender, Rollins is a high-upside project that may turn into a sleeper hit.