On the surface, Purdue junior guard Carsen Edwards isn’t much of an intriguing NBA Draft prospect. He’s 6 feet tall, had more turnovers than assists this past season (113 to 104), and put together highlight-infused scoring flurries that belied his overall efficiency and impact. But this is where context becomes so crucial, and in this case, it ultimately molds Edwards into a consensus top-40 prospect.
This year, Edwards had a usage rate of 37.3 percent, hoisted 10.6 3-pointers per game, and shot 35.5 percent from deep. Only one other player in the Sports Reference database (2009-10 and onward) has eclipsed those marks: Campbell’s Chris Clemons this season.