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Name: Shawn Marion
College: UNLV
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 215
Class: Junior
Position: Small Forward
Other Position: Shooting Guard
NBA.com profile
Shawn Marion
Stats (Provided by JazzyJ)
                  G  MIN  FG  FGA  3P 3PA  FT FTA  REB  PF AST  TO BLK STL  PTS
96-97 Vincennes  36  ... 346  581  22  65 124 178  462  63 124 139 118  56  838
97-98 Vincennes  36  ... 352  604  21  55 122 162  462  62  97 106 106  72  847
98-99 UNLV       29  954 221  418  20  67  81 111  269  60  36  41  54  73  543
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Div I TOTALS     29  954 221  418  20  67  81 111  269  60  36  41  54  73  543
                  MIN   FG%   3P%   FT%  RPG  APG  TPG  BPG  SPG   PPG
96-97 Vincennes   ...  59.6  33.8  69.7 12.8  3.4  3.9  3.3  1.6  23.3
97-98 Vincennes   ...  58.3  38.2  75.3 12.8  2.7  2.9  2.9  2.0  23.5
98-99 UNLV        ...  52.9  29.9  73.0  9.3  1.2  1.4  1.9  2.5  18.7
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Div I TOTALS     32.9  52.9  29.9  73.0  9.3  1.2  1.4  1.9  2.5  18.7

Scouting reports

Scout: LavishSS@aol.com

Shawn Marion is extremely quick and possesses great athleticism. Marion runs the court among the best in the country. On the fast break, he is very dangerous. An underestimated shooter, Marion can nail the shot when needed.

Marion will likely fit in at the small forward, but may be called upon to play the two guard. Phoenix has often been mentioned as a suitable home for Marion, but they will unlikely use the 9th overall pick to take him. Marion is also an excellent defender, gets many steals and blocks many shots with his leaping ability. Marion is also a good rebounder, hitting double digits many times.

Marion is mature enough for the NBA. He is a good leader on the floor and will carry a team. I attend all UNLV games, and Marion is just simply exciting to watch. Marion turned it up in the conference games, averaging over 21 points and 11 rebounds over the second half of the season. Marion's play in the WAC tournament was also admirable.

People have often referred to Marion as a Scottie Pippen with a poorer jump shot. However, Marion is currently training with former NBA player Kiki Vandeweghe, helping Marion polish his shooting before the rookie camp in Chicago. Marion might be a low lottery pick, and should be gone before the end of the first round.

Craig Simpson - Usenet Draft Commissioner

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