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3. Alec Burks, G, So., Colorado
ESPN.com NBA draft ranking: 18
I profiled Burks last month after one NBA scout said the guard was his 2011 draft sleeper. Burks is coming off a great freshman season that saw him average 17.5 ppg.
He's a terrific athlete, excels at getting to the basket, and this summer he showed NBA scouts that he also can play some point guard. His lack of a consistent jump shot and his thin frame are two question marks, but more and more NBA scouts seem to believe that Burks could end up hearing his name in the lottery on draft night.