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After leading Providence to the NCAA tournament for just the second time in 10 years, point guard Kris Dunn has the opportunity to move on to the next level and play in the NBA. It would be smart for him to take that opportunity now.
Dunn is projected as a mid-to-late first round pick and is considered one of the top players at his position. While he would likely improve his draft stock with another stellar year at Providence, that is no guarantee given Dunn’s injury history.
In his first two seasons in college, the redshirt sophomore only played a total of 29 games, missing time due to multiple injuries to the same shoulder. Finally, in his third season at Providence, Dunn remained healthy throughout the season and showed the kind of player he can be.
Dunn led the Big East in assists as well as steals and was second on his team in points and rebounds. His all-around game should translate to the NBA where he can further utilize his athleticism and above average-size for his position.
This is not to say that Dunn has a flawless game . He can cut down on his turnovers and improve his shot, especially from the free-throw line. However, these are things that Dunn can work on in the NBA as he gets paid.
A player with a substantial history of injury like Dunn must capitalize on the momentum of playing a full season. If he were to come back for another season at Providence, he risks sustaining another injury. That could be one too many injuries for NBA teams that must trust the health of a player before they invest millions of dollars in him.
Having shown the type of elite talent he possesses, it would be a shame for NBA teams to write off Dunn before he gets a taste of an NBA contract. That is what he would be risking by returning to Providence.
Eric Scatamacchia is a writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Eric_Scat.
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