Josh talks about workout with Blazers

Trail Blazers NBA pre-draft workout: UCLA's Josh Shipp

NBA pre-draft video: UCLA's Josh Shipp
Posted by Sean Meagher, Blazers Blog, OregonLive.com June 09, 2009 18:13PM

Originally an early entry candidate for the 2008 NBA Draft, fifth-year senior Josh Shipp talks about his draft process and his workout for the Trail Blazers Tuesday.

From the draft guide ...

Career highlights: Named Second Team All-Pac-10 as a senior and Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 as a junior. Ranks 13th on UCLA's career list in total points with 1,700. Set a school record for career starts with 132 and finished fourth in three-point field goals made (196).

Strengths: Good size and strength for a two-guard. Fundamentally sound and will defend. Has shown significant improvement as a long-range shooter. Effective in spot-up situations.

Trail Blazers director of college scouting Chad Buchanan (via Casey Holdahl):

"Josh seems like he's been around for years. A very smart, intelligent player. He's got great shooting mechanics. More athletic than you would think from a guy who's battled a lot of hip and leg injuries. He had a bad back there for a little bit but he's bounced back physically and looks really good.
"Trying to figure out where he fits in to our league. Is he a two? Is he a three? He's probably a second round type candidate. He could go undrafted possibly, but he's got size for his position and he can shoot a little bit. If he doesn't get drafted he'll end up on a summer league team somewhere."