John Hollinger changed his method of evaluating college big men.  His new method projects a19 PER in year 3 of Beasley's NBA career.

The Sure Thing

Michael Beasley, Kansas State, 19.31

 

 

 

Beasley's rating is the highest of any player going back to 2002, and it's the best by a pretty sizable margin. Obviously, this isn't new information -- nobody doubts this guy's talent level.

 

 

But he might be even better than people realize. His numbers were superior even to Kevin Durant's from a year ago, and Durant had everyone gaga over his performance as a college freshman.

 

 

Somehow Beasley didn't resonate quite as strongly, perhaps because of concerns over his character, but if he keeps his head on straight he's going to be insanely good.