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Scout: Ashley's Injury Could Help Aaron Gordon's Draft Stock By Playing Natural Position

Feb 4, 2014 11:00 AM

Aaron Gordon continues to show questionable ability on offense and projects as a tweener between small forward and power forward.

Gordon attempted to establish himself as a small forward beside Brandon Ashley at power forward, but he will now move over to his more natural position with Ashley out for Arizona.

"He's stuck between positions and I think we're going to have to embrace the fact that ideally, he's a four in our league," one scout said. "Now that Brandon Ashley likely is out the season, he'll move to his natural position and I think that will help his stock. Once he gets stronger, I think he'll be fine there. He's so quick, plays the game the right way and plays so hard, he's going to be really good. But you have to understand what he is and what he isn't."

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Tags: Aaron Gordon, Arizona Wildcats, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NCAA B-Ball IQ

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Brandon Ashley Out For Season With Foot Injury

Feb 3, 2014 11:15 AM

Brandon Ashley will miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury.

Ashley was averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for previously undefeated Arizona.

"Last night, early in our Cal game, Brandon Ashley suffered a foot injury that will end his season," Arizona coach Sean Miller said in a statement. "While we're all disappointed, we are also aware that Brandon needs our support and positive energy surrounding him. ... This adversity will ultimately make Brandon and our team stronger moving forward."

Miller feared the injury was a broken foot after the game.

"We have to get back to the drawing board and make sure we can move forward if Brandon is not with us," Miller said shortly after the loss.

Arizona will use Rondae Hollis-Jefferson as Ashley's replacement in the starting lineup, but depth will become an issue for Miller's team.

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Tags: Brandon Ashley, Arizona Wildcats, NCAA, NCAA Injury

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