A year ago, Richmond power forward Justin Harper averaged 10.6 points and 5 rebounds in 25 minutes; this season, he is leading the Spiders with averages of 18 points and 7 rebounds in 31 minutes and is projected as a late first round pick in the 2011 draft.

“I couldn't point to any one exact moment, but just the work I did this summer has really helped me gain a new mindset, I've learned to approach the game like a professional,” Harper said. “I'm learning to utilize every single day to get better as a player.”

At 6-foot-10 with range that extends beyond the arc, Harper has developed into one of the most efficient scorers in the country, ranking in the 98th percentile in scoring efficiency according to Synergy Sports Technology.

“The biggest difference with Justin is he's doing all of this at 6-10,” Spiders coach Chris Mooney said. “It's incredible that he has the kind of range and touch that he does at that size, in addition to all the other things he can do. He's clearly one of the best shooters in the country, and again, it's so unique given his size.”

Harper is listed 23rd on RealGM's latest mock draft for 2011.