Sep 07, 2004 4:03 AM EST

J.R. Giddens of Kansas is already forecasting where he might be selected in the 2005 Draft, even though he has yet to play a single a game of his sophomore season.

Bill Self's staff is already expecting Giddens to play only one more season for his university before making the jump to the NBA, passing up his final two years of eligibility.

One NBA scout said "If he leaves after this year, he's a top-15 to top-20 pick at worst. You just don't see athletes like him very often. He runs well, he gets his shot off quick and he can play above the rim. He's got a long future in this league."

Via Kansas City Star