DWYANE WADE

Position: SG Class: Early Entry School: Marquette High School: Richards (IL) Conference: C-USA Ht., Wt.: 6'4, 210 Selected by Miami Heat Round 1, pick 5 (5 overall)

BIO: Wade turned in a pair of stellar seasons at Marquette, leading the Golden Eagles to their first Final Four since 1977 last year. Wade was named the Conference USA Player of the Year and was a consensus All-American after averaging 21.5 points and 6.3 rebounds for Marquette. Wade had 21 games in which he scored at least 20 points, including a memorable triple-double against Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Wade shot just 32 percent (14-of-44) on 3-pointers a year ago. The Chicago native led Marquette in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals in his sophomore season after sitting out as a freshman as a partial qualifier. ANALYSIS: An amazing athlete with a devastating first step, leaping ability and strength. He can get into the lane with ease, has the strength to take a pounding and the hops to attack the rim in a hurry. He knows how to draw double teams and find open teammates (4.4 apg this season). Wade can also defend, and with his long arms gets his hands on a lot of rebounds. He's poised, mature and ready for the next level, even though his deep shooting (31 percent from three-point range this season) needs some work. POSITIVES: The unreal athleticism Wade brings to the floor is what will allow him to compete in the NBA at just 6-4. Any other 2-guard that size with the same set of skills would go in the second round. Additionally, Wade's 6-11 wingspan helps him to be effective in traffic, not only as a scorer, but as a rebounder and defender. He plays with poise and is always under control, which has many guessing Wade will make a transition to the point at the next level, such as Gilbert Arenas. NEGATIVES: Regardless of what position Wade plays, he is going to have to add a jump shot to his arsenal. Wade rarely relied on the perimeter game at the college level because of his ability to take his man off the dribble. The athletic guards of the NBA are far more likely to be able to contain his penetration. Wade better be able to go to his jumper once they do. PROJECTION: Early First Round 2002 - 2003 Season Stats Photo: Elsa/Getty Images