Terrence Ross
SG, Washington · 2012 NBA Draft, 1st round, pick #8 (TOR)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: length, availability. Details below.
- Length
Wingspan 6' 7" at 6' 7" tall (+0.0 in.), per ESPN's draft profile.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.2% of the time (73 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 733 games over 11 NBA seasons (~81% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #11 (#3 at his position), close to where he went (#8).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
21.4 years old on draft night (born 1991-02-05).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 47.6% of the time (286 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Washington.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
SG (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (499 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 11 |
| Games | 733 |
| Minutes / game | 24.5 |
| Points / game | 11.0 |
| Rebounds / game | 2.8 |
| Assists / game | 1.3 |
| Win Shares (career) | 25.0 |
| VORP | 4.5 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -1.0 |
The 2012 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2012 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Length Under +2 in. | 56.2% n=73 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 21 | 47.6% n=286 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Position Guard | 48.9% n=499 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 7", 197 lbs |
| Wingspan | 6' 7" |
| Age on draft night | 21.4 |
| Born | Portland, OR |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #11 overall (#3 SG) |
Picked around him 2012 redraft
| 5 | Thomas Robinson | redraft #30 |
| 6 | Damian Lillard | redraft #2 |
| 7 | Harrison Barnes | redraft #7 |
| 9 | Andre Drummond | redraft #4 |
| 10 | Austin Rivers | redraft #23 |
| 11 | Meyers Leonard | redraft #21 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.