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Indiana Basketball: 2019 NBA Draft Profile for guard Romeo Langford

By Cody Larson

BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 20: Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots the ball against the UT Arlington Mavericks at Assembly Hall on November 20, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 20: Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots the ball against the UT Arlington Mavericks at Assembly Hall on November 20, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 09: Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets lays up a shot against Ed Davis #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers at Pepsi Center on November 9, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Blazers 108-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 09: Will Barton #5 of the Denver Nuggets lays up a shot against Ed Davis #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers at Pepsi Center on November 9, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Blazers 108-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

NBA Comparison – Will Barton

Finding a satisfying, accurate pro comparison is a hassle for Romeo Langford. Will Barton does share some stark similarities, though. For starters, they both share a common frame in terms of height and length.

Barton’s college skillset closely embodied Langford’s current game, where he thrived scoring inside the 3-point line (he only made 26.5 percent of his threes during his freshman year). He also often relied on isolation-driving opportunities when he was younger. And like Langford, he showed signs that he could become a significant passer and a better defender.

In Barton’s case, those signs eventually fell into place. Later in his pro career he developed a trustworthy jumper and learned how to better function within a less isolation-based offense, maximizing his playmaking ability. He has since become one of the more well-balanced role players in the NBA.

Romeo certainly fits the bill of being a younger version of Barton. His strong finishing touch as well as his inconsistencies as a shooter, playmaker and defender are surely reminiscent of when Barton played in college.

If he follows Barton in finding a more dangerous shot from deep and a fine-tuned playmaking/defensive skillset, he could find the same success — and maybe more.

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