NBA Comparison: Marvin Williams

Strengths: Southpaw combination forward possessing a multi-faceted set of skills ... Not biased against any particular area of the court - gets his points from a variety of avenues (16 ppg) ... He's maintained ball handling aptitude and court craft cultivated as a freshman PG in high school ... Dynamic in the face up game with excellent creativity off the bounce, breakdown ability and a quick first step ... Favors his left hand dramatically, but right side is not a detriment and continues to improve ... When given time, can extend his range beyond the college three line (33%) ... Utilizes the pump fake to great effect ... Forced into the post out of necessity for UK, he's done an admirable job playing out of his comfort zone ... Displays good patience down low, with surprisingly good footwork and ability to finish over either shoulder ... Makes prudent decisions passing out of double teams (1.6 ast) ... Extremely well put together frame for a 19-year old with broad, burly shoulders ... His wingspan is outrageous allowing him to rebound out of his area (8.7 reb), block shots at their apex (1.9 blk) and get his hands into passing lanes (1.1 stl) ... Length, lateral mobility and quickness off the deck make him a versatile force on the defensive end and on both backboards ... Instant fast break potential with his ability to handle and push the rock in transition ...

Weaknesses: Is he a tweener or a mismatch? Deliberate jump shot and tendency to "push" the release (failure to follow through) limit his effectiveness on the perimeter ... Mechanics on his shot are unorthodox, does not get his elbow under the ball when he shoots ... His mid-range game currently consists of unorthodox push shots and floaters ... Development of jumper off the dribble would take his offensive stock to another level ... Doesn't play with a consistent mean streak on the interior, often double clutching and going the "clever" route rather than playing physical and finishing with authority ... His athleticism shines when presented with room to operate, but his explosiveness is inhibited in confined areas and when contacted ... Solid but not overwhelming foot speed and vertical leap ... His movements appear restricted, lacking fluidity with an overall awkward gait ... Needs to be more efficient with his shot selection (12 attempts, 44%) ... Critical that he find the balance between playing within himself and not conjuring up a disappearing act ... Mental lapses, bad body language, dips in concentration and loss of confidence are not foreign territory for Jones ... Plays with passion, but needs to remain on an even emotional plain throughout the game ... Eliminate the flash and make the simple play- can be careless at times (2 to).

Adam Ganeles 3/30/11

Strengths: A talented lefty wing forward with tremendous versatility. Can play the 1-through-4 position at the HS and college levels … Handles the ball like a guard and is comfortable breaking down opponents and taking the ball off the dribble from the perimeter at 6-9 … Shows the ability to score in a variety of ways, using both his size and athleticism to get to the rim as well as knocking down mid-range shots. Very polished … Despite an ugly form, has good touch on his shot … Clever at making moves in the paint. Finishes well around the basket … Strong transition player … Great vision and passing skills … Has a mature body with good strength and excellent length … Plays with a solid motor, competitive nature … Does a good job of drawing fouls by forcing the issue and initiating contact around the basket … Strong on the boards, particularly crashing the offensive glass …

Weaknesses: Form on his jumpshot is extremely unorthodox and could use some adjustment. He brings the ball across his body before he shoots it and doesn’t square his elbow to the rim … His lack of a fundamental shot means it breaks down the further from the basket he shoots … Explosiveness and footspeed is good but not extraordinary … Must become more mature emotionally. Can get down on himself if things don't go his way and lose focus ...

Notes: A consensus top 20 recruit out of high school … Was a 6-3 freshman when he began his high school career before growing 6 inches, but retains a lot of the playmaking skills that he honed growing up as a PG …

Aran Smith 9/15/10

Notes: Measured 6'9 (in shoes) 249 lbs, with a 7'2 wingspan at the 2011 Kevin Durant Skills Academy.