NBA Comparison: Brandon Bass

Strengths: Undersized big with explosive athleticism ... Extraordinary finisher around the rim, often finishing with a power jam (44 dunks as a freshman and 34 as a sophomore) ... Uses his impressive frame to seal defenders in the post and finish through contact ... Efficient, high percentage shooter at 58% for his career ... Shows the ability to step out on the perimeter and knock down the jumper, even showing three point range at times ... Can also use his handle and quickness to blow by bigger defenders ... High energy player that keys the Clemson pressure scheme ... Works hard for full 40 minutes ... Runs the court extremely well ... Uses his 7-foot-plus wingspan to block shots at a high rate (2.1/game for his career) ... An absolute terror on the offensive boards ... a quick leaper, even on his 2nd and 3rd jump.

Weaknesses: At 6-7 245, plays an undersized center at the collegiate level, and will be forced to play an undersized PF in the pro's ... No real post moves to speak of, using his brute strength and length to get buckets in the paint ... Will need to develop his post-up game repertoire at the next level ... Brings the ball down well below his waste on his jumpshot ... He has the stroke, but will need a quicker release to succeed in the pick and pop game ... FT% is a concern, but he has improved from
57% as a sophomore to 72% as junior ... Still his career 63% needs work. Can be lazy defensively at times, relying on his shot blocking skills instead of getting in position ... Defensive awareness can be questioned.

Adam Ganeles 3/10/09