alex oriakhi comparison

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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:24am #50031

jwostrum
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I know oriakhi is off a lot of peoples radar, but I think if he gets drafted he could be a serviceable big in the nba, similar to ben Wallace, which brings me to my comparison. he reminds me a lot of ben Wallace because he is an undersized center who is a great defender in my opinion. I don’t believe he will get much attention in the draft being undersized and being a 5th year senior, but I think he could end up being a good rotation player if not starting in a few years if he gets a chance to show off his defensive abilities for a team. thoughts everyone?
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:34am #797188

ProudGrandpa
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I’ve researched this guy pretty thoroughly and I think Kyle O’Quinn (which Aran has) or DJ White is accurate
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:34am #797255

ProudGrandpa
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I’ve researched this guy pretty thoroughly and I think Kyle O’Quinn (which Aran has) or DJ White is accurate
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:37am #797184

Chilbert arenas
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Not nearly the athlete Big Ben was, more over he doesn’t have the foot speed or defensive instincts Ben had. I do agree he’s flying under the radar but I doubt he gets drafted. He can find a home through free agency and try to make a roster if he fits what they need but chances are he ends up in D-league or overseas. Chris Richard is who I would compare him to.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:37am #797251

Chilbert arenas
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Not nearly the athlete Big Ben was, more over he doesn’t have the foot speed or defensive instincts Ben had. I do agree he’s flying under the radar but I doubt he gets drafted. He can find a home through free agency and try to make a roster if he fits what they need but chances are he ends up in D-league or overseas. Chris Richard is who I would compare him to.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:54am #797194

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Wallace had 0% body fat,, a near 40 inch vert and amazing work ethic and a high motor…does that sound like Oriakhi?
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:45am #797202
  
  lockdownD
  That sounds like a chimpanzee
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:45am #797269
  
  lockdownD
  That sounds like a chimpanzee
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:54am #797261

goldie92689
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Wallace had 0% body fat,, a near 40 inch vert and amazing work ethic and a high motor…does that sound like Oriakhi?
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 9:06am #797232

JoeWolf1
I like him and I think he can find a spot in the league, but I agree with Gramps. I always thought a poor man’s Antonio Davis, but that’s pretty much Kyle O’Quinn, haha
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:20am #797316
  
  TRC1991
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  Dude i dont think you’re appreciating Antonio Davis enough
  – 1x all-star
  – averaged 10 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 1 bpg over 13 seasons
  Kyle O’Quinn barely played for the worst team in the NBA
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  - Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 1:22pm #797448
    
    JoeWolf1
    Poor man’s. I don’t expect double/double seasons or All-Star births, but rugged PF/C combos who block and alter shots and rebound. The do a lot of the same things, are around the same size. I don’t think it’s out of reach for Alex to be a 10 year pro playing the same role as Davis, but on 2nd and 3rd units. I think O’Quinn can do the same thing.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 1:22pm #797515
    
    JoeWolf1
    Poor man’s. I don’t expect double/double seasons or All-Star births, but rugged PF/C combos who block and alter shots and rebound. The do a lot of the same things, are around the same size. I don’t think it’s out of reach for Alex to be a 10 year pro playing the same role as Davis, but on 2nd and 3rd units. I think O’Quinn can do the same thing.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:20am #797384
  
  TRC1991
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  Dude i dont think you’re appreciating Antonio Davis enough
  – 1x all-star
  – averaged 10 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 1 bpg over 13 seasons
  Kyle O’Quinn barely played for the worst team in the NBA
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 9:06am #797299

JoeWolf1
I like him and I think he can find a spot in the league, but I agree with Gramps. I always thought a poor man’s Antonio Davis, but that’s pretty much Kyle O’Quinn, haha
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 9:47am #797288

jjbutler73
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He’s also not that talented. Very little shot at the league.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 9:47am #797356

jjbutler73
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He’s also not that talented. Very little shot at the league.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:01am #797298

Memphis Madness
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He could be a healthy Leon Powe.
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:22am #797319
  
  TRC1991
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  No. Leon Powe averaged 20 ppg in college..Oriakhi has no offensive skills
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:22am #797388
  
  TRC1991
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  No. Leon Powe averaged 20 ppg in college..Oriakhi has no offensive skills
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:01am #797366

Memphis Madness
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He could be a healthy Leon Powe.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:38am #797331

Tongue-Out-Like-23
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Anybody think he can be a Udonis Haslem for a team?
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:35am #797337
  
  ProudGrandpa
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  That’s not really his game, though. He’s more of a defensive presence and an interior, back-to-the-basket player than Haslem
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- Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:35am #797405
  
  ProudGrandpa
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  That’s not really his game, though. He’s more of a defensive presence and an interior, back-to-the-basket player than Haslem
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 10:38am #797399

Tongue-Out-Like-23
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Anybody think he can be a Udonis Haslem for a team?
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 5:12pm #797558

Da1pot
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He is not an NBA player IMO. At one point at thought he could be, but let’s face it; this guy barely improved during his 5 years in college. His offense consists of putbacks and wide open dunks and layups. He is an undersized center that will not be able to muscle around NBA players like he did in college. I don’t consider him a good enough rebounder or defender to be that valuable as a role player either.
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Posted on: Fri, 06/14/2013 - 5:12pm #797625

Da1pot
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He is not an NBA player IMO. At one point at thought he could be, but let’s face it; this guy barely improved during his 5 years in college. His offense consists of putbacks and wide open dunks and layups. He is an undersized center that will not be able to muscle around NBA players like he did in college. I don’t consider him a good enough rebounder or defender to be that valuable as a role player either.
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