NBA Comparison: Kenny Thomas
Bobby Palumbi – 4/5/2006
Weaknesses: Curtis is a question mark due to not playing in 1 game in 05-06 season, that in conjunction with his injury, no one knows if his performance or confidence will be affected in the 06-07 season … Durability is now a concern after two knee surgeries … He lacks a real position at the next level, he isnt big enough to play the 4 and he isnt quick enough anymore to guard 3s … Not exactly the best defender, although he plays with good intensity … Shoots a set-shot with a slow release that may not project well in the NBA due to his size His confidence and once aggressive style will be tested after this latest knee surgery …
Notes: Sumpter is coming off yet another knee surgery, and he chose to rehab longer this time, and was granted a medical red-shirt to be a fifth year senior. If Lowry comes back, Sumpter should be poised to have a great season playing alongside up and comer Dante Cunningham, granted he stays healthy.
Matthew Maurer – 2/27/2007
Weaknesses: While he has improved greatly, he remains somewhat of a tweener too short for the power forward position and too limited defending small forwards Ball handling ability has improved but is still not at the point that he can create offense off the dribble Can be a little foul prone when guarding quick forwards due to over-aggressiveness Perimeter shooting remains streaky at best although he has shown the ability to get hot Some teams will logically be worried about the durability of his knees. He has already suffered two ACL injuries which raises red flags about whether he’s an injury prone player Can go through periods when he defers to his teammates and doesnt demand the ball Despite his comeback Sumpters athleticism has taken a bit of a hit and he now goes through defenders not over them Doesnt have good court vision to see the floor like most NBA small forwards Potentially he doesn’t have far to grow