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1 - Kentrell Gransberry

6-9, 270 Power Forward
South Florida Senior
Birthday
08/01/85 (40.9 yrs)
Hometown
Baton Rouge, LA
High School
Woodlawn
2007 Statistics
Athleticism
7
Size
8
Defense
7
Strength
9
Quickness
6
Leadership
7
Jump Shot
7
NBA Ready
7
Rebounding
9
Potential
6
Post Skills
7
Intangibles
6
86 Overall:

NBA Comparison: Glen Davis

Aran Smith – 3/6/2008

Strengths: Aggressive, physical post player with a wide-load body … Able to push players around at will using his great girth … Huge shoulders and arms give him an advantage in the paint going for rebounds … Very strong on the offensive glass … Understands how to use his derriere to his advantage to create a big target in the post and box out … Has solid mobility and athleticism considering his "stay puff marshmallow man" physique … Really can motor in the open floor once he gets trucking .. Uses his size well as a space eater, and rebounder in the post … Has some nifty post moves to go along with brute strength that he uses to outmuscle opponents … Has a soft touch on his shot and finishes well after contact … Soft hands allow him to catch the ball well on rebounds and post passes …

Weaknesses: Lacks great foot speed … His thick legs inhibit his start/stop ability … His ability to change directions and move laterally is also compromised by his extra weight … His physicality has a tendency to get him into foul trouble …Appears as though he could lose 20-25 pounds … His foot work appears sloppy at times … Doesn’t have long arms which will make getting shots off and rebounding more challenging at the next level … Not a high riser … Lacks consistency and focus at times … With just two years of NCAA ball under his belt, after a standout juco career, Gransberry’s discipline and work ethic and will be scrutinized … Does not appear to play with a high level of intensity at all times, his conditioning is poor and causes him to tire toward the end of games … Needs to develop a more consistent shot from mid range as well as improve at the line where he is just a 50% shooter …

Notes: Was the leading returning rebounder in the nation coming into his senior season … Lack of quality teammates has made things tough on him, the South Florida team was the Big East doormat this year … With a similar style and physique, Gransberry benefits from the association with and the success that Glen "Big Baby" Davis has achieved thus far in his NBA career with the Boston Celtics …

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