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Stefan Jankovic
Notes: Transferred from Missouri to Hawaii April 6, 2011November 16, 2010
Keanau Post
Notes: Transferred from Southwestern Illinois C.C.
Kyle Kuzma
NBA Comparison: Jared Jeffries/Henry Ellenson Strengths: Very light on his feet at 6’9” with great footwork; has very long strides, is a good transition player with solid feet on defense… Has the ability to allude defenders while moving towards the rim on the break … Has above average length and is quick to the ball on the glass … His agility at 6’9” allows him to get out on the break and run the floor well, and he also has the ability to push the ball up the court in transition as the ball handler …
Robert Cartwright
February 20, 2013
Nemanja Krstic
June 22, 2013 February 28, 2012
Darius Paul
Notes: Transferred to Illinois after playing freshman year at Western Michigan … brother of former Illinois player, Brandon Paul … Playing for Lamar State College in 2014-15 after leaving Illinois March 5, 2013March 20, 2012
Leo Edwards
September 8, 2013April 24, 2013August 4, 2012May 23, 2012
Alex Hamilton
September 19, 2011
Joel Bolomboy
NBA Comparison: Kevin Willis Strengths: Long, athletic post player who runs the floor well and shows promise as a shooter … Possesses a 7’1.75 wingspan … A bigtime rebounder. 12.7 per game was good for 3rd in the country. Also proved himself as a high level rebounder throughout college career … Loves to face the basket from mid-range and use his nice shooting form and touch … Has three point range and solid efficiency. Shot 36% from 3 in consecutive years, although on a low volume (36 of 96 overall in college career) …
Wade Baldwin
NBA Comparison: Luther Head/Spencer Dinwiddie Strengths: Baldwin possesses good size and length for a combo guard … Measuring in at 6’3" with a 6’11" wingspan and 195 lbs, he has the length to make up for his lack of height … Attacks the rim with ferocity and is very difficult to contain … Already a strong defender, capable of guarding multiple positions … Uses his length and strength to force opposing players into tough shots … Has the lateral quickness to stick in front of smaller guards …
Stephen Hurt
Notes: Committed to play for Kansas State … Played freshman year at Lipscomb … Transferred to JUCO Northwest Florida State
Kris Wilkes
NBA Comparison: Joe Ingles Strengths: Wing with impressive size, athleticism and skill level … Smart, mature decision maker … Alert on defense … Does a good job fighting through screens to stay in front of his man … Does a good job using his length on defense to disrupt passing lanes and obstructing his opponent’s view … Very quick for his size, should be able to guard NBA small forwards … Does a good job defending in transition and not allowing easy baskets … Has gotten better and more aggressive attacking the basket off the bounce …
Billy Preston
NBA Comparison: Billy Owens Strengths: 6’9.5 versatile forward … Good size and length (7’0.5 wingspan) especially for position … Very coordinated and fluid … Good hands. Good athleticism … Can finish above the rim … Can score from multiple spots on the floor. Shoots from midrange and three. Can shoot off the catch or dribble … Can score off step backs. Shoots well from the free throw line. Good touch within close, even shows a floater … Can score in isolation and create for himself.
Skyler Nash
October 24, 2013September 9, 2013August 29, 2013April 22, 2013
Michael Humphrey
March 27, 2014August 22, 2013 July 16, 2013
Bruno Caboclo
NBA Comparison: Ndudi Ebi/Serge Ibaka Strengths: Just 18 years of age and one of the youngest players in the draft, Bruno is a prospect with rare physical gifts possessing a 7-foot-7 wingspan … He oozes upside with his impressive wingspan, broad shoulders, big hands and long legs … A good leaper, explosive jumping ability, very fluid, runs the court like a guard, which he uses to take advantage of slower and less athletic players … On top of the physical gifts, Bruno has solid form on his shot …