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Notes: Measured 6’4 (in shoes) 176 lbs, with a 6’9 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy
May 12, 2013November 3, 2012
NBA Comparison: Russell Westbrook
Strengths: Blessed with truly high level explosiveness, LaVine was one of the most intriguing prospects in college basketball last season … Shows electric speed and quickness, and is certainly one of the best leapers in the 2014 draft class … Really good body control as well … Pretty long … His upside as a prospect has a way of jumping out of the TV screen when you watch him play … Plays an exciting and fairly flashy style, and is a highlight reel dunker in the transition game … Is a magne
NBA Comparison: Kenny Thomas
Strengths: Martin fits the part in terms of body type and athleticism for an NBA Power Forward … At 6’9 he is the ideal height for the next level and his 235 pound frame allows him to bang on the block with the majority of his counterparts in the League … During his sophomore campaign with the Tigers, he improved in seemingly every statistical category measured in college basketball …
NBA Comparison: Marcus Thonrton
Strengths: Reed is the true definition of a swingman … He has the size (6’6” and 206 lbs) and length (7’0 wingspan) to play either the two or the three spots in the NBA … Uses his length effectively in his game … Very versatile player … Jack of all trades type … Will fit right into the league as a 3-and-D type of player … Consistent shooter from outside … Comfortable taking shots from the NBA range already … Is also a good athlete … Both laterally and v
NBA Comparison: Brandon Jennings/Ish Smith
Strengths: Possesses a lightning quick first step and the ability to blow by most defenders. One of the quickest if not the quickest PG on the college level … Improving jump shot from both inside and outside the arc … Had a 40 made free throws in a row streak during junior year, and is hitting 87% on high volume, a tribute to his vastly improved shooting and dedication … Has become very adept at drawing fouls, hitting over 7.2 per game on 8.3 attempts per game … Quick hands on defense …
Notes: Measured 6’8.5 (in shoes) 235 lbs, with a 6’11 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy
September 14, 2012February 22, 2012October 10, 2011
NBA Comparison: Andrew Nicholson/PJ Brown
Strengths: There is plenty to like about Raab as a NBA prospect starting with his physical profile … He is a mobile big man with good size at 6’10” with a 7’2” wingspan and 9’1” standing reach, and he is light on his feet … Out of the pick and roll, he shows great agility as a roll man, and he can catch and finish lob passes in space … Rabb also runs the floor pretty well despite the limited opportunities he got playing in California’s slow tempo system …
Notes: Measured at 6’3.5 (in shoes) 183 lbs, with a 6’8 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy
March 9, 2013July 16, 2012
NBA Comparison: Al-Farouq Aminu
Strengths: Talented forward with great physical attributes, who can be a very difficult match-up … Great instincts and aggressiveness as a rebounder, attacks the ball high and is dangerous on the offensive glass … High release on his shot, with potential to stretch his range … Shows potential to be efficient on the pick-and-roll, as well as the pick-and-pop … Unselfish player, has shown vision when in one-on-one situations … Length gives him potential as a defender, and he has been tough to shoot o
NBA Comparison: Josh Harrellson
Strengths: Throughout his career with the Tar Heels, Meeks has been known as an extremely strong player on the interior and an above average rebounder at almost 14 per game per 40 minutes for his career … Exhibits great touch around the basket and is an efficient scorer from inside 12-15 feet … Very nice hands and a knack for finding the basketball, particularly on the offensive glass as evidenced by the Heels being the best offensive rebounding team in the Nation during Meeks’ senior season …
Notes: Measured at 6’10.5 (in shoes) 288 lbs, with a 7’1 wingspan at the Amare Stoudemire Skills Academy
October 29, 2012May 21, 2012January 8, 2012
NBA Comparison: Hilton Armstrong/Festus Ezeli
Strengths: Kingsley is a player that looks the part of an NBA blue collar big man … Standing at 6’10", with a 7’2" wingspan, he possesses size that is not teachable … Physical tools give him intriguing potential … He is at his best in the paint on both ends of the floor … Explosive athlete, which he uses to finish around the basket … Highly efficient at scoring garbage baskets, or off plays that aren’t designed for him …
NBA Comparison: John Henson
Strengths: Versatile forward with a good face-up game. Has power forward size as well as some guard skills …
NBA Comparison: Eric Snow
Strengths: The definition of a bull in a China shop.
Notes: Measured 6’8 (in shoes) 204 lbs, with a 7’0 wingspan at the 2012 Kevin Durant Skills Academy … Plays at Georgia Southern
December 13, 2010
NBA Comparison: Devin Harris/Keyon Dooling
Strengths: Christon is a rangy PG prospect with good end-to-end speed and athletic ability … Has excellent physical tools for a PG prospect, at 6’3 185 with a 6’6 wingspan … Physically, has the attributes to be a standout at the NBA level … Likes to play an aggressive style and is a true slasher … Shows some ability to finish above the rim … Has few problems getting to the rim in most cases, and shows a quick first step and adequate handles … Loves the transi
Notes: Measured 6’3 (in shoes) 203 lbs, with a 6’3 wingspan at the 2014 Nike Guard Skills Academy
Notes: Measured 6’0 (in shoes) 188 lbs, with a 6’3 wingspan at the 2013 Nike Guard Skills Academy
August 16, 2013June 16, 2013June 10, 2013