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Tridon Makonda
Notes: Full name is "Tridon Makonda Moke"
Alex Len
NBA Comparison: Jonas Valanciunas/Zydrunas Ilgauskas Strengths: Athletic specimen at 7’1 with highly intriguing physical canvas … He’s a legit 5-man with incredible coordination and agility for his size … Gets up and down the court with ultimate comfort at 255 pounds … Back to the basket game is on the incline- did a much better job establishing and holding position as a sophomore … Quick and decisive moves, predominantly over his left shoulder …
Amedeo Della Valle
Notes: Leaving Ohio St. after his sophomore season, will seek professional opportunities in Europe April 18, 2012July 18, 2011July 17, 2011
Jamaal Franklin
NBA Comparison: Will Barton/Hassan Adams Strengths: Franklin was the head of the snake for SDSU’s attack on both ends of the court … Standout length and activity level from the wing position … High school high jumper. An explosive leaper off one-foot behind a head of steam … Scoring average soared from 2.9 as a redshirt freshman to 17 as a junior, with feel for the action maturing dramatically in a short period of time … Excellent mid-range stoke was on full display during opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, off the dribble and the catch …
James Birsen
NBA Comparison: Hedo Turkoglu Strengths: Birsen is a very talented player; despite his young age, he shows a natural feel for the game … He plays like a point forward with great playmaking ability for others … He can do everything on the basketball court: he is tall, skinny, elegant and well balanced … His long arms, along with his ability to box-out the opponent, make him a great rebounder … He is not a one-man show, he is a very altruistic player, with good basketball vision to pass the ball …
Carl Jones
June 17, 2013
Drew Crawford
Notes: Father is long-time NBA referee Danny Crawford
Isaiah Canaan
NBA Comparison: Vinnie Johnson/Ty Lawson Strengths: Canaan is a strong, aggressive scoring point guard who put up big numbers in college … He’s a deadly outside shooter who shot 42% on 3-pointers during his college career … He’s one of the best shooters off the dribble in this draft class, thanks to his quick release … Canaan is also very proficient on the catch-and-shoot, which will help him in the NBA when he isn’t handling the ball as often as he did in college …
LaDontae Henton
NBA Comparison: Ryan Thompson Strengths: At 6-foot-6, 215, Henton is a tough and physical forward … Routinely uses his strength and athleticism as an advantage when fighting for position with bigger players to secure rebounds or score in the paint…NBA body … Plays bigger than his actual size … Has a knack for being where the ball is, especially when it comes to rebounding and coming up with loose balls … Has good anticipation and is quick to go after offensive rebounds …
Terrell Stoglin
Strengths: Stoglin is a 6’1 guard who excels putting up points in bunches…Led the ACC in scoring as a Soph., and can take the game in terms with his knack for scoring…The southpaw has a sweet jump shot and is not afraid to let it fly from deep…Has NBA range and nice overall shooting mechanics…Attempted more than 7 3-pointers a night last season, and converted nearly 40% of them…Is tough defend because he can make shots with his feet set but is really dangerous because he is very comfortable utilizing quick crossovers to get space, an
Scott Machado
NBA Comparison: Omar Cook Strengths: A pure, pass-first point guard, Machado’s best attribute is his incredible floor vision both in the half court and transition … The game just slows down for Machado, whose excellent anticipation as a passer meshes with his roving peripheral vision … Works the drive and dish game effectively, hitting his shooters in rhythm on the perimeter and cutters in stride through the lane … Good athlete, not great, with a quick first step and a nice burst off the dribble hesitation and over screens …
