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Mickey Mitchell
Notes: Measured 6’7.5 (in shoes) 210 lbs, with a 6’5 wingspan at the 2014 LeBron James Skills Academy December 8, 2014September 25, 2014June 29, 2014
Daniel Hamilton
NBA Comparison: Julius Hodge Strengths: Extremely versatile wing player with good size…Hamilton averaged 9 RPG last season as a perimeter player, so he’s very tenacious in crashing the glass…Very willing passer with excellent vision for a player his size. Hamilton averaged nearly 5 APG and was the set-up man on several alley-oops throughout the year as he drew defenders while driving to the basket, then fed the cutting big man on the baseline …
Bobby Portis
NBA Comparison: Greg Monroe Strengths: Great size and length. Great face up player and is incredibly tough to guard when he gets a head of steam going towards the basket … He’s got a great mid-range game and is expanding his range to include the three ball … Defensively he is active which leads to his fair share of deflections and steals … He moves his feet well and is a versatile defender due to his ability to stay in front of his man on the perimeter … Active rebounder as well, particularly on the offensive glass …
JaQuan Lyle
Notes: Measured 6’4.5 (in shoes) 199 lbs, with a 6’8 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy … Measured 6’5 (with shoes) 214 lbs with a 6’9 wingspan at the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy May 7, 2014March 14, 2014
Jalen Lindsey
Notes: Measured 6’6 (in shoes) 193 lbs, with a 6’8.5 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy February 20, 2014January 10, 2014August 13, 2013
Semi Ojeleye
NBA Comparison: Jerome Kersey/Justin Reed Strengths: Ojeleye is a physically developed forward at 6’7” and 235 pounds with excellent versatility … He can handle the ball in the open court and make shots from the perimeter both spotting up or on the move … He is also a solid shot creator in the half-court, and he gets to the free throw line frequently by using his combination of strength and mobility …
Leron Black
Notes: Measured 6’7 (in shoes) 207 lbs, with a 6’11 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy … Measured 6’7 (with shoes) 217 lbs with a 6’11 wingspan at the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy … Measured 6’6.25, 225.1 lbs, with a 6’11.5 wingspan and 8’9 reach at the 2014 USA U18 tryouts March 17, 2014August 31, 2013
D’Angelo Russell
NBA Comparison: Penny Hardaway/Brandon Roy Strengths: Precocious point guard with tremendous ball skills … Intriguing long term prospect considering his package of attributes … Smart, and smooth guard who never seems to get rattled or rushed into making mistakes … Shows great poise and maturity for a freshman. Makes everything look easy … Great imagination and creativity. His vision and passing ability is very intriguing … Excellent decision maker and appears to have the ability to develop into a point guard for the next level …
Tyler Roberson
Notes: Measured 6’8 (in shoes) 201 lbs, with a 7’1 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy May 5, 2013March 9, 2013February 13, 2013
Austin Nichols
Notes: Measured 6’9 (in shoes) 202 lbs, with a 7’2 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy March 6, 2013August 6, 2012May 16, 2011
Marc Loving
Notes: Measured 6’8.5 (in shoes) 210 lbs, with a 7’1.5 wingspan at the 2012 LeBron James Skills Academy December 14, 2012June 2, 2012March 4, 2012
JaJuan Johnson
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
Zach LaVine
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
Jarell Martin
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 …
Davon Reed
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
Anthony Barber
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 …
Devin Williams
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
Ivan Rabb
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 …