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NBA Comparison: Gordon Hayward
NBA Comparison: John Bryant
Strengths: The Polish big man is the latest in what has become an impressive lineage of frontcourt players at Gonzaga … Over the past few years, the Bulldogs have seen the likes of Kelly Olynyk, Robert Sacre, and Domantas Sabonis go on to have successful NBA careers after departing from Spokane … It takes just one look at Karnowski to realize that he is going to be a handful to guard in the low-post …
January 18, 2013October 11, 2011
NBA Comparison: Mirza Teletovic
Strengths: Small forward with a powerful body … Great shooter, one of the quickest releases in Europe …. He can create his own shot from off the dribble as well as shoot coming off screens. The big thing that stands out about Janis is his strong, athletic body, with great bounce … Gets some highlight finishes and will dunk on players if they are unsuspecting … His ability to defend and knock down 3s makes him an intriguing prospect for today’s NBA …
NBA Comparison: Eric Piatkowski
Strengths: Sweet shooting lefty with a great deal of scoring acumen … Needs very little room to get his shot off, great at stretching the floor … Strong basketball IQ for a player who is yet to turn 20 … Has solid court vision/imagination and is a willing passer … Some ability to put the ball on the floor in the half court set … Shows toughness, fighting for rebounds, even with a lack of strength … Has spent the past year as a main scorer on a professional team with solid efficiency …
NBA Comparison: Nick Fazekas/Matt Bonner
Strengths: A bigtime shooter. Has in the gym range and absolutely cannot be left open or he will knock down a 3 point shot … Looking at his NBA potential he could be a lethal weapon in pick and pop situations, playing alongside a quick and explosive guard … In a league that is based on spacing and shooting, he could become a valued piece in any offense creating gaps in defense for guards to attack the rim and punishing any kind of help from his man …
April 30, 2011April 22, 2011April 6, 2010
NBA Comparison: Rashard Lewis
Strengths: Solid athlete and left handed wing scorer that can score from all three levels … Really strong shooter from both the outside and midrange, stretches the floor … First step is strong and can take defenders off of the dribble … Capable passer who has some play making ability, unselfish … Solid conditioning, able to stay on the court for long periods of time … Has definitely put in a lot of work on his body and gained significant amount of weight during time in college without losing sp
Notes: Transferred after freshman season at Xavier … attends Appalachian State University
NBA Comparison: Jeremy Evans
Strengths: Athletically gifted combo forward with octopus-like length. Measured at 7’1.5 wingspan and 9’0 standing reach. The definition of "easy hops", seemingly levitates and walks on air. Explosive leaper off two feet finishing well above the rim. Dunk tally is impressive. Off-ball movement is his staple for offensive productivity (10.4 PPG)- frequent lob target on back cuts as well as in transition. Aiken averages 1.7 PPP off the cutting action and 1.37 PPP in the transition game.
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Notes: Transferred to Ohio after playing first two seasons at Texas Tech
Notes: Will miss 2014-15 season due to medical issues