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D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera
Notes: Measured 6’3.5 (in shoes) 227 lbs, with a 6’3 wingspan at the 2011 LeBron James Skills Academy. September 5, 2011April 13, 2011
Gary Harris
NBA Comparison: OJ Mayo Strengths: Harris is a very well-rounded 6’4 205 combo guard with a strong overall skill level …
Daniel Ochefu
Notes: Measured 6’10.5 (in shoes) 232 lbs, with a 7’3 wingspan at the 2011 LeBron James Skills Academy.
Alex Poythress
Notes: Measured 6’8 (in shoes) 213 lbs, with a 7’0 wingspan at the 2011 LeBron James Skills Academy … Measured 6’9 (in shoes) 231 lbs, with a 7’0 wingspan at the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy April 18, 2012July 31, 2011
Amile Jefferson
Notes: Measured 6’9 (in shoes) 197 lbs, with a 7’0 wingspan at the 2011 LeBron James Skills Academy. August 28, 2012November 10, 2011
Jacob Pullen
NBA Comparison: Shammond Williams (less athletic) Strengths: Pullen is coming off a very impressive year after leading his #2 seeded Wildcats to the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament … Pullen relies on a balanced outside game – Shows excellent rhythm in the catch and shoot with NBA range and looks just as comfortable pulling up off the dribble … Though he didn’t play the point guard role exclusively in his first few seasons, he’s shown that when he does break down the defense he can hit the open man for a layup or dunk …
Jabari Brown
NBA Comparison: Bobby Phills Strengths: A real good perimeter scorer first and foremost … Likes to shoot the 3 ball and does so with good efficiency and touch … Able to hit pull-up jumpers and shots off screens, and has a compact shooting motion with nice elevation … Mid-range game is nice already … Has good shot-making ability … Pretty strong … Decent athlete who can finish above the rim at full speed … Can put up points in bunches and was good as a scorer from all 3 levels this past year … Was a 20 ppg scor
Ricardo Ledo
NBA Comparison: Qyntel Woods Strengths: Great size for a shooting guard to go along with top notch scoring instincts … Very advanced handle used to create separation … Able to create his own shot from a variety of places on the court, adept at changing speeds … Has a great ability to see the floor, willing passer … Played PG many times throughout his prep career, can be relied upon as primary ball handler at times … Potential to guard multiple positions as well as fill multiple positions in an offensive set …
Khem Birch
NBA Comparison: Jerome Williams Strengths: With a 7-foot-1 wingspan and a 35.5-inch vertical, Birch is an exceptional shot blocker – averaged 4.8 blocks per 40 minutes this past season at UNLV … A solid team defender – shows hard, has good recovery speed, erases shots from the weak side, covers a lot of ground, and generally disruptive to opposing offenses… Runs the floor well, and can finish above the rim with ease … Offensive game is mostly facing up and creating against slower big men, as well as utilizing his athlet
Deng Leek
Notes: Played at Tallahasse Community College
Kyle Anderson
NBA Comparison: Jalen Rose/Lamar Odom Strengths: It’s not every season that the NBA welcomes in a 6’9" point guard. In fact, the comparisons to Magic Johnson have already begun for this kid…Has great floor vision thanks to his height and his instincts…Thanks to his size advantage over most of his match ups, he’s able to post up on smaller guards or throw entry passes right over their heads…Despite his lack of speed and acceleration (Anderson’s nickname is Slow-mo), Anderson is able to get past normal-sized point guards with his long
Brandon Ashley
NBA Comparison: Channing Frye Strengths: Long forward with great fluidity and touch from midrange … The wingspan gods were very generous with Ashley … Even though he’s short for a power forward at 6’8" his 7’3.25" wingspan allows him to play bigger than he stands … This shows most in his ability to be a presence on the boards … He was at his best on the defensive boards, which will be crucial if he wants to remain a power forward in the NBA …
Anthony Davis
NBA Comparison: Kevin Garnett/Marcus Camby Strengths: Fluid athleticism, incredible length and guard agility in a 6’10 package … Davis is a game wrecking defensive presence and disruptor unlike any incoming draft prospect in quite some time (4.8 BPG) … He combines the physical shot blocking package of a 7’6 wingspan and quick leaping ability with a relentless motor and high-level defensive intelligence … In addition to his length, the speed at which he chews up ground allows him to affect shots all over the court …
Tu Holloway
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Kim English
NBA Comparison: Strengths: English is an intelligent, 6’5 off-guard who has dramatically improved upon his core strengths as a senior … One of Kim’s most under-valued strengths is his recognition of open space … His awareness off the ball allows him to occupy the spot on the perimeter that provides him with maximum room and minimal contest in catch and release situations …As a shooter, English consistently shot around a respectable 37% from downtown over his first three years, but went up to a scorching 45% as a senior …
Gary Flowers
NBA Comparison: Sam Young/Stephen Jackson Strengths: Under the radar combination forward with high-level athleticism and length … Wiry strong at 6’8. Efficient offensive weapon (47.6% FG), capable of getting points from a variety of avenues (18.8 PPG). Has transformed into a legitimate range shooting threat … He shot 40.7% from distance as a senior in 4 attempts per game. Adroit in the mid-range and comfortable pulling up off the dribble – elevating over defenders …