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CJ Leslie
NBA Comparison: Terence Morris Strengths: Explosive athlete who excites with his above-the-rim play … Has great length (7’1.5”) and uses it to disrupt shots (1.2 BPG) and swipe the ball (1 SPG) on defense … Though he is 21, he still has loads of untapped potential thanks to his athletic ability … One of the best in this draft class at getting to the line, Leslie averaged 6.6 attempts per game last season … Great slasher … Has a solid face-up game and is hard to stop when he gets the ball in the high post …
Crandall Head
Notes: Transferred to SMU after playing first two seasons for Illinois … brother of former NBA player, Luther Head … Transferred from SMU to Robert Morris (NAIA) for his senior season September 30, 2009
Daniel Bejarano
Notes: Transferred from Arizona after freshman year
Josh Selby
NBA Comparison: Willie Warren / Jerryd Bayless
Solomon Hill
NBA Comparison: Bobby Simmons Strengths: Versatile combination forward possessing full complement of mismatch tools … Takes smaller defenders into the post where he has good footwork and quickness … Punishes less agile bigs with solid handle and craftiness off the bounce- isolation aptitude with variety of spin, cross-over and hesitation moves … Decisive and aggressive (4.5 fta) finding his way into the paint consistently … Efficient scorer (50% fg) both within and outside of team offensive structure (12.9 ppg) …
Tommy Mason-Griffin
NBA Comparison: Jameer Nelson
Mfon Udofia
NBA Comparison: N/AYouTube clip – 6/30/2009
Tristan Spurlock
NBA Comparison: Strengths: Long, athletic forward who displays solid potential … Has a good shooting form. Squares to the basket, has a tight form and release … Has a controlled game. Plays on balance. Solid body strength for his age … Weaknesses: Had a disappointing freshman season averaging just 2.4 ppg in garbage minutes … Struggled with injuries in his freshman season as he played in just 13 of 31 games … Aran Smith 6/28/10
Mason Plumlee
NBA Comparison: Yi Jianlian Strengths: Big forward with NBA run/jump athleticism … Experienced, four year player who showed solid production and some development in senior season … Tough nosed player, willing to do the dirty work … Brings consistent energy to the floor. Surprising for a 6’10 guy … Uses his size and athleticism well on the boards. Averaged over 10 rebounds per game as a Sr. … A very good leaper, adept at converting ally oops when given an opening to the basket … Does a good job of playing to his strengths …
Tyler Honeycutt
NBA Comparison: Josh Childress/Tayshaun Prince Strengths: Extremely versatile wing player … Great size for either the shooting guard or small forward position … Stands a tall 6’8.25” in shoes and has a respectable 6’9" wingspan … Excellent athletic ability … Explosive, quick leaper with excellent body control … Fast runner that always hustles down the court on both offense and defense … Moves very well laterally … Uses his defensive instincts, long arms and quick feet to deny his man penetration …
Aaric Murray
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Andre Dawkins
NBA Comparison: Fred Hoiberg Strengths: A knockdown 3-point shooter with adequate size at about 6’5 206 … Not going to miss many open shots … Phenomenal shot when he has his feet set … One of those few shooters that can absolutely wow you just in warm ups, with his outside shooting ability … Very fundamentally sound form, shows a compact and quick release, and can hit shots when contested … Clutch.
Alex Oriakhi
NBA Comparison: Kyle O’Quinn Strengths: Strong, athletic big man…Oriakhi is a very active player who crashes the boards, defends the paint, and cuts to the basket with tenacity…Worked hard to put on muscle and reduce body fat after arriving at Missouri, which made him a very good athlete…Very efficient in the post (64% on FGs last season)…Gets numerous second chance points…Talented rebounder and shot blocker for his size thanks to a massive 7’3" wingspan…Has the ability to pump-fake defenders into leaving their feet…Asse
Glenn Bryant
Notes: Transferred to Eastern Michigan after two seasons at University of Arkansas