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NBA Comparison: N/ABobby Palumbi – 2/24/2006Strengths: A rock in the low post, extremely difficult to move once he gets his position. Physically, very strongGood footwork in the paint to go along with some solid back to the basket moves, takes good, high percentage shots..Excellent passer in the low post when defenders collapse in on him, his ability to find the open man on the perimeter is uncanny..Has shown three point range.
NBA Comparison: N/ABorko Popic – 3/25/2008Strengths: A hard working, blue collar type of player that is an integral part of Butlers success in the recent years. Has decent dribbling ability, and some crafty hesitation and in-and-out moves that allow him to get into the lane effectively. Is fairly strong at his position which allows him to bully his way to the hoop, and helps him finish against weaker defenders. Has good form on his shot, and can shoot the college 3 effectively.
NBA Comparison: N/AYouTube Clip – 1/1/2001
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Strengths: Luke is an elite scorer at the college level … Averaging over 20 points a game in each of his last 3 years, he at times carries his team on his back in the toughest conference … Crafty around hoop, he finds a way to score and finishes well around the rim, moves well in the paint and reads what he has given to him … One of the hardest working players around, hes gritty, strong and persistent… absorbs contact well and gets to the line quite frequently …
NBA Comparison: Eddie Johnson/Shawn Marion
NBA Comparison: N/AStevan Petrovic – 2/25/2008
Strengths: High quality player that can score from anywhere on the floor (mid-range, 3 points or driving to the basket) His mind is strictly offensive oriented Very good at changing rhythm and direction with the ball in his hands Jeremic can create his own shot using the dribble or driving and pulling up for a jump-shot (likes to use step-back to create space for his shot) or catch and shoot Possesses a quick release on his jump-shot and good mechanics Has a good mid-
NBA Comparison: N/ANico Van den Bogaerd – 2/24/2008Strengths: Rafael is a power forward with decent hands, who knows how to receive the ball in positions close to the basket, enabling him to conduct strong power moves to score … Always tries to dunk and assure the 2 pts if possible … Physically he has a good upper body with quite strong arms and legs, with decent athleticism and agility … Especially employing solid leaping ability with both feet …
NBA Comparison: Ben Wallace/Shelden Williams
Strengths: A tremendous physically specimen … He has a wide frame, a strong and developed body and a fabulous wingspan … Combining his length and bulk, it makes for an intriguing force inside … Catching the ball around the basket, he looks to power his way to the hoop for strong finishes … He moves well on offense, making good cuts and presenting a wide passing target inside …
NBA Comparison: Flip MurrayAran Smith – 3/7/2008Strengths: Talented combo guard with excellent NBA potential … Prolific scorer, (over 25 ppg) … Has a quick first step and a killer crossover allowing him to blow by defenders and get into the paint … Does a good job of creating baskets for himself and others … Has precision passes for ally oops even from well beyond the three point arc … drives exceptionally well, with defenses collapsing on him …
NBA Comparison: Brian Cardinal
Strength: Hummel is a prospect who has been on the radar since his Fr.
NBA Comparison: Tyus Edney
Strengths: Ultra-quick playmaker who played four quality years at Memphis … Jackson is a speedy point guard with good handles who can drive through an unsuspecting defense … Great distributor who got a cadre of talented players involved last season en route to a Round of 32 appearance in last year’s tournament … Intelligent leader on the floor who has four years of college experience under his belt … Great athlete who has excellent leaping ability …
NBA Comparison: Harold ArceneauxBorko Popic – 4/8/2008Strengths: A smooth and clever lefty, who has become known for his scoring prowess … He handles the ball well, is an underrated shooter, has great court vision and an uncanny ability to throw passes through traffic … His length and feel for the ball allow him to grab rebounds (has had 12 double digit rebounding games this season)…
NBA Comparison: Zarko Cabarkapa/Mike DunleavyAran Smith – 3/21/2008Strengths: A point forward, has excellent ball handling and passing ability for a 6-10 guy. Was a 5-11 PG until a late growth spurt in high school turned him into a forward Retains a lot of his point guard instincts and abilities Has an excellent court sense and feel for the game His skill set is advanced for a college player Excellent outside shooter. Shoots 40% from 3.
NBA Comparison: Theo RatliffStrengths: A long, athletic and explosive 6’10 forward, Sanders has become more efficient offensively each year at VCU … His explosiveness and length help Sanders to be an excellent rebounder … He crashes the boards and goes for rebounds at the highest point possible thanks to impressive leaping abilities … Offensively, he is a very reliable finisher around the rim …