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Cory Jefferson
NBA Comparison: Carlos Rogers Strengths: Jefferson is a wiry strong PF prospect with high level run-jump athleticism…Looks the part, is 6’9 and has a great frame to possibly add as much as 10-15 lbs without losing his athleticism … Shows real good explosiveness as a leaper, able to elevate suddenly when stationary … Good length, an added bonus to his leaping ability … Can finish with authority around the basket, and will get his fair share of dunks … Looks good in the pick and roll game especially, and is capable of finishi
Jarrod Jones
NBA Comparison: Kurt Thomas
Art Parakhouski
NBA Comparison: Jake Voskuhl Strengths: A center with good size and a solid frame … Still a fairly young player in terms of experience, he has a decent amount of upside … He is a high percentage scorer inside, he establishes good low post position and has the ability to finish using his strength and height … He has good weight on his frame and can create space and muscle his way inside … Turns to both shoulders and uses his body to shield the ball from defenders …
Rodney Green
NBA Comparison: JR Pinnock
Mark Payne
NBA Comparison: Jud Buechler Strengths: Left handed wing…Solid making cuts and finding open space without the ball…strong playmaker in transition…Seeks contact when he goes to the hole…makes good decisions in the half court…Has a solid base of fundamentals…Looks to pump fake opponent and take a one dribble jump shot…Good form on his jump shot…Good free throw shooter…Very strong screener for a wing…Great intangibles.
Keith Benson
NBA Comparison: Steven Hunter
Denis Clemente
NBA Comparison: Earl Watson
Kelly Olynyk
NBA Comparison: Spencer Hawes/Fabricio Oberto Strengths: Legit 7 footer with a polished, highly effective post skill set … Prolific scorer on the college level averaging 18 ppg on 66 fg% in 25 mpg … Very comfortable operating on the block, using textbook positioning … Shows an excellent understanding of the game and has become one of the most dominant bigs on the college level … Has the ability to score on the block with up and unders, pump fakes, drop steps as well as knock down mid range and even outside shots …
Osiris Eldridge
NBA Comparison: Shammond Williams
Mike Moser
Notes: Transferred to UNLV after playing freshman year at UCLA … Transferred to University of Oregon for senior season … Measured 6’7 (in shoes) 206 lbs, with a 6’10.5 wingspan at the 2012 Amare Stoudemire Skills Academy … Measured 6’8 (in shoes) 211 lbs, with a 6’11.5 wingspan at the 2013 Nike Big Man Skills Academy
Lorenzo Brown
NBA Comparison: Ramon Sessions Strengths: Brown is an oversized PG with a highly intriguing physical canvas … More than looks the part. Standing at 6’5, he’s able to scan the defense unfettered, flashing tremendous court vision and a natural creativity (7.2 AST as junior, 6th in NCAA) … Plays at a comfortable pace with the ball in his hands; chews up ground with long strides, but gives off the impression of “gliding” …
Eric Bledsoe
NBA Comparison: Keyon Dooling/Marcus Banks
Michael Gbinije
NBA Comparison: Reece Gaines Strengths: Good, but not great, athleticism with three-and-D potential at the next level … Physical player with great size at 6-foot-7, 205 pounds … Garnered valuable experience playing the point as Syracuse’s primary ball-handler last season (although he’ll play more off the ball professionally) … Also has experience playing the shooting guard and small forward positions … Dynamic playmaker … Fundamentally sound … Has fluidity to his game … Steadily contributes in numerous aspects of a game …