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Derrick Byars
NBA Comparison: Brandon Roy/Shane BattierMatthew Maurer – 2/2/2007 Strengths: Complete player with good lateral quickness and athleticism Defensively Byars does a great job staying in front of his man Fundamentally there are few guards in the draft that have his array of tools Plays the game with a good level of moxie and toughness Excellent ball handler who has played point guard several times during his collegiate career Above average passer with so
Loren Stokes
NBA Comparison: N/AMatthew Maurer – 1/1/2007 Strengths: Possesses top notch quickness that few point guards have on any level Stokes effortlessly gets separation thanks to his quick first step If that fails, he has an assortment of change of speed dribbles and crossovers Excels in the open court where his speed enables him to push the ball Stokes plays with composure and under control Does a great job of rebounding the ball from the PG position Pos
Demetris Nichols
NBA Comparison: Rasual ButlerMatthew Maurer – 2/4/2007 Strengths: Moves well without the ball working off screens and picks Has legit NBA three point range on his jumper Has the potential to be a quality defender Excels shooting off the dribble from mid-range Smooth player who makes difficult plays look easy Solid athlete who has good leaping ability with long arms which allow him to be a adequate shot blocker Excellent free throw shooter Does a dec
Magnum Rolle
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: An extremely mobile big man with terrific agility … He has good size and a very long wingspan, which allows him to make energy plays on both ends of the floor … Moving well without the ball, he looks for seams in the defence, flashing to the ball or cutting to the basket in order to get the ball in good scoring positions … He has soft hands, and is terrific catching the ball on the move and in traffic … He gets off the ground well and needs very little time to gather and explode …
Patrick Beverly
NBA Comparison: N/AStrengths: A combo guard who excels playing at a high pace … He likes to keep the pressure on the defense by looking to attack in transition … Has good length and a very impressive 37’ max vert … His jumper is smooth and he has a very compact and efficient release … He has shot a good percentage from beyond the arc during his college career as well as overseas … Plays with a lot of confidence and is not afraid to make the big play … Attacks contact and knows how to draw fouls … Off the dribble he is dangerous due to his solid handle a
Gani Lawal
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Chris Wright
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: Wright is a strong guard at 6’1, and possesses athleticism, a quick first step and excellent footwork with and without the ball in his hands … He changes directions very smoothly and has great speed in transition where he shows good vision and an ability to finish at the rim with either hand after contact … Even at high speed he always seems to be under control and poised … Shows a nice touch with his runner in the lane … His outside game is average, not great but not terrible in terms of percentages (33% from 3) …
JaVale McGee
NBA Comparison: Andrew Bynum/Patrick O’BryantAran Smith – 12/1/2007Strengths: Long athletic bigman who is absolutely bursting with potential Runs the floor exceptionally well Improving at a rapid pace on both ends of the floor.
Mike Jones SC
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Korvotney Barber
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Bamba Fall
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Casaan Breeden
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Chris Douglas-Roberts
NBA Comparison: Julius HodgeAran Smith – 1/18/2008 Strengths: Versatile guard with a lot of moxie … Steps up his level of play in big games and wants to take the big shot … Has a very good midrange game using runners and ball fakes and has solid touch on his shot … Excellent off the dribble creating shots for himself or others. A very good ball handler. … Very crafty around the basket … Spent time playing point guard in high school and early in his college career …
Warren Carter
NBA Comparison: Alan HendersonMatthew Maurer – 1/5/2007 Strengths: Excellent athlete who has great mobility and quickness Above average rebounder who hustles to get rebounds out of his position Possesses above average shot blocking ability Has great timing and uses his leaping ability to disrupt shots Lateral movement enables him to be a solid help defender Active player who constantly works to get open Runs the court extremely well for his size Thi
Ron Lewis
NBA Comparison: Ronald MurrayMatthew Maurer – 1/21/2007 Strengths: Lewis possesses a NBA ready body of that is stronger than most players his size in college Add to that his solid body control and he becomes capable of converting some difficult finishes around the basket Explosive scorer who can single handedly drop serious points Has three point range on his jump shot Intelligent player who plays with great court savvy Excels at driving to the basket
Dan Coleman
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Chris Lofton
NBA Comparison: Trajan LangdonAran Smith – 9/9/2007 Strengths: Figures to be one of the biggest stars in the college game in his senior season … A pure shooter, maybe the best on the college level … Can make shots with just an inch of daylight … Shows range out to NBA three point … Lives for big shots and hits them regularly … Scrappy competitor, who seems to thrive on proving people wrong … Solid body strength due to his great work ethic and dedication to improving his body …
Shaun Pruitt
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