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Markieff Morris

NBAComparison: Drew Gooden Strengths: Markieff Morris has improved his value as an NBA prospect with each year while playing at Kansas … Morris is a strong, muscular 6’10 with an NBA body at 21 years old … He does an excellent job at finishing around the rim, using long and effective drop steps for better positioning when dealing in the paint … Shows nice touch on his short, over the shoulder baby hook shot …

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Mike Shaw

Notes: Transferred to Bradley after playing first two seasons at Illinois … Sat out the 2013-14 season under NCAA transfer guidelines, with two years of eligibility remaining as of 2014-15

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

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NBA Comparison: Gerald Wallace/Andre Iguodala Strengths: MKG is a strong, athletic small forward who possesses the intangibles that can’t be taught … He’s at his best in open space, whether it’s in the half court or transition … While most use separation to rise and fire, MKG uses it to build momentum and fearlessly attack the basket … Excellent finisher at the rim with explosive leaping ability, soft hands and the ability to adjust in mid-air … Tremendous length allows him to effortlessly finish plays with dunks …

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Kadeem Green

Notes: Transferred to Ohio after playing freshman year at Missouri … Transferred after sophomore season at Ohio to Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 21, 2013

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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 …

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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

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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) …