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Jon Scheyer
NBA Comparison: Blake Stepp
Ramar Smith
NBA Comparison: N/A
Wayne Chism
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: A team oriented power forward who does a little bit of everything … He is a player focused on winning and will do whatever it takes to get the job done without worrying about his personal stats … He has good size and strength for an inside player, he is also a decent athlete with a good wingspan … He is comfortable operating with his back to the basket, working hard block to block in order to establish good low post position …
Earl Clark
NBA Comparison: Marvin Williams/Boris Diaw
Quincy Pondexter
NBA Comparison: Bobby Simmons Strengths: Wing player with good athleticism, a long wingspan and wiry strength … He has put the pieces together in his senior season and has lived up to the potential that he flashed early in his career … He shows a good motor and has a strong work ethic, looking to out-hustle and outwork his opponents at every opportunity … A very good transition player, he gets out on the break and runs his lanes, looking to use his explosiveness in order to complete plays at the basket … His first step is fairly quick, but very l
Curtis Kelly
NBA Comparison: N/AKevin Duffy – 9/1/2007 Strengths: Kelly is an extremely long 69 …
DJ Augustin
NBA Comparison: Jameer Nelson/Travis BestJames Burbridge – 8/24/2007 Strengths: A true point guard who looks to set up teammates first, a big reason why he averaged 6.7 apg his freshman campaign, good for fourth in the nation; also better than fellow freshman and forth overall selection Mike Conley Jr., who ranked fifth Had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.03, pretty impressive for a freshman leading an extremely young team Also averag
Brian Zoubek
NBA Comparison: Danny Schayes (less athletic) Strengths: A role player with good size and length for the center position … Plays hard and is willing to do all the dirty work inside … Will fight for position on the defensive end, get to the glass and rebound … Effective setting screens to get his teammates open … Rebounds the ball extremely well thanks to his size and aggressive approach inside …
Obi Muonelo
NBA Comparison: N/AGrant Belcher – 9/30/2006 Strengths: Muonelo is a strong, aggressive, athletic guard … Throughout his childhood, Obi was a lot shorter and developed excellent ballhandling and passing skills playing the point guard position … His added size and muscle now allows him to absorb contact and fight inside … Has a pretty good vertical; he can go up and snag a rebound and then likes to push the ball quickly up the court …
Lance Thomas Duke
NBA Comparison: N/AAran Smith – 9/27/2006 Strengths: Long agile forward who displays a high level of energy and athleticism Gives solid effort at all times Explosive player capable of highlight reel dunks Runs the court well, very good transition player Can spot up for mid range shots and likes to shoot from the baseline Uses his long arms and athleticism well to grab rebounds Hits the glass hard and scores well on put backs His defensive ability is average, but he has the length and athleticism to become an excelle
Sherron Collins
NBA Comparison: Will Bynum Strengths: Collins gives defenders a lot to handle from a college point guard … He can push the tempo and utilize his great ball handling skills, with speed and explosiveness that might catch you off guard because of his stocky frame … Much improved mid range game with nice elevation on his jumper, can shake his defender off the dribble and pull up … Good body control, can stop and start on the dime … Can spot up from deep, but only converting 36% from downtown…
DaJuan Summers
NBA Comparison: Caron Butler/Wilson ChandlerStrengths: An athletic, explosive wing player, whose muscular physique makes him a very promising talent … At 6’8 he has great size for the perimeter positions … He has nice bulk on his frame and he knows how to use it, whether its absorbing contact when getting to the hoop, or taking advantage of a mismatch in the low-post … Is proving that he is a reliable inside-outside threat as he has become a more consistent shooter fr
Mike Conley
NBA Comparison: TJ FordAran Smith – 4/29/2007 Strengths: An ultra-quick lefty point guard with a solid feel for running a team His ability to get by opposing guards and into the paint is on the elite level Very cerebral, shows excellent decision making ability, especially considering his age His near 3/1 assist to turnover ratio is outstanding for a freshman pg Has solid experience playing alongside a great bigman as he has been teammates with Greg Oden since before their high school days A great passer with exce
Duke Crews
NBA Comparison: N/A
Derrick Caracter
NBA Comparison: Robert Traylor/Glen DavisStrengths: NBA body and strength, very skilled for his size, has a nice game facing the basket with range to the college 3-point line, good rebounder in and out of area … Shows soft hands and can make catches in traffic … Has good athleticism for a man his size and will surprise you with his bounce … Can establish great position down low do to his brute strength and shows a mean streak at times and scores at will when motivated …
Vernon Macklin
NBA Comparison: Carlos Rogers Strengths: Macklin’s most attractive strength surrounds his physical tools, where at 6’9 243 lbs, he possesses a 7’4 wingspan and 9’1 standing reach … He’s a solid athlete whose explosiveness allows him to do damage around the hoop… Moves well on both sides of the ball… Offensively, his biggest strength is his over the left shoulder baby hook when he establishes deep positioning on the interior…
Robin Lopez
NBA Comparison: Andris Biedrins/Anderson VarejaoAran Smith – 9/20/2007 Strengths: More mobile and athletic than his twin brother Brook Really hits the glass hard and hustles for loose balls An excellent shot blocker (led the Pac-Ten as a freshman at 2.4 per game) With his quickness and explosive leaping ability he has a real chance to be a factor as a shot blocker on the next level Foot speed is good allowing him to get to rebounds and run the floor very well Tough, hardnosed player willing to do the dirty work t
Brook Lopez
NBA Comparison: Brad DaughertyAran Smith – 9/19/2007Strengths: Bigman with good strength and solid athletic ability … Unlike his twin Robin, Brook has an excellent touch within 15 feet of the basket … Very smooth inside using a variety of polished moves including hook shots and drop steps … Soft hands, rarely fumbles the ball … Strong legs and upper body make him tough to push around inside … Strong rebounder using his long arms and body strength to clean the glass … He al