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CJ Giles
NBA Comparison: Steven HunterJames Burbridge – 8/5/2006Strengths: Length and athleticism. Can be a major defensive presence in the paint either blocking and altering shots. Tremendous wingspan, measuring in at 7-3. Lead the team in blocks his sophomore year despite diminished playing time. Has added a mid range jumper to his game that falls regularly, even if it looks slightly awkward. Tremendous potential if someone can coax it out of him, which is usually enough to get drafted as a big man.
Durrell Summers
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: A 6’4 shooting guard with an excellent wingspan, true athleticism and impressive leaping abilities, Durrell Summers has a body suited for NBA play … His outside game is improved, and it seems when his shot is on, he’s tough to slow down … He shoots better and more frequently off of catch and shoot and in spot up situations … His athleticism around the basket allows him to convert, with most of his points in the paint coming in transition … Runs the floor well and finishes strong on the break …
Jrue Holiday
NBA Comparison: Flip Murray/Delonte WestStrengths: Long and wiry combo guard … A crafty ballhandler that knows how to get defenders off balance with the dribble … Has a good repertoire of moves and mixes them up well to keep the defense guessing … He has a deceptive 1st step and shifty quickness making him difficult to contain on the perimeter … Is adept using both hands, either when attacking or finishing …
DeAndre Jordan
NBA Comparison: Dwight HowardAran Smith – 9/18/2007Strengths: Exciting bigman with a lot of promise At 7-feet, his rare athleticism and explosive leaping ability gives him a tremendous amount of potential Hes got a huge frame and can add a lot of weight and become a dominant interior force on both ends of the floor His combination of size, length, and explosiveness makes him a quality shot blocker now who can develop into a dominant one with added coaching and discipline Very solid in the transition game as he gets
Renardo Sidney
NBA Comparison: Chris Washburn Strengths: Talented, but underachieving post player … Overwhelming size, weighing more than 300 pounds … Stands 6’9.5" in shoes with a 7’4.5" wingspan … Solid athlete, considering his size … Leaping ability and mobility would improve vastly if he loses some weight … Difficult to contain with his back to the basket … Soft hands … Can eat defenders alive when he gets on the block … Hook shot is erratic, but effective when he gets a clean look at the hoop … Promising jump shooter …
Brandon Jennings
NBA Comparison: Kenny Anderson Strengths: An extremely quick and explosive player … Plays with cockiness and confidence that is necessary to succeed at the top level … His wingspan and leaping ability put him in a rare category of point guards … Has great open court speed and likes to attack in transition … He is very good at changing direction mid-stride without losing speed or control of the ball … He is extremely dangerous off the dribble, where his first step and nice handles allow him to explode by defenders &helli
Nick Calathes
NBA Comparison: Kirk Hinrich (less athletic)Joshua Motenko – 8/4/2006Strengths: Calathes is a true point guard who continuously makes his teammates better. He runs a team like an NBA veteran. He is an exceptional passer, always putting the ball in the right place for easy baskets, and often sending passes to where his teammates should be on the floor, in a sense coaching them with each pass. He has a great shooting stroke and can hit consistently from three.
Evan Turner
NBA Comparison: Brandon Roy
Jeff Teague
NBA Comparison: Kevin Johnson
Taylor King
NBA Comparison: N/A
Dar Tucker
NBA Comparison: N/AYouTube Clip – 3/19/2009
Darington Hobson
NBA Comparison: Chris Douglas-Roberts (less explosive) Strengths: A versatile lefty, he has the ability to play a number of positions thanks to his size, length and skill set (but is most effective on the wing) … He plays with a lot of energy and emotion and leaves everything on the floor … His aggressive approach and attacking mentality allow him to contribute in various areas of the game … Can score in a variety of ways; he can attack off the dribble, shoot from deep or post up … He is a stat filler at the college level; a very active
Anthony Randolph
NBA Comparison: Lamar Odom/Tayshaun PrinceAran Smith – 3/9/2008 Strengths: Long, lanky forward with a great deal of upside … His length and agility makes him very unique playing on the wing … Highly versatile. He has a vast array of offensive abilities, especially impressive considering his age: Randolph has a tremendous handle and gets to the basket extremely well off the bounce … A smooth athlete with great foot speed … Runs the floor like a deer and has amazing fluidity …
Renan Leichtweis
NBA Comparison: N/AVinicius Panerari – 8/2/2006Strengths: Smooth big man with a soft touch around the basket … Shows great post moves (turn around hooks and shots off the glass) … He’s developing a good understanding of how to use his body against defenders … He has great hands, and an excellent outside shot (almost perfect from the 3-pt line) … Has enough mobility to beat bigger defenders off the dribble, and finishes every play with determination … A great rebounder and shot blocker …
Jhorman Zamora
NBA Comparison: Latrell SprewellVinicius Panerari – 8/2/2006 Strengths: Has great size for the wing position, and developed body and an extremely skilled player. An excellent scorer, who is almost impossible to stop in a 1 on 1 situation. Possesses excellent ball handling, good coordination, extreme athleticism, plus he’s a good shooter and a leader on the court. He loves crunch time (wants the ball in his hands under pressure). Also has good versatility, as he shows the ability to play point guard …
Javaris Crittenton
NBA Comparison: Steve FrancisAran Smith – 4/1/2006Strengths: Tremendous combination of size, athleticism and playmaking ability … Quick first step … Excellent vision and passing skills … His size allows him to see over defenders and make passes that the average 6-2 PG could not … Shows great heart, very competitive. Wont back down from a challenge … Very quick, an elite level athlete … Loves to dunk on players … Excellent body strength … Rhythm shooter, with good slashing and scoring ability …
Mario Chalmers
NBA Comparison: Keyon DoolingJames Burbridge – 8/2/2006Strengths: Has good size for a PG … Excellent anticipation on defense … Struggled offensively early on in the season, but eventually developed into the Jayhawks second leading scorer … Raised his scoring average to 14 ppg during the rugged Big 12 regular season …
Stanley Robinson
NBA Comparison: Darius Miles/Luc Richard Mbah a MouteStrengths: Jumping jack small forward with wiry, sinewy frame … Premier level athlete, almost to the point of intimidation … Jaw dropping length and vertical leap off of two feet … Explosive finisher around the rim, with a multitude of thunderous jams … If he has space to get his legs underneath him, just get out of the way … Ability to hang and adjust his body mid-flight borders on acrobatic … His agility is sublime and possesses a quick first step.