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NBA Comparison: Eddie Johnson/Shawn Marion
NBA Comparison: N/AStevan Petrovic – 2/25/2008
Strengths: High quality player that can score from anywhere on the floor (mid-range, 3 points or driving to the basket) His mind is strictly offensive oriented Very good at changing rhythm and direction with the ball in his hands Jeremic can create his own shot using the dribble or driving and pulling up for a jump-shot (likes to use step-back to create space for his shot) or catch and shoot Possesses a quick release on his jump-shot and good mechanics Has a good mid-
NBA Comparison: N/ANico Van den Bogaerd – 2/24/2008Strengths: Rafael is a power forward with decent hands, who knows how to receive the ball in positions close to the basket, enabling him to conduct strong power moves to score … Always tries to dunk and assure the 2 pts if possible … Physically he has a good upper body with quite strong arms and legs, with decent athleticism and agility … Especially employing solid leaping ability with both feet …
NBA Comparison: Ben Wallace/Shelden Williams
Strengths: A tremendous physically specimen … He has a wide frame, a strong and developed body and a fabulous wingspan … Combining his length and bulk, it makes for an intriguing force inside … Catching the ball around the basket, he looks to power his way to the hoop for strong finishes … He moves well on offense, making good cuts and presenting a wide passing target inside …
NBA Comparison: Flip MurrayAran Smith – 3/7/2008Strengths: Talented combo guard with excellent NBA potential … Prolific scorer, (over 25 ppg) … Has a quick first step and a killer crossover allowing him to blow by defenders and get into the paint … Does a good job of creating baskets for himself and others … Has precision passes for ally oops even from well beyond the three point arc … drives exceptionally well, with defenses collapsing on him …
NBA Comparison: Brian Cardinal
Strength: Hummel is a prospect who has been on the radar since his Fr.
NBA Comparison: Tyus Edney
Strengths: Ultra-quick playmaker who played four quality years at Memphis … Jackson is a speedy point guard with good handles who can drive through an unsuspecting defense … Great distributor who got a cadre of talented players involved last season en route to a Round of 32 appearance in last year’s tournament … Intelligent leader on the floor who has four years of college experience under his belt … Great athlete who has excellent leaping ability …
NBA Comparison: Harold ArceneauxBorko Popic – 4/8/2008Strengths: A smooth and clever lefty, who has become known for his scoring prowess … He handles the ball well, is an underrated shooter, has great court vision and an uncanny ability to throw passes through traffic … His length and feel for the ball allow him to grab rebounds (has had 12 double digit rebounding games this season)…
NBA Comparison: Zarko Cabarkapa/Mike DunleavyAran Smith – 3/21/2008Strengths: A point forward, has excellent ball handling and passing ability for a 6-10 guy. Was a 5-11 PG until a late growth spurt in high school turned him into a forward Retains a lot of his point guard instincts and abilities Has an excellent court sense and feel for the game His skill set is advanced for a college player Excellent outside shooter. Shoots 40% from 3.
NBA Comparison: Theo RatliffStrengths: A long, athletic and explosive 6’10 forward, Sanders has become more efficient offensively each year at VCU … His explosiveness and length help Sanders to be an excellent rebounder … He crashes the boards and goes for rebounds at the highest point possible thanks to impressive leaping abilities … Offensively, he is a very reliable finisher around the rim …
NBA Comparison: N/AStefan Lorenz – 1/29/2008
Pryor is a two-sport star. Besides being a top-25 basketball talent in the high school class of 2008, he is also considered the #1 football prospect.
NBA Comparison: DeShawn Stevenson
Strengths: A strong bodied guard who has become a dangerous scoring threat thanks to his shooting touch … Has the ability to make tough shots (under duress, contested, off the dribble) … Proven he has the range to step beyond the NBA 3 … His stroke is smooth and his release is extremely quick, allowing him to get his shot off with minimal space … Understands how to read the action and use screens to get open … Has gotten better at being aggressive and attacking the basket, rather than settling for the out