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Steven Hill
NBA Comparison: Andrew DeClerqAran Smith – 9/30/2007Strengths: A throw back type of back to the basket center who might have the attributes to find a niche as a back up center in the league Bigman with excellent leaping and shot blocking ability Really patrols the lane and focuses on the defensive end where he erases a lot of the oppositions post scoring A solid athlete, runs the floor pretty well and a solid rebounder with nice strength
Gavin Grant
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Gary Forbes
NBA Comparison: Antoine WrightAran Smith – 1/16/2008Strengths: Versatile wing with good combination of length and athleticism … The Panama native has a good feel for the game and shows strong leadership skills … His ball handling ability is especially impressive for a wing … Never over-penetrates, makes good decisions and leads the break well … Solid athlete with good defensive ability. His positive A/TO ratio is testament to his high basketball IQ … Athleticism is decent, although not out of this world …
Marcel Jones
NBA Comparison: N/AAran Smith – 5/27/2007Strengths: Forward with good size for the 3 position. Aggresive offensively using his length to go inside against smaller players … Has a decent midrange game and some polished moves going to the basket … Has good length, long wing span … Solid rebounder … Stays with in his comfort zone, doesn’t try to do too much or get out of control … Improved defensively showing the ability to pick up a fair number of steals … His overall feel for the game is solid …
Derrick Low
NBA Comparison: Brad DavisAran Smith – 9/7/2007Strengths: Throw back type of scrappy point guard who plays with a ton of heart His point guard and leadership abilities are strong Good decision maker who can put points up quickly from the perimeter Very focused. Smart player who has a solid feel for the game Always plays under control. Team player who rarely makes bad decisions …
Ben McCauley
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Courtney Fells
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Joe Alexander
NBA Comparison: Shawn Marion/Tom GugliottaAran Smith – 3/4/2008Strengths: Talented wing player with a winner’s mentality and high motor … An above the rim athlete capable of highlight dunks and spectacular finishes … Has a warrior’s demeanor, unafraid of contact and likes to mix it up with inside guys and crash the boards … Put on 20 lbs between his sophomore and junior seasons, and appears as though he could add another 15-20 without hurting his agility much …
Geoff McDermott
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Dionte Christmas
NBA Comparison: Michael Redd (less athletic)Strengths: Very talented player with a complete offensive arsenal … A very smart player offensively who rarely forces anything … Uses screens well to get himself open for jumpshot (most frequently he will catch and shoot coming off of screens) … Possesses outstanding elevation on his jump shot, with a quick release and nice follow trough … Effective around the basket on out to the NBA 3 point line …
Josh Carter
NBA Comparison: Francisco GarciaJames Burbridge – 10/3/2007Strengths: Terrific outside shooter, a marksman from 3 pt. territory, displays a picture perfect jump shot with lots of arc underneath it Shows the ability to drain shots even with defenders checking him closely Shot a staggering 86/172 from 3 point land as a sophomore (50%) which is a higher percentage than anyone in the top 100 3p FG made in the nation …
Russell Westbrook
NBA Comparison: Rajon Rondo/Monta EllisAran Smith – 9/13/2007 Strengths: Athletic and explosive combo guard with the length to make up for his lack of height … Attacks the basket with a lethal first step and crossover ability … Can handle the rock well and gets into the lane effortlessly … Finishes well at the rim and is unafraid to go up in traffic … Huge wingspan allows him to play much bigger than his 6-3 height … Gets good lift on his jumpshot a
Greivis Vasquez
NBA Comparison: Dimitris Diamantidis (offensively), Zoran Planinic Strengths: A combo guard with good scoring instincts and advanced passing ability … Has a natural feel for the game and is able to see plays well before they materialize, allowing him to deliver passes that seem impossible to make …
Derrick Brown
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LD Williams
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Jamie Skeen
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: Fits the mold of a classic “stretch” power forward … Doesn’t force his offense … Knows how to pick and choose his spots to attack defenses … Good footwork in the post … Knows how to score in the post … Excellent catch and shoot player … Long player with a good wingspan … A willing screener … Unselfish player who looks to involve his teammates … Doesn’t back down from big shots … Able to use his strength to his advantage , especially when loo
Mike Freeman
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Matt Pilgrim
NBA Comparison: Al HarringtonAran Smith – 2/22/2007 Strengths: Forward with excellent versatility, has the ability to pass and handle plus face the basket or go inside Pilgrim has a good feel for the game … He has active hands and has a real presence on the floor when he decides to play …. His stroke has vastly improved since he got to college … In high school he was very much an inside banger, who has developed a good face up game and 3 point shot. His athletic ability is above average …