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Strengths: A winner who leaves Purdue tied for the most wins (107) in program history in his 4 years … Productive and efficient player who put up good scoring totals … Has a nice jumper, and it is definitely the pillar of his offensive game … Can make shots spotting up, coming off screens, in isolation, and in the pick and roll … A quick, easy release and supreme confidence in his shot…Solid ability to make shots with a hand in his face …Very crafty and instinctive about how he creates his offense
NBA Comparison: Chris WilcoxBorko Popic – 5/26/2008Strengths: Very strong and mobile big man In addition to great upper and lower body strength, he has a very long wingspan, making his package that much more promising He has a nice first step that he utilizes effectively from the high-post, where he faces up and takes the ball to the hoop Shows nice patience and understanding of how to get open in the post, working from block to block to receive a pass in the best possible scoring position His repertoire in the post
NBA Comparison: Karl Malone/Antonio McDyess
NBA Comparison: Flip Murray
Strengths: Prolific college scorer (19.5 senior, 17.1 career). Holds Big 12 all-time points record under his belt (2,285) and second in career three-point makes (388) … Has no conscience shooting the rock. If he has space, it’s going up … Shoots a set shot with lightning quick release … Utilizes screens very efficiently and the ball is out of his hands in a blink. Creates space well off the bounce, with the step back jumper being one of his pet moves. A knack for splashing the nets on high degree of difficulty conversions.
NBA Comparison: N/AVinicius Fontana/Larry Sperand – 1/1/2006Strengths: Considered the best prospect in his position since Barbosa in Brazil Thyago really understands the game and works hard Has the total package He understands the game well, controls the tempo and stays under control, always makes the right decision at the right time Has excelent vision of the court Makes his teammates better He is like a coach on the court A very creative passer, always finds the open man for the open shot Great ball handling s
NBA Comparison: Shandon AndersonAran Smith – 1/8/2008Strengths: 2-guard with excellent athleticism and shooting ability Catch and shoot specialist One of the premiere three point shooters in the country Has been completely on fire through the first half of his senior season (shooting 53% from 3) …
NBA Comparison: N/AStevan Petrovic – 8/24/2006Strengths: Bogdanovic has great shooting touch and a fundamentally strong game He can hit three pointers as well as mid-range jumpers with great accuracy Bogdanovic is both a great shooter and scorer …
NBA Comparison: Eduardo Najera
NBA Comparison: N/AVinicius Fontana/Larry Sperand – 9/27/2003Strengths: Extremally strong, a presence near the basket. Very good fundaments, has a good overall understanding of the offesnive game: He can shoot from the perimeter, can face the basket with nice moves from both sides, and he can find the open man. Rafael Araujo type of player, big, big body. Really knows how to use his body to create space and finish a play. He is still growing!
NBA Comparison: Kendrick PerkinsStrengths: Has a tremendous body: with a massive wingspan with great hands. Possesses good size for a center, not extremely tall but tall enough to make impact because of his solid weight and length … He knows how to use his strength to create space on the block; can use his wingspan to finish near the rim and his soft hands to receive the ball in every position … Loves contact, is a post guy and very intense near the basket …
NBA Comparison: Nikoloz TskitishviliJoshua Motenko – 5/17/2006
Strengths: A very talented and smart player. Negrizolli is a decent overall athlete with a great vertical leap, making him a very good shot blocker on his man. Also gets off the floor quickly for blocks coming from off the ball. Offensively, Tiago can really shoot the ball. He jumps high to get his shot off, and is accurate from the perimeter. Doesnt often test his range as he is used to playing down low.
NBA Comparison: N/AAran Smith – 1/1/2005Strengths: Has nice size for the point guard position … An effective floor general with good handle and passing ability… Thinks pass before scoring … Doesn’t get out of control and has a good sense of where to go with the ball … Nothing too flashy, just results … , runs the team efficently, not overly speedy or athletic but gets the job done, can pass over most defenders that are quicker …
NBA Comparison: N/AAran Smith – 2/10/2006
Considered one of Europe’s top hopes for the future … Extremely precocious young player. Has a lot of potential and should get a lot bigger. Great hands, athletic, nice touch around the basket. He is GREAT already and you can see he will grow. Has a great frame with wide shoulders. He is inevitably already beginning to get compared to Nowitzki. The third leading scorer at the INSEP program and he is a year or 2 younger than most of his teammates …
NBA Comparison: N/AAran Smith – 1/1/2004Strengths: Talened PG with nice skills … Good defender … Has great quickness, smart, his handle is very good.
Weaknesses: Very small and lacks great PG skills … Lacks experience. Has dominated on the younger levels and is averaging 15 ppg at INSEP, but must show it at the Senior level….
Notes: Half African (father) half French (mother)…