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Giorgi Shermadini

NBA Comparison: Nenad KrsticAran Smith – 4/1/2008 Strengths: Georgian bigman who has an intriguing set of offensive skills … Shows solid footwork with the ability to play in the post or face the basket … Has very soft touch on his shot … Can face up and get by bigger post guys off the dribble, which also opens up his solid midrange shot … Has an array of useful post moves including an effective hook shot and turnaround jumpers off of both sides … Has range out to 3 point …

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Trey Johnson

NBA Comparison: N/AMatthew Maurer – 3/25/2007 Strengths: Good all around athlete blessed with great upper body strength and decent leaping ability Despite being such a dominating scorer, Johnson is a really patient player who lets the game come to him Crafty scorer who uses a number of hesitation and pumpfakes to initiate contact from opposing defenders Has three point range on his jumper Unselfish player with decent court vision which allows for him

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Engin Atsur

NBA Comparison: N/AMatthew Maurer – 3/4/2007 Strengths: Atsurs vast game experience both internationally and collegiate give him a great edge Possesses NBA three point range with regularity Fundamentally sound player with a great understanding of the game Makes very good court decisions, high basketball IQ Has a lot of leadership qualities to lead a team Controls tempo and does a great job of staying cool under fire which helps keep his teammates focu

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Chris Richard

NBA Comparison: Chris MassieAdi Joseph – 12/24/2006 Strengths: Bullish strength … Loves to defend in the post, and seems very comfortable banging down low with anyone … Seems to enjoy doing the dirty work … Strength allows him to box out well and push people around in the paint … Surprisingly good free throw shooter for someone of his skill set … Doesn’t try to force his offense, lets the offense come to him … Great field goal percentage throughout collegiate career … Good at setting picks …

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Stephane Lasme

NBA Comparison: Keon Clark (smaller)Matthew Maurer – 3/16/2007 Strengths: Extremely mobile and athletic player Runs the court like a guard and shows rare lateral quickness for a player his size Fluent shot blocker capable of dominating the lane Shows pro timing and great explosive leaping ability to continue this skill on the NBA level Long arms and mobility allow for him to be a solid help defender Excellent out of position rebounder Plays the game

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Cartier Martin

NBA Comparison: James JonesAdi Joseph – 3/20/2007 Strengths: Martin is a smooth, talented wing with good court savvy … He’s got good fundementals and a sweet stroke … Defensively, he has improved dramatically since his junior year, when he was awful … He is an underrated passer who is surrounded by poor offensive players that limit his assist totals … At 6-7, Martin has the build of an ideal shooting guard …

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Carl Landry

NBA Comparison: N/AMatthew Maurer – 4/3/2007 Strengths: Shows good mobility running the court Tough nosed player who fights hard every game Does an excellent job of obtaining space in the post where he gets his body wide for guards to make easy passes Post footwork, shooting touch and soft hands enable him to convert most opportunities in the paint Offensively Landry is crafty as he will use a number of fakes to get his defender off balance and draw f

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Derrick Byars

NBA Comparison: Brandon Roy/Shane BattierMatthew Maurer – 2/2/2007 Strengths: Complete player with good lateral quickness and athleticism Defensively Byars does a great job staying in front of his man Fundamentally there are few guards in the draft that have his array of tools Plays the game with a good level of moxie and toughness Excellent ball handler who has played point guard several times during his collegiate career Above average passer with so

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Loren Stokes

NBA Comparison: N/AMatthew Maurer – 1/1/2007 Strengths: Possesses top notch quickness that few point guards have on any level Stokes effortlessly gets separation thanks to his quick first step If that fails, he has an assortment of change of speed dribbles and crossovers Excels in the open court where his speed enables him to push the ball Stokes plays with composure and under control Does a great job of rebounding the ball from the PG position Pos

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Demetris Nichols

NBA Comparison: Rasual ButlerMatthew Maurer – 2/4/2007 Strengths: Moves well without the ball working off screens and picks Has legit NBA three point range on his jumper Has the potential to be a quality defender Excels shooting off the dribble from mid-range Smooth player who makes difficult plays look easy Solid athlete who has good leaping ability with long arms which allow him to be a adequate shot blocker Excellent free throw shooter Does a dec

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Magnum Rolle

NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: An extremely mobile big man with terrific agility … He has good size and a very long wingspan, which allows him to make energy plays on both ends of the floor … Moving well without the ball, he looks for seams in the defence, flashing to the ball or cutting to the basket in order to get the ball in good scoring positions … He has soft hands, and is terrific catching the ball on the move and in traffic … He gets off the ground well and needs very little time to gather and explode …

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Patrick Beverly

NBA Comparison: N/AStrengths: A combo guard who excels playing at a high pace … He likes to keep the pressure on the defense by looking to attack in transition … Has good length and a very impressive 37’ max vert … His jumper is smooth and he has a very compact and efficient release … He has shot a good percentage from beyond the arc during his college career as well as overseas … Plays with a lot of confidence and is not afraid to make the big play … Attacks contact and knows how to draw fouls … Off the dribble he is dangerous due to his solid handle a

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Chris Wright

NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: Wright is a strong guard at 6’1, and possesses athleticism, a quick first step and excellent footwork with and without the ball in his hands … He changes directions very smoothly and has great speed in transition where he shows good vision and an ability to finish at the rim with either hand after contact … Even at high speed he always seems to be under control and poised … Shows a nice touch with his runner in the lane … His outside game is average, not great but not terrible in terms of percentages (33% from 3) …