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NBA Comparison: Andrew Bynum/Patrick O’BryantAran Smith – 12/1/2007Strengths: Long athletic bigman who is absolutely bursting with potential Runs the floor exceptionally well Improving at a rapid pace on both ends of the floor.
NBA Comparison: Julius HodgeAran Smith – 1/18/2008
Strengths: Versatile guard with a lot of moxie … Steps up his level of play in big games and wants to take the big shot … Has a very good midrange game using runners and ball fakes and has solid touch on his shot … Excellent off the dribble creating shots for himself or others. A very good ball handler. … Very crafty around the basket … Spent time playing point guard in high school and early in his college career …
NBA Comparison: Alan HendersonMatthew Maurer – 1/5/2007
Strengths: Excellent athlete who has great mobility and quickness Above average rebounder who hustles to get rebounds out of his position Possesses above average shot blocking ability Has great timing and uses his leaping ability to disrupt shots Lateral movement enables him to be a solid help defender Active player who constantly works to get open Runs the court extremely well for his size Thi
NBA Comparison: Ronald MurrayMatthew Maurer – 1/21/2007
Strengths: Lewis possesses a NBA ready body of that is stronger than most players his size in college Add to that his solid body control and he becomes capable of converting some difficult finishes around the basket Explosive scorer who can single handedly drop serious points Has three point range on his jump shot Intelligent player who plays with great court savvy Excels at driving to the basket
NBA Comparison: Trajan LangdonAran Smith – 9/9/2007
Strengths: Figures to be one of the biggest stars in the college game in his senior season … A pure shooter, maybe the best on the college level … Can make shots with just an inch of daylight … Shows range out to NBA three point … Lives for big shots and hits them regularly … Scrappy competitor, who seems to thrive on proving people wrong … Solid body strength due to his great work ethic and dedication to improving his body …
NBA Comparison: Jose Juan BareaAran Smith – 9/14/2007Strengths: Has developed into one of the premiere point guards in all of college basketball Tremendous floor general who has the ability to score and distribute equally well A great passer with tremendous vision Has a good feel for the PG position, getting everyone involved and finding the open man for easy baskets His heart, leadership and intelligence on the floor are everything you would want and expect out of a point guard Really elevated his offensive produ
NBA Comparison: Jarrett JackAran Smith – 5/26/2007Strengths: A true floor general with a great size and speed combination A solid athlete who is able to use his size well to defend and pass over smaller opponents His vision and ball handling ability are both excellent Does a solid job of setting up teammates for baskets Understands the position well and plays to his strengths Heady.
NBA Comparison: N/AAdi Joseph – 12/12/2006Strengths: Potential is outstanding, especially in faster paced NBA … Athletically, he can compete with anyone … Dunks with authority often … Runs the fast break very well for a power forward… Great length … Good touch around the basket … Has the potential to be a lock down defender … Very good post defender … Has strong shot blocking instincts … Good footwork in the post… Improving jump shot … Developing ability to play on the perimeter …
NBA Comparison: Steve BlakeMatthew Maurer – 1/30/2007
Strengths: Has a lot of point guard abilities such as the ability to control tempo, great court vision, high basketball IQ and veteran leadership Patient player who keeps his dribble alive instead of over-penetrating and forcing passes Great standstill shooter from the perimeter who can convert when left open Surprising rebounder despite his strength/athleticism for his position Strong player who un
NBA Comparison: Tyronn LueAran Smith – 5/15/2007Strengths: Point guard who has shown the ability to raise his level of play in big games having quarterbacked the Gators to back to back titles Shows solid composure, which having a basketball background surely helps Has developed a deadly outside shooting stroke and doesnt get fazed by big game situations, in fact he seems to thrive in them Raised his 3 point shooting to over 40% in his junior season and shoots a high volume Very quick guard with the ability to get b
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E26KcVaDrJYNBA Comparison: Bo Outlaw/Ben WallaceAran Smith – 10/12/2007Strengths: A physical specimen type of interior force Very aggressive, strong and explosive Does all the dirty work, cleaning the boards and defending Simply overpowers a lot of players on the college level with brute strength and athleticism A tremendous rebounder, averaging more rebounds than points per
NBA Comparison: Craig HodgesAran Smith – 12/15/2006
Strengths: Ravios calling in the NBA is his shooting ability He has a quick release and is one of the top shooters around from college three point land.
NBA Comparison: N/AFrank Rusnak – 7/4/2006
Strengths: Extremely long and athletic he can beat other centers down the floor. A tremendous shot blocker that intimidates opponents and redirects tons of shots. Has long arms and wide shoulders with an angular frame. When he gets around the hoop he knows how to flush it home. His face-up game is solid and continues to get better.