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Kevin Love
NBA Comparison: Wes UnseldBorko Popic – 5/19/2008 Strengths: Incredibly strong and gifted big man with a basketball IQ that is off the charts Has a great mix of physicality and finesse to his game … Shows maturity well beyond his years … Combines advanced post moves with great patience, resulting in a lethal package … Possesses a great knack for establishing low-post position, using pin downs and duck-ins to get his defender on his back and out of position … His great hands not only allow
Richard Roby
NBA Comparison: Allan HoustonAran Smith – 1/29/2006Strengths: One of the top shooters in the college game … Prototypical 2-guard for the NBA … Mechanics and release on his shot are tremendous … Has shown the ability to take over and win games with his shooting and playmaking ability … Clutch player who steps up and shows no conscience shooting the ball when the game is on the line … Has great genes for the game as he is K-Mart’s half brother and the athleticism did not miss him …
Tiago Splitter
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlrqMS7tp-ANBA Comparison: PJ BrownMatthew Maurer – 12/2/2006Strengths: Few players his size run the court as well as he does Because of this he regularly beats opposing forwards down the court for quick scores Possesses refined post footwork Combine that with Splitters body control and you have someone who has no troubl
Uros Tripkovic
NBA Comparison: Sasha VujacicStevan Petrovic – 5/6/2008 Strengths: Tripkovic is excellent shooter and solid prospect with high basketball IQ … Over the last few weeks, Tripkovic is playing well, especially in the Adriatic League Final Four in Ljubljana, Slovenia … He is natural scorer and his game depends on his shooting accuracy … A player that cant be left open at any time (possesses NBA 3 pt range) … His mechanics and release at the top of his elevation are terrific …
Nick Young
NBA Comparison: Josh HowardMatthew Maurer – 1/13/2007Strengths: Young is a throwback player who really understands how to employ the mid-range jumper Ball handling ability is above average Will use a number of spins, hesitation moves and crossovers to gain separation for his pull-up jumper When he moves without the ball he shows solid ability to work off screens and convert catch and shoot plays Creative player who makes even the most difficult shots look easy
Muniru Bawa
NBA Comparison: N/AJoshua Motenko – 7/17/2006 Strengths: Bawa is a raw African low-post bigman with a lot of potential. A very preconscious kid, he is very coachable as he has a great attitude and work ethic. Interior defense is Bawas strength, and he holds his ground defensively exceptionally well. He has good fundamentals, but is not an offensive threat right now. He has only been playing basketball for three years but has a good understanding of his role on the team.
Omar Samhan
NBA Comparison: Aaron Gray
Corey Raji
NBA Comparison: N/A
Rakim Sanders
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: Incredibly compact body with legs that are strong enough to hold defensive position against almost anyone … At his best offensively when backing down smaller defenders, as evidenced by Fairfield’s late season offensive adjustment of putting Sanders on the blocks more often than not … The ball skills are there but they’re raw … His shot-fake, 1-dribble into the elbow from the wing works but you can tell it’s not second nature to him ..
Trevor Booker
NBA Comparison: Brandon Bass
Brian Roberts
NBA Comparison: Troy BellAran Smith – 1/25/2008Strengths: Scoring point guard with good quickness … Really excels at driving to the basket and scoring with finger rolls and runners … Heady player who has a good feel for the game, and solid leadership abilities … Excellent shooter with range on his shot. Excels at both pull up off the dribble and spot up shooting … Has a quick release and great form on his shot … His mid-range game is very solid, as he’s adept at pulling up off the dribble from 12-15 feet …
Henry Sims
NBA Comparison: N/A
Tony Mitchell
NBA Comparison: Thomas Robinson Strengths: Athletic combo forward with an intriguing skill-set … Runs the court extremely well and is a frequent target for lob passes in transition … Solid size for either forward position, standing about 6’8" with a long wingspan … Displays the quickness/versatility to guard multiple positions at the next level … Blocks a lot of shots (averaging 3.0 per game at the time this profile was written) and creates a lot of turnovers …
Peyton Siva
NBA Comparison: AJ Price Strengths: Experienced college player who was a four year contributor, three year starter and leader on a consistently succesful team … Improved his decision making over his time as starting PG at Louisville … Very effective at running the pick and roll … Compact with a quick first step and some strong bounce … Plays with a lot of emotion, and when he’s going well can really lift the team from an emotional stand point …
Reggie Bullock
NBA Comparison: Casey Jacobson Strengths: At 6’7, 207 pounds, Bullock has good size and length for the NBA SG position … Showed vast improvement in each season at UNC shooting the ball and was one of the ACC’s top 3 shooters this year … Took on much more of a leadership role at UNC his junior year and was easily Carolina’s most consistent performer … Shot almost 44% from deep on 5.8 attempts per game (over half of his overall field goal attempts a game) … Has a text book shooting stroke and a quick release …
Rodney Williams
NBA Comparison: Quincy Pondexter
Elijah Johnson
NBA Comparison: Marcus Banks Strengths: A combo guard with excellent physical tools. His first step is electric, and he covers ground very quickly with top-notch speed and also displays superior strength on the court for a guard … An exceptional leaper. In terms of raw athleticism, he’sat or near the top of the class … Despite being given very little time at the point in Kansas so far, he has displayed capability in being able to distribute the ball well … He’s a very unselfish player, and has good floor vision …
Tiny Gallon
NBA Comparison: Glen Davis/Robert Traylor Strengths: A wide bodied and extremely strong inside player … His bulk and strength allow him to muscle his way and clear space in the paint … Shows a promising (yet selective) repertoire of moves with his back to the basket; he feels out his defender and then turns and spins according to what is available … Incorporates an effective drop step, covering a lot of ground and physically dislodging his defender out of position … … Comfortable making counter m