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Chandler Parsons
NBA Comparison: Luke Walton Strengths: Big, versatile forward with a very high basketball IQ … Stands 6’9.75" in shoes, which is an ideal height for a small forward at the next level … Fluid runner … Doesn’t jump out of his shoes, but gets around the court well … Very active off the ball … Is relentless running up and down the baseline … Finds ways to lose his defender … Uses screens well … Has a very pure shooting stroke … Great shooting mechanics with a smooth release … Shoots with confidence out to 25-26 feet away from the basket …
Chris Wright
NBA Comparison: Chris Porter Strengths: Tough to talk about “Top Flight” Wright without discussing his top-flight athleticism…Shows electric leaping skills and explosiveness, and is very quick on the perimeter… Also possesses the prototypical build of an NBA wing, with a strong 220 lb frame and good height at 6’8 … Safe to say, Wright is one of those guys who looks the part of a basketball player and then some…More than capable of a circus-type dunking display at the rim…Plays fearless, and is willing to t
Manny Harris
NBA Comparison: Jamal Crawford (less athletic)
Anthony McClain
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Cole Aldrich
NBA Comparison: Joel Przybilla/Eric Montross Strengths: Smooth bigman with great length and developing skills who has quickly become the premiere center in the country … Shows solid basketball understanding/fundamentals and a high motor … Made a huge jump during his sophomore season (going from a 3ppg 3 rpg player to 15 ppg and 11 rpg) and appears ready to take his game to another level in his junior season … His long arms (7’4 wingspan) allows him to play a few inches bigger than his 6’11 height and patrol the paint …
JaJuan Johnson Purdue
NBA Comparison: Maceo Baston/Hakim Warrick Strengths: A long, tall forward with good scoring instincts … Is a legit 6’10" in shoes with a long 7’2" wingspan … Has very impressive leaping ability with unusual explosiveness for a big man … Tied for having the highest maximum jump reach in the 2011 NBA Draft Combine, getting as high as 12’1.5" … Frequent target for ally-oops and lob passes … Very agile and mobile … Has the speed to play the small forward position at the next level …
Billy White
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Austin Freeman
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: Austin Freeman is coming off a nice bounce back season averaging 16.5 points in his junior year at Georgetown … A 6’4 shooting guard with a strong build and a wide frame, Freeman has an excellent outside game with a smooth, clean release … He excels at spotting up, and shot an extremely high percentage from downtown at 44% … Has a good understanding of spacing and moves well without the ball to get open … He can pull up off the dribble from mid-range with a high comfort level …
Julian Vaughn
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Drew Viney
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Craig Brackins
NBA Comparison: Jason Thompson/LaMarcus Aldridge
E’twaun Moore
NBA Comparison: N/A 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
Corey Stokes
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JJ Hickson
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
Blake Griffin
NBA Comparison: Karl Malone/Antonio McDyess
LaceDarius Dunn
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.
Mamadou Diarra SC
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Herb Pope
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