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Josh McRoberts
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtE1I_zV94wNBA Comparison: Chris Webber (less athletic)Matthew Maurer – 3/2/2007Strengths: McRoberts plays the game with great intensity and rarely backs down from a challenge on the court For his size he is extremely mobile, he’s capable of running the court with ease and possesses solid quickness for a pf Good finisher a
Julian Wright
NBA Comparison: Boris DiawJames Burbridge – 6/19/2007 Strengths: Can create mismatches all over the floor with his size and point guard skills, i.e. dribbling and passing. Can take bigger guys off the dribble and post up smaller players. Able to play the finesse game as well as be a bull in the post. Very tough minded, which is a misconception based upon his slight frame. Led the Jayhawks in rebounding his sophomore year by a wide margin with 7.8 per game, with the next highest total being 5.6 rpg.
Yi Jianlian
NBA Comparison: Pau GasolMatthew Maurer – 12/4/2006 Strengths: Good ball handler who has no problem taking opposing defenders off the dribble Great finisher around the basket as he is capable of making some impressive dunks on the break Fundamentally sound player with a decent basketball IQ and court awareness Rarely does Jianlian force the issue, instead he lets the game come to him Unlike many players his size, he is a great free throw shooter Runs
Brandan Wright
NBA Comparison: Chris Bosh/Shareef Abdur-RahimMatthew Maurer – 1/14/2007Strengths: Extremely mobile for his size, Wright runs the court with great fluidity Excellent help defender thanks to his long arms and lateral quickness Does a great job of getting his body wide and establishing position in the low post Emerging as a very good post passer Possesses great shooting touch around the basket, he converts on hook shots and short jumpers with a soft touch Great
Thaddeus Young
NBA Comparison: Richard JeffersonAran Smith – 4/16/2006 Strengths: Elite level athlete … Extremely fluid and explosive … Blessed with incredible gifts … Prototypical small forward … Has the advantage of being left handed, making him tougher to defend … Has great length for a wing player … Strong competitor … Outside shooting and shot off the dribble have shown solid improvement … Foot speed and length make him a terrific pressure defender …
Joakim Noah
NBA Comparison: Tyson Chandler (higher basketball IQ)Matthew Maurer – 12/13/2006Strengths: Extremely long, fluid/mobile player who runs the court like a guard For his size, Noahs is a surprisingly solid ball handler This becomes evident when he gets the ball in the high post and dribbles past his man for a lay-up High energy player who plays games with great passion and intensity Great lateral quickness which enables him to be an excellent help defender wh
Kevin Durant
NBA Comparison: Dirk Nowitzki/Tracy McGrady Strengths: A dynamic wing player with freakish length and agility and a scorers mentality …
Matias Nocedal
NBA Comparison:Joshua Motenko – 7/1/2006 Strengths: Mati is a lead guard with special athletic gifts and offensive talent. He is considered one of the top three prospects in Latin America, and just turned 16 years old a few days ago. Nocedal raises his level of play in pressure situations and at the end of games, hitting deep threes and getting his teammates involved with accurate passes when the defense focuses on him as a scoring threat.
Greg Oden
NBA Comparison: David Robinson/Bill RussellMatthew Maurer – 1/21/2007 Strengths: One of those dominant centers that surfaces in the high school ranks every 10 or so years Has the size and NBA ready body that few his age possess Great athlete who runs the court with ease and excellent leaping ability Gets great position in the post and most importantly gets his body wide to give guards a good target to pass into Wherever the ball goes, Oden works the lane con
Vladimir Veremeenko
NBA Comparison: N/AAran Smith – 11/2/2003 Strengths: Solid all around player. Forward with good size and excellent shot from outside and mid-range. One of the top Russian Prospects. Athletic player who added 25 pounds last summer so now he’s a legit PF. Great rebounder, great scorer with a nice touch. Can shoot the threes from time to time. He is better now that he bulked up but could still put some more on. Great leadership as he was elected captain of his pro team.
Mardy Collins
NBA Comparison: Aaron McKieMardy Collins – 1/2/2006 Strengths: At 6-6 he’s got the ability to run the show from the point guard position … Very smooth offensive abilities … Plays a controlled game, doesn’t try to be too flashy or make spectacular plays, keeps it simple and effective … Excellent vision and passing … Shooting mechanics and fundamentals are very good … Good ball handler … Long arms help out with closing passing lanes and getting to the rim …
Ejike Ugboaja
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JR Pinnock
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Damir Markota
Aran Smith – 1/1/2000Strengths: Above average athlete. His offensive game is extremely developed. An amazing three point touch. He can shoot from anywhere, with any kind of move. Has good vision and passes well out of the double team when in the post.
Loukas Mavrokefalidis
NBA Comparison: Lazaros PapadoupolosVagelis Kotsifis – 3/8/2006Strengths: A late bloomer who is playing at a high level … Excellent feel for the center position … A good rebounder and great moves around the basket … Can play back to the rim or facing the basket with the same efficiency … Still young, this year he has gotten tons of experience starting for PAOK team, producing excellent numbers … Improved a lot in the past year making his potential intriguing …
Yotam Halperin
NBA Comparison: N/ASamy Zelikson – 4/30/2006 Strengths: Awesome shooter, has a quick release and a beautiful stroke, with tremendous range Incredibly smooth, very skilled Good ball handling, nice court vision, not a last resort PG Clutch player, has ice in his veins On the junior levels you just knew that the final shots will go him, a go to guy from head to toe Has excellent size for a PG …
Paul Millsap
NBA Comparison: Malik RoseAran Smith – 3/5/2006 Strengths: Tremendous rebounder who gives great effort every time out … Long arms and good strength and leaping ability allow him to play bigger than his actual size … Crashes the boards extremely hard, especially on the offensive end … Has a real knack for anticipating boards, great reflexes … Offensive skills inside are good, has a decent mid range jump shot out to 12 feet … Good scorer, finisher, has good touch around the basket with contact …
James Augustine
NBA Comparison: Andrew DeClerqAran Smith – 6/1/2006 Strengths: Forward with good agility, solid athlete … Runs the floor well, fluid bigman … Nothing spectacular but plays hard and has developed his offensive game inside … Works hard inside for rebounds despite small build … A hustler, plays hard on both ends, good energy level … Nine rebounds per game in the Big Ten is impressive … Not a tremendous leaper, but solid … Free throw shooting dipped to 65 percent in his senior year but is decent …