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Ricky Rubio
NBA Comparison: Jose Calderon/Steve Nash Strengths: One of the purest point guards to come around in a while … His vision and ability to deliver precise passes make him the ultimate distributor … Has good size for the position, allowing him to survey the court over top of defenses … A great and natural feel for the game allows him to see plays before they materialize, keeping him one step ahead of the opposition … He is extremely good at maintaining his composure when operating in the pick and roll, he does not panic when the defense converges, b
Russell Robinson
NBA Comparison: Darrell ArmstrongJames Burbridge – 8/15/2006Strengths: Plays smothering on the ball defense … He best attribute is by far his defense … Second in steals behind Mario Chalmers with 76, but Chalmers plays the passing lane more while Robinson stays more on the ball pressuring the ball handler the entire length of the court … All Big 12 Defensive first team … Led the team in assists his first full year running the team with 152 … Shows the ability to run the PG position …
Darrell Arthur
NBA Comparison: Antonio McDyessJames Burbridge – 7/16/2007Strengths: A skilled power forward with a tremendous package of size and athleticism Measures in at 69 230 lbs with bigtime hops and lateral quickness Possesses a good handle for a player his size as well as a mid-range shot Led the Jayhawks in blocked shots as a freshman with 56, displaying his quick, explosive vertical leap Had a big game against Florida early in the season with 19 points and 9 rebounds, showing that he can compete with NBA caliber big men
Brian Randle
NBA Comparison: N/A
DeVon Hardin
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmWw5K2ZwLkNBA Comparison: Darryl DawkinsAran Smith – 9/11/2005Strengths: Long and athletic bigman with great strength … Has an NBA body, really trimmed down from a year ago and is moving much quicker… Very quick feet and explosive legs … Runs the floor well … Very aggressive under the basket … With his long arms, plays big for his size …
Sylvester Seay
NBA Comparison: N/AChris Karpman – ASUDevils.com – 2/24/2006 Strengths: Very fluid athlete who physically looks every bit the part of a classic NBA small forward, and could even perhaps play as a shooting guard at times with his offensive versatility and perimeter skill set …
Nemanja Aleksandrov
NBA Comparison: Toni KukocStevan Petrovic – 5/4/2006Strengths: Alekasandrov is excellent outside shooter with great offensive skills … Extremely talented young player who can play both inside and outside … He has the size of a big man but can play like a guard Very difficult to guard because he shoots 3’s very well and can dribble the ball … Has great hands, coordination, speed and long arms; decent court vision …. Has potential to be a very good SF in the NBA. …
Goran Dragic
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00gbhG0zA5kNBA Comparison: Tony Parker (bigger & less quick)
Brandon Rush
NBA Comparison: Reggie LewisJames Burbridge – 7/24/2007 Strengths: Good size for a SG in the league at 66 210 lbs; also equipped with very long arms, measuring in with a 611 wingspanBlessed with exceptional athleticism, runs the floor well and gets above the rim with ease; at his best in the open courtFor the second year in a row Rush has led the Jayhawks in scoring at 13.8 ppgRush also collected 5.6 rpg, good for second on a very good rebounding Kansas teamPlays under control on offense, rarely ever forces the issue
Daequan Cook
NBA Comparison: Larry HughesMatthew Maurer – 12/9/2006 Strengths: Unlike many young players he possesses an excellent mid-range game Moves well without the ball, and understands how to fully utilize the entire floor to get his shot off Has an NBA ready body that has shown development from his senior year of high school Explosive scorer who can reel off big points in a hurry Above average upper body strength and body control which enables him to finish aft
Vitor Faverani
NBA Comparison: N/AVinicius Panerari – 1/1/2005Strengths: Huge wing span, big hands, excellent size … Very quick and athletic, runs the court very well, very fluid player … Excels in the fast break situation, always finishing with power plays … Excellent leaper, can receive the ball on the drive from the 3 point line and dunk the ball in traffic … Excellent combination of size, mobility and quickness … Good shot blocker and rebounder …
Paul Harris
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCLoSjHTM00NBA Comparison: Hassan Adams
Dominic James
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVLjlJMtKzINBA Comparison: Anderson HuntAlexander Kaftan & Jon Stepp – 1/16/2007Strengths: With his insane hangtime, leaping ability, and long arms, hes able to play bigger than his 5-11 size. He also enjoys tremendous lower-body strength, as is evident with his explosive aerial maneuvers, his agility, and ability to absorb contact.
Mamadou Samb
NBA Comparison: Hakim WarrickAran Smith – 8/28/2006Strengths: Hes a skinny, athletic and talented player with a big wingspan …
Gerald Henderson
NBA Comparison: Latrell Sprewell/ Dahntay Jones Strengths: One of the more athletic and explosive wing players in this draft class … Has come into his own during his JR season and has become a reliable scoring option as he has expanded his offensive repertoire … His shooting has improved drastically … He is not only comfortable with the spot up from beyond the arc, but he can now reliably put the ball on the deck and get into the paint and elevate for a nice pull up … Makes difficult and contested shots with regularity … Uses a nice up and
Adam Haluska
NBA Comparison: Craig EhloMatthew Maurer – 3/9/2007 Strengths: Underrated athlete who doesn’t get the credit as he should Active player who usually does a solid job of moving without the ball Tough player who plays the game with a great attitude and most importantly continues fighting throughout games Possesses great upper body strength, enabling him to convert difficult shots Possesses legit NBA three point range on his jumper Is a player who can get
Matthew Bryan-Amaning
NBA Comparison: N/AStrengths: Bryan-Amaning has increased his production with each year at Washington, finishing his senior season averaging 15 points and 8 rebounds on 54% shooting … From a physical standpoint, the 6’10 (in shoes) Amaning possesses NBA tools consisting of a 232 pound frame and a massive wingspan just over 7’3 … Uses his momentum to effectively explode up at the rim … Explosiveness and impressive hops allow him to finish emphatically when slipping to the rim off pick and rolls and in transition opportunities …
Mike Jones
NBA Comparison: N/AAdi Joseph – 1/8/2007 Strengths: His combination of shooting ability and athleticism makes him intriguing … When his shot starts falling, he can fill up a box score … Has range out to 25-plus feet … Can really jump, and is known for crowd-pleasing dunks … Has improved his defensive play, and gone from horrible to average … Very strong free-throw shooter … Hustle player who enjoys running on the fast break … Good physique for a guard …