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DeAngelo Alexander
NBA Comparison: N/AMatthew Maurer – 3/10/2007 Strengths: Alexander is a solid athlete blessed with good quickness and leaping ability Possesses three point range on his shot Is one of those players who if he gets his confidence going early on, he can be a load A streak scorer capable of putting big points up in a hurry …
Glen Davis
NBA Comparison: Rodney RogersAran Smith – 3/22/2006Strengths: A unique player because of his unreal body strength. Most basketball players are not built like tanks … Charismatic personality, similar to Shaq … Excellent feel for the game … His physical strength is virtually unparalleled for a player his height … Has the ability to physically overpower players, but also has the skills and finesse of a smaller player …
Nick Fazekas
NBA Comparison: Rick RickertMatthew Maurer – 1/19/2007 Strengths: Excellent rebounder who does a great job of boxing out his man and anticipating where the ball will go Possesses an extremely high basketball IQ and is one of the most fundamentally sound players at his position Owns the ability to face-up and shoot from mid-range out to 18 feet Works well moving without the ball and surprisingly enough excels shooting of pick and rolls Unlike most at hi
Al Thornton
NBA Comparison: Al HarringtonMatthew Maurer – 1/3/2007 Strengths: Physically Thornton is a jaw dropper type of athlete Because of the high energy level and aggressiveness Thornton plays with, he draws a good number of fouls from opposing players Has developed his upper body strength well and possesses an NBA ready body Does a great job of getting rebounds out of position thanks to his leaping ability and foot speed Runs the court like a guard Is a
Reyshawn Terry
NBA Comparison: Stephen JacksonMatthew Maurer – 1/3/2007 Strengths: Terry has a good amount of quickness to create separation from his defender Athletically he is among the elite level athletes at his position in the college game Physically he has all the tools one looks for in a defender Long arms, quickness, and size Underrated ball handler who can take opposing players off the dribble Great help defender who gets a number of shot blocks by rota
Kenny Boynton
NBA Comparison: Tony Delk Strengths: Has the ability to score in bunches and take over games … Great offensive repertoire and can score in variety of ways … Above average speed and athleticism … Solid defender with quickness to stay in front of his man … Was given a big load (responsibility) in his freshman year and responded well … Very coachable player who Billy Donovan speaks highly of … Good all-around game, has the potential to be more than just a scorer … A bigtime competitor with a killer instinct.
CJ Giles
NBA Comparison: Steven HunterJames Burbridge – 8/5/2006Strengths: Length and athleticism. Can be a major defensive presence in the paint either blocking and altering shots. Tremendous wingspan, measuring in at 7-3. Lead the team in blocks his sophomore year despite diminished playing time. Has added a mid range jumper to his game that falls regularly, even if it looks slightly awkward. Tremendous potential if someone can coax it out of him, which is usually enough to get drafted as a big man.
Durrell Summers
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: A 6’4 shooting guard with an excellent wingspan, true athleticism and impressive leaping abilities, Durrell Summers has a body suited for NBA play … His outside game is improved, and it seems when his shot is on, he’s tough to slow down … He shoots better and more frequently off of catch and shoot and in spot up situations … His athleticism around the basket allows him to convert, with most of his points in the paint coming in transition … Runs the floor well and finishes strong on the break …
Jrue Holiday
NBA Comparison: Flip Murray/Delonte WestStrengths: Long and wiry combo guard … A crafty ballhandler that knows how to get defenders off balance with the dribble … Has a good repertoire of moves and mixes them up well to keep the defense guessing … He has a deceptive 1st step and shifty quickness making him difficult to contain on the perimeter … Is adept using both hands, either when attacking or finishing …
DeAndre Jordan
NBA Comparison: Dwight HowardAran Smith – 9/18/2007Strengths: Exciting bigman with a lot of promise At 7-feet, his rare athleticism and explosive leaping ability gives him a tremendous amount of potential Hes got a huge frame and can add a lot of weight and become a dominant interior force on both ends of the floor His combination of size, length, and explosiveness makes him a quality shot blocker now who can develop into a dominant one with added coaching and discipline Very solid in the transition game as he gets
Renardo Sidney
NBA Comparison: Chris Washburn Strengths: Talented, but underachieving post player … Overwhelming size, weighing more than 300 pounds … Stands 6’9.5" in shoes with a 7’4.5" wingspan … Solid athlete, considering his size … Leaping ability and mobility would improve vastly if he loses some weight … Difficult to contain with his back to the basket … Soft hands … Can eat defenders alive when he gets on the block … Hook shot is erratic, but effective when he gets a clean look at the hoop … Promising jump shooter …
Brandon Jennings
NBA Comparison: Kenny Anderson Strengths: An extremely quick and explosive player … Plays with cockiness and confidence that is necessary to succeed at the top level … His wingspan and leaping ability put him in a rare category of point guards … Has great open court speed and likes to attack in transition … He is very good at changing direction mid-stride without losing speed or control of the ball … He is extremely dangerous off the dribble, where his first step and nice handles allow him to explode by defenders &helli
Nick Calathes
NBA Comparison: Kirk Hinrich (less athletic)Joshua Motenko – 8/4/2006Strengths: Calathes is a true point guard who continuously makes his teammates better. He runs a team like an NBA veteran. He is an exceptional passer, always putting the ball in the right place for easy baskets, and often sending passes to where his teammates should be on the floor, in a sense coaching them with each pass. He has a great shooting stroke and can hit consistently from three.
Evan Turner
NBA Comparison: Brandon Roy
Jeff Teague
NBA Comparison: Kevin Johnson
Taylor King
NBA Comparison: N/A
Dar Tucker
NBA Comparison: N/AYouTube Clip – 3/19/2009
Darington Hobson
NBA Comparison: Chris Douglas-Roberts (less explosive) Strengths: A versatile lefty, he has the ability to play a number of positions thanks to his size, length and skill set (but is most effective on the wing) … He plays with a lot of energy and emotion and leaves everything on the floor … His aggressive approach and attacking mentality allow him to contribute in various areas of the game … Can score in a variety of ways; he can attack off the dribble, shoot from deep or post up … He is a stat filler at the college level; a very active