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NBA Comparison: Aaron Gray
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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 ..
NBA Comparison: Brandon Bass
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
NBA Comparison: Quincy Pondexter
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 …
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
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Notes: Transferred to Eastern Michigan after freshman season at Syracuse
NBA Comparison: Marreese Speights/Brendan Haywood
Strengths: An intriguing big with a next level body and an extremely long wingspan … He has a wide and developed frame and has the potential to add further mass … A deceptive athlete, he gets off the ground well and sneaks up on people thanks to his length … Physically, he has all the tools to be an inside force in the future … Off the catch, he powers his way to the hoop for strong finishes, he has the wide shoulders to clear space inside and convert against contact … Shows a fai
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Notes: Transfer from University of Oregon … Measured 6’7 (with shoes) 222 lbs with a 6’11 wingspan at the 2013 Nike Big Man Skills Academy
July 22, 2013
NBA Comparison: Shawne Williams/Trevor Ariza
Strengths: Athletic forward with good defensive potential … Impressive leaping ability and explosiveness … Good lateral quickness … Cuts to the basket well … Sets himself up for easy baskets around the rim … Great finishing ability … Has good size for a small forward at the next level … Long wingspan, measured at 6’10.25" … Excellent court vision … Is a very instinctual passer, seeing plays before they develop … Aggressive rebounder … Active on the offensive glass …
NBA Comparison: Mark Jackson
Strengths: A brilliant, "natural" floor general … Understands how to control the flow of the game … Makes his teammates better … Has the height and offensive awareness to see the entire court at all times … Always dribbles with his head up … Rewards teammates when they run the court … Makes throwing outlet passes look effortless … Has a very advanced sense of timing … Understands when to slow or speed up the tempo of the game … A creative passer that also manages to be efficient … Low turnover rate …