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DeShaun Thomas

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NBA Comparison: Ryan Gomes Strengths: Combo forward with an absolute knack for scoring … Experience. Had an excellent 3 year college career for the Buckeyes … Has a diverse arsenal of offensive skills that make him a natural scorer … Uses his big frame to back down smaller defenders … Good face-up game … Solid 3pt. shooter (34% in ’12-’13) who can space the floor as a "stretch" forward … Finds unconventional ways to score around the rim … Comfortable on offense playing either forward position …

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Jeremy Tyler

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NBA Comparison: Nazr Muhammad Strengths: A highly touted prep big man, Tyler was considered at or ner the top of his class for a very long time …When you look at him it’s obvious why, as he looks like an NBA big man despite his age, at 6’10 260 … Moves well and shows good coordination and fluidity for a guy his size … Possesses a monster 7’5 wingspan and big hands, so he’ll be able to play larger than his height … Shows a potentially solid post game with a raw, albeit, interesting amount of moves and counters, th

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Travis Leslie

NBA Comparison: Kelenna Azubuike/Jeff Trepagnier Strengths: Amongst the top physical specimens in the ’11 draft class, with rare athleticism, length and strength at 6’4 … Thrives in open space utilizing his end-to- end speed and explosive leaping ability … Powerful, compact frame. More than capable of withstanding a blow and finishing when contacted … Not a comfortable sight for defenders while charging at the hoop: he’ll either dunk over you or take you with him through the rim … Body control, in-air adjustments and hang time are sublime …

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Romero Osby

NBA Comparison: Justin Reed Strengths: Versatile forward who can face-up and scores well near the basket … Got to the line at a good rate and made his FT attempts at an almost 80% clip as a senior … Showed improvement on the defensive glass throughout his time in college … Showed potential as a pick and pop jump shooter … Solid athlete, has some ability to get up … Strong body and willing to use it to create contact, space …

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Isaiah Armwood

NBA Comparison: Strengths: Long, bouncy forward who shows some upside … Has a huge wingspan and aggressively attacks the rim for explosive dunks and put backs … Does a solid job of staying within his comfort zone, as a hustle forward that provides energy on the glass … Shows decent touch on his mid-range shot, but rarely attempts it …

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Dominic Cheek

NBA Comparison: N/AStrengths: 2-guard with excellent size and scoring ability … A prolific scorer with a smooth offensive game. Has a picture perfect release and great range on his shot … His shooting ability combined with his athleticism give him excellent potential … Has a long, wiry frame … A solid athlete with good quickness … Does a good job of creating shots for himself … Ball handling is solid and should continue to develop … Good body control and finishes well around the rim …

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Yancy Gates

NBA Comparison: Jahadi White Strengths: Soft touch around the basket and can knock down shots conistently out to 18 feet … Visually his shot has great rotation both from the foul line and the field … Decent explosiveness around the basket, can get up and dunk the ball hard and quickly … NBA-ready body at 6’9” 275 … Developed motor late in his career at Cincinnati, especially at the Big East tournament … Handles the ball well for a big man (low turnover clip) …

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Iman Shumpert

NBA Comparison: Javaris Crittenton/Terrence Williams Strengths: Stat-stuffing athlete with ideal size for either guard position … Stands 6’5.5" in shoes with a wingspan of 6’9.5" … Extremely athletic … Explosive leaping ability, recorded a 42" vertical leap at the 2011 NBA Draft Combine … Very fast in the open-court, able to pull down a rebound and go coast-to-coast in a matter of seconds … Very strong for a point guard … Uses his strength well on both offense and defense … Scary in transition … Excellent slasher …

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Wesley Witherspoon

NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths- Witherspoon is a very long 6’9 wing who has great size on the perimeter…Pretty experienced player, started on and off for 3 seasons at Memphis…Is blessed with good natural talent and versatility for his size as well, which caused much of the intrigue surrounding him as a prospect…Played PG-PF while at Memphis, and was a true Swiss army knife…Good athleticism for his size, highly fluid and coordinated…Pretty good quickness and reactivity…On offense, Witherspoon at his best is able to use his quickness to

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William Buford

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NBA Comparison: Strengths: Buford is a nicely sized 6’5 SG who is coming off a very nice college career for Ohio State…Buford looks like a standard NBA SG physically, having both respectable strength and length (6’9 wingspan)…Buford is also a solid athlete, who shows decent explosiveness and leaping skills as well as speed and quickness…Offensively, Buford makes hay with his jump shot…Is a very effective mid-range shooter, where his pull-up elbow shot is his favorite move to utilize…He has NBA range on his shot and a very