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Dexter Strickland
NBA Comparison: N/AYouTube Clip – 5/15/2008
John Riek
NBA Comparison: Manute BolKevin Duffy – 2/11/2008 Strengths: Has great height and length. Riek stands 7-foot-2 and has an incredible wingspan …
Hollis Thompson
NBA Comparison: James Jones/Dorell Wright Strengths: A wing with solid physical tools at 6’8 205, and a long build … Standout trait is definitely his jump shot, and never shot below 40% from long range during his time at Georgetown … Projects to be a long-range specialist, and has the mechanics, quick release and size to be able to get his shot off, even against NBA sized wings … Already has NBA range, and an “easy”, natural shot that allows him to hit shots spotting up, off screening action, and off simple 2 dribble pull-ups
Larry Drew
NBA Comparison: N/AYouTube Clip – 12/10/2008
Kemba Walker
NBA Comparison: Tim Hardaway/Bobby Jackson Strengths: Walker’s game is marked by "electricity" and explosiveness. Plays with an undefinable burst, seemingly moving in warp speed while everyone else is standing still- yet he remains for the most part under control, with the ball on a string. Working in his favor is a freakish blend of raw speed, breathtaking quickness, ultra-aggression and sneaky power. Scores from anywhere on the court (23.5 ppg).
Jeff Withey
NBA Comparison: Travis Knight Strengths: Legit 7-footer with excellent size for the NBA center position … Has become one of the dominant bigmen and a consistent performer and scorer on the college level … Showed solid improvement from his junior to senior season raising his scoring average to 13.8 per game along with 8.5 rebounds and 3.9 blocks, while anchoring the defense for one of the top teams in the nation … Also raised his shooting numbers from the field from 54% to 58% … A strong defensive presence.
Matt Simpkins
NBA Comparison: N/AYouTube Clip – 1/7/2009
Nate Miles
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Emmanuel Negedu
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DeAndre Liggins
NBA Comparison: N/A Strengths: Versatile, long and lean, can guard all three positions on the perimeter… NBA size and athleticism at 6-6, 210 pounds … 6’11 wingspan combined with solid lateral quickness makes him a potential lockdown perimeter defender on the next level … Takes noticeable pride in shutting down his matchup … A tough player, always seems to find himself coming up with loose balls… A good anticipator, gets into passing lanes for steals… Has a knack for being in the right place at the right time on
Ronald Steele
NBA Comparison: Mo WilliamsAran Smith – 7/18/2006Strengths: Solid all around floor general … Makes good decisions, leads a team well … Finishes well around the basket and finds baskets within the flow of the game … Makes adjustments well when on drives, kicking to teammates or creating shots … Excellent free throw shooter. Really excels at drawing fouls on the drive and converting from the free throw line … A 90% free throw shooter, who thrives in pressure situations … Tough defender …
Marco Belinelli
Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pNxZ4_O8R8MNBA Comparison: Ray AllenMatthew Maurer – 12/5/2006Strengths: Despite his age he plays the game with maturity and intelligence, and has a great deal of experience Ball handling ability is top notch as he can lead the fast break or take opposing guards off the dribble Belinelli is one of the best shooters off the dribble
Jeff Green
NBA Comparison: Lamar OdomMatthew Maurer – 2/9/2007Strengths: Versatile player whos all around ability creates mismatches for opposing teams Above average passer with great court vision to recognize open teammates Very good ball handler for his size Defensively Green does a excellent job defending players on the perimeter With his size and length he is capable of guarding a multitude of positions on the floor Unselfish player almost to a fault Shows a good
Patrick Patterson
NBA Comparison: Buck WilliamsStrengths: Utilized his 3rd year to more fully develop his game, as he was relinquished of his duties of being the featured scorer with the help of Cousins, Wall and Bledsoe … Patterson has an excellent build for an NBA forward, and uses that to his advantage down low … Good feel for the basket, soft hands, seems to convert at a high rate with fundamental post moves, in particular a baby hook shot, when establishing solid position down low …
James Johnson
NBA Comparison: Danny Granger/Ryan GomesStrengths: Extremely skilled and versatile forward … Great physical package, combining size, strength, athleticism and an impressive 7’1 wingspan … His frame is very nicely developed, with strong shoulders and a wide base …He has a very refined scoring touch and knows how to put the ball in the basket … Proved that he is very comfortable handling the ball in all situations, including in transition while going full speed and still keeping his head up, looking to make plays … Has shown that he excels in a point forward rol
Alexis Ajinca
NBA Comparison: Jonathan Bender/Mikki MooreNico Van den Bogaerd – 4/24/2008 Strengths: Ajinca was an important factor in his team reaching the semifinals of the French Cup (Semaine des As), not solely due to his 7 blocks and several others redirected, but on offense as well, he created his share of mayhem … A very agile and mobile 7 footer with great athleticism and long arms, able to run the floor very well and shows solid passing ability in the process …
Michael Beasley
NBA Comparison: Carmelo AnthonyBorko Popic – 4/24/2008 Strengths: A fabulous athlete with an NBA ready body…
Tim Ohlbrecht
NBA Comparison: Brad LohausStrengths: Versatile bigman. Seldom seen combination of size, scoring ability and athleticism … Excellent and strong 6’11 frame with solidly muscular 240 lb body … Very good shot blocker … Explosive qathlete for a European player … Runs the floor like a deer … Deep range on his jumper … Owns a quick first step … Good pick and roll defender due to his good footwork and long arms … Cerebral player. Rarely gets out of control. Solid decision maker …