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Matias Nocedal
NBA Comparison:Joshua Motenko – 7/1/2006 Strengths: Mati is a lead guard with special athletic gifts and offensive talent. He is considered one of the top three prospects in Latin America, and just turned 16 years old a few days ago. Nocedal raises his level of play in pressure situations and at the end of games, hitting deep threes and getting his teammates involved with accurate passes when the defense focuses on him as a scoring threat.
Greg Oden
NBA Comparison: David Robinson/Bill RussellMatthew Maurer – 1/21/2007 Strengths: One of those dominant centers that surfaces in the high school ranks every 10 or so years Has the size and NBA ready body that few his age possess Great athlete who runs the court with ease and excellent leaping ability Gets great position in the post and most importantly gets his body wide to give guards a good target to pass into Wherever the ball goes, Oden works the lane con
Vladimir Veremeenko
NBA Comparison: N/AAran Smith – 11/2/2003 Strengths: Solid all around player. Forward with good size and excellent shot from outside and mid-range. One of the top Russian Prospects. Athletic player who added 25 pounds last summer so now he’s a legit PF. Great rebounder, great scorer with a nice touch. Can shoot the threes from time to time. He is better now that he bulked up but could still put some more on. Great leadership as he was elected captain of his pro team.
Mardy Collins
NBA Comparison: Aaron McKieMardy Collins – 1/2/2006 Strengths: At 6-6 he’s got the ability to run the show from the point guard position … Very smooth offensive abilities … Plays a controlled game, doesn’t try to be too flashy or make spectacular plays, keeps it simple and effective … Excellent vision and passing … Shooting mechanics and fundamentals are very good … Good ball handler … Long arms help out with closing passing lanes and getting to the rim …
Ejike Ugboaja
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JR Pinnock
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Damir Markota
Aran Smith – 1/1/2000Strengths: Above average athlete. His offensive game is extremely developed. An amazing three point touch. He can shoot from anywhere, with any kind of move. Has good vision and passes well out of the double team when in the post.
Loukas Mavrokefalidis
NBA Comparison: Lazaros PapadoupolosVagelis Kotsifis – 3/8/2006Strengths: A late bloomer who is playing at a high level … Excellent feel for the center position … A good rebounder and great moves around the basket … Can play back to the rim or facing the basket with the same efficiency … Still young, this year he has gotten tons of experience starting for PAOK team, producing excellent numbers … Improved a lot in the past year making his potential intriguing …
Yotam Halperin
NBA Comparison: N/ASamy Zelikson – 4/30/2006 Strengths: Awesome shooter, has a quick release and a beautiful stroke, with tremendous range Incredibly smooth, very skilled Good ball handling, nice court vision, not a last resort PG Clutch player, has ice in his veins On the junior levels you just knew that the final shots will go him, a go to guy from head to toe Has excellent size for a PG …
Paul Millsap
NBA Comparison: Malik RoseAran Smith – 3/5/2006 Strengths: Tremendous rebounder who gives great effort every time out … Long arms and good strength and leaping ability allow him to play bigger than his actual size … Crashes the boards extremely hard, especially on the offensive end … Has a real knack for anticipating boards, great reflexes … Offensive skills inside are good, has a decent mid range jump shot out to 12 feet … Good scorer, finisher, has good touch around the basket with contact …
James Augustine
NBA Comparison: Andrew DeClerqAran Smith – 6/1/2006 Strengths: Forward with good agility, solid athlete … Runs the floor well, fluid bigman … Nothing spectacular but plays hard and has developed his offensive game inside … Works hard inside for rebounds despite small build … A hustler, plays hard on both ends, good energy level … Nine rebounds per game in the Big Ten is impressive … Not a tremendous leaper, but solid … Free throw shooting dipped to 65 percent in his senior year but is decent …
Lior Eliyahu
NBA Comparison: N/ASamy Zelikson – 4/13/2006 Strengths: Great length, has a huge wingspan Athletic, runs the floor like a guard Good leaping ability with his long arms and big hands, a very good dunker Finishes well around the rim, has good hands and a soft touch on his a fade away and turn around jump shot A good passer for a forward with above average court vision Has excellent awareness of where he is all the time, always looks calm, never panics, a mature player …
David Noel
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Kosta Perovic
NBA Comparison: Rasho NesterovicSavneet Singh – 1/1/2004Strengths: Huge. Towers over opponents. Has soft hands and is excellent at putting back missed shots. A very good passer out of the post. Works his tail off on the court…A decent shot blocker, because of his gigantic size…. Has good touch around the bsket and can shoot from mid range …
Solomon Jones
NBA Comparison: Carlos RogersAran Smith – 3/3/2006 Strengths: Very fluid athlete who runs the court exceptionally well … His speed running the floor is very good for a 6-10 player … Has very nice touch on his shot from 15 feet and in … Face up jump shot is good … Excellent free throw shooter at 80% … Extremely long wing span makes him a formidable rebounder and shot blocker …
Taj Gray
NBA Comparison: Chris WilcoxAran Smith – 12/20/2005 Strengths: Very agile and explosive post player who plays with a high level of energy … Excels in the open court with his great speed … Excellent leaper who rebounds the ball well and has the foot speed, arm length and body control to grab rebounds that appear out of range … Huge wingspan allows him to play bigger than his height … Works hard and has a great attitude, very coachable …
Nik Caner-Medley
NBA Comparison: Brian EvansAran Smith – 1/8/2006 Strengths: Tough nosed wing with solid skills … Gutsy player … Fearless taking the ball to the basket … Has the strength to take smaller players inside, and the perimeter skills to beat bigger players outside … Very good at scoring around the basket, draws fouls with fakes … Plays hard every game, applies himself on defense … Out works better athletes, hustles … Good rebounder, strong frame … Solid outside and mid range shooter …
Eric Hicks
NBA Comparison: Jason MaxiellAran Smith – 3/21/2006 Strenghts: A true warrior with tireless drive and energy … Has a chiseled body and excellent athleticism … Crashes the glass with reckless abandon … Gets a ton of offensive boards (nearly as many as defensive) … Competitor who does all the dirty work inside … Tremendous explosiveness and strength allows him to out-rebound players bigger and taller than himself … Loves to bang, battles for every rebound and loose ball … Runs the floor well …