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JJ Redick
NBA Comparison: Drazen PetrovicSavneet Singh – 11/3/2005Strengths: One of the purest shooters anywhere … Redick has a beautiful outside stroke that creates fear in the eyes of opponents … He possesses incredible range and routinely takes shots well beyond the three point line. He’s a player that you simply can’t leave open anywhere within the area code of the basket …
Saer Sene
NBA Comparison: Dikembe MutomboAran Smith – 6/26/2006Strengths: An absolutely jaw dropping physical specimen with his combination of size, length, strength, athleticism and mobility Very disruptive defensively and rebounds the ball well Has a 7’8" wingspan making him a force as a shot blocker Already getting playing time at the Senior level for Pepinster and getting decent minutes and stats Runs the floor well Great hands, has no problems catching the ball or rebounding Extremely agile, he can fall down on t
Oleksiy Pecherov
NBA Comparison: Kevin WillisAran Smith – 3/3/2006Strengths: Athletic European with inside/outside game … Very skilled big man. Knows how to play close to the basket, but excels outside … His coordination and height are a great combination … Plays very well on the perimeter, jump shot out past 20 feet is consistent … Even knocks down the three point shot … A real offensive threat with great form and confidence in his jump shot … Plays very aggressively … Has a scorers mentality … Nice quickness …
Marcus Vinicius
NBA Comparison: N/AVinicius Fontana – 1/1/1900Strengths: A natural born offensive player, Marcus can do anything with the ball. Has a perfect shot, shooting from the 3-pt line or the perimeter. With his size, can shoot over anyone and his long arms provide a high release point. Has all the fundaments of the game, can pass, dribble, play post-up, penetrate the boards and his ball-handling is very strong for a men of his size.
Cedric Simmons
NBA Comparison: NeneAran Smith – 4/9/2006Strengths: Talented bigman with great length and fluidity … Tremendous shot blocker due to his huge wingspan (7’4") and quick leaping ability … Disruptive and active defensively … Has the size to play center and power forward on the next level … Uses back to the basket post moves and is showing great progress in his ability to score posting up … Has developed an effective jump hook … Displays solid toughness inside. Does not shy away from contact …
Rodney Carney
NBA Comparison: Richard JeffersonMike Apodaca – 6/25/2006 Strengths: Highlight reel waiting to happen … One of the most athletic players in all of college basketball Jump shot has improved … Big upside Long and lean Very versatile Great elevation on jumper which is nearly impossible to block Confident Good poise Pesky defender Blankets defenders with his long arms and quick feet Anticipates well and plays the passing lanes for steals …
Patrick OBryant
NBA Comparison: Brad DaughertyAran Smith – 1/3/2006Strengths: Classic late bloomer … Bigman with excellent upside … Huge frame with extremely long arms (likely close to 7-6 wingspan) … Very good agility for a 7 footer, light on his feet … Not afraid of contact, good strength and improving rapidly … Runs the court and moves very well, also quick getting into transition … Should be able to carry another 20-30 pounds … Great shot blocker, doesn’t get overzealous. Can block a lot of shots without jumping …
Ronnie Brewer
NBA Comparison: Marquis DanielsAran Smith – 11/30/2005Strengths: 2 guard with great versatility … Very intriguing because of his ability to run the show from the point guard position … Has good leadership abilities … Creates well off the dribble with a quick first step … Elevates his teammates play with his passing ability … Excellent vision, creating easy baskets for open teammates … Thoroughbred type of athlete, very strong frame, think legs, extremely fast in the open floor …
Brandon Roy
NBA Comparison: Jalen RoseAran Smith – 3/14/2006Strengths: Roy is a no nonsense 2-guard with excellent all around skills … Very cerebral player, makes excellent decisions. Understands the game … Very polished, great experience with four years at Washington under his belt … An excellent shooter who steps up in big situations. Hit a number of huge shots at the end of games this year … Has worked hard on his outside shot which has improved each year … Great competitor …
Rudy Gay
NBA Comparison: Scottie PippenAran Smith – 6/27/2006 Strengths: Elite run/jump athlete who finishes well above the rim … High flyer … Very versatile… Does everything well … Complete offensive arsenal… Can hit the mid range jumper… Excellent at slashing to the hoop… Accurate passer who is very unselfish… Does the majority of his damage in the post … Very tough to defend… Doesnt get pushed around down low … Runs the floor well … Tough on the boards… Works harder than everyone else on the court …
Kevin Pittsnogle
NBA Comparison: Sam PerkinsAran Smith – 2/26/2006 Strengths: Pittsnogle is a tremendous shooting bigman. He has proven time and again that he can not only knock down shots from outside with consistency, but also big shots in big game stuations … Adept at hitting shots with a player in his face … On the next level, he will spread the floor forcing a big man to guard him on the perimeter …
Tyrus Thomas
NBA Comparison: Shawn MarionAran Smith – 11/28/2005Strengths: Agile bigman with great leaping ability … Feathery touch out to 12-15 feet … Has a very nice turn around jump shot …Spectauclar dunker, his explosiveness and quickness getting off the ground is unrivaled among college post players … A super shot blocker due to his long arms and explosiveness … Runs the floor well … Huge wingspan … Has good hands for rebonds and catching passes … Plays with good energy, loves to dunk …
Andrea Bargnani
NBA Comparison: Dirk Nowitzki
LaMarcus Aldridge
NBA Comparison: Channing FryeAran Smith – 3/15/2006Strengths: Considered the top bigman prospect in the country … Extremely smooth post player … Has excellent touch within 12 feet of the basket … Soft hands … Excels on the offensive end with great fundamentals and footwork … Put on 25 pounds of muscle between his freshman and sophomore seasons and it’s made him a much more aggressive and confident post player … Runs the floor especially well for a (near) 7 footer … Good transition player …