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Hilton Armstrong
NBA Comparison: Ervin JohnsonBobby Palumbi – 2/14/2006Strengths: A legitimate 6’11 big man with a wingspan that allows him to play bigger Big time shot blocker, especially in transition … Athletic and strong, he can run the floor well and play above the rim … Great hands, catches everything and rebounds well … Very good rebounding technique … Good passer, has the ability to make the necessary pass from the low post Very good at put-backs and cleaning up the glass … Can throw down some thunderous dunks …
Sergio Rodriguez
NBA Comparison: Jason WilliamsRob Salvador and Aran Smith – 10/18/2004 For Sergio Rodriquez, the nickname “Spanish Magician” wasn’t given, it was earned … His imaginitive, charismatic, off the wall playing style combined with innate leadership abilities, has earned him not only respect, but the interest of many NBA scouts … Owns a variety of offense weapons, but is at his best when breaking down defenders with his lethal crossover, or feeding a teammate for an easy basket …
Shawne Williams
NBA Comparison: Walt WilliamsAran Smith – 1/1/2006Strengths: Has tremendous versatility, at 6-8 Shawne can play from the 1-thru-4 positions … Extremely long with a 7-3 wingspan … Advanced offensive game, really understands how to play … Great one on one skills offensively … Great vision, passing skills … Good ball handler, almost second nature … Can create for himself or others off the dribble drive … Consistent jump shot, with range out to three point … A highlight reel waiting to happen …
Shannon Brown
NBA Comparison: Gilbrt ArenasFrank Rusnak – 1/1/1900 Strengths: Shannon is a phenomenal athlete comparable to few prior. A true highlight-film waiting to happen on the fastbreaks, he is just as likely to rise up and dunk on the defense in a half-court setting. An on-target shooter with a high-rising jumper and pretty form. A capable handle despite not having to play the point guard spot with his high school team. He also is a solid defender when he sets his mind to shutting down his opponent.
Marcus D Williams
NBA Comparison: Deron WilliamsDavid Duane – 7/7/2005Strengths: Williams has improved tremendously since his freshman year when he veraged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in 31 minutes/game … He has a great "feel" for the game, something he didn’t show freshman year … A tremendous passer who led the entire nation in assists per game at 8.1 … He controls the tempo of the game as well as any guard in the Big East …
Rajon Rondo
NBA Comparison: Mookie BlalockCole Burwell – 1/1/2004Strengths: A lightning quick point guard with the ability to penetrate seemingliy at will. Has incredible body control and takes the ball to the basket and finishes exceptionally well for a PG. He has a scorers mentality, but also passes the ball well especially on the dribble drive. Owns great ball handling skills which become lethal combined with his quickness.
Jordan Farmar
NBA Comparison: Luke RidnourAran Smith – 12/13/2005Strengths: True point guard with excellent vision and passing ability Has a great feel for the game, with the ability to elevate the level of play of his teammates Amazing creativity and anticipation Sees plays before they develop, finds teammates the instant they become open, the mark of a great passer Ball handling ability is superb Very good shooter with range Uses change of speeds well Good quickness, gets into the lane and by defenders well Has a bag of tri
Randy Foye
NBA Comparison: Chauncey BillupsAran Smith – 1/18/2006Strengths: Talented lead guard … Has persevered through a rough upbringing (losing both parents young) and shows great hunger and toughness because of it … Excellent one on one player … Has a bag of tricks offensively with crossovers and AND1 type moves … Uses change of direction well to get his defenders off balance … Plays well in an open court game with great speed and body control … Handles the ball effortlessly …
Adam Morrison
NBA Comparison: Larry BirdAran Smith – 12/28/2006Strengths: A special talent … Old school right down to the stripes on the socks … Like a coach on the floor … Incredibly competitive … The game comes very easily to him … A great player in the half court … Can create offense for himself or others … Really excels with the ball in his hands at the top of the key … Very good scorer with complete offensive repertoire … Effortless shooting stroke … Has great anticipation and basketball understanding …
Mike Gansey
NBA Comparison: Jeff HornacekAran Smith – 3/12/2006 Strengths: A player with great knowledge and understanding of the game … Mr Intangibles, does all the little things to help his team win … Out thinks opponents … Extremely competitive, great will to win … Hustles for every loose ball, his passion and energy are contagious … Smart player, makes great decisions … Extremely effective offfensive player … Tremendous shooter, one of the top three point shooters in the country …
Kyle Lowry
NBA Comparison: Tim HardawayAran Smith – 11/1/2005Strengths: Can get anywhere on the floor whenever he wants … His heart and passion for the game put him on an elite level rarely seen in today’s spoiled basketball players … Rebounding ability is an unusual attribute for a 6-0 guard … His ability to lock in and defend makes in special as well …
Shelden Williams
NBA Comparison: Emeka OkaforAran Smith – 2/3/2006Strengths: Burly power forward with a no nonsense approach … Great experience, 4 years at Duke has given him a strong foundation with a great skill level and solid fundamentals … Hard worker who has developed a reputation as a great kid … Extremely strong body … Deceptively quick and athletic … Sticks to playing in the post, where he dominates on the NCAA level … Tremendous wingspan allows him to play like a 7 footer …
Thabo Sefolosha
NBA Comparison: Reece GainesCristian Biagini – 1/12/2006Strengths: Has improved considerably in the past year … A catch and shoot guy … His offensive game has made great strides, last year he could barely shoot, and now he appears much more confident … The Italian team he plays for runs a wide open offense which has really helped his game … Extremely long limbs … Since adding 10-15 pounds in the past year, he is less afraid of playing physical … His ball handling and passing ability are his strengths …
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 …