Updated:
6/23/08

Point
Guards 		Comments
1.
Derrick
Rose 6-3 195 PG Memphis Fr.		Has
the combination of PG skills/size/athleticism/quickness to transcend the
position.
2.
Jerryd
Bayless 6-3 182 PG Arizona Fr.		Very
talented scorer and athlete. Explosive, quick and smart. Huge upside.
3.
Russell
Westbrook 6-3 187 PG/SG UCLA So.		Late
bloomer with big upside. Raised his game to being a likely top 10 pick.
4.
DJ
Augustin 5-11 180 PG Texas So.		Extremely
quick. A true floor general with great leadership/character. Undersized.
5.
Mario
Chalmers 6-2 180 PG Kansas Jr.		Lock
down defender and above average athlete. No questioning whether he’s clutch.
6.
Goran
Dragic 6-4 180 PG Slovenia 1986 		Extremely
impressive in Treviso camp. Has size, speed and a grasp of the position.
7.
George
Hill 6-2 180 PG IUPUI Jr.		Long
athletic scorer. Big Orlando draft camp performance has his stock on the
rise.
8.

Jamont
Gordon 6-4 225 PG/SG Miss. St. Jr.		Excels
at driving to the basket and using his strength to overpower defenders.
9.
Anton
Ponkrashov 6-7 200 PG Russia 1986 		European
combo guards haven’t fared well lately, but Ponkrashov has a chance.
10.

Sean Singletary 5-11
175 PG Virginia Sr.		Small
but very competitive, quick and a nice scorer/floor general.

Shooting
Guards 		Comments
1.
Eric
Gordon 6-4 220 SG Indiana Fr.
Relentless attacking the rim. Tremendous leg strength, body balance and
potential.
2.
OJ
Mayo 6-5 210 PG/SG USC Fr.		Has
a pro body/game, excelling on both ends of the floor. # of TOs a concern.
3.
Chris
Douglas-Roberts 6-6 190 SG Mem.Jr.		Solid
all around skills. Unorthodox flip-shot-release is nearly impossible to
block.
4.
Brandon
Rush 6-6 202 SG/SF Kansas Jr.		Elbow
and knee concerns could drop him, NCAA title should help.
5.
Gary
Forbes 6-6 201 SG Massachusetts Sr.
Had
arguably the best Chicago/Orlando draft camp performance ever. Advanced.
6.
Courtney
Lee 6-5 200 SG W. Kentucky Sr.		Small
school sharpshooter with intrigue, has a shot to get into late first round.
7.
Sonny
Weems 6-6 201 SG Arkansas Sr.		Skills
have begun to catch up with his pro SG size and athleticism.
8.
Kyle
Weaver 6-5 201 PG/SG Wash.St. Sr.		Lock
down defender with combo skills. Stats diminished by Wazzou system.
9.
Bryce
Taylor 6-4 205 SG Oregon Sr.		Underrated.
Undersized at 6-4 but his explosiveness makes up for it.
10.
Mike
Taylor 6-2 166 SG Idaho NBDL 1986		Impressive
athleticism and O skills. D-leaguer reportedly passed on NBA call up.

Small
Forwards		Comments
1.
Joe
Alexander 6-8 210 SF West Virginia Jr.		One
of the most explosive and underrated players in the country.
2.
Anthony
Randolph 6-10 200 SF LSU Fr.		Boom
or bust guy with the quickness and skills to play SF.
3.
Nicolas
Batum 6-8 210 SG/SF France 1988		Has
struggled this year with his shot. Heart concenrs may drop him into 20s.
4.
Danilo
Gallinari 6-9 210 SF Italy 1988		Plays
like a 30 year old veteran. Great feel. Stiff legs hurt him defensively.
5.
Donte
Greene 6-10 226 SF Syr. Fr.
Has nice potential, but too often settles for fadaway 3s and lacks intensity
on D.
6.
Davon
Jefferson 6-8 210 SF USC Fr.		Stock took a dive after the season.
Remains an intriguing athlete.
7.
Bill
Walker 6-6 230 SG/SF K.State So.		Knee
injury not considered serious, but could cost him a spot in late first.
8.
James
Gist 6-8 223 PF Maryland Sr.		Impressive
phyical specimen. Should find a role in NBA despite lack of O.
9.
Will
Daniels 6-8 225 SF Rhode Island Sr.		Tremendous
body strength and athleticism. Should have played in Orlando.
10.
L.R.
Mbah a Moute 6-7 230 SF UCLA Jr.		Excellent
defender and rebounder. Offensive skills show positive signs.

Power
Forwards		Comments
1.
Michael
Beasley 6-8 239 SF/PF K.St. Fr.
Talent level is unquestioned. but questions linger about his long term focus,
desire.
2.
Darrell
Arthur 6-9 230 PF Kansas So.		Has
lottery talent, showing a consistent shot. Underrated.
3.
Marreese
Speights 6-10 240 PF/C Fla. So.		Excellent
combination of size/touch. Benefited understudying Noah and Horford.
4.
Kevin
Love 6-9 260 PF UCLA Fr.		Highly
skilled. Lack of foot speed limits him on next level. Overrated.
5.
Jason
Thompson 6-10 245 PF Rider Jr.		High
major skills, playing at a mid major. Athletic and skilled. Potential 1st
rounder.
6.
Alexis
Ajinca 7-0 220 PF/C France 1988		Still
has weight concerns but his upside and shot bloking is very intriguing.
7.
Serge
Ibaka 6-10 228 PF Congo 1989		International
mystery man. Thin but highly active and athletic. Decent touch. Age?
8.
Omer
Asik 7-0 249 PF/C Turkey 1986		Huge frame who has shown excellent
improvement in past year.
9.
Ryan
Anderson 6-10 235 PF/SF Cal So. 		Despite
lack of foot speed & position, there’s a premium on 6-10 sharp shooters.
10.
DJ
White 6-8 242 PF Indiana Sr.
Makes up for his lack of height with heart, explosiveness and a huge wingspan.

CentersComments
1.
Brook
Lopez 7-0 260 C Stanford So.		Was
the most dominant C on the college level. Low risk pick.
2.
DeAndre
Jordan 7-0 240 C TX A&M Fr.		Motivation
level under question. Lacks great touch, but a specimen athletically.
3.
Kosta
Koufos 7-0 252 C Ohio St. Fr.		Needs
to get tougher/stronger but has great skill level and work ethic.
4.
JaVale
McGee 7-0 237 C Nevada So.
Probably left a year early and could slide as teams are wary of his readiness.
5.
Robin
Lopez 7-0 255 PF/C Stanford So.		Won’t
ever be a scorer, but his shot blocking and reb. will = a nice NBA salary.
6.
Roy
Hibbert 7-2 278 C Georgetown Sr.		Limited
upside, and downside. Hard working, and you can’t teach size.
7.
Nikola
Pekovic 6-11 243 PF/C Serbia 1986		Most
dominant bigman in Europe. Contract will keep him in Europe for 2-3 years.
8.
Semih
Erden 7-0 249 C Turkey 1986		Was
impressive in work out in Treviso. Scouts have quesiton marks about his
head.
9.
Nathan
Jawai 6-10 270 PF/C Australia 1986		Lacks
speed in open floor, but has touch, length and explosiveness.
10.
DeVon
Hardin 6-10 240 PF/C California Sr.
Freakishly strong/athletic. His motor is beginning to draw criticism.


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