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6 years ago  ::  Jan 28, 2007 - 10:07AM #1
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Greg
Oden 7-0 C Ohio State / Freshman
The
super talented seven-foot man-child has an NBA body to go along with
excellent athleticism and terrific defensive skills. No. 1 pick is his
to lose. His maturity, work ethic and attitude only increase his
likelihood to reach his incredibly high ceiling. Will need to improve
on his mechanical offensive skills. He doesn't always show the
nastiness to dominate his opponents. Has shown his potential in NCAA
play so far after returning from an injury, but has done so
inconsistently.
Comparison:
David Robinson		 Stats:
15.3 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3.8 bpg, 64.5 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $3,617,100		 Ranking:
1st Center / 1st Freshman
Kevin Durant 6-10 PF Texas / Freshman
Super
productive perimeter oriented combo forward with excellent athleticism
and terrific range on his jumper. Incredibly long and lanky, Durant is
as smooth and silky as they come. Breaks players down off the dribble
and pulls up fluidly off the dribble with superb body control. Not a
great defender or ballhandler in the half-court at this point. Could
stand to improve from 15 feet and in. Young for his class. Adding bulk
to his skinny frame will be a necessity. Has been incredibly impressive
in the early-going of the NCAA. Likely would have gone No. 1 in almost
any other draft class.
Comparison: Dirk Nowitzki Stats:
23.8 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 1.9 bpg, 48.0 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $3,236,600 Ranking: 1st Power Forward / 2nd Freshman
Joakim Noah 6-11 PF Florida / Junior
This
tall, athletic, charismatic and super long stat-stuffer has most of the
attributes NBA scouts look for in power forwards, including rebounding
skills, shot-blocking ability, basketball IQ, ballhandling, low-post
scoring ability, passing, heart and probably the best motor in college
basketball. Still growing into his skinny frame. Jumper is not pretty.
Shooting an extremely high percentage from the field, but not really
dominating his opponents playing for a stacked team of future pros.
Comparison: Andrei Kirilenko Stats:
12.9 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.7 apg, 68.4 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $2,906,200 Ranking: 2nd Power Forward / 1st Junior
Brandan Wright 6-10 PF North Carolina / Freshman
Freakishly
long lefty power forward with outstanding hands, smooth athleticism and
excellent touch around the basket. Has excellent instincts and has
emerged as an extremely productive complimentary piece on a deep UNC
team. Terrific shot-blocking potential thanks to his 7-4 ½
wingspan, activity level and feel for the game. Has added some bulk to
his frame but still needs to continue to add more. Lacks some polish
offensively beyond his beautiful jump-hook shot with either hand,
particularly his shooting mechanics and ballhandling skills.
Comparison:
Chris Bosh		 Stats:
15.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.1 apg, 64.5 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $2,606,200		 Ranking:
3rd Power Forward / 3rd Freshman
Spencer Hawes 7-0 C Washington / Freshman
A
rare NCAA seven-footer who is highly coordinated, runs the floor
extremely well and possesses a wide array of skills on the offensive
end. Hawes can score intelligently both facing and with his back to the
basket and possesses a great variety of post moves and counters he can
go to with either hand. His physical attributes are good, but not
spectacular, which limits his potential as a shot-blocker. Great
attitude and feel for the game. Excellent passer.
Comparison: Andrew Bogut Stats:
15.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 55.6 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $2,372,800 Ranking: 2nd Center / 4th Freshman
Julian
Wright 6-8 SF Kansas / Sophomore
Mismatch
type has all the tools and intangibles scouts look for in a modern-day
forward. Explosive off his feet and a terror running the floor, Wright
has the physical attributes down pat, including the proper frame and
wingspan. A terrific passer who is incredibly unselfish by nature,
it's Wright's attitude and feel for the game that makes his upside
stand out from the crowd. Still needs to work on expanding his range
and becoming a better shot-creator off the dribble. He's in the process
of fully expanding his game out towards the perimeter, but is extremely effective regardless. Says he's staying
at Kansas until 2008. More of an upside type. He⁈⁚s not quite as productive as you might hope.
Comparison: Boris Diaw Stats:
11.1 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.9 apg, 54.6 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $2,155,100		 Ranking: 1st Small Forward / 1st Sophomore
Josh McRoberts 6-11 PF Duke / Sophomore
A
smart and versatile power forward that could have been a top 15 pick
two years ago already. Very athletic. Runs the floor well, finishes
strong and shows nice potential offensively both facing and with his
back to the basket. Possesses soft touch, a good frame and sure hands.
Fully ambidextrous and shows it off with his excellent ballhandling and
passing skills. Not quite as ambitious offensively as you might hope.
His production has been a bit disappointing at times. Doesn't really
want to be a go-to guy at the NCAA level.
Comparison: Chris Webber Stats:
12.6 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 4.1 bpg, 49.1 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,967,400 Ranking: 4th Power Forward / 2nd Sophomore
Al Horford 6-9 C Florida / Junior
Has
an NBA body with good quickness, leaping ability and an outstanding
wingspan and frame. Fundamentally sound defender who is quick off his
feet to rebound and blocks shots. Great attitude on and off the court.
Offensive game is still raw and needs to become less mechanical in the
post. Surprisingly good ballhandler and passer. Must continue to work
on his all-around polish, especially his consistency. Has a tendency to
float.
Comparison: Shelden Williams Stats:
12.0 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.9 bpg, 63.5 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,802,400 Ranking: 3rd Center / 2nd Junior
Tiago Splitter 6-11 PF Tau Ceramica (Spain) / 1985
Already
one of the best defenders in Europe. Smart and experienced player with
an NBA frame. Contributes heavily to a stacked team that made the
Spanish ACB finals and Euroleague Final Four last season, but a back
injury has limited him this year so far. Offensive ability and
willingness to score need to improve, including ability to play above
the rim. Buyout issues finally appear to be resolved after pulling out
of the draft three times in a row.
Comparison: PJ Brown Stats:
11.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.4 spg, 57.6 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,656,800 Ranking: 5th Power Forward / 1st International
Corey Brewer 6-8 SF Florida / Junior
Super
athletic small forward with outstanding length and a relentless motor.
One of the premier defenders in all of college basketball. Offensive
skill level is lacking, needs to improve his ball-handling
significantly and become a more versatile perimeter shooting threat.
Becoming stronger is a priority. Will knock down shots with his feet
set, but is still inconsistent. Attitude is outstanding and upside is
extremely high. A winner, as his national championship will attest.
Possibly Florida⁈⁚s most important cog.
Comparison: Tayshaun Prince Stats:
12.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.7 apg, 50.7 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,573,900 Ranking: 2nd Small Forward / 3rd Junior
Dominic James 5-11 PG Marquette / Sophomore
Lightning
quick point guard with fantastic instincts and a flair for the
unexpected. Takes players off the dribble at will with an excellent
handle. Finishes amongst the trees with contact or finds the open man
creatively. A natural lead guard with a very impressive
assist-per-turnover ratio for a freshman, terrific leadership skills
and the heart of a champion. On the small side at under six feet, James
needs to become a better long-range shooter and decision-maker. Has
been inconsistent at times, but has the makings of a better pro than a
collegiate.
Comparison: Jameer Nelson Stats:
16.8 ppg, 4.6 apg, 2.6 rpg, 42.7 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,495,200 Ranking: 1st Point Guard / 3rd Sophomore
Yi Jianlian 7-0 PF Guangdong Tigers (China) / 1987
An
extremely agile seven-footer who has been on the radar for quite some
time already despite his youth. Impressive skills facing the basket.
Has a very nice jump-shot and the ballhandling skills to take his man
off the dribble. Lower body strength is solid, but is in desperate need
of bulk in the upper body. Defensive and rebounding potential is a
concern, as is level of competition he faces. Doesn⁈⁚t have must
of a post game. True age is a question mark.
Comparison: Charlie Villanueva Stats:
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Rookie season salary*: $1,420,400
Ranking: 6th Power Forward / 2nd International
Marcus Williams 6-7 SG Arizona / Sophomore
Silky
smooth swingman with excellent passing and ballhandling skills and a
high basketball IQ. Solid rebounder thanks to his length, toughness and
smarts. Fundamentally sound and highly creative in getting his shot
off. Not afraid to step up and up take responsibilities on the court.
Moves off the ball and can hit the three-pointer, but still lacks a bit
of consistency and versatility in this part of his game. A smooth, but
not terribly explosive athlete. Has a big upside and is living up to
expectations for the most part this year.
Comparison: Mike Miller Stats:
18.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.7 apg, 52.4 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,349,400 Ranking: 1st Shooting Guard / 4th Sophomore
Jason Smith 7-0 C Colorado State / Junior
Talented
and athletic seven-footer with a good frame and intriguing skills on
the offensive end. Likes to face the basket and has a good first step
and the proper ballhandling skills to get by his man and finish at the
rim. Nice mid-range jumper. Has some shot-blocking tools as well. Not
always as tough as you'd hope, has a tendency to fade at times and shy
away from contact. Still a raw player who doesn't dominate consistently
in a weak conference for big men.
Comparison: Shraeef Abdur-Rahim Stats:
16.6 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.1 apg, 59.4 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,282,000 Ranking: 4th Center / 4th Junior
Aaron Gray 7-1 C Pittsburgh / Senior
A
true center who has continually improved over the past few years. Has
decent touch around the hoop, a nice array of post moves and excellent
passing and decision-making skills when faced with a double team. Gray
has a massive frame and isn't afraid to use it, going to work with his
back to the basket and carving out space to score or pull down
offensive rebounds. Athletic ability is fairly underwhelming. Needs to
improve his conditioning level to fully maximize himself. Concerns
abound surrounding his defensive and rebounding ability at the next
level. A likely solid backup on most teams.
Comparison: Radoslav Nesterovic Stats:
15.1 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 58.1 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,217,800 Ranking: 5th Center / 1st Senior
Tyler Hansbrough 6-9 PF North Carolina / Sophomore
A
top candidate for All-America honors. Bullying his way to big numbers
in the ACC despite playing for a stacked team. A beast around the
basket, Hansbrough relishes contact and makes a living with an
incredibly soft touch and some of the best post moves seen in the NCAA.
His face-up game is coming around nicely, and he is extremely solid in
every other facet as well. While a good athlete, he lacks some
quickness and explosiveness. A bit more advanced age-wise than most
players in his class. Production will be what gets him in the top 20,
more than potential. Defense is certainly improvable.
Comparison: Nick Collison Stats:
18.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 52.2 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $1,157,000 Ranking: 7th Power Forward / 5th Sophomore
Rudy Fernandez 6-6 SG Joventut Badalona (Spain) / 1985
Skilled,
experienced and versatile shooting guard with above-average
athleticism. A nice ballhandler and outside shooter who put up
outstanding numbers in Spain last season. Solid defender. Has improved
his shooting dramatically this season. Frame is very frail. It's
questionable whether he will ever put on enough weight to reach his
full potential.
Comparison: Anthony Parker Stats:
17.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.5 spg, 46.2 3P%
Rookie season salary*: $1,099,100 Ranking: 2nd Shooting Guard / 3rd International
Rodney Stuckey 6-4 PG Eastern Washington / Sophomore
Streak
scorer who can put the ball in the net with the best of them. Slashes
to the basket relentlessly thanks to his excellent strength, finishes
in the air with his body control and gets to the free-throw line at
will. Also has a capable mid-range game thanks to the terrific
elevation he gets on his pretty jumper. A bit caught between the 1 and
the 2 size-wise, his decision making and ballhandling skills need to
show plenty of improvement. Doesn⁈⁚t possess an incredible first
step, nor is he a great outside shooter. Dominates a very weak NCAA
conference.
Comparison: Randy Foye Stats:
23.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.3 apg, 44.8 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $1,044,200		 Ranking: 2nd Point Guard / 6th Sophomore
Al Thornton 6-7 SF Florida State / Senior
Late-blooming
combo forward with explosive athletic ability and excellent length.
Outquicks everyone to the offensive glass, utilizes his terrific first
step and ever improving mid-range jumper as a true mismatch threat at
the NCAA level. Doesn't have a great feel for the game. Could still
stand to improve his ballhandling skills, as well as expand his
thee-point shooting range. Perimeter defense is untested playing power
forward for FSU. Much better in transition than he is in half-court
sets. A bit on the older side, but has improved considerably over the
past few years and still has upside to continue to do so.
Comparison: Hakim Warrick Stats:
17.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 55.1 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $997,100		 Ranking: 3rd Small Forward / 2nd Senior
Morris Almond 6-6 SG Rice / Senior
Super
scoring swingman who wowed NBA personnel with an excellent showing at
the Orlando pre-draft camp. Plays for an average team but still puts up
awesome scoring numbers on terrific percentages both from the field and
behind the arc. Scores from almost anywhere on the floor in college,
but still needs to continue to add polish to his ballhandling skills
and pull-up game if he is to cut it as a pro. Not an amazing athlete.
Relies on his strength a bit too much against weak competition.
Intangibles are outstanding.
Comparison: Antoine Wright Stats:
27.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.2 spg, 46.9 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $957,300 Ranking: 3rd Shooting Guard / 3rd Senior
Daequan Cook 6-5 SG Ohio State / Freshman
Prolific
offensive player with the type of scoring instincts that can't be
taught. Smooth handle, terrific athleticism and an outstanding
perimeter shot make him an incredibly difficult player to guard even as
a freshman. Has the mid-range game down pat. Could stand to improve his
decision-making skills and all-around feel for the game, as well as his
shaky perimeter defense. A tad undersized for the shooting guard
position. Could have some red-flags academically. Considered very
likely to declare for the draft and stay in. Production has dropped
since Oden has returned.
Comparison: Monta Ellis Stats:
13.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.2 apg, 51.8 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $918,900		 Ranking: 4th Shooting Guard / 5th Freshman
Brandon Rush 6-7 SF Kansas / Sophomore
The
sophomore swingman is extremely gifted on the offensive end of the
floor, thanks largely to his size, wingspan, basketball instincts and
outstanding athletic ability. Has shown improvement in his defense and
ballhandling skills, but needs to continue to improve his versatility
here. Unselfish to a fault at times, refuses to take over games and
quickly loses his confidence when things don't go well. A fantastic
shooter when he decides to show it. A little bit old for his class.
Production has been disappointing this season so far.
Comparison: Kareem Rush Stats:
13.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.9 apg, 40.8 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $882,200 Ranking: 4th Small Forward / 6th Sophomore
Marco Belinelli 6-5 SG Fortitudo Bologna (Italy) / 1986
Emerged
as one of the top shooting guards in all of Europe already as a
teenager playing for highly regarded Fortitudo Bologna. A very good
athlete with nice length and excellent leaping ability. Streaky shooter
who makes tough shots from deep range thanks to his quick and very high
release point. Needs to improve both his willingness and ability to
take players off the dribble and make his way to the basket, as well as
add serious bulk to his frame. Started off slow, but has caught fire as
of late.
Comparison: Brent Barry Stats:
17.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 32.7 3P%
Rookie season salary*: $847,000 Ranking: 5th Shooting Guard / 4th International
Nick Fazekas 6-11 PF Nevada / Senior
Productive
big man with plenty of talent both facing and with his back to the
basket. Improved his rebounding ability substantially and has added
some much needed bulk to his frame. Solid passer with a high basketball
IQ. Physical attributes are just average, particularly his quickness
and explosiveness. Defensive potential is a question mark due to his
narrow frame. Doesn't possess the upside of other big men in this class.
Comparison:
Brian Cook		 Stats:
20.4 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 59.5 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $813,000		 Ranking:
8th Power Forward / 4th Senior
Mustafa Shakur 6-3 PG Arizona / Senior
One
of the most improved players in all of college basketball. Has
significantly improved his decision making skills and perimeter
shooting. Terrific assist numbers and assist-to-turnover ratio. Runs
one of the most high-octane offenses in the NCAA. A good athlete who
finishes well around the basket. Has nice potential defensively, but is
still prone to mental lapses here. Three years of underachieving still
leave plenty of skepticism around his true NBA potential.
Comparison: Antonio Daniels Stats:
14.5 ppg, 7.6 apg, 4.4 rpg, 53.3 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $780,500 Ranking: 3rd Point Guard / 5th Senior
Alando Tucker 6-5 SF Wisconsin / Senior
A
top candidate for NCAA Player of the Year honors. Has improved
consistently over his five-year college career. Excellent athleticism
and wingspan makes him an excellent defender and allows him to play
bigger than his size. Terrific nose for the basket. Uses his strength
and aggressiveness to score efficiently from 18 feet and in and get to
the free-throw line. Not a great ballhandler or outside shooter. His
lack of size coupled with the way he scores his points makes him a
classic tweener candidate at the next level.
Comparison:
Trenton Hassell		 Stats:
19.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 47.2 FG%
Rookie
season salary*: $754,700		 Ranking:
5th Small Forward / 6th Senior

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 Kyle Visser 7-0 C Wake Forest / Senior
Much
improved big man with good hands and nice touch, making him very
proficient around the basket at the collegiate level. Has added plenty
of strength to his frame and has subsequently taken his game to a whole
new level this season. Runs the floor well, but is not an explosive
athlete by any stretch, which limits his potential as a rebounder and
defender. Mid-range jumper needs work. Solid basketball IQ and still
young at age 21. Plays for a very poor team, will need to continue to
produce to a high rate to fully erase underachieving tag.
Comparison: Erick Dampier Stats:
17.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.4 apg, 60.5 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $732,400 Ranking: 6th Center / 6th Senior
Glen Davis 6-8 PF Louisiana State / Junior
This
oversized big man is one of the most productive players in high major
college basketball. Led his team to the Final Four last year. Huge body
and remarkably nimble feet. Incredibly skilled for a player his size.
Great ballhandling ability, puts the ball on the floor with a quick
first step and has range out to the thre-point line. Charismatic and
extremely likable. Conditioning is a concern, as is size and below
average leaping ability. Has a tendency to get a bit lazy or soft out
on the court. Poor defender.
Comparison: Mike Sweetney Stats:
18.6 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.9 apg, 49.8 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $728,400 Ranking: 9th Power Forward / 5th Junior
Acie Law 6-3 PG Texas A&M / Senior
Lead
guard with outstanding scoring instincts. Made a name for himself
towards the end of last year, particularly with his play in the NCAA
tournament. Crafty first step and smooth body control. He's fearless
driving the lane, pulling up from mid-range and finishing with contact.
Loves to have the ball in his hands in clutch situations.
Assist-to-turnover ratio is solid, mostly thanks to his excellent
ballhandling skills. Consistency is a major issue. His defense and
three-point shooting can be very streaky at times. Decision making can
be questionable.
Comparison: Bobby Jackson Stats:
15.9 ppg, 5.0 apg, 2.8 rpg, 51.9 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $723,100 Ranking: 4th Point Guard / 7th Senior
Ivan Radenovic 6-10 PF Arizona / Senior
The
consummate role player. Shoots a high percentage, passes extremely
well, sets screens, moves off the ball and generally does whatever is
asked of him. Can play both facing and with his back to the basket.
Always plays hard, smart and under control. Average physical tools
limit his potential as a defender and rebounder at the next level, as
he⁈⁚s not particularly quick or explosive. Could stand to add
weight to his frame.
Comparison: Matt Bonner Stats:
16.9 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.2 apg, 51.6 FG%
Rookie season salary*: $717,800 Ranking: 10th Power Forward / 8th Senior
6 years ago  ::  Jan 28, 2007 - 5:17PM #2
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6 years ago  ::  Jan 28, 2007 - 10:11PM #3
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