D.J. Augustin
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PG | 5-11/170
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College: Texas
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Home: New Orleans, LA
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Projection: Lottery
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2007-08 Stats: 19.2 PPG, 5.8 APG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following SO season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 5-10; w/ shoes 5-11.5; wingspan: 6-3.5 ... top-level lead guard with high hoops IQ, great speed and ability score. At his best when creating for others in uptempo or halfcourt. Sees floor very well and makes the right choice. Sweet stroke beyond the arc and can score off dribble or shift to the scoring guard. Slight frame a cause for concern, but is tough and has avoided injury. Nice quickness as a defender and plays within the team scheme. |
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Jerryd Bayless
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PG | 6-3/205
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College: Arizona
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Home: Phoenix, AZ
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Projection: Top 10 pick
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2007-08 Stats: 19.7 PPG, 4 APG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-1.75; w/ shoes 6-3; wingspan: 6-3.5 ... explosive, athletic and strong scoring lead guard. Excellent attacking penetrator who knows how to finish and displays range beyond the NBA stripe. Needs to develop point guard mentality or could be labeled an undersized two. Has quickness and size to be a good defender and rebounder. Can take over a game at anytime with ability to score in bunches. |
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Mario Chalmers
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PG | 6-1/190
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College: Kansas
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Home: Anchorage, AK
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2007-08 Stats: 12.8 PPG, 4.3 APG, 3.1 RPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following JR season.
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Summary: Exceptional shooter who can run a team or shift to the off-guard. Quick release with NBA 3-point range and developing point guard mentality. Top flight defender who uses anticipation, quick hands and feet. Capable ballhandler and sees floor well, but needs experience as a floor leader. |
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Mantas Kalnietis
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PG | 6-5/200
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College: Lithuania
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Home: Kaunas, Lithuania
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Derrick Rose
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PG | 6-2/195
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College: Memphis
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Home: Chicago, IL
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Projection: Top 2 pick
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2007-08 Stats: 14.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 4.7 APG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-1.5; w/ shoes 6-2.5; wingspan: 6-8 ... elite point guard prospect who has all the physical tools, on-court IQ and mentality to be a star. Great size, strength and athleticism at the point. Pushing range to the NBA arc, but at his best in transition or when penetrating to the basket. Sees floor well and finds open man at the right time. Has instincts, strength and quickness to be a shutdown defender. Can affect a game without scoring and makes others better. Has a team-first mentality. |
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Sean Singletary
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PG | 6-0/185
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College: Virginia
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Home: Philadelphia, PA
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Mike Taylor
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PG | 6-2/165
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College: Iowa State
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Home: Milwaukee, WI
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Russell Westbrook
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PG | 6-3/190
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College: UCLA
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Home: Hawthorne, CA
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Projection: Lottery-Mid 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 12.7 PPG, 4.3 APG, 3.9 RPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following SO season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-2.25; w/ shoes 6-3.5; wingspan: 6-7.75 ... late blooming prep who has continued rapid growth as a floor leader. Combo guard with nice size, strong body and elite athleticism. Needs experience to run a team, but sees floor well, understands game and has solid repertoire of offensive skills. Has very high upside and talent to be a shutdown defender in time. |
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Joe Crawford
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SG | 6-4/215
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College: Kentucky
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Home: Detroit, MI
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Chris Douglas-Roberts
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SG | 6-7/200
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College: Memphis
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Home: Detroit, MI
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Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 18.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft follwoing JR season.
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Summary: Very long, slashing wing with retro game. Excels from mid-range to the basket and gets shot off with nary an inch of space. Inconsistent outside 15-18 feet, but hits big shots. Solid all around game, if unorthodox, and solid man- and team-defender. |
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Shan Foster
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SG | 6-5/195
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College: Vanderbilt
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Home: Kenner, LA
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J.R. Giddens
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SG | 6-5/210
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College: New Mexico
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Home: Oklahoma City, OK
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Eric Gordon
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SG | 6-3/220
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College: Indiana
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Home: Indianapolis, IN
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Projection: Top 10 pick
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2007-08 Stats: 20.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.3 SPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-2; w/ shoes 6-3.25; wingspan: 6-9 ... displays prototype scoring guard game with combination of strength, athleticism and hoops IQ. An inch or two below NBA average height. Big time scorer who is explosive, above the rim finisher with easy stroke beyond the NBA arc. Has the quickness, determination and anticipation to be excellent defender. Capable of running offense, but will always be a scorer first. Has ability to take over game when aggressive. |
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Jamont Gordon
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SG | 6-4/230
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College: Mississippi State
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Home: Nashville, TN
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Projection: Late 1st-Early 2nd Round
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2007-08 Stats: 17.2 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.9 APG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following JR season.
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Summary: Stat filling wing who doesn't have defined position. Team first game who can score as a slasher or mid-range scorer, sees floor well, creates for others and is a very strong rebounder. Physically strong and a good athlete, projects as a solid defender from the 1-3 spots. A glue-type guy who can put up a triple-double one day and two points the next and still help the team. |
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Courtney Lee
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SG | 6-5/190
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College: Western Kentucky
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Home: Indianapolis, IN
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Projection: Late 1st-2nd Round
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2007-08 Stats: 20.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG
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Summary: Classic mid-range jumpshooter with quick release and can get it off with little space. Pushing range to beyond the arc and has legit NBA size and strength for the two. Outside of shooting, doesn't have any other skill that ranks above average. Capable of creating for himself off the dribble or getting to the basket. Doesn't appear to have much more upside, but shooting is a skill always wanted. |
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O.J. Mayo
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SG | 6-4/200
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College: Southern California
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Home: Huntington, WV
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Projection: Top 10 pick
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2007-08 Stats: 20.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.5 SPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-3.25; w/ shoes 6-4.25; wingspan: 6-6 ... ready-made guard for the NBA, combining impressive scoring repertoire, size, strength and confidence. Answered any questions about his attitude with a team-first attitude in college. Touted as a point guard, but is a scorer, first and foremost who has the ability to run a team. Solid rebounder from wing and has tools to be above average defender. Strong finisher in traffic and has NBA 3-range - if somewhat streaky. Good, but not great athlete, with quick first step and knack for creating shots. |
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Brandon Rush
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SG | 6-6/210
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College: Kansas
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Home: Kansas City, MO
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Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 13.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.1 APG
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Remarks: Declared for 2005, 2007 then 2008 NBA Draft.
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Summary: Length and athletic wing who regained game during the 2007-08 season after tearing ACL in 2006-07. Has solid array of offensive skills, from deep range to slashing. Very quick first step and loves to get to rim. Can score off dribble and a solid ballhandler. Better team player than advertised and has ability to defend both wing spots. Plays within the flow of team. |
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Kyle Weaver
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SG | 6-6/200
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College: Washington State
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Home: Beloit, WI
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Joe Alexander
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SF | 6-8/220
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College: West Virginia
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Home: Mt. Airy, MD
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Projection: Late 1st-Early 2nd Round
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2007-08 Stats: 16.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.5 BPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following JR season. Has not hired an agent.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-7.25; w/ shoes 6.825; wingspan: 6-11.5 ... athletic and strong wing forward with rapidly developing game. Strong finisher and able to outmuscle most wings around the basket. Needs to push range beyond mid-range and below average ballhandler. Makes smart decisions, finds open teammates and is a worker defensively and on the glass. High upside if perimeter game develops. |
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Nicolas Batum
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SF | 6-8/220
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College: France
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Home: Lisieux, France
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Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 8.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG
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Summary: Highly skilled, athletic, lengthy wing with all the tools to be successful. Capable of playing the 1-3 and has excellent feel for game. Tends to drift into support role and numbers don't add up to what his talent dictates. Excellent defender with quickness and length. Pushing range to the arc and capable finisher above the rim. |
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Keith Brumbaugh
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SF | 6-9/190
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College: Hillsborough (FL) JC
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Home: Deland, FL
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Projection: 2nd Round-Undrafted
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Remarks: Declared for 2005 then 2008 NBA Draft.
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Summary: Big time prep star in 2005 who has struggled with off-court issues. Appears to have matured over the past year and was the top Juco player in 2007-08. Extremely long with a great feel for the game from wing. Tremendous scorer from all over and also an adept passer and ballhandler. Uses length and athleticism to rebound well and has tools to be a solid defender. Has lottery talent, but will likely drop due to history. |
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Patrick Ewing
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SF | 6-7/225
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College: Georgetown
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Home: Marietta, GA
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Danilo Gallinari
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SF | 6-9/225
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College: Italy
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Home: Sant'Angelo, Italy
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Projection: Lottery-Mid 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 17.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG
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Summary: Extremely skilled, versatile swing forward who has a point guard game and mentality. Excellent ballhandler and passer, sees floor well. Average athlete who doesn't dazzle, but somehow gets by defender with dribble and can score from anywhere inside the arc. Feel player who can cover down on team needs, but probably too team oriented to ever put up big numbers. |
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Malik Hairston
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SF | 6-6/215
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College: Oregon
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Home: Detroit, MI
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Davon Jefferson
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SF | 6-6/215
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College: Southern California
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Home: Lynwood, CA
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Projection: Late 1st-2nd Round
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2007-08 Stats: 12.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-5.25; w/ shoes 6-6.5; wingspan: 6-9.5 ... big time talent from the wing with pro game and explosiveness. Natural scorer who finishes high above the rim, can shoot to the arc and can slash to the rim. Attitude often questioned and struggles in team concept at times. Already has NBA frame and huge potential. |
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Bill Walker
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SF | 6-6/220
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College: Kansas State
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Home: Cincinnati, OH
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Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 16.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season.
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Summary: Ultra athletic wing who spent 2007-08 year recovering from torn ACL. Powerfully built and explodes off the floor. Can finish over anyone and unstoppable when slashing to the basket. Developing consistency from the perimeter and needs work on backcourt skills. Strong rebounder and should be an adequate defender. Has talent to star, but a team-oriented player first. |
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Sonny Weems
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SF | 6-5/195
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College: Arkansas
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Home: West Memphis, AR
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Alexis Ajinca
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PF | 7-1/230
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College: France
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Home: Saint Étienne, France
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Ryan Anderson
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PF | 6-10/220
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College: California
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Home: El Dorado Hills, CA
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Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 21.1 PPG, 9.9 RPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following SO season. Has not hired an agent.
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Summary: Natural scorer from inside and out. Displays NBA three-point range with quick trigger. Has nice finesse inside with soft touch and able to get shot off. Average athlete with length who is tough and rebounds well. Needs to add strength for pros and is neither a three nor four, but somewhere in-between. Great feel for team-oriented system. |
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Darrell Arthur
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PF | 6-9/215
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College: Kansas
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Home: Dallas, TX
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Projection: Lottery-Mid 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 12.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following SO season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-7.5; w/ shoes 6.85; wingspan: 6-10.75 ... nice combination of size, athleticism and potential. Strong - and getting stronger - and explosive, can finish inside. Runs floor very well and also has a nice mid-range game. Needs work on consistency and developing a signature move. Instinctive rebounder and shotblocker who should be an excellent defender. Still developing and growing, has potential to be a double-double producer. |
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Michael Beasley
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PF | 6-8/240
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College: Kansas State
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Home: Washington, DC
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Projection: Top 2 pick
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2007-08 Stats: 26.2 PPG, 12.4 RPG, 1.6 BPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-7; w/ shoes 6-8.25; wingspan: 7-0.25 ... explosive athlete with a great NBA body and big time 3/4 game. A rebounder without peer, combining instinct, long arms and will. Very nice touch around basket, finishes with power and already has legitimate 3-point range. Equally effective in up-tempo or halfcourt offense. Questions regarding off-court issues seem overblown and unwarranted. |
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Joey Dorsey
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PF | 6-7/265
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College: Memphis
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Home: Baltimore, MD
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James Gist
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PF | 6-8/220
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College: Maryland
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Home: Silver Spring, MD
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Donte' Greene
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PF | 6-9/220
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College: Syracuse
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Home: Baltimore, MD
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Projection: Lottery Pick
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2007-08 Stats: 17.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.6 BPG, 1.3 SPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR year. Has not hired an agent.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-8.25; w/ shoes 6.9; wingspan: 6-10 ... versatile, stat-filler with a face up 3/4 game. Athletic and lengthy, has offensive game to play wing and size and projection to defend in post. Solid mid-range jumper he pushing to 3-point range and capable of scoring off dribble. Very springy, willing rebounder and with more effort should be a solid man defender. Forces issue too often, but has feel and IQ to run offense. |
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Richard Hendrix
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PF | 6-8/250
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College: Alabama
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Home: Athens, AL
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Projection: Late 1st/Early 2nd Round
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2007-08 Stats: 17.8 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 2 BPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following JR season. Has not hired an agent.
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Summary: Official measurements - w/o shoes: 6-6.75; w/ shoes 6-8.75; wingspan: 7-3 ... wide-body post with classic inside game. Good athlete for size and has great hands that corral any pass or rebound in his area. Likely shorter than reported height, but has long arms to compensate. Pushing range to 15-feet and not an asset running end-to-end. |
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J.J. Hickson
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PF | 6-9/240
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College: North Carolina State
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Home: Marietta, GA
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Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
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2007-08 Stats: 14.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.5 BPG
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Remarks: Declared for 2008 NBA Draft following FR season. Has not hired an agent.
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Summary: NBA athleticism and size with quickly emerging low post game. Range to 15-feet and finishes above rim. Quick first step, but not an up-and-down type. Could slip into late lottery. |
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Darnell Jackson
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PF | 6-8/240
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College: Kansas
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