Post by ashes on Nov 18, 2010 0:25:07 GMT -5
Centers[/u]
Marcus Webber is the star big man from Oklahoma. He is a very good defender and a talented rebounder. Strong in the post, Webber is a tough opponent it score on capable of moving any player out of position. He thrived on being bigger and tougher than his opponents in college, so he may struggle early in his career because he isn’t a talented scorer. He doesn’t have a variety of post moves, but he should still be good for a double-double nightly. He has long arms to challenge shots and runs the floor surprisingly well for his size. Many scouts feels he will be a good starter for a long time, but it’s questionable if his offense will ever develop enough to be a star player.
Mitch Steeplechase had a disappointing junior campaign at Texas A&M after a strong sophomore year. His strongest suit is without a doubt his defense. He is a well-rounded defender that can create a few turnovers as well. He is a decent scorer but a poor rebounder. Probably a future back-up.
Javon Cross will not wow anyone in the stands with his game, but he plays hard. He is a decent defender and a good rebounder. Though only a mediocre scorer, he is very athletic for his size. His upside is questionable, but he should be a solid rotation player.
Antonio Hawkins is one of the more UOSLR-ready players in the draft. Unfortunately, his ceiling isn’t very high. However, he is a good post defender and a very good rebounder. He has good moves in the post and can definitely put some points on the board. He will slip in the draft because of his lack of upside, but he will be a very solid piece for a team.
Clarence Knight is the incredibly raw freshman big man from Kentucky. He did not play much last year so scouts saw very little of him. He is a better defender than scorer and his rebounding is solid, but his game is still very unrefined. Scouts love his size and youth, and feel like he could be a special player, but it is still very early to tell. He works hard, but sometimes plays lackadaisical. He is a risky player, but his upside should be very tempting.
Power Forwards[/u]
Ledell Ross is kind of a big deal. That is what he would tell you. His dominant sophomore year at South Carolina sent his draft stock through the roof and he is very aware of it. He will not impress anyone with his athleticism, and he knows it, but his talent is undeniable. His scoring down low is effective yet unpredictable. He can finish with either hand. He hits the jump shot with amazing consistency. His hands are scary fast. Many scouts find his attitude deplorable, but there is no question of his ability.
Donald Teach is the best athlete in the draft. Bar none. He would make Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire turn their heads, that’s how scary his athleticism is for a man his size. High school teammates claim he can grab the top of the backboard. He is an amazing finisher and a thunderous shot-blocker. He is very raw in any other aspect of his game though. He has zero grasp of boxing out and needs to hit the weights big time. His upside is promising.
Chad Dixon is a solid big man in every sense of the word. He is a decent scorer, defender, and rebounder. He doesn’t really excel at anything, and his upside isn’t anywhere near a top-level player, but he could be a solid back-up or maybe even a decent 4th or 5th starter.
Francisco Castillo was deemed the next big thing out of Spain a few years ago but has really seen his production and, subsequently, his hype drop off. Still, Castillo has talent and upside that many scouts are still excited about. The general consensus is Castillo will remain in Spain for two more years play out the rest of his contract with Barcelona.
Small Forwards[/u]
Stephen Attaway made a name for himself at Duke for doing everything well. Shocking everyone, he decided to forgo his senior year and declare for the draft. He is a good defender who plays up on his man very well. Other than a good jumpshot, he is just average at everything else, which may not fly on the professional stage. His development could really go either way, he could be a good player with some extra attention.
Marshall Potter is an impressive slasher and a capable defender. His jump shot needs some work and his 3P shot is very shaky, at best. He is a decent rebounder. He struggles with the ball sometimes. It's unlikely that he'll be a starter, but a good rotation player is not out of the question.
Alexildo Silva is extra raw. He has good court-vision and tends to pass well out of double teams, but he's a bit sloppy with the ball. He is an impressive athlete but really doesn't do much well other than that. His jump shot is mediocre and he has virtually no range to speak of. Scouts don't expect him to contribute for a few years. Definitely a project player.
Martin Jacobs is a great utility player, and he should become an even better one. He will be the type of player you want backing up multiple positions, but don't want starting. He isn't a very good offensive player, but he has shown the ability to score when needed. His upside is enough to see him become a very good sixth man, but don't expect anything more from him. He will not be an all-star or anything.
Shooting Guards:
Marshall Wilkins was a highly touted player in high school, before signing with Auburn. His Freshman year Wilkins showed what scouts expected to see, the ability to get inside almost at will his Freshman year, scoring an insane 29 points per game for, over the first 15 games, until an ugly knee injury sidelined him for the rest of his freshman season, and start of his sophomore season. When he returned to the court his sophomore season, Scouts didn't see the same player. While Wilkins was still a good finisher inside, his athleticism seemed to have taken a large hit. Players that Wilkins had been destroying the year before were suddenly faster than him, while he struggled to get around them. This was a killer for Wilkins, as he really struggles with his shooting mechanics, making him just a mediocre shooter from anywhere outside the paint. After speaking with doctors, it was about a fifty/fifty split as to whether Wilkins will ever get back to the same level athletically. If he does, lookout, Wilkins will be good, possibly even all star level. Defensively Wilkins is not the kinda guy you want to matchup against well, anybody, since the injury. He will struggle with quicker wings, and doesn't really play the passing lanes well at all. Wilkins declaring for the draft was a surprise, as it was believed Wilkins would be best off going back to college, and proving he could be healthy.
Nelson Vaux was a utility player for Cal in college, handling PG/SG/SF at times. While he struggled at the college level to find his offense, putting up 15 points 5 assists a night, though with awful shooting percentages, and shooting poor from three and the Free Throw line, Vaux became Cal's defensive stopper. Vaux plays the passing lanes well, and his long wingspan gives opposing guards fits, though he doesn't block shots at all. The occasional scout does question whether Vaux will be able to defend the quicker guards that he will see at the UOSLR level, and most do not believe he will be able to handle opposing point guards, who will be to quick for him to keep up with, but, Vaux should become a very good defensive Shooting guard, and if his offense comes around, Vaux could easily become an all-star.
Braylon Little is just that, little. Not blessed with supreme athleticism, little relies on fundamentals to keep up with bigger more athletic players. He is a solid shooter, with nice inside scoring. Little will not wow you with any one part of his game, but, he should be a very solid starter over his career
Rich Baxter will be a solid backup player, and is an excellent rebounder for a shooting guard. Dont expect anything spectacular out of him though, as is potential to improve is pretty questionable
Lance Copeland was a good college shooting guard, leading UConn with 23.7 points a game. His midrange game is good, and he is a solid scorer inside, but, the knock on Copeland has always been his turnovers, an issue which is never likely to go away. He won't blow you away with athleticism by any means, but he is servicable. Copeland could be a nice starter in UOSLR, but will most likely end up as a very good 6th man.
Point Guards:
Jean Brousseau reminds many people of former SLR great Etienne Preira, but only because he is french. Outside of that, Brosseau has looked amazing overseas, dominating the Turkish leagues. Scouts rave about his quickness, and his shooting is nice. He is fairly strong for a PG, and can get inside. Talking to scouts from France, Brousseau is seen as a future star overseas. Don't count on him to play any sort of defense at all. There are some rumours that Brosseau is a coaches nightmare, refusing to practice, and skipping team meetings, in addition to getting into a few fights in the locker room with teammates, but, as with all rumours, they arent necessarily true.
Anthony Washington is very solid guard out of UTEP, with the ability to score and defend. Washington lit it up for UTEP in leading them to the NCAA tourney, scoring 18 points, dishing 7 assists and shutting down most opponents. He has good quickness, and solid ball handling skills. Scouts questioned his play as he really didnt face any elite teams til the Miners reached the NCAA tournament, but Washington took that to heart, putting up a 44 point 3 assist game in a heartbreaking loss to the Cal Golden Bears spending much of the game matched up against Nelson Vaux. Most scouts were relieved by his performance, but some saw that game and worried about whether Washington could become a true PG, as Washington did not look to pass, instead taking the ball at his defender time and time again, covered or not. While Washington was on that night, worries have arisen about what happens on an off night. Still expect Washington to become at least a solid player in time.
Roland Sloan is an excellent player with the ball in his hands. He can create opportunities for teammates to score with his excellent court vision and passing skills, and leave him open, and he'll knock down the jumper. Not really a steals guy defensively, Sloan is solid all around, and has the potential to be a starter one day, just don't look for much more
Simon Howard had a nice Sophomore year for Texas Tech, leading the Red Raiders to a Sweet sixteen berth before they bowed out. He has shown good range on his shot, and solid PG skills, but nothing that would lead anybody to believe he will be more than a solid starter. Solid Upside
Marcus Webber is the star big man from Oklahoma. He is a very good defender and a talented rebounder. Strong in the post, Webber is a tough opponent it score on capable of moving any player out of position. He thrived on being bigger and tougher than his opponents in college, so he may struggle early in his career because he isn’t a talented scorer. He doesn’t have a variety of post moves, but he should still be good for a double-double nightly. He has long arms to challenge shots and runs the floor surprisingly well for his size. Many scouts feels he will be a good starter for a long time, but it’s questionable if his offense will ever develop enough to be a star player.
Mitch Steeplechase had a disappointing junior campaign at Texas A&M after a strong sophomore year. His strongest suit is without a doubt his defense. He is a well-rounded defender that can create a few turnovers as well. He is a decent scorer but a poor rebounder. Probably a future back-up.
Javon Cross will not wow anyone in the stands with his game, but he plays hard. He is a decent defender and a good rebounder. Though only a mediocre scorer, he is very athletic for his size. His upside is questionable, but he should be a solid rotation player.
Antonio Hawkins is one of the more UOSLR-ready players in the draft. Unfortunately, his ceiling isn’t very high. However, he is a good post defender and a very good rebounder. He has good moves in the post and can definitely put some points on the board. He will slip in the draft because of his lack of upside, but he will be a very solid piece for a team.
Clarence Knight is the incredibly raw freshman big man from Kentucky. He did not play much last year so scouts saw very little of him. He is a better defender than scorer and his rebounding is solid, but his game is still very unrefined. Scouts love his size and youth, and feel like he could be a special player, but it is still very early to tell. He works hard, but sometimes plays lackadaisical. He is a risky player, but his upside should be very tempting.
Power Forwards[/u]
Ledell Ross is kind of a big deal. That is what he would tell you. His dominant sophomore year at South Carolina sent his draft stock through the roof and he is very aware of it. He will not impress anyone with his athleticism, and he knows it, but his talent is undeniable. His scoring down low is effective yet unpredictable. He can finish with either hand. He hits the jump shot with amazing consistency. His hands are scary fast. Many scouts find his attitude deplorable, but there is no question of his ability.
Donald Teach is the best athlete in the draft. Bar none. He would make Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire turn their heads, that’s how scary his athleticism is for a man his size. High school teammates claim he can grab the top of the backboard. He is an amazing finisher and a thunderous shot-blocker. He is very raw in any other aspect of his game though. He has zero grasp of boxing out and needs to hit the weights big time. His upside is promising.
Chad Dixon is a solid big man in every sense of the word. He is a decent scorer, defender, and rebounder. He doesn’t really excel at anything, and his upside isn’t anywhere near a top-level player, but he could be a solid back-up or maybe even a decent 4th or 5th starter.
Francisco Castillo was deemed the next big thing out of Spain a few years ago but has really seen his production and, subsequently, his hype drop off. Still, Castillo has talent and upside that many scouts are still excited about. The general consensus is Castillo will remain in Spain for two more years play out the rest of his contract with Barcelona.
Small Forwards[/u]
Stephen Attaway made a name for himself at Duke for doing everything well. Shocking everyone, he decided to forgo his senior year and declare for the draft. He is a good defender who plays up on his man very well. Other than a good jumpshot, he is just average at everything else, which may not fly on the professional stage. His development could really go either way, he could be a good player with some extra attention.
Marshall Potter is an impressive slasher and a capable defender. His jump shot needs some work and his 3P shot is very shaky, at best. He is a decent rebounder. He struggles with the ball sometimes. It's unlikely that he'll be a starter, but a good rotation player is not out of the question.
Alexildo Silva is extra raw. He has good court-vision and tends to pass well out of double teams, but he's a bit sloppy with the ball. He is an impressive athlete but really doesn't do much well other than that. His jump shot is mediocre and he has virtually no range to speak of. Scouts don't expect him to contribute for a few years. Definitely a project player.
Martin Jacobs is a great utility player, and he should become an even better one. He will be the type of player you want backing up multiple positions, but don't want starting. He isn't a very good offensive player, but he has shown the ability to score when needed. His upside is enough to see him become a very good sixth man, but don't expect anything more from him. He will not be an all-star or anything.
Shooting Guards:
Marshall Wilkins was a highly touted player in high school, before signing with Auburn. His Freshman year Wilkins showed what scouts expected to see, the ability to get inside almost at will his Freshman year, scoring an insane 29 points per game for, over the first 15 games, until an ugly knee injury sidelined him for the rest of his freshman season, and start of his sophomore season. When he returned to the court his sophomore season, Scouts didn't see the same player. While Wilkins was still a good finisher inside, his athleticism seemed to have taken a large hit. Players that Wilkins had been destroying the year before were suddenly faster than him, while he struggled to get around them. This was a killer for Wilkins, as he really struggles with his shooting mechanics, making him just a mediocre shooter from anywhere outside the paint. After speaking with doctors, it was about a fifty/fifty split as to whether Wilkins will ever get back to the same level athletically. If he does, lookout, Wilkins will be good, possibly even all star level. Defensively Wilkins is not the kinda guy you want to matchup against well, anybody, since the injury. He will struggle with quicker wings, and doesn't really play the passing lanes well at all. Wilkins declaring for the draft was a surprise, as it was believed Wilkins would be best off going back to college, and proving he could be healthy.
Nelson Vaux was a utility player for Cal in college, handling PG/SG/SF at times. While he struggled at the college level to find his offense, putting up 15 points 5 assists a night, though with awful shooting percentages, and shooting poor from three and the Free Throw line, Vaux became Cal's defensive stopper. Vaux plays the passing lanes well, and his long wingspan gives opposing guards fits, though he doesn't block shots at all. The occasional scout does question whether Vaux will be able to defend the quicker guards that he will see at the UOSLR level, and most do not believe he will be able to handle opposing point guards, who will be to quick for him to keep up with, but, Vaux should become a very good defensive Shooting guard, and if his offense comes around, Vaux could easily become an all-star.
Braylon Little is just that, little. Not blessed with supreme athleticism, little relies on fundamentals to keep up with bigger more athletic players. He is a solid shooter, with nice inside scoring. Little will not wow you with any one part of his game, but, he should be a very solid starter over his career
Rich Baxter will be a solid backup player, and is an excellent rebounder for a shooting guard. Dont expect anything spectacular out of him though, as is potential to improve is pretty questionable
Lance Copeland was a good college shooting guard, leading UConn with 23.7 points a game. His midrange game is good, and he is a solid scorer inside, but, the knock on Copeland has always been his turnovers, an issue which is never likely to go away. He won't blow you away with athleticism by any means, but he is servicable. Copeland could be a nice starter in UOSLR, but will most likely end up as a very good 6th man.
Point Guards:
Jean Brousseau reminds many people of former SLR great Etienne Preira, but only because he is french. Outside of that, Brosseau has looked amazing overseas, dominating the Turkish leagues. Scouts rave about his quickness, and his shooting is nice. He is fairly strong for a PG, and can get inside. Talking to scouts from France, Brousseau is seen as a future star overseas. Don't count on him to play any sort of defense at all. There are some rumours that Brosseau is a coaches nightmare, refusing to practice, and skipping team meetings, in addition to getting into a few fights in the locker room with teammates, but, as with all rumours, they arent necessarily true.
Anthony Washington is very solid guard out of UTEP, with the ability to score and defend. Washington lit it up for UTEP in leading them to the NCAA tourney, scoring 18 points, dishing 7 assists and shutting down most opponents. He has good quickness, and solid ball handling skills. Scouts questioned his play as he really didnt face any elite teams til the Miners reached the NCAA tournament, but Washington took that to heart, putting up a 44 point 3 assist game in a heartbreaking loss to the Cal Golden Bears spending much of the game matched up against Nelson Vaux. Most scouts were relieved by his performance, but some saw that game and worried about whether Washington could become a true PG, as Washington did not look to pass, instead taking the ball at his defender time and time again, covered or not. While Washington was on that night, worries have arisen about what happens on an off night. Still expect Washington to become at least a solid player in time.
Roland Sloan is an excellent player with the ball in his hands. He can create opportunities for teammates to score with his excellent court vision and passing skills, and leave him open, and he'll knock down the jumper. Not really a steals guy defensively, Sloan is solid all around, and has the potential to be a starter one day, just don't look for much more
Simon Howard had a nice Sophomore year for Texas Tech, leading the Red Raiders to a Sweet sixteen berth before they bowed out. He has shown good range on his shot, and solid PG skills, but nothing that would lead anybody to believe he will be more than a solid starter. Solid Upside
