Post by ashes on Mar 3, 2010 21:19:42 GMT -5
Centers
Greg Oden - Oden leads out the pretty bad Center class this year. His prime strength is his defense, in particular, his shot-blocking. His offense is raw and undeveloped, you'd be hard pressed to get more than 15 a game out of him. He will, however, anchor the paint and be a big presence for your team. He's a bit clumsy with the ball and needs some work on his footwork. He's an impressive athlete for his size. He's a top 3 pick for sure with a bright future ahead of him.
Power Forwards
Al Horford - Scouts are very high on Horford. His work ethic leads many teams to believe he can be a top forward in the league. While he's seemingly in the same mold of a defensive big, he's actually got a decent bag of tricks down low offensively. He's smart with the ball and pretty quick on his feet. Horford should go in the top 5.
Joakim Noah - Noah has been impressing teams with his hustle and knack for rebounding. Noah should become a valuable starter in UOSLR. He'll be a double double guy who plays solid defense and plays very hard. He's pretty quick on his feet but isn't going to wow you with his athleticism. Noah will probably go in the top 7.
Andray Blatche - After spending some time in college instead of going pro out of High School, Blatche came looking around the same, which some scouts are worried about. He hasn't polished up very much, but he still retains the great size and athleticism so many were eager to see a few years ago. His upside will place him in the top 10.
Carl Landry - Great post scorer and great finisher. Has a solid jump shot and a general talent for putting the ball in the basket. He is an average defender, but he plays hard. His rebounding is around par, but needs a lot of work, probably won't ever average a double-double. His scoring talent alone will place him in the top 20.
Sean Williams - Biggest positive is his shot-blocking. He's a great blocker has a terrible basketball IQ. He's not much more than dunks and blocks, but his blocking should land him a crucial roster spot at the next level. Probably a mid to late 1st rounder.
Glen Davis - Big baby is a solid forward coming out of college. He's got decent post moves and rebounds well. Scouts are worried about his weight issues and feel it could hinder his development. Davis should be a valuable bench option, maybe even sixth man. Expect him to go mid to late 1st.
Small Forwards
Thaddeus Young - With the loss of Kevin Durant, Young becomes the top forward in the class. With the ever-tempting combination of youth, athleticism, and length, Young brings a lot of teams to his workouts. His offensive game is pretty basic right now, but teams are confident he'll boost that with experience. He's not an immediate stud like Durant is, but Young should be one of those three-year breakout type players. Easily a top 5 pick.
Jeff Green - Green is really the poor man's Thaddeus Young. He's young and athletic, and has good size. What Green lacks is the similar speed. Green is a bigger forward that can score and play defense, and will probably be a sixth man type at the next level. Probably a lotto pick.
Corey Brewer - Brewer is a defensive-first forward that can guard 2s or 3s. Along with very good defensive abilities, Brewer is a streaky 3P shooter that can provide a bit of offense. Because of his defense, he could be a 5th starter on a squad, but will likely end up playing a back-up role. Top 20 pick.
Wilson Chandler - Chandler is very raw, but scouts love his upside. He's not much of a shooter, but he can finish down low and provides good rebounding from the SF position. He's a good man defender, but doesn't create many turnovers. He's not very smart with the ball and will need to work on his turnovers at the next level. Project player, but should go in the top 20.
Reyshawn Terry - Very interesting forward with a good overall game, minus his lack of any play-making ability whatsoever. He's a solid scorer and a good defender/rebounder. His limitations will probably keep him from being a starter, but he should be a very good back-up in the league. Mid to late 1st rounder.
Shooting Guards
Monta Ellis - Ellis is a stud scorer. Guy could possibly average 20 a night on the right team as a rookie. He'll be a great scorer in the league but not much of a defender. Joe Johnson-esque just in a smaller package. Ellis was very impressive in his workouts and is highly regarded around the league. He struggles with turnovers but his future team will be able to look past that. Top 5 pick for sure.
Nick Young - Much like a smaller Jeff Green. Doesn't have the upside of some of the other top prospects in the draft. He's not the brightest of players, but he has a lot of heart. Young has enough upside to be a very good back-up. Mid to late 1st.
Alando Tucker - Same mold as Young, but with a bit higher upside. He doesn't have the inside scoring talent that Young brings, but he has an outside shot of being a 4th or 5th starter. He has above average handles for a SG and may be able to handle a bit of back-up point. Mid to late 1st.
Morris Almond - Much like a Tony Dumas once brought to UOSLR, Almond will be a surprisingly talented scorer at the next level. If he gets the minutes and teams can look past his lack of defense, or anything else for that matter, you'll find a very good player in Almond, albeit one-dimensional. Expect Almond to go mid to late 1st Round.
Point Guards
Chris Paul - Head and shoulders above the rest of the guards, Paul has spent his time dominating the college level and is finally ready to take his game up to the next stage. Very talented scorer and an amazing passer. He has all the tools to be the next dominant PG. Paul also has a talent for creating turnovers, think Allen Iverson with better man defense as well. Paul's need to have the ball most of the time also leads to a good deal of turnovers from him, but I have a feeling his team will let that slide. Probably the #1 overall.
Aaron Brooks - Brooks is lightning quick and an incredible scoring guard. Brooks is a great shooter and has a talent for getting into the lane; however, he's not much of a passer and his smaller size puts him at a disadvantage defensively and when creating for his teammates. He needs to work on his turnovers and probably bulk up a bit. Top 10 pick.
Rodney Stuckey - Stuckey has a lot of teams in the late lotto / mid 1st round places just waiting for him to drop to them. Stuckey is a great combo guard that can play both guard positions. He's a very talented defender and a good scorer. He has solid ball-handling skills and could become a starter at either position. Ideally, he may be best as a super-sub at the 1/2/3. Top 15 pick.
Javaris Crittenton - Crittenton disappointed a lot of scouts at the draft workout last week. He was a bit out of shape and looked rusty on the court. Scouts are worried about his attitude and his desire. Still, they can't deny his talent and his upside. He's a bit raw, but has the build of a star. He struggles with turnovers and doesn't use his size well; however, with some careful molding, Crittenton could be big at the next level. Top 20 pick.
Mike Conley Jr. - He's like Kyle Lowry's cousin. He's a great athlete who can get to the rim, but he's not much of a shooter. His defense is average, but his size leads him to struggle against bigger guards. He's smart with the ball, but isn't a high-assist guy. Mid to late 1st.
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Greg Oden - Oden leads out the pretty bad Center class this year. His prime strength is his defense, in particular, his shot-blocking. His offense is raw and undeveloped, you'd be hard pressed to get more than 15 a game out of him. He will, however, anchor the paint and be a big presence for your team. He's a bit clumsy with the ball and needs some work on his footwork. He's an impressive athlete for his size. He's a top 3 pick for sure with a bright future ahead of him.
Power Forwards
Al Horford - Scouts are very high on Horford. His work ethic leads many teams to believe he can be a top forward in the league. While he's seemingly in the same mold of a defensive big, he's actually got a decent bag of tricks down low offensively. He's smart with the ball and pretty quick on his feet. Horford should go in the top 5.
Joakim Noah - Noah has been impressing teams with his hustle and knack for rebounding. Noah should become a valuable starter in UOSLR. He'll be a double double guy who plays solid defense and plays very hard. He's pretty quick on his feet but isn't going to wow you with his athleticism. Noah will probably go in the top 7.
Andray Blatche - After spending some time in college instead of going pro out of High School, Blatche came looking around the same, which some scouts are worried about. He hasn't polished up very much, but he still retains the great size and athleticism so many were eager to see a few years ago. His upside will place him in the top 10.
Carl Landry - Great post scorer and great finisher. Has a solid jump shot and a general talent for putting the ball in the basket. He is an average defender, but he plays hard. His rebounding is around par, but needs a lot of work, probably won't ever average a double-double. His scoring talent alone will place him in the top 20.
Sean Williams - Biggest positive is his shot-blocking. He's a great blocker has a terrible basketball IQ. He's not much more than dunks and blocks, but his blocking should land him a crucial roster spot at the next level. Probably a mid to late 1st rounder.
Glen Davis - Big baby is a solid forward coming out of college. He's got decent post moves and rebounds well. Scouts are worried about his weight issues and feel it could hinder his development. Davis should be a valuable bench option, maybe even sixth man. Expect him to go mid to late 1st.
Small Forwards
Thaddeus Young - With the loss of Kevin Durant, Young becomes the top forward in the class. With the ever-tempting combination of youth, athleticism, and length, Young brings a lot of teams to his workouts. His offensive game is pretty basic right now, but teams are confident he'll boost that with experience. He's not an immediate stud like Durant is, but Young should be one of those three-year breakout type players. Easily a top 5 pick.
Jeff Green - Green is really the poor man's Thaddeus Young. He's young and athletic, and has good size. What Green lacks is the similar speed. Green is a bigger forward that can score and play defense, and will probably be a sixth man type at the next level. Probably a lotto pick.
Corey Brewer - Brewer is a defensive-first forward that can guard 2s or 3s. Along with very good defensive abilities, Brewer is a streaky 3P shooter that can provide a bit of offense. Because of his defense, he could be a 5th starter on a squad, but will likely end up playing a back-up role. Top 20 pick.
Wilson Chandler - Chandler is very raw, but scouts love his upside. He's not much of a shooter, but he can finish down low and provides good rebounding from the SF position. He's a good man defender, but doesn't create many turnovers. He's not very smart with the ball and will need to work on his turnovers at the next level. Project player, but should go in the top 20.
Reyshawn Terry - Very interesting forward with a good overall game, minus his lack of any play-making ability whatsoever. He's a solid scorer and a good defender/rebounder. His limitations will probably keep him from being a starter, but he should be a very good back-up in the league. Mid to late 1st rounder.
Shooting Guards
Monta Ellis - Ellis is a stud scorer. Guy could possibly average 20 a night on the right team as a rookie. He'll be a great scorer in the league but not much of a defender. Joe Johnson-esque just in a smaller package. Ellis was very impressive in his workouts and is highly regarded around the league. He struggles with turnovers but his future team will be able to look past that. Top 5 pick for sure.
Nick Young - Much like a smaller Jeff Green. Doesn't have the upside of some of the other top prospects in the draft. He's not the brightest of players, but he has a lot of heart. Young has enough upside to be a very good back-up. Mid to late 1st.
Alando Tucker - Same mold as Young, but with a bit higher upside. He doesn't have the inside scoring talent that Young brings, but he has an outside shot of being a 4th or 5th starter. He has above average handles for a SG and may be able to handle a bit of back-up point. Mid to late 1st.
Morris Almond - Much like a Tony Dumas once brought to UOSLR, Almond will be a surprisingly talented scorer at the next level. If he gets the minutes and teams can look past his lack of defense, or anything else for that matter, you'll find a very good player in Almond, albeit one-dimensional. Expect Almond to go mid to late 1st Round.
Point Guards
Chris Paul - Head and shoulders above the rest of the guards, Paul has spent his time dominating the college level and is finally ready to take his game up to the next stage. Very talented scorer and an amazing passer. He has all the tools to be the next dominant PG. Paul also has a talent for creating turnovers, think Allen Iverson with better man defense as well. Paul's need to have the ball most of the time also leads to a good deal of turnovers from him, but I have a feeling his team will let that slide. Probably the #1 overall.
Aaron Brooks - Brooks is lightning quick and an incredible scoring guard. Brooks is a great shooter and has a talent for getting into the lane; however, he's not much of a passer and his smaller size puts him at a disadvantage defensively and when creating for his teammates. He needs to work on his turnovers and probably bulk up a bit. Top 10 pick.
Rodney Stuckey - Stuckey has a lot of teams in the late lotto / mid 1st round places just waiting for him to drop to them. Stuckey is a great combo guard that can play both guard positions. He's a very talented defender and a good scorer. He has solid ball-handling skills and could become a starter at either position. Ideally, he may be best as a super-sub at the 1/2/3. Top 15 pick.
Javaris Crittenton - Crittenton disappointed a lot of scouts at the draft workout last week. He was a bit out of shape and looked rusty on the court. Scouts are worried about his attitude and his desire. Still, they can't deny his talent and his upside. He's a bit raw, but has the build of a star. He struggles with turnovers and doesn't use his size well; however, with some careful molding, Crittenton could be big at the next level. Top 20 pick.
Mike Conley Jr. - He's like Kyle Lowry's cousin. He's a great athlete who can get to the rim, but he's not much of a shooter. His defense is average, but his size leads him to struggle against bigger guards. He's smart with the ball, but isn't a high-assist guy. Mid to late 1st.
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