Post by idle on Mar 23, 2009 15:15:48 GMT -5
CENTERS[/color]
1. Shaquille O'Neal 7'1'' 300 21 B D C B+ B+ A
Shaq has received national attention since high school in San Antonio. As a senior, he averaged a state record 22.6 rebounds and led Robert G. Cole to a 34-1 record and Texas state title.
He surprised everyone last year by returning to LSU to earn a degree in General Studies instead of entering the UOSLR Draft to be the consensus #1. In college he was an All-American 3x, All-SEC Player of the Year 3x, and won the Adolph Rupp Trophy for NCAA Player of the Year as a sophomore.
He is a huge dominant player that will be the cornerstone on which his UOSLR team is built. He's the clear #1 and is the rare 7 footer to be UOSLR-ready.
Projected #1
2. Shawn Bradley 7'6'' 248 21 C+ C- D+ B+ C A
An outstanding shot blocker and team defender because of his height. He does show a surprising touch on his jumper.
Projected top 10
3. Corie Blount 6'9'' 240 24 B- C- C B- C+ B
Capable of playing either post position - Blount should become a very effective backup.
Projected mid teens
4. Ervin Johnson 6'11'' 245 25 C D D B B+ C
Should go to a playoff team looking for an immediate impact rather than potential. He's older but can defend and is a great rebounder.
Projected late teens
5. Kevin Thompson 6'11'' 260 22 B+ D+ C- C C D
A niche player off the bench - no all-around game but could be successful on the right team. Good offense from a big man.
Projected 20s
POWER FORWARDS[/color]
1. Chris Webber 6'10'' 260 20 B C- C B- B- A
The most recruited Michigan basketball player since Magic Johnson - won 3x state championships - named Michigan's Mr. Basketball and National High School Player of the Year as a senior.
Stayed in-state by attending Michigan with fellow freshman Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. This group became known as the Fab Five and made the NCAA Finals the both years together. C-Webb is the 1st Fab Five member to enter the NBA. Webber leaves Michigan as a 1st Team All-American but called a timeout without any remaining to lose the NCAA Championship to UNC.
This is a rare draft with 2 potential superstar big men. C-Webb big for a 4 but plays with finess on offense - showed range in college making over 40 3s.
Projected #2
2. Vin Baker 6'11'' 234 21 B C- C C+ B B
Baker's a big body that can score inside and rebound - a classic 4.
Projected top 10
3. Dino Radja 6'11'' 245 26 B C C- B- C+ B
An international player with great size and very versatile. Had to wait for his Euroleague contract to expire, entering his prime, his potential may be tapped.
Projected lottery
4. Bo Outlaw 6'8'' 210 22 B- D C B C B
Undersized but an extreme high energy forward. Good defender can guard 3s to 5s.
Projected midteens
5. Toni Kukoc 6'11'' 220 24 C+ B- C C C+ B
A relative unknown from Croatia - entering the draft late because of a long Euroleague contract. Slow afoot - will struggle to defend either forward position.
Projected early 20s
SMALL FORWARDS[/color]
1. Michael Finley 6'7'' 215 20 B- B- C C+ C A
A well rounded 3, effective scorer from all over the floor.
Projected #4-7
2. Byron Russell 6'7'' 225 22 C+ B- C- B+ C B
Strong defender - big 3 but quick enough to guard 2s - would matchup well with Jordan.
Projected lottery
3. Bruce Bowen 6'7'' 185 22 C B- C- A- D+ B
The best defender in the draft - can guards 1 to 3s. Offensively limited but can hit 3 pointers.
Projected lottery
4. Leonard White 6'5'' 215 22 C+ C+ C- C B B
An interesting pro prospect. Played the 4 in college, but has 2 size. Very athletic and a nose for the ball, excellent rebounder. May struggle defending bigger, stronger players.
Projected 20s
5. Rodney Rogers 6'7'' 250 22 C+ C+ C B- C B
Lots of size, good scorer, plays some defense
Projected 20s.
SHOOTING GUARDS[/color]
1. Penny Hardaway SG 6'7'' 200 20 B- B- B- C+ C A
Grew up in a bad area - the city of Memphis, TN. Raised by his grandmother while his mom worked to keep the double wide roof over his head. Is known by his nickname, Penny, a name he got from his grammy's southern accent butchering his previous nickname, "pretty."
Named Parade Magazine High School Player of the Year as a senior, averaging 36.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 3.9 steals, and 2.8 blocks. Decided to stay in Memphis (the Armpit of the South) for college, attending University of Memphis. Although he qualified to attend Memphis on a scholarship because of the school's low education standards - Penny failed to meet the NCAA's and was academically ineligible to play his freshman season. While not being able to play, Penny was robbed at gunpoint by thugs and then struck by a stray bullet in the foot.
Despite his misfortune to be born and raised in Memphis (a giant ghetto) and poor decision to stay there for college, Penny is a great kid. He reffed local YMCA games in grade school and made the Dean's List as an Education major. As a junior, he averaged 22.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks. He was an All-American both years he played.
Projected top 3
2. Allan Houston SG 6'6'' 200 22 C A- C C+ C- A
The premier outside threat of the draft, he has a smooth stroke from midrange and downtown.
Projected #4-7
3. Eddie Jones SG 6'6'' 190 21 C+ C+ C B+ C A
Jones is a well balanced guard and a defensive stopper. Makes SG the strongest position in this year's draft.
Projected #4-7
4. Calbert Cheaney SG 6'7'' 209 21 C+ B C B- C B
Calbert could be solid or could be a bust - it will depend on his work ethic and potential.
Projected late teens
5. Rex Walters SG 6'4'' 190 23 C A- C+ C C- C
Houston is a great shooter but Walters can shoot too. May find more playing time if he can handle the point.
Projected 20s
POINT GUARDS[/color]
1. Sam Cassell 6'3'' 195 22 B- C B- B- D+ A
The best PG besides Penny. Big for a 1, limited outside game because he prefers to post smaller guards up.
Projected #4-7
2. Ignacio Rodriguez 6'2'' 187 22 C C B B+ C- B
The best pure PG in the draft - surprisingly good defender for an international player.
Projected lottery
3. Bobby Hurley 6'0'' 165 22 C B- B+ C+ D+ C
Highly publicized player coming from a lot of success at Duke - his transition to UOSLR should be seamless as he's a pro-ready point.
Projected midteens
4. Lindsey Hunter 6'2'' 195 22 C B C B C B
Hunter will be a valuable combo guard off the bench.
Projected late teens
5. Anthony Goldwire 6'1'' 182 21 C+ C+ B- C+ C- B
Good at everything but great at nothing - not ready to play on a good team but not a bad project - could develop into a solid backup.
Projected 20s
1. Shaquille O'Neal 7'1'' 300 21 B D C B+ B+ A
Shaq has received national attention since high school in San Antonio. As a senior, he averaged a state record 22.6 rebounds and led Robert G. Cole to a 34-1 record and Texas state title.
He surprised everyone last year by returning to LSU to earn a degree in General Studies instead of entering the UOSLR Draft to be the consensus #1. In college he was an All-American 3x, All-SEC Player of the Year 3x, and won the Adolph Rupp Trophy for NCAA Player of the Year as a sophomore.
He is a huge dominant player that will be the cornerstone on which his UOSLR team is built. He's the clear #1 and is the rare 7 footer to be UOSLR-ready.
Projected #1
2. Shawn Bradley 7'6'' 248 21 C+ C- D+ B+ C A
An outstanding shot blocker and team defender because of his height. He does show a surprising touch on his jumper.
Projected top 10
3. Corie Blount 6'9'' 240 24 B- C- C B- C+ B
Capable of playing either post position - Blount should become a very effective backup.
Projected mid teens
4. Ervin Johnson 6'11'' 245 25 C D D B B+ C
Should go to a playoff team looking for an immediate impact rather than potential. He's older but can defend and is a great rebounder.
Projected late teens
5. Kevin Thompson 6'11'' 260 22 B+ D+ C- C C D
A niche player off the bench - no all-around game but could be successful on the right team. Good offense from a big man.
Projected 20s
POWER FORWARDS[/color]
1. Chris Webber 6'10'' 260 20 B C- C B- B- A
The most recruited Michigan basketball player since Magic Johnson - won 3x state championships - named Michigan's Mr. Basketball and National High School Player of the Year as a senior.
Stayed in-state by attending Michigan with fellow freshman Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. This group became known as the Fab Five and made the NCAA Finals the both years together. C-Webb is the 1st Fab Five member to enter the NBA. Webber leaves Michigan as a 1st Team All-American but called a timeout without any remaining to lose the NCAA Championship to UNC.
This is a rare draft with 2 potential superstar big men. C-Webb big for a 4 but plays with finess on offense - showed range in college making over 40 3s.
Projected #2
2. Vin Baker 6'11'' 234 21 B C- C C+ B B
Baker's a big body that can score inside and rebound - a classic 4.
Projected top 10
3. Dino Radja 6'11'' 245 26 B C C- B- C+ B
An international player with great size and very versatile. Had to wait for his Euroleague contract to expire, entering his prime, his potential may be tapped.
Projected lottery
4. Bo Outlaw 6'8'' 210 22 B- D C B C B
Undersized but an extreme high energy forward. Good defender can guard 3s to 5s.
Projected midteens
5. Toni Kukoc 6'11'' 220 24 C+ B- C C C+ B
A relative unknown from Croatia - entering the draft late because of a long Euroleague contract. Slow afoot - will struggle to defend either forward position.
Projected early 20s
SMALL FORWARDS[/color]
1. Michael Finley 6'7'' 215 20 B- B- C C+ C A
A well rounded 3, effective scorer from all over the floor.
Projected #4-7
2. Byron Russell 6'7'' 225 22 C+ B- C- B+ C B
Strong defender - big 3 but quick enough to guard 2s - would matchup well with Jordan.
Projected lottery
3. Bruce Bowen 6'7'' 185 22 C B- C- A- D+ B
The best defender in the draft - can guards 1 to 3s. Offensively limited but can hit 3 pointers.
Projected lottery
4. Leonard White 6'5'' 215 22 C+ C+ C- C B B
An interesting pro prospect. Played the 4 in college, but has 2 size. Very athletic and a nose for the ball, excellent rebounder. May struggle defending bigger, stronger players.
Projected 20s
5. Rodney Rogers 6'7'' 250 22 C+ C+ C B- C B
Lots of size, good scorer, plays some defense
Projected 20s.
SHOOTING GUARDS[/color]
1. Penny Hardaway SG 6'7'' 200 20 B- B- B- C+ C A
Grew up in a bad area - the city of Memphis, TN. Raised by his grandmother while his mom worked to keep the double wide roof over his head. Is known by his nickname, Penny, a name he got from his grammy's southern accent butchering his previous nickname, "pretty."
Named Parade Magazine High School Player of the Year as a senior, averaging 36.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 3.9 steals, and 2.8 blocks. Decided to stay in Memphis (the Armpit of the South) for college, attending University of Memphis. Although he qualified to attend Memphis on a scholarship because of the school's low education standards - Penny failed to meet the NCAA's and was academically ineligible to play his freshman season. While not being able to play, Penny was robbed at gunpoint by thugs and then struck by a stray bullet in the foot.
Despite his misfortune to be born and raised in Memphis (a giant ghetto) and poor decision to stay there for college, Penny is a great kid. He reffed local YMCA games in grade school and made the Dean's List as an Education major. As a junior, he averaged 22.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks. He was an All-American both years he played.
Projected top 3
2. Allan Houston SG 6'6'' 200 22 C A- C C+ C- A
The premier outside threat of the draft, he has a smooth stroke from midrange and downtown.
Projected #4-7
3. Eddie Jones SG 6'6'' 190 21 C+ C+ C B+ C A
Jones is a well balanced guard and a defensive stopper. Makes SG the strongest position in this year's draft.
Projected #4-7
4. Calbert Cheaney SG 6'7'' 209 21 C+ B C B- C B
Calbert could be solid or could be a bust - it will depend on his work ethic and potential.
Projected late teens
5. Rex Walters SG 6'4'' 190 23 C A- C+ C C- C
Houston is a great shooter but Walters can shoot too. May find more playing time if he can handle the point.
Projected 20s
POINT GUARDS[/color]
1. Sam Cassell 6'3'' 195 22 B- C B- B- D+ A
The best PG besides Penny. Big for a 1, limited outside game because he prefers to post smaller guards up.
Projected #4-7
2. Ignacio Rodriguez 6'2'' 187 22 C C B B+ C- B
The best pure PG in the draft - surprisingly good defender for an international player.
Projected lottery
3. Bobby Hurley 6'0'' 165 22 C B- B+ C+ D+ C
Highly publicized player coming from a lot of success at Duke - his transition to UOSLR should be seamless as he's a pro-ready point.
Projected midteens
4. Lindsey Hunter 6'2'' 195 22 C B C B C B
Hunter will be a valuable combo guard off the bench.
Projected late teens
5. Anthony Goldwire 6'1'' 182 21 C+ C+ B- C+ C- B
Good at everything but great at nothing - not ready to play on a good team but not a bad project - could develop into a solid backup.
Projected 20s
